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

National Commission for Women asks for investigation against Siddaramaiah for outraging the modesty of a woman

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2019

Former Karnataka CM and senior Congress leader was caught on camera misbehaving with a woman.

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Siddaramaiah outrages the modesty of Jameela who was questioning him, Congress leaders defend him

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2019

Considering with the lack of action taken against those accused of sexual misconduct in the past, it appears extremely unlikely that any action will be taken against Siddaramaiah for his grave misconduct.

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Congress tries to pacify cry-baby Kumaraswamy, sends show cause notice to MLA who spoke against the CM

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2019

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Khadge has urged the Karnataka Congress leaders not to react openly to the media

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Rahul Gandhi legitimises distasteful attacks against Goa CM Manohar Parrikar with his false narrative about dubious tapes

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2019

With 'pliant media' in his corner, it appears Rahul Gandhi is arrogant enough to believe that he can get away with such kind of politics as well.

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Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu to run for US president, slams media for maligning her for her religion

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2019

Gabbard was the first Representative to use Bhagavad Gita at her swearing-in ceremony.

Crime

Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members granted bail in IRCTC case

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2019

Lalu Prasad Yadav was convicted and is currently serving 14 years imprisonment for the fodder scam during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Bihar.

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I am ready to step down, they (Congress MLAs) are crossing the line: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2019

The opportunist alliance in Karnataka has been a troubled one since its formation.

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ED seizes property worth Rs 238 crores of TMC MP in connection with a ponzi scheme case

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2019

TMC MP's company is accused of illegally starting a collective investment scheme without the approval of SEBI and collected funds of over Rs. 1900 crores from the public in the years leading up to 2015

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