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

Bhima Koregaon case accused Varavara Rao arrested by police in connection with a 2005 Maoist attack

OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2019

On February 10, 2005, an alleged Maoist attack in Pavagada under Thirumani police station jurisdiction had claimed the lives of six Karnataka State Reserve Police Force, a cook, and a civilian.

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Complaint against Mehbooba Mufti for making inflammatory remarks over Article 35A forwarded to SSP Jammu

OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2019

Suresh C Kahjuria, a social activist had filed a complaint with District Magistrate seeking action against Mufti for her remarks.

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Award wapsi gang returns, writes to EC alleging ‘serious irregularities’ in conduct of 2019 general elections

OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2019

In the letter, ex-babus, 'concerned citizens' and veterans have cited media reports claiming 'irregularities' in the conduct of the elections.

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Motilal Vora says Rahul still our leader, expresses ignorance about himself being appointed as interim chief

OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2019

Vora, who is a co-accused in the National Herald scam, said that Rahul Gandhi took steps to strengthen the party and continues to be their leader.

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Bengal: BJYM again recites Hanuman Chalisa on road to oppose Friday Namaz offerings which block traffic

OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2019

These protests are being organised in a bid to put pressure on the state administration to prevent the Friday Namaz on roads which block traffic.

Opinions

Meet Tucker Carlson: The Fox News host who potentially prevented a US-Iran War

K Bhattacharjee - 3 July, 2019

Tucker Carlson is the solitary voice of the Trumpian Right in the mainstream media.

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Nitish Kumar govt draws flak for distributing mangoes in the state Assembly just days after hundreds of children died in AES outbreak

OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2019

Bihar assembly distributed mangoes as a gift to members on presentation of the agriculture budget of the state.

Rahul Gandhi posts his resignation letter on Twitter, makes contradictory claims

Editorial Desk - 3 July, 2019

Rahul Gandhi sticks to his position, posts his resignation letter on Twitter

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West Bengal: TMC leader who had allegedly taken ‘cut money’ from MGNREGA workers thrashed by locals

OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2019

Locals allege that TMC leaders, at the grassroots, have been taking 'cut money', or 'illegal commissions' to facilitate the grant of Central and State government schemes.

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