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

‘Muslim women should not be given tickets’: Congress candidate Farah Naeem quits party, says her image was tarnished by party leader

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2022

"As long as people like Omkar Singh are part of the Congress, I cannot remain there," Farah Naeem told ANI.

Opinions

AAP and their ‘freebies’: How ‘free’ electricity lollipop by governments puts a high cost on the public

Pallav - 28 January, 2022

Free schemes for the whole population are never considered to be feasible policies. They are mere political ploys for votes.

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UP Elections: Political parties fight it out with songs as Election Commission prioritises digital campaigns and bans physical rallies

Gopal Tiwari - 27 January, 2022

Due to restrictions on physical campaigning activities, the songs from various parties have made the UP elections interesting

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TMC’s Madan Mitra tears a lotus, says won’t offer to Maa Durga as it is BJP’s symbol: How Netizens are demanding action

OpIndia Staff - 27 January, 2022

TMC MLA Madan Mitra has stated that WB will henceforth not offer the Lotus flower to Maa Durga because it is BJP's symbol

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“India’s future depends upon development in Uttar Pradesh”, says Amit Shah in Mathura, offers prayers at Bankey Bihari Mandir

OpIndia Staff - 27 January, 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at the Bankey Bihari Temple in Mathura during his campaign tour in UP

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‘Justice for Lavanya’ takes national centerstage: BJP demands CBI enquiry, bats for law against forceful conversions in Tamil Nadu

OpIndia Staff - 27 January, 2022

BJP held a press conference discussing the issue of Lavanya suicide case over forceful conversion to Christianity in Tamil Nadu

Politics

Rift in Punjab Congress widens, 5 party MPs boycott Rahul Gandhi’s state visit ahead of elections: Reports

OpIndia Staff - 27 January, 2022

Ahead of Punjab elections, Rahul Gandhi visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar earlier today along with CM Charanjit Singh Channi and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu

Opinions

Rahul Gandhi makes Modi govt appear like comic book super villain-ish in his shadowboxing with Twitter

Nirwa Mehta - 27 January, 2022

Perhaps if Rahul Gandhi starts posting videos of himself cooking or his Pidi dancing, maybe things will improve and he could gain followers as social media influencer at least.

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