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Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Government's G RAM G Bill as Direct Attack on Mahatma Gandhi's Legacy and Rural Poor
Dec 16, 2025 07:41 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the BJP government's new G RAM G bill, calling it an attack on Mahatma Gandhi's ideals and the rights of rural poor. The proposed legislation aims to replace the MGNREGA scheme by shifting 40% of funding responsibility to states and centralizing decision-making power. Opposition leaders have united against the bill, particularly objecting to the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and the financial burden it places on state governments.
Jharkhand Minister Sparks Controversy by Telling Citizens to "Lock Up" Electoral Officials During Voter List Revision
Nov 24, 2025 08:48 pm CST
A significant political controversy has erupted after Jharkhand's Congress minister Irfan Ansari urged citizens to confine electoral officers during voter list revision visits. The BJP has demanded legal action while opposition-ruled states continue to protest against the Special Intensive Revision process nationwide, with West Bengal's Chief Minister also raising serious concerns about the implementation.
India's Parliament Winter Session 2025: Dates Announced and Key Legislative Agenda
Nov 08, 2025 04:12 pm CST
India's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that the winter session of Parliament will run from December 1-19, 2025, following President Droupadi Murmu's approval. The session is expected to address significant constitutional amendments and legislation while facing opposition challenges over electoral roll revisions. This comes after a low-productivity monsoon session earlier in the year.
Bihar's Final Voter List Released Today: Supreme Court to Review Amid Opposition Concerns
Sep 30, 2025 09:14 am CST
Bihar's Special Intensive Voter Roll Revision concludes today with the publication of new electoral lists amid significant controversy. Opposition parties have challenged the process in the Supreme Court, alleging potential mass disenfranchisement of minority voters. The court will review the matter on October 7, while the Bihar Assembly election schedule is expected to be announced following the Election Commission's visit to Patna.
Poll Roll Revision Prep Begins In Delhi, Voters Asked To Check Names
Sep 18, 2025 02:01 am CST
There will be a nationwide 'special intensive revision' of voter lists for each state and union territory - against a base year of 2002 - that must be completed by October 26, 2025, "without fail", the Election Commission said Tuesday.