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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Pawan Khera moves Gauhati High Court for anticipatory bail after SC’s refusal to him over case filed by Assam CM’s wife

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According to court records, the petition was filed on Monday, 20th April.
News Reports

From industrial powerhouse to debt trap: Read how West Bengal’s economy has seen a massive decline under the TMC government since 2011

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Its share of national GDP has fallen from 10.5% in 1960–61 to just 5.6% in 2023–24.
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‘We will see where you cast your vote’: TMC goon intimidates people ahead of West Bengal election, forces them to vote for Mamata’s regime,...

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A similar video went viral on social media earlier this month, showing a TMC goon threatening people not to vote for the BJP.
Government and Policy

Women reservation in Parliament and Assemblies: Centre issues FAQs to counter delimitation row

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Government says reservation to be implemented without waiting for post 2026 Census, highlights proportional seat expansion, safeguards SC and ST representation, and reiterates that Constitution does not allow religion based quota for Muslim women
News Reports

After failing the first time miserably, Congress and other Opposition parties prepare impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar again: Details

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This fresh move is also happening soon after the government faced a setback in Parliament over the failed 131st Constitution amendment bill.
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Allahabad HC withholds order directing filing of FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over ‘British citizenship’: Here is what happened

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The High Court said that no order can be passed without giving a hearing to Rahul Gandhi against whom the allegations have been levelled.
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Congress govt in Karnataka fails to pay salaries of employees after financial crunch due to freebies: Here is what we know so far

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Teachers and other employees say the delay has come at a difficult time. Many depend on their monthly income to pay school fees, buy uniforms, and manage household expenses. One teacher from Bengaluru said the situation is worrying as April is an important month for family spending.
News Reports

What is the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill, and how the opposition displayed their anti-women mindset by not voting for it

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By voting down the constitutional amendment, the opposition has not only stopped the increase in seats but has also stalled the redrawing of boundaries that would have identified the 33% of seats specifically for women. 
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‘Kaisa Haraya’ fame AIMIM’s Mumbra corporator Sahar Sheikh, faces trouble for obtaining fake OBC certificate, Tehsildar recommends FIR against her father

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An inquiry into the allegations revealed that Yunus Sheikh misled four government agencies in obtaining the caste certificate.
Law

Supreme Court declines to extend Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail in Assam forged document case, rejects argument that using forged Aadhaar to get bail was...

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The Supreme Court on Friday declined to extend the transit anticipatory bail granted to Congress leader Pawan Khera by the Telangana High Court in...
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