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.

News Reports

Opposition to Vande Mataram is support of two nation theory: How objections today echo arguments that once divided India

Anurag - 10 December, 2025

Current opposition to Vande Mataram reflects long-standing communal objections that once shaped Congress decisions, revealing how religious sensitivities still determine cultural boundaries and revive ideological tensions that historically empowered separatist politics and weakened India’s civilisational cohesion.

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Assam CM inaugurates memorial dedicated to martyrs of Assam Movement: Read about the Swahids who were brutally killed for demanding deportation of illegal immigrants

Rukma Rathore - 10 December, 2025

CM Sarma inaugurated the "Swahid Smarak Kshetra" on Swahid Divas. It is built for the martyrs of the Assam Movement.

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Congress threatens CEC Gyanesh Kumar again, posts ‘we will find you’ after Rahul Gandhi’s threat of retroactive action in Parliament

OpIndia Staff - 10 December, 2025

Rahul Gandhi referred to Clause 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023.

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HM Amit Shah hands over list of parties that disrespected national song Vande Mataram to Rajya Sabha Chairman, know about the 9 incidents mentioned

OpIndia Staff - 10 December, 2025

As Home Minister Amit Shah mentioned several incidents of disrespect to Vande Mataram, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh sought credible information be placed on the table of the House.

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Anti-Hindu DMK gathers INDI bloc partners to target Justice GR Swaminathan of Madras HC who gave Thiruparankundram order: How the ‘secular liberals’ attacks judiciary...

Anurag - 9 December, 2025

The move to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan for enforcing the Karthigal Deepam order deepens fears that opposition parties are weaponising impeachment to pressure courts and punish judges who refuse to yield to political or ideological demands.

‘India was under Emergency when Vande Mataram completed 100 years, Congress and Nehru bowed down to Muslim League’: PM Narendra Modi

OpIndia Staff - 8 December, 2025

Pm Modi stated that it is a good opportunity now to restore the glory of 'Vande Mataram', which became a driving force for Independence in 1947.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath goes tough on Rohingyas and Bangladeshi infiltrators, appeals to citizens to verify identity before hiring people

OpIndia Staff - 8 December, 2025

CM Yogi cited a recent Supreme Court observation regarding Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals residing in the country and said, “The Honourable Supreme Court, while hearing a case, made a very important observation that the red carpet cannot be rolled out for infiltrators. This clearly demonstrates that infiltrators are unacceptable at any cost. Citizens, not infiltrators, have the right to resources.”

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Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir declares alliance with Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM, positions himself as ‘game-changer’ in Bengal polls

OpIndia Staff - 7 December, 2025

Speaking about his upcoming political party, Kabir said that his party would work for Muslims.

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Bangladesh: Former Army officer and BNP leader calls for Northeast India’s separation, says country ‘never safe’ until 7 Indian states made 7 independent nations

OpIndia Staff - 7 December, 2025

Retired Colonel Abdul Haq has sparked outrage by urging Bangladeshi youth to train to "take on India" and demanding the separation of the seven northeastern states for Bangladesh’s safety. The statements, which follow similar hostile remarks from other political and military figures, mark a worrying shift in tone from the country, despite India's role in its 1971 liberation.

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