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BJP condemns attack on Abhishek Banerjee but says "public anger has to show up somewhere"

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee faced an alleged attack with bricks and stones. West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh condemned the incident but linked it to public anger. TMC MP Mahua Moitra accused BJP workers of the attack. Banerjee sustained an eye injury and plans legal action. Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party surpasses BJP on Instagram, has over 10 million followers: Who is CJP's founder Abhijeet Dipke and how is he linked to Arvind Kejriwal's AAP?

A satire website, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has rapidly gained over 10 million Instagram followers, surpassing India's ruling BJP. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP emerged in response to a remark by the Chief Justice of India comparing youth to "cockroaches." The group's satirical manifesto and viral appeal have resonated…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party explodes on social media: Who is the founder, website link, manifesto, leaders, and why it’s going viral

Cockroach Janata Party Website: A new online political group, the Cockroach Janta Party, is rapidly gaining followers on Indian social media. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the party uses satire and memes to express youth frustration. It addresses issues like unemployment and exam controversies. Prominent figures have engaged with the party…

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Jobs, corruption, SIR | Mahua Moitra on the Mamata mandate

With voting in West Bengal less than two weeks away, questions abound as to whether the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise will hurt the incumbent Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) chances. Concerns are mounting over the reported targeting of Muslim-dominated constituencies where the party has historically been strong. At the…

Newslaundry

Delhi leaders accused of stocking up on air purifiers as ordinary people suffer in capital’s smog crisis

Delhi’s newly elected government is said to have sanctioned £5,200 for 15 air purifiers to be installed at its own offices, just days after India’s top court permitted the use of so-called ‘green’ fireworks for Diwali

The Independent UK

Taliban’s ‘restriction on women’ at press event in India sparks anger: ‘Unacceptable’

India is hosting the Taliban minister during a high profile but controversial visit as it seeks to upgrade its diplomatic ties with Afghanistan’s hardline Islamist regime

The Independent UK

For Modi’s 75th, Times of India becomes a greeting card

“This is an opportunity to celebrate India’s visionary leader on an important milestone of his life. Send your wishes to the prime minister through The Times of India publications,” declared print and digital ads by the Times of India.

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MPs detained as cops halt INDIA bloc’s ‘vote theft’ protest march to EC

Today, hundreds of MPs from the INDIA bloc – including Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, and TMC leader Mahua Moitra – had called for a protest march from Parliament to the Election Commission against alleged vote theft.

Newslaundry

TMC embarrassed after videos, WhatsApp chats suggest internal feud

The Trinamool Congress has been left red-faced after leaked video clips and screenshots of WhatsApp chats surfaced, purportedly revealing a feud among party leaders. The video clips appear to be from the Election Commission’s headquarters, while the WhatsApp screenshots are said to be from the party MPs’ group chat.

Newslaundry

SC interim stay on controversial Kanwar Yatra eatery order

The Supreme Court has passed an interim order prohibiting the controversial order in a few states for eateries to display the names of their owners and staff during the Kanwar Yatra.

Newslaundry

‘Indian democracy fought back’: Modi humbled as opposition gains ground

Campaigners say election shows rejection of ‘hate politics’ after marginalised groups vote to deny BJP a majority

The Guardian - UK

India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 4: Who votes and what’s at stake?

People from across 10 states and union territories will vote on May 13 to elect 96 MPs for the Lok Sabha.

Al Jazeera

Watch | Can Mahua Moitra pull it off in Krishnanagar?

Will the controversy surrounding Moitra impact her chances? How has the BJP been campaigning? The Hindu’s Sreeparna Chakrabarty answers these questions and more

The Hindu

Political bigwigs battle it out in fourth phase of polls in Bengal

West Bengal's fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections features political heavyweights, world cup-winning cricketers, and varied issues.

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Newslaundry

Inside Mahua Moitra’s campaign trail: Sandeshkhali row, ‘Bengali identity’ and Modi

Trinamool Congress leader and former Krishnanagar MP Mahua Moitra has remained in the news – at times for her fiery remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and more recently over the cash-for-query allegation that led to her expulsion from Lok Sabha and the public spat between her and her “former…

The Hindu

BJP expelled Mahua from Parliament as she cannot be cowered down, says Mamata

Mamata Banerjee defends Mahua Moitra against BJP expulsion, accuses BJP of lies and marginalizing SCs, STs, and OBCs.

Newslaundry

Anant Dehadrai withdraws defamation suit against Mahua Moitra, five news outlets

A month after filing the case, advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai has withdrawn his defamation suit against ex-MP and TMC leader Mahua Moitra and five news outlets over the former’s “defamatory statements” against him, Livelaw reported.

The Hindu

Allegation of conspiring against PM can’t be levelled irresponsibly, says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court cautioned that hatching a conspiracy against the Prime Minister amounts to treason and such allegations cannot be levelled irresponsibly without any cogent material

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‘BJP v democracy’: India’s opposition alliance cries foul as election nears

As crackdown on opposition members appears to ramp up, analysts say 2024 election could be most one-sided in India’s history

The Hindu

Can’t bar Mahua Moitra from defending herself in public, Delhi High Court tells Dehadrai

Mr. Dehadrai has filed a lawsuit against Ms. Moitra seeking damages of ₹2 crore for making allegedly defamatory statements against him in the backdrop of the cash-for-query row

Dynamite News

West Bengal: TMC releases list of star campaigners for Phase-2 Lok Sabha elections

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released a list of star campaigners for the Phase-2 Lok Sabha polls in the West Bengal on April 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Sri Lankan media hit out at Modi’s Katchatheevu remarks; Kejriwal the ‘kingpin’, ‘key conspirator’ in Delhi Excise policy case, says ED, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 3, 2024

The Hindu

ED initiates probe into cash-for-query case involving Mahua Moitra, Darshan Hiranandani

Earlier, the CBI had submitted a preliminary inquiry report before the Lokpal alleging that Ms. Moitra had shared her Lok Sabha login credentials with Mr. Hiranandani, who by using the login credentials posted questions in her name in Parliament, while she was travelling abroad.

The Hindu

CAA a trap to turn legal citizens into foreigners, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee opposes CAA, warns against NRC trap, challenges BJP's Lok Sabha seat target.

Dynamite News

TMC's Mahua Moitra to skip ED summons today, will campaign in her constituency

Trinamool Congress' leader mahua-moitra">Mahua Moitra will skip the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons slated for today in a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violation case linked to the cash-for-query scam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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