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Shashi Tharoor Explains Congress Party's Leftward Shift to Counter BJP's Divisive Politics
Nov 14, 2025 04:07 am CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor discusses his party's ideological evolution toward more leftist positions as a strategic response to BJP's politics. The article explores his views on radical centrism, inner-party democracy, and the relationship between Indian talent abroad and national development, offering insights into contemporary Indian political dynamics.
Former Chhattisgarh CM's Son: Rs 61 Crore Assets Attached in Major Liquor Scam Investigation
Nov 14, 2025 12:35 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached Rs 61.20 crore worth of assets belonging to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with a massive liquor scam investigation. This complex case involves allegations of money laundering through real estate investments and shell companies, with total attachments now reaching Rs 276 crore in what investigators describe as one of India's biggest state-run liquor rackets.
Former Union Minister Shakeel Ahmad Resigns from Congress Following Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 12, 2025 03:05 am CST
Former Union Minister Dr. Shakeel Ahmad has resigned from the Congress party immediately after the Bihar Assembly elections concluded, citing personal differences with party members rather than ideological disagreements. A five-term MLA and MP from a family with deep Congress roots, Ahmad strategically delayed his announcement until after voting to avoid impacting the party's electoral performance. Despite his departure, he affirms continued support for Congress principles and has no plans to join another political organization.
Prashant Kishor Dismisses Rahul Gandhi's Influence on Bihar's Gen Z Voters: "Not a Homogeneous Group"
Nov 09, 2025 11:44 pm CST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor challenges the notion that Rahul Gandhi influences Bihar's youth voters, emphasizing that Generation Z cannot be treated as a uniform group that acts collectively. In an exclusive interview, Kishor highlights youth unemployment as the real electoral factor and dismisses Congress's relevance in the Bihar assembly elections, claiming the party has significant presence only in the Seemanchal region.
BJP Releases Satirical Video Mocking "No Chair November" for DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka Leadership Tensions
Nov 09, 2025 05:19 pm CST
The BJP has released a satirical AI-generated video targeting the Congress government in Karnataka, portraying Deputy CM DK Shivakumar receiving a "No Chair November" reward amid speculation about leadership tensions with CM Siddaramaiah. Despite rumors of a power-sharing agreement that would see Shivakumar take over as Chief Minister, both leaders maintain they will abide by the party's decisions regarding leadership transitions.
Brazilian Photographer Forced to Delete Instagram Account Following Rahul Gandhi's Voter Fraud Allegations in India
Nov 06, 2025 03:34 pm CST
A Brazilian photographer, Matheus Ferrero, had to delete his social media accounts after becoming entangled in Indian politics when Rahul Gandhi used a 2017 stock photo he took of Larissa Nery as evidence of alleged voter fraud in Haryana's elections. The image, which appears multiple times in voter lists with different Indian names, has sparked controversy as Gandhi accuses the Election Commission of helping BJP, while officials question why Congress polling agents didn't raise objections during voting.
Shashi Tharoor Calls for End to Dynasty Politics in India: "Time to Trade Dynasty for Meritocracy"
Nov 03, 2025 11:03 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor argues that India's democracy is compromised by widespread dynasty politics across all parties, suggesting fundamental reforms are needed to establish meritocracy in political leadership. In his recent article "Indian Politics Are a Family Business," Tharoor provides extensive examples of political dynasties throughout India and calls for legal term limits and meaningful internal party elections to empower voters to select leaders based on merit rather than surname.
D K Suresh Expresses Desire to See Brother Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister Amid Succession Speculations
Oct 29, 2025 08:09 pm CST
Former Congress MP D K Suresh openly shared his aspiration for his brother and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to become Karnataka's Chief Minister, while addressing speculations about a potential leadership change in November. Amidst rumors of a pre-arranged power-sharing agreement between current CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, Suresh maintained that party decisions would be respected, emphasizing the Congress's responsibility to fulfill its five-year mandate to serve the people of Karnataka.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's Future Depends on Congress High Command Decision
Oct 28, 2025 02:26 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addresses speculation about a potential leadership change in November, stating his continuation for a full five-year term will be determined by the Congress high command. Meanwhile, Deputy CM Shivakumar returns from Delhi as rumors of a rotational chief minister arrangement persist within the party.
How Corruption Charges Against Lalu Yadav Family Could Reshape Bihar Election Dynamics
Oct 13, 2025 06:27 pm CST
The corruption case against RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejashwi, and wife Rabri Devi related to the IRCTC hotel scam has emerged as a potential game-changer for Bihar's upcoming elections. This development may weaken the opposition Mahagathbandhan's position in seat-sharing negotiations while creating competing narratives of political persecution versus accountability that could influence voter sentiment across urban and rural constituencies.