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.

Political History of India

The Resort Politics OG: When Shankersinh Vaghela in Gujarat pulled off the biggest coup with help from Congress

OpIndia Staff - 22 June, 2022

When the first ever 'Resort Politics' in Gujarat marked the end of Congress rule in the state for over 24 years now and counting.

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Meet Draupadi Murmu: BJP-led NDA’s Presidential candidate who can soon be India’s first Adivasi President

Anurag - 22 June, 2022

Meet NDA's Presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu from Odisha.

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Maharashtra political crisis: Eknath Shinde reaches Assam with rebel Sena MLAs, claims to have 2/3rd numbers

OpIndia Staff - 22 June, 2022

Given Shiv Sena has 55 members in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Shinde needs the support of 37 MLAs to avoid the anti-defection law.

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Ladki hoon lad sakti hoon: Women Congress leaders spit, assault police personnel, and throw tantrums while participating in multiple protests

OpIndia Staff - 21 June, 2022

Despite their insolent behaviour with the cops, the Congress leaders were not reprimanded by the party high command.

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TMC VP Yashwant Sinha deletes old abusive tweet after being declared Presidential candidate of ‘United Opposition’

OpIndia Staff - 21 June, 2022

Yashwant Sinha has deleted his old tweet in which he was seen retorting back to a user with a Hindi slang 'Ch*tiya'

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BJP likely to send its 106 Maharashtra MLAs to Ahmedabad, Devendra Fadnavis along with top party brass likely to meet rebel Eknath Shinde, group

OpIndia Staff - 21 June, 2022

Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will now be reaching Ahmedabad to meet the rebel Shiv Sena faction led by Shinde.

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