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Rahul Gandhi's Manufacturing Decline Claims Contested by BJP with Growth Statistics
Dec 17, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's comments about declining manufacturing in India during his Germany visit have sparked controversy, with BJP countering his claims using statistical data showing significant growth in electronics and automobile manufacturing sectors. Despite criticizing Indian manufacturing trends, Gandhi praised the TVS-BMW partnership as evidence of Indian engineering excellence.
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.
Living Voters Declared Dead: Major Errors Found in Bengal's Draft Electoral Roll
Dec 17, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bengal's draft voter list revision has sparked controversy after living citizens including a daily wage couple and a Trinamool councillor were incorrectly marked as deceased. The Special Intensive Revision also erroneously assigned a Brahmin surname to CPM leader Mohammed Salim, raising serious concerns about election integrity as 58 lakh names were removed from voter rolls.
BJP's Amit Malviya Accuses Trinamool MP Kirti Azad of Vaping in Parliament: E-Cigarette Controversy Explained
Dec 17, 2025 07:56 pm CST
BJP leader Amit Malviya has shared video footage allegedly showing Trinamool MP Kirti Azad vaping inside Parliament, intensifying political tensions over alleged violations of India's strict e-cigarette ban. The controversy has drawn in Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and highlights broader political rivalries between BJP and Trinamool Congress ahead of upcoming elections, while raising questions about parliamentary decorum and privilege.
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Supports Electoral Roll Clean-Up Ahead of Assembly Elections
Dec 17, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose endorses the Election Commission's voter re-verification drive that removed 58 lakh names from electoral rolls, claiming it caused 'reverse migration' of illegal immigrants. The Governor also called for judicial inquiry into the Lionel Messi visit controversy and discussed his anti-corruption campaign for West Bengal.
Revealed: How BJP First Considered Vajpayee for President Before Nominating Abdul Kalam
Dec 17, 2025 05:37 pm CST
A new book by Ashok Tandon, former media advisor to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, reveals that before nominating APJ Abdul Kalam for President in 2002, the BJP initially suggested Vajpayee himself for the position. The former Prime Minister declined, believing it would set an inappropriate precedent for Indian democracy. The book "Atal Smaran" offers unique insights into the political dynamics between Vajpayee, Advani, and opposition leaders during this significant period in Indian political history.
BJP Minister Claims Rift Between Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Over Parliamentary Speeches
Dec 17, 2025 03:24 pm CST
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu alleges tension between Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra following speech comparisons in Parliament. Rahul's trip to Germany during Winter Session fuels speculation, though Congress leaders maintain the siblings consistently support each other politically and personally.
Bengal Minister's Resignation Over Messi Event Chaos Criticized for Spelling Errors
Dec 17, 2025 02:14 pm CST
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has offered his resignation following the chaotic Lionel Messi event in Kolkata, but his letter has gone viral for containing multiple spelling errors in Bengali, including misspelling his own portfolio title. The BJP has criticized the minister while football fans remain angry about VIPs preventing their access to the football legend during his brief appearance.
Congress Leader Refuses to Apologize for Operation Sindoor Comments, Sparks Political Row with BJP
Dec 17, 2025 01:45 pm CST
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has sparked a major political controversy by refusing to apologize for his claim that India was "defeated on Day 1" during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The BJP has strongly condemned his remarks, accusing Congress of insulting the Indian Armed Forces, while the Congress party attempts to distance itself from the controversy. The incident highlights ongoing political tensions regarding national security matters and military operations between India and Pakistan.
Priyanka Gandhi Leads Congress in Parliament While Rahul Gandhi Attends Event in Germany
Dec 17, 2025 12:51 pm CST
During Rahul Gandhi's absence at an overseas event in Germany, first-time MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has emerged as a formidable leader in the Lok Sabha, spearheading Congress opposition against the G Ram G Bill that aims to replace MGNREGA. Her powerful speeches and strategic protests both inside and outside Parliament have established her as a prominent Congress figure despite being an MP for just one year.