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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‘Aadhar verification a ploy to implement CAA and NRC in Bengal’: Mamata Banerjee resorts to fear-mongering against Centre

OpIndia Staff - 18 April, 2023

"Law and Order is a State subject. I will not take part in NRC or CAB. Whoever lives here is already a citizen of this country," Mamata Banerjee said.

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‘Not leaving NCP, no truth in allying with BJP’: Ajit Pawar refutes claims of joining BJP, says reports of NCP breaking are rumours

OpIndia Staff - 18 April, 2023

"I am with NCP, not going anywhere. Nobody taken signatures of any MLAs. These are all baseless speculations," said Ajit Pawar while addressing the press conference in Mumbai.

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West Bengal: Islamic organisation takes out ‘candle march’ in support of gangster Atiq Ahmed

OpIndia Staff - 18 April, 2023

Raza Islamic Mission also posted pictures of men in skull caps, holding candles in hand, and protesting in support of criminal Atiq Ahmed and his brother.

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’13 MLAs of Sharad Pawar’s NCP are in contact with BJP, may switch sides’, say reports

OpIndia Staff - 17 April, 2023

If media reports are to be believed, Maharashtra could be eyeing another political upheaval with at least 13 MLAs of Sharad Pawar's NCP joining the saffron camp.

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Bengaluru: Residents of Frazer Town ask BBMP to shut down ‘Ramzan Food Mela’, cite traffic congestion, garbage pileup

OpIndia Staff - 17 April, 2023

During Ramzan, stalls selling kebabs and biriyani prop up each evening on Mosque Road in Frazer Town.

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As some journalists whitewash Atiq as only a ‘former MP,’ here is his actual profile: 100s of FIRs, murders, loots and more

OpIndia Staff - 17 April, 2023

Atiq Ahmed who was shot dead along with his brother Ashraf Ahmed on April 15 was a dreaded criminal and had at least 100 FIRs in his name.

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Atiq Ahmed was temporarily released from jail to save the UPA govt from collapse in 2008: Here is what had happened

OpIndia Staff - 17 April, 2023

A no-confidence motion was moved by the Opposition in July 2008 after four Left parties (that were in alliance with Congress) withdrew their support to the UPA over Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

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