democracy in India
Rahul Gandhi Sparks Controversy Over Indian Manufacturing Claims During BMW Visit in Germany
Dec 17, 2025 09:30 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has ignited political debate with his comments about declining manufacturing in India during his visit to a BMW plant in Munich, Germany. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari countered with statistics showing substantial growth in electronics and automobile manufacturing sectors, highlighting a 14-fold increase in vehicle production since 1991 and ambitious targets for India to become a top global automobile manufacturer by 2047.
Indian Leaders Unite on Constitution Day: Modi Calls for Strengthening Values While Opposition Pledges Protection
Nov 26, 2025 01:47 pm CST
On India's Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to uphold constitutional values while Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee committed to defending the document against perceived threats. The annual November 26 celebration marks the Constitution's adoption in 1949, with leaders across the political spectrum highlighting its role in preserving India's democratic foundation and diversity.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Special Intensive Revision Is Attempting to Institutionalize Electoral Fraud
Nov 09, 2025 03:15 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is an attempt to cover up and institutionalize vote manipulation. Gandhi claims that electoral fraud occurred in multiple states including Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, with approximately 25 lakh votes allegedly stolen in Haryana alone. The EC has denied these allegations, calling them unfounded.
Rahul Gandhi Urges Bihar's Gen Z Voters to Counter "Vote Theft" in Assembly Elections
Nov 06, 2025 02:48 am CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeals to first-time and young voters in Bihar to participate in the assembly elections, warning about alleged "vote theft" conspiracies similar to those he claims occurred in Haryana and other states. The opposition leader emphasizes democratic responsibility while NDA leaders reject his allegations as attempts to create discord ahead of the two-phase election.
Amit Shah Slams Opposition's Democracy Claims, Predicts NDA's Bihar Victory
Nov 02, 2025 01:44 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes the Opposition for attempting to delegitimize democracy in India, claiming allegations of vote theft only arise when BJP wins. In an NDTV interview, Shah addressed Congress's parliamentary participation issues and confidently predicted a two-thirds majority for NDA in upcoming Bihar elections under Nitish Kumar's leadership.
Raipur Introduces Controversial Rs 500 Tax on Public Protests: Democracy Under Financial Constraint
Oct 31, 2025 10:48 pm CST
Raipur municipal authorities have implemented a Rs 500 tax on public protests and demonstrations, charging Rs 5 per square foot for pandals and stages. This controversial move, defended as necessary for maintenance and crowd management, coincides with a two-month ban on protests in Naya Raipur, raising significant concerns about democratic expression in Chhattisgarh's capital.
