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.

News Reports

Karnataka govt decides to name newly built Yelahanka flyover after Veer Savarkar, opposition parties oppose the decision

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2020

The 400-metre long flyover will be inaugurated by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday, on the day of Veer Savarkar's birthday.

Media

‘We are shocked at the brazen and desperate strong-arm tactics of the State Home Minister’, Republic TV accuses Maharashtra govt of vendetta

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2020

The Republic TV also accused the Maharashtra government of re-opening cases against the media houses for after it exposed fake claims made by the Maharashtra government regarding the unavailability of trains.

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Opposition parties choose politics over human life, states run by them have approved far less Shramik Special Trains compared to NDA run states

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2020

Compared to NDA run states, opposition run states have given approval for a very small number of Shramik Special Trains

Politics

How Congress is insulting voters of Maharashtra

Abhishek Banerjee - 27 May, 2020

As with many other things, Rahul Gandhi needs a lesson in basic civics. In this case, it happens to be the principle of collective responsibility.

Social Media

‘Yeh bhaiya bataiye ki vaccine kab aayegi’, Rahul Gandhi’s question to public health expert triggers another joke fest on Twitter

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2020

Twitter users speculated whether Rahul Gandhi was asking for vegetable or grocery items to a local vendor.

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West Bengal: Rift within TMC over Cyclone Amphan response, senior Minister blames Kolkata Mayor for lack of planning to deal the disaster

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2020

Asking for the resignation, Pandey said anybody who fails to perform should resign from his post. "The chairman of KMC did not call any meeting of the MLAs of the city. Firhad Hakim should have consulted his predecessor Sovan Chatterjee," he alleged.

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Maharashtra mess: Rahul Gandhi shares a video clip of press conference, edits the controversial part out and claims there is no controversy

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2020

Though Rahul Gandhi telling blatant lies is quite usual, Rahul Gandhi denying the statements made in his own press conference is rather amusing.

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Two people criticise Uddhav Thackeray, Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar, not only is an FIR filed, but their shop is vandalised by Shiv Sainiks...

OpIndia Staff - 26 May, 2020

An FIR has been filed against two individuals in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra for making offensive remarks against chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Politics

Congress gets into damage control mode, after Rahul Gandhi distances Congress from Maharashtra mess, state chief debunks him

OpIndia Staff - 26 May, 2020

Earlier today, Rahul Gandhi had stated that though the Congress is supporting the Uddhav Thackeray government, they are not in a decision making role.

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