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.

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PM Modi writes a heartfelt letter on the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, highlights how building a strong India will be...

Narendra Modi -
"If there was one ideal that defined Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s public life above all else, it was the indivisibility of India. He stood firm during the upheaval of Partition to ensure that West Bengal remained an integral part of India."
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‘Not a single Bengali Hindu is in detention camp’: As Himanta Biswa Sarma assures protection of Hindu refugees through CAA, read how he has...

Dibakar Dutta -
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been unabashed about his Hindu identity and has meticulously worked to unite the community across linguistic and ethnic lines in Assam. The historical differences between Assamese Hindus and Bengali Hindus have healed, and the State has moved in the direction of permanent reconciliation.
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‘People wanted a polarising figure like me, I have controlled the menace’: Himanta Biswa Sarma on protecting Assam from infiltrators

OpIndia Staff -
On Friday (3rd July), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the people wanted a 'polarising figure' like him in the State. While speaking...
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Ritabrata Banerjee faction of Trinamool Congress takes control of party headquarters in Kolkata’s EM bypass, claim they are the real party

OpIndia Staff -
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing power struggle within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee took control of...
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‘EVM hack’ conspiracy theorists use BAT-BMS E-Rickshaw hack cases to push their agenda again: Here is why they are wrong, and stupid

Dhruv Mishra -
Unlike e-rickshaws, Indian EVMs have no Bluetooth, no Infrared, no WiFi, no radio, no wired internet connection, and no wireless features of any kind.
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Election Commission sends notices to Mamata and Ritabrata factions of TMC over claims of being the real Trinamool Congress, rebel camp says party under...

OpIndia Staff -
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written to Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as well as rebel...
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117 Indians and Pakistanis seek restoration of bilateral talks and ties: Read who are the Indian signatories of the Aman ki Asha letter to the...

Shraddha Pandey -
OpIndia analysed how the letter titled “Appeal to the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan by Concerned Citizens”, amplified Pakistan’s narratives and interests
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“Horse-trading” controversy rocks Tamil Nadu: DMK accused of attempting to topple Vijay-led TVK govt by luring MLAs with up to ₹50 crore, opposition fires...

OpIndia Staff -
A TVK minister charged, "DMK is trying to poach our MLAs. It has now been caught red-handed by police."
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Swiss giant MSC to acquire 49% stake in Adani’s Vizhinjam Port in India’s largest ever foreign investment in port infra, Kerala govt objects: Read...

Rukma Rathore -
"Vizhinjam port has emerged as a premier trans-shipment hub and ramped up at an unprecedented pace," mentioned APSEZ CEO.
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US lifts sanctions on four Indian companies, removes them from the Specially Designated Nationals list after nearly two years

OpIndia Staff -
Among the four companies removed from the sanctions list, Galaxy Bearings Limited and Lokesh Machines Limited are publicly listed firms.
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