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

Bangladesh National Elections: BNP surges ahead of Jamaat-led alliance in early trends, July Charter referendum likely to be accepted

OpIndia Staff - 12 February, 2026

The voting for Bangladesh's 13th national parliamentary election ended at 4.30 PM (Bangladesh time) today, and the counting of ballots started immediately after that....

News Reports

10th Budget of Yogi Adityanath: How the BJP rebuilt UP’s education, health, infrastructure and jobs after the misrule of Akhilesh Yadav

पूजा राणा - 12 February, 2026

In 2026-27, the Yogi Adityanath government presented a budget of about ₹9.13 lakh crore, nearly two and a half times more than a decade ago. The rise is linked not just to inflation but to big spending on roads, expressways, industrial corridors, energy and major infrastructure projects.

News Reports

Construction of ‘Babri Masjid’ begins ahead of West Bengal election: Read how this is a ploy by Mamata govt to counter Hindu consolidation, strengthen...

Rukma Rathore - 12 February, 2026

The hunger for Muslim votes is so intense that it has overflowed beyond the borders of Bengal and reached Bangladeshi infiltrators who are not only embraced but also facilitated by Mamata's administration. It is evident that these she and Humayun are aligned in their approach towards Muslim appeasement.

News Reports

Karnataka Congress govt withdraws Cabinet rank granted to BJP leader after party workers object, 54 corporation and board chiefs given the status

OpIndia Staff - 12 February, 2026

Bhookhnath is known to be close to senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa and his son, state BJP president BY Vijayendra.

Bharat Bandh today: SKM calls nationwide strike against India-US trade deal over misleading claims; transport and banking services likely hit

OpIndia Staff - 12 February, 2026

Emergency services are expected to function normally, but schools, markets and public transport may face disruption in several states. The Centre maintains that only an interim framework exists and no final Free Trade Agreement has been signed.

News Reports

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla decides not to reject opposition notice against him despite having several errors, directs secretariate to rectify and proceed

OpIndia Staff - 11 February, 2026

In a rare display of procedural leniency amid escalating parliamentary tensions, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has directed the House secretariat to correct errors...

‘Hum do hamare do dozen’: AIMIM leader Shaukat Ali asks Muslim couples to produce 24 kids because ‘babies are the gift of Allah’

OpIndia Staff - 10 February, 2026

AIMIM’s Uttar Pradesh president Shaukat Ali triggered a political storm in Moradabad by urging Muslims to reject population control. Coining the slogan "Hum Do, Hamare Do Dozen," Ali argued that a larger population strengthens the nation, citing China as a global example.

Law

‘Won’t allow any impediment to the SIR’: Supreme Court’s firm warning to West Bengal govt

OpIndia Staff - 9 February, 2026

The EC stated that the West Bengal govt is trying to obstruct the SIR drive via "proper planning and concerted action."

News Reports

Congress and other Opposition parties plan to move no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: Here is what we know so far

OpIndia Staff - 9 February, 2026

The decision was made during an opposition party meeting at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber which was attended by leaders of the TMC, Left parties, DMK, Samajwadi Party, RJD, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) and RSP.

Opinions