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.

Infighting breaks out within TMC, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar writes to Lok Sabha Speaker complaining about verbal abuse and misogyny by party MP Kalyan Banerjee

OpIndia Staff - 28 May, 2026

In her letter, Kakoli Ghosh said that Kalyan Banerjee’s behaviour was not limited to her alone and claimed that several other women MPs had also faced inappropriate conduct from him.

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CBSE rejects Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of ‘massive tampering’ in Class 12 results, says contract process followed rules

OpIndia Staff - 28 May, 2026

CBSE rejects the allegations regarding the award of contract to Coempt Edu Teck, Hyderabad. It is erroneous, misleading and not based on facts,” the board said.

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After years of infighting, DK Shivakumar set to replace Siddaramaiah as the Karnataka Chief minister: Here is what we know so far

OpIndia Staff - 28 May, 2026

"CM might resign after 3 pm on Thursday. He has already taken an appointment with the governor," stated a Congress MLA.

Crime

Kerala: CPI(M) workers attack ED officials, security guards and women personnel during raid at ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s house; pelt stones and vandalise vehicles

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2026

"This is only a beginning. Nobody should harbour the illusion that such actions can intimidate or weaken us." Vijayan accused.

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West Bengal: Bangladeshis gather at border to return after BJP govt launches “3D policy”, say TMC helped them get documents, gave govt benefits, and...

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2026

Days after coming to power, the Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government in West Bengal has announced immediate action against illegal immigrants, mostly from Bangladesh. The...

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West Bengal: FIR filed against Mamata Banerjee for 2025 comment alleging that BJP’s version of Hinduism is ‘Ganda Dharma’

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2026

An FIR has been registered against TMC chief Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri for referring to Sanatan Dharma as "ganda dharma" during an Eid event.

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West Bengal: Trinamool Congress asked to vacate its temporary headquarters in Kolkata by the landlord within two months

OpIndia Staff - 24 May, 2026

The owner of a multi-storey building on the EM Bypass in Topsia, which has been serving as the temporary headquarters of the Trinamool Congress,...

TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar resigns as party’s Barasat District President, says I-PAC created havoc in the party and corruption damaged the party’s image

OpIndia Staff - 24 May, 2026

In a significant development within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) amid ongoing introspection following the party’s poor performance in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections,...

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West Bengal: BJP candidate Debangshu Panda secures landslide victory in Falta repoll, defeats CPI(M) candidate by 1.09 lakh votes

OpIndia Staff - 24 May, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Debangshu Panda has secured a decisive victory in the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas...