Amit Shah
Amit Shah Defends Electoral Reforms: "No Voting Rights for Infiltrators Despite Opposition Claims"
Dec 11, 2025 08:43 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defended the government's electoral reform policies in Parliament, addressing opposition allegations about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Shah emphasized the constitutional mandate for voter verification, rejected claims of electoral manipulation, and firmly stated the Modi government will prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining voting rights while preserving India's democratic integrity.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Confirms Mahayuti Alliance Will Contest 2029 Elections Together Despite Tensions
Dec 10, 2025 10:54 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has affirmed the Mahayuti alliance's commitment to contesting the 2029 Maharashtra Assembly elections together, addressing rumors of rifts with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Despite reports of tensions and leadership poaching between BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Fadnavis emphasized their good working relationship while acknowledging efforts to strengthen their individual party bases.
Amit Shah Counters Congress on EVMs: Highlights Rajiv Gandhi's Role in Introducing Electronic Voting
Dec 10, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to opposition claims by noting that Electronic Voting Machines were originally introduced by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, whose son now opposes them. During a Lok Sabha discussion, Shah pointed out that Congress won the first EVM election in 2004 but only raised concerns after BJP's 2014 victory. This comes amid Rahul Gandhi's accusations of BJP manipulating the Election Commission and his calls for comprehensive electoral reforms.
Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi's Fierce Clash Over Electoral Reforms in Lok Sabha Debate
Dec 10, 2025 09:10 pm CST
During a heated Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi engaged in a fierce exchange. Shah accused the Gandhi-Nehru family of "vote theft" across generations, while Gandhi challenged Shah to debate his press conference allegations about voter list irregularities. The confrontation escalated when Shah refused to be dictated to regarding his speech order, eventually leading to an Opposition walkout after accusations about Electronic Voting Machines and illegal immigrants on voter lists.
Amit Shah Defends Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Amid Opposition Criticism in Parliament
Dec 10, 2025 09:05 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Parliament, stating it's a routine process to eliminate duplicate entries and illegal voters. Shah criticized the Opposition, particularly Congress, for spreading misinformation while noting similar exercises were conducted during previous Congress administrations. The ongoing revision in 12 states has sparked heated parliamentary debates between government and opposition benches.
88 Minutes in PMO: What Transpired During Rahul Gandhi's Extended Meeting with PM Modi
Dec 10, 2025 07:41 pm CST
A prolonged 88-minute meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has sparked speculation in Parliament. Originally scheduled to discuss appointments for the Chief Information Commissioner, the meeting expanded to cover multiple vacant positions. Gandhi formally objected to all proposed appointments, continuing a pattern of opposition dissent in such consultative processes, while the extended duration raised questions about what else might have been discussed.
PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Rahul Gandhi Meet to Select New Chief Information Commissioner for RTI Authority
Dec 10, 2025 05:02 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading a high-level panel with Home Minister Amit Shah and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi to select India's new Chief Information Commissioner and fill eight vacant positions at the Central Information Commission. With over 30,000 pending RTI cases, this appointment is crucial for the highest RTI appellate authority, which currently operates with just two commissioners following Heeralal Samariya's departure in September.
Kharge's "Chanakya" Moment: When Congress President's Parliamentary Quip Sparked Cross-Party Laughter
Dec 10, 2025 03:44 pm CST
During a parliamentary discussion on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge created a lighthearted moment by referring to his colleague Jairam Ramesh as "Chanakya" after Ramesh prompted him during his speech. The exchange, which drew laughter from both political sides, was quickly characterized by BJP as revealing an "internal fight" within Congress, while Kharge continued his spirited defense of Congress's historical connection to Vande Mataram and criticism of the government's attacks on Nehru's legacy.
Congress President Defends Historic Decision on Vande Mataram Against BJP's Criticism of Nehru
Dec 09, 2025 10:14 pm CST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge strongly defended the historical decision to adopt the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' as India's national song, emphasizing it was a collective choice made by freedom movement leaders including Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. Kharge criticized BJP leadership for specifically targeting Jawaharlal Nehru in what he describes as an attempt to rewrite history and question Congress's patriotic credentials.
Sonia Gandhi's 'Vande Mataram' Response Intensifies National Song Debate Between BJP and Congress
Dec 09, 2025 09:01 pm CST
On her 79th birthday, Sonia Gandhi made headlines with a simple yet powerful "Vande Mataram" message, inserting herself into an ongoing political controversy between BJP and Congress over the national song. The debate has escalated with accusations from Prime Minister Modi about Jawaharlal Nehru's stance on the song, countered by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, highlighting deeper divisions in Indian politics ahead of upcoming elections.