Politics

News and views regarding the political landscape of India. From national political parties to regional news, we try and cut through the noise to explain how Indian politics is shaping up.

Politics

Rahul Gandhi indulges in fearmongering over recently passed farm bills, claims Centre will take away farmers’ land and give it to Adani-Ambani

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2020

Rahul Gandhi said that roads would not be constructed since the centre has abolished the Mandi Tax and the farmer won't be able sell his produce in the absence of infrastructure and roads

Politics

Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over aircraft the procurement process of which began in 2011 under UPA: Read details

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2020

Rahul Gandhi targeted PM Modi and the central government over the acquisition of VVIP planes that the UPA decided to procure.

Politics

Rahul Gandhi attends mass gathering for anti-farm bills protests after sharing stage with Coronavirus positive Punjab Minister a day earlier

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2020

Rahul Gandhi has not only landed himself in trouble but has also jeopardised the lives of thousands for the sake of petty politics.

Politics

From COVID-deniers to flouting social distancing: How Rahul Gandhi’s anti-Farm Bills rallies could be next superspreader hotspots

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2020

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu tested positive for the Coronavirus on Tuesday after sharing stage with Rahul Gandhi.

Media

India Today speaks half truth in their ‘fact check’ to shield Rahul and Priyanka as they laughed their way to Hathras

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2020

The Gandhi scions were seen laughing on their way to Hathras in the viral video which India Today fact-checked.

News Reports

Congress Dalit leaders seen laughing and cracking jokes while protesting against the Hathras case

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2020

In a viral video that has now come to light, Dalit leader Udit Raj was seen in a jovial mood, joking and giggling with his supporters while 'demanding justice for the Hathras victim'.

Politics

TMC calls Mamata Banerjee ‘vaccine’ against ‘BJP pandemic’ as she throws a torchlight inside her mouth for mysterious reasons

OpIndia Staff - 5 October, 2020

TMC declares that Bengal has its own vaccine against BJP in the form of the CM, who will prevent the deadly virus from polluting the society

News Reports

Hathras: Ink thrown at AAP’s Sanjay Singh with slogans of ‘PFI brokers go back’

OpIndia Staff - 5 October, 2020

An unknown person has thrown ink at AAP leader Sanjay Singh while he was about the address the media after visiting the Hathras victim's family.

News Reports

Gabbar Singh Tax: A new undefined, unbooked tax being imposed on coal businessmen in Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh

Anand Walunjkar - 5 October, 2020

Gabbar Singh Tax has a different meaning in Congress ruled Chhattisgarh: An undefined tax of sorts, nowhere on the books but being collected from coal businessmen

News Reports