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

‘India needs to get rid of colonial midset’ – PM Modi proposes 10-year timeframe to reverse the effects of colonisation imposed on Indians by...

OpIndia Staff - 18 November, 2025

PM Modi said that Macaulay's aim was to create a class of Indians who "are Indians by appearance but British at heart" and India "paid a heavy price" for this.

Law

Seventh conviction for Azam Khan: SP strongman and his son handed 7 years in jail in dual PAN forgery case

OpIndia Staff - 18 November, 2025

SP leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam have been sentenced to 7 years in jail for forging a PAN card. The fake card, with a changed birthdate, was used to make Abdullah eligible for the 2017 election. Azam Khan is now back in custody.

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Mahagathbandhan’s influencer op exposed: Propagandist Zakir Ali Tyagi reveals RJD won’t pay Delhi YouTubers after hauling them to Bihar. Read details

Rukma Rathore - 17 November, 2025

Zakir disclosed that RJD officials misappropriated the funds intended for the YouTubers recruited during Bihar elections.

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Maharashtra BJP cancels induction of new party member after allegations of involvement in Palghar lynching case

OpIndia Staff - 17 November, 2025

BJP has also reportedly stated that as per information available with them, Choudhary’s name does not appear in any FIR or chargesheet related to the case.

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Bihar: After a sweeping electoral win, the NDA contemplates portfolio allocation arrangement amongst its allies

OpIndia Staff - 17 November, 2025

Under the speculated arrangement, the BJP and Chirag Paswan’s LJP (Ram Vilas) are expected to get a Deputy Minister each.

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Rohini-Tejashwi fight, sisters leaving house: Is this new episode in Lalu Yadav’s family drama a ploy to attract media attention and divert public focus...

Shraddha Pandey - 17 November, 2025

After Lalu Yadav’s daughter Rohini Acharya snapped ties from her family and announced departure from politics, Lalu Yadav’s other four daughters, Rajlakshmi, Ragini, Hema and Chanda have also left the family. The four of them travelled to Delhi along with their children hinting a wider rift within the family that is out in open as Bihar rejected RJD.

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Tej Pratap Yadav comes out in support of sister Rohini Acharya after she accused Tejashwi’s aides of abusing and insulting her, asks father Lalu...

OpIndia Staff - 16 November, 2025

Tej Pratap Yadav said that he tolerated his insult silently, but he would not tolerate the humiliation of her sister.

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New Bihar govt to take oath on 19 or 20 November, NDA prepares formula to form the coalition government

OpIndia Staff - 16 November, 2025

As NDA secured a massive victory in Bihar elections, discussions have started on formation of the government among the alliance partners. As per reports,...

Opinions

The leftist ideology that was planted in Bihar in 2020, was uprooted by the people of Bihar in span of merely 5 years

शिव - 16 November, 2025

The NDA must also understand that it should avoid any political experiment that could re-empower leftist parties. This referendum is a vote of confidence to bury the past.

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