Tag: indian-politics
Photo: IANSMP Rajya Sabha Polls: BJP Secures All Three Seats Unopposed After Congress Disqualification
MP: BJP wins all three Rajya Sabha seats unopposed Bhopal, June 11 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday formally secured all three Rajya Sabha seats from Madhya Pradesh after its candidates received certificates of election from the Returning Officer (RO) at the state Assembly. The certificates were issued to BJP nominees Tarun Chugh,…
Photo: IANS/Video GrabWhy Annamalai’s Exit Matters in Tamil Nadu Politics
Tamil Nadu has long stood apart from much of India when it comes to the politics of Hindutva. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expanded its footprint across vast stretches of the country, the southern state continues to remain one of its most formidable political frontiers. Against this backdrop, the high-profile departure of K.…
Photo: agencyShiv Sena (UBT) alleges repeat of Maharashtra-style defections in West Bengal
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday said the ongoing political developments mark 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, terming it a period in which “turncoats and betrayers” are being recast as “rebels” instead of strengthening democratic norms. In an editorial in its mouthpiece, Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction alleged that constitutional institutions,…
Photo: AgencyNDA Leaders Hail PM Modi as Longest-Serving Indian Prime Minister
New Delhi: Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history, saying that this unprecedented milestone in Indian democracy is a collective expression of the trust, affection and blessings of the entire nation. “Heartfelt congratulations to the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra…
