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.

Government and Policy

ECI’s two-day conference on nationwide SIR begins in New Delhi, dates expected to be announced after the event

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a crucial two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) today at the India International Institute for Democracy...

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‘Rahul Gandhi promised me a ticket, but didn’t give’: Dashrath Manjhi’s son Bhagirath Manjhi says he expected to contest Bihar elections

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2025

Bhagirath Manjhi, the son of the famous 'Mountain man' Dashrath Manjhi, has stated that Rahul Gandhi had promised him an MLA ticket for the...

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Ranchi restaurant owner killed for serving non-veg biriyani instead of veg? How a crime by career gangsters and land grabbers turned into an excuse...

Rukma Rathore - 21 October, 2025

A Congress leader expressed that the issue is not limited to biryani and that some people desired Nag's property.

‘RJD-Congress conspired against us, deprived us of seats’: JMM says they won’t contest Bihar elections and will review alliance in Jharkhand too

OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2025

JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), announced on Monday that it’s not going to contest Bihar assembly polls.

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‘Won’t win even 10 seats, money given for tickets’: Congress leaders express discontent, tender resignations before Bihar election

OpIndia Staff - 20 October, 2025

Congress leader Anand Madhav resigned from the party as others voiced their displeasure with ticket distribution.

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“What can be expected from Akhileshuddin?”: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav gets schooled by netizens after he criticised Ayodhya Diwali Deepotsav and praised Christmas celebration

पूजा राणा - 19 October, 2025

During a press conference held on Dhanteras (October 18, 2025) in Lucknow, Akhilesh Yadav said, "I want to give a suggestion in the name of Lord Ram. During Christmas, cities are illuminated for several months. Learn from them, why spend money on lamps and candles again and again."

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Bihar Elections: Bahubali Pappu Yadav slams RJD for fielding a Bahubali’s daughter against Congress candidate, accuses of disrespecting Dalits

OpIndia Staff - 19 October, 2025

In the lead-up to the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, cracks are appearing in the Opposition's Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) due to seat-sharing disputes. Now independent...

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah attacks Hinduism, calls to stay away from ‘Sanatanis’, targets RSS

OpIndia Staff - 19 October, 2025

In recent years, Congress leaders including Siddaramaiah, Priyank Kharge and Mallikarjun Kharge have repeatedly argued that India should be the land of Basavanna, Buddha and Ambedkar, all invoked in political contexts that distance themselves from Hinduism.

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Entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw responds to Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar’s accusations of “agenda”, says her only agenda is clean and smooth roads

OpIndia Staff - 19 October, 2025

Shaw's statement irked Shivakumar, who evaded his government's responsibility of developing the infrastructure in the state and maintaining cleanliness by asking Shaw to develop the roads.

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