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

There is a limit to the arrogance: PM Modi takes on Congress’ entitlement in Rajya Sabha

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

My friends in Congress have not been able to digest victory, they have not been able to accept defeat. I do not consider this to be a healthy sign of democracy: PM Modi said in his Rajya Sabha address

Politics

‘Cut money’ scandal: After Mamata Banerjee admits Trinamool members were taking bribes, public attacks party leaders

K Bhattacharjee - 26 June, 2019

When Mamata Banerjee had remarked recently that 'cut money' was being taken by members of her own party, she had no idea that she was opening a Pandora's box.

Politics

Day after Reddy’s order, Chandrababu Naidu’s illegally built Rs 8-crore ‘Praja Vedika’ demolished overnight

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

CM Reddy on Monday declared all the buildings that came up on the banks of Krishna river were illegal and unauthorised constructions

Government and Policy

55 countries of the Asia-Pacific group, including Pakistan, endorse India for non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

India is seeking re-election to the UNSC non-permanent seat after almost 8 years.

Politics

Congress gave a full toss to Modi, Modi hit the ball out of the stadium

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

Speaking for the first time in the Parliament after the BJP-led NDA government was voted back to power with a thumping majority, PM Modi responded to Congress Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remarks.

Politics

Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath govt decides to withdraw nearly 50,000 cases filed against Congress leaders and workers

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

Kamal Nath government to withdraw cases against Congress leaders and workers calling them 'politically motivated'

News Reports

BJP Bengal youth wing recites Hanuman Chalisa on the road to protest Friday namaz offering on the road which blocks traffic

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

BJYM says as long as the Friday namaz offering on the roads will last, they will continue the Hanuman Chalisa recital on roads every Tuesdays

News Reports

If Muslims want to lie in gutter, let them: PM Modi quotes Congress leader on Shah Bano case, launches scathing attack against the Dynasty

OpIndia Staff - 25 June, 2019

Speaking for the first time in the 17th Lok Sabha, PM Modi set the tone for his government’s focal points in the next 5 years to usher the country in a new era of development and improve the ease of living of its residents.

News Reports