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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West Bengal assembly passes two OBC amendment bills, removes OBC quota granted by the Mamata Banerjee govt to 77 Muslim communities

Divya Bharti - 1 July, 2026

The West Bengal Assembly has passed two amendment bills to implement a May 2024 Calcutta High Court order. The legislation reduces the state’s total OBC reservation to 7% and removes the OBC status previously granted to 77 Muslim communities.

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BJP’s Nitin Nabin calls Cockroach Janta Party a part of ‘Tukde Tukde Gang’, vows to ‘teach them a lesson’

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2026

During a public meeting in Warangal during his Telangana visit, Nitin Nabin said that “Virus and cockroach-like parties are emerging in the country.

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Punjab electricity crisis deepens as demand nears record high; farmer unions launch statewide protests over agricultural power shortage ahead of 2027 polls

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2026

KMM convener Sarwan Singh Pandher alleged agricultural feeders were receiving barely two-and-a-half to four hours of electricity daily, forcing farmers to run diesel motors and warning of a chakka jam if their demands remain ignored.

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‘The time has come to teach such people a lesson’: Suvendu Adhikari gives stern warning to Humayun Kabir, who had threatened street violence by...

Dibakar Dutta - 29 June, 2026

On Monday (29th June), West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari issued a stern warning to Humayun Kabir in the State Assembly.' "The time has come...

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ISKCON removes Vice President Radharaman Das from all responsibilities, directs him not to speak on behalf of the organisation

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2026

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Kolkata has relieved Radharaman Das of his position as Vice-President along with all other responsibilities in the...

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The Gandhi family wants India to abandon Israel and side with Palestine: Read how the Congress party is overlooking the nation’s interest for appeasement...

Shriti Sagar - 28 June, 2026

The primary obligation of the Indian state is to protect its own citizens, defend its borders, and secure its economic interests. Getting deeply involved in distant ideological disputes offers no clear strategic returns and risks disrupting vital defence supply lines.

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Bengaluru court summons Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammad Haris Nalapad over defamatory remarks against RSS

Aditi - 28 June, 2026

The complainant said that Kharge and Nalapad made the defamatory remarks with the intention of tarnishing the image and reputation of the organisation.

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Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary rejects Indian Express claims over ₹99 lakh subsidy, says he applied for it before becoming minister and nothing was hidden

Shriti Sagar - 28 June, 2026

Rejecting allegations of conflict of interest, the BJP leader said he has been a farmer since childhood, applied years ago and followed all government procedures while availing the benefit.

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