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

Man attempts suicide by setting himself on fire at the residence of Congress leader Maha Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat: Here is why

OpIndia Staff - 13 March, 2021

A man tried to set himself on fire at residence of Maharashtra Revenue Minister and Congress legislator Balasaheb Thorat.

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BJP booth president stabbed to death in the poll-bound state of Assam: What CM Sarbanand Sonowal and Himanta Biswa Sarma said

Aditi - 13 March, 2021

The reasons for the murder are not yet known. However, the police have arrested one person in connection with the killing.

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Watch: TMC leader insults ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chant, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra dares her to talk about ‘Allah hu Akbar’

OpIndia Staff - 13 March, 2021

On Friday, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra slammed a TMC MP named Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar for mocking Hindu sentiments.

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West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee goes from a leg in plaster to crepe bandage in 2 days flat, Netizens ask her about the ‘magic cure’

OpIndia Staff - 13 March, 2021

Interestingly, Mamata Banerjee, who is alleged to have suffered a serious hairline fracture was seen with a crepe bandage, raising questions about the seriousness of her injury.

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Congress announces a list of 30-star campaigners for Bengal elections, includes stoic Manmohan Singh, comical Rahul Gandhi, and scam-tainted Azharduddin: Details

OpIndia Staff - 12 March, 2021

Congress has released 30-star campaigners list for West Bengal assembly polls, which does not include anyone from G-23 leaders

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Theatre artist loses job after joining BJP, vocal Communist supporter behind the removal: Here is all you need to know

Dibakar Dutta - 12 March, 2021

Although the 'cancel culture' in India is still in its nascent stage, leftists are pouncing on every possible opportunity to mainstream the financial and societal boycott of individuals on the basis of their political leanings.

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s kin summoned by CBI in connection with coal smuggling case: Details

OpIndia Staff - 12 March, 2021

The previous month, Rujira Banerjee, the wife of Abhishek Banerjee, was summoned by the CBI in connection with the coal theft case.

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Akhilesh Yadav heckles journalists, his supporters and security personnel assault and shove them: Here is what we know so far

OpIndia Staff - 12 March, 2021

Samajwadi Party spokesperson Juhie Singh labelled the victims as 'actors'. She also shared a photo of the injured Fareed Shamsi and wrote, "Wow, the group of CM's advisors, your acting performance was great."

Media

DMK leader Kanimozhi ‘elected’ as the president of The Hindu’s employees’ union, netizens ask whether the publication is a ‘Godi media’

OpIndia Staff - 12 March, 2021

Malini Parthasarathy, the Chairperson of The Hindu Publishing Group (THGPPL), took to Twitter to say she was delighted that the DMK leader has been re-elected President of The Hindu Office and National Press Employees Union.

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