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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Samajwadi Party faces another blow ahead of general elections, senior leader Saleem Sherwani resigns from general secretary post

OpIndia Staff - 18 February, 2024

Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh faced another setback as seasoned politician Saleem Sherwani resigned from the post of general secretary

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‘The nation cannot dream small anymore’: PM Narendra Modi at the BJP workers convention in Delhi

OpIndia Staff - 18 February, 2024

PM Narendra Modi recalled in detail the achievements of the 10 years of BJP government. He also described vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047.

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Amid Kamal Nath suspense, rumours float about Manish Tewari joining BJP ahead of Lok Sabha election, his office rubbishes speculations

OpIndia Staff - 18 February, 2024

Manish Tewari is reportedly in touch with BJP and may switch from Congress to saffron party before the national election.

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Show me video footage to prove rape took place: TMC spokesperson Jui Biswas asks for video footage of rapes in Sandeshkhali as proof

OpIndia Staff - 18 February, 2024

Jui Biswas said, "Show me a single piece of evidence or a single video footage to prove that rape took place. This all is a show staged by the BJP."

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Rahul Gandhi did not perform puja inside Garbhgrih, Mahant Rajendra Tiwari not associated with temple: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Mandir Nyas

OpIndia Staff - 18 February, 2024

Congress claimed Rahul Gandhi's personal photographer was not allowed inside Garbhgrih when he performed Puja and Abhihek

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‘They would sexually exploit beautiful women, beat their husbands if their wives did not comply’: 10 victims recount the reign of terror of TMC...

OpIndia Staff - 18 February, 2024

"They (TMC goons) would give alcohol and guns to 14-15 year old children...If we did not participate in politics, they threaten to murder our parents and family members," a woman told AajTak News."

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Rahul Gandhi leaves his yatra and heads to Wayanad from Varanasi after elephant attack fatality in his constituency, will resume his program on Sunday

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2024

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra has entered the northern parts of India. It arrived in Uttar Pradesh on the evening of 16th February.

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Even as media continues to give oxygen to farmer protest, Rahul Gandhi says Adani-Ambani owned media like ANI, PTI etc not talking about farmers

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2024

Rahul Gandhi claims that all media houses like PTI, ANI, India Today, Network 10, Network 12, Network 14 etc belong to Adani and Ambani, PTI strongly objects

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West Bengal: VHP moves Calcutta HC over lioness named ‘Sita’ being housed with lion named ‘Akbar’

OpIndia Staff - 17 February, 2024

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad said that the decision by the West Bengal forest officials amounted to a direct assault on the religious beliefs of the Hindu community.

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