Rajiv Kumar’s tenure as Chief Election Commissioner of India, beginning in May 2022, has seen multiple landmark elections, including the 2023 Karnataka and Telangana polls and the 2022 presidential elections. His leadership has faced ongoing scrutiny, with opposition parties alleging bias towards the ruling BJP and raising concerns about the integrity of the election process, particularly regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Despite the criticism, Kumar has defended the election

Priyanka Gandhi, the MP from Kerala’s Wayanad constituency, spoke to the United Democratic Front (UDF) booth leaders in Nilambur on Monday. During her address, she encouraged party workers to stay united and steadfast in their larger fight for constitutional values and democracy. She emphasized that their current struggle went beyond local concerns, extending to the protection of democratic rights and the nation’s constitutional framework.In her speech, Gandhi praised the hard wor

Indian stock markets experienced a significant fall in early trade on Monday, even though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a rate cut and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the Delhi Assembly elections. The benchmark indices opened lower and continued to decline amid growing selling pressure. The BSE Sensex lost over 600 points, while the NSE Nifty dropped nearly 200 points.   The Sensex hit a low of 77,189.04, down from the previous session&

BJP’s Strong Criticism of Akhilesh Yadav: The BJP strongly condemned Akhilesh Yadav's remarks declaring the Election Commission "dead" and accusing the Opposition of repeatedly undermining constitutional institutions after electoral defeats. Sambit Patra, BJP MP, expressed outrage over Yadav's statement, calling it an unprecedented attack on the Election Commission, which is a co

BJP’s Projected Victory: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to end its 27-year drought in Delhi and secure a victory in the 2025 assembly elections. Most exit polls predict the BJP winning between 39-60 seats out of the 70-member assembly, making it the largest party. AAP’s Decline: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), currently in po

The high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections have commenced, with over 1.56 crore electors casting their votes across 70 constituencies in a single phase. A total of 13,766 polling stations have been set up across 2,696 polling locations. Employees in both government and private sectors in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana have been granted a paid holiday due to the elections.As voter turnout is expected to be a decisive factor in this election, all eyes are on Delhi’s electorate. In the 20

Wealthiest Candidates in Delhi Elections 2025: Ahead of Delhi's elections tomorrow, an Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report has highlighted the wealthiest candidates in the race. Leading the list is Karnail Singh from BJP, contesting from Shakur Basti, who has declared a staggering asset value of Rs 259.67 crore, making him the richest among the 699 candidates in this year's Delhi elections. Close behind him is BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa, contes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address, discussed various aspects of his government's work, highlighting key achievements and vision for the future. He emphasized the government's focus on development, poverty alleviation, youth empowerment, and a vision for a prosperous, "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) by 2047.   Key Highlights from PM Modi's Address:  

In a sharp speech in Parliament today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took direct aim at his political rivals ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. Referring to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), he criticized the Delhi CM for allegedly spending taxpayer money on luxurious amenities for his official residence, famously dubbed 'sheeshmahal.' Modi highlighted that while Kejriwal focused on "jacuzzis and stylish showers," his government had prioritized providing tap wa

With less than 24 hours before the Delhi Assembly elections, a police case has been registered against Chief Minister Atishi. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who is contesting from the Kalkaji constituency, has been named in a disobedience case at the Govindpuri police station. The case, filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, stems from allegations that Atishi and her supporters refused to vacate Fateh Singh Marg despite being instructed to do so by the police, citing poll

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has made a bold prediction for the Delhi Assembly Election scheduled for February 5. Kejriwal forecasted that his party could win up to 55 seats out of the 70, with a possibility of securing more than 60 seats if women voters participate in full force and convince the men in their households to vote for AAP. During a roadshow in Kalkaji, Kejriwal made a direct appeal to women, emphasizing that the election w

Sonia Gandhi's Controversial Remark: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi sparked controversy when she referred to President Droupadi Murmu as a "poor thing" after Murmu's speech in Parliament. This remark, made outside the House, was criticized by BJP MPs, leading to calls for disciplinary action against Sonia Gandhi. BJP leaders accused Gandhi of displaying an elitist and anti-tribal mindset.   BJP's Response and Privilege Motion

Ahead of the Delhi elections on February 5, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched a scathing attack on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, accusing his "half-engine sarkar" of ruining Delhi. Naidu criticized Kejriwal's handling of the pollution crisis, particularly the Yamuna River, which remains heavily polluted. He stated that a "double-engine government," led by the BJP, would be the only solution to address the city’s governance issues, including po

Seven AAP MLAs Resign Just Days Before Delhi Election: In a significant political development, seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs have resigned ahead of the upcoming Delhi elections, scheduled for February 5. These MLAs, who include Naresh Yadav (Mehrauli), Rohit Kumar (Trilokpuri), Rajesh Rishi (Janakpuri), Madan Lal (Kasturba Nagar), Pawan Sharma (Adarsh Nagar), Bhawna Goud (Palam), and BS Joon (Bijwasan), were not given tickets to contest in the election again. Their

PM Modi’s Criticism of Sonia Gandhi’s Remarks: Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s comments about President Droupadi Murmu, referring to her as a "poor thing" after the President's address to Parliament. The remark, made by Sonia Gandhi after the President's speech at the start of the budget session, was criticized by Modi as an example of the Congress family’s "arrogance." H

The Budget Session of 2025 began with controversy when Congress MP Sonia Gandhi made a remark about President Droupadi Murmu, calling her a "poor thing" after the President's speech in Parliament. Gandhi's comment, made while speaking to reporters outside Parliament, was in reference to the exhaustion Murmu appeared to show after delivering her customary address. The remark was immediately condemned by the BJP, who described it as a "derogatory comment" and demande

Chandrababu Naidu's Role in NDA's Delhi Campaign Chandrababu Naidu has become a significant figure within the NDA alliance, with top leaders such as Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda valuing his political acumen. Recognizing his influence, the NDA has invited Naidu to campaign for the party in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. He is expected to play a key role i

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav will campaign for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5, joining forces with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. Yadav will participate in a roadshow in Rithala on January 30, and other SP MPs, including Iqra Hasan from Kairana, will also lend their support to AAP’s candidates in the Delhi poll race. The collaboration between SP and AAP comes as part of the INDIA bloc, which also includes Congress

As Delhi Assembly elections approach, political tensions have escalated between the ruling AAP and the Opposition BJP. The controversy erupted after Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP convener and former Chief Minister, made a comment at an election rally comparing BJP leaders to Raavan, the antagonist from the Ramayana. Kejriwal referred to the episode in the Ramayana when Raavan, disguised as a golden deer, tricks Sita into asking Lord Ram to chase it, leading to her abduction. Kejriwal use

In a controversial remark made on Wednesday, senior BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri made a sexist comment about Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. At a rally in the capital, Bidhuri compared Atishi's actions to a deer roaming the streets, saying that she was now "roaming the city like a deer in the forest" when, according to him, she had never previously met the people of Delhi. Bidhuri's comm