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Asaduddin Owaisi Rejects 'BJP B-Team' Label, Challenges Opposition to Self-Introspect Amid Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 02:06 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has firmly dismissed accusations of being BJP's "B-team" or a "vote-cutter" in Bihar elections, challenging opposition parties to self-reflect on their repeated failures against the NDA. Speaking to NDTV, Owaisi revealed that AIMIM had offered to join the INDIA bloc but received no response, while expressing skepticism about the Mahagathbandhan's chances in the ongoing assembly elections scheduled to conclude on November 14.
Tej Pratap Yadav and Ravi Kishan's Unexpected Airport Meeting Sparks Political Realignment Rumors in Bihar Elections
Nov 08, 2025 09:48 am CST
Former RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav and BJP MP Ravi Kishan were spotted engaged in conversation at Patna airport, generating speculation about potential political realignment during Bihar's assembly elections. Their unexpected meeting has raised questions about Yadav's future political moves after his expulsion from RJD, with Kishan suggesting BJP's openness to welcoming "devotees of Bholenath" dedicated to public service.
Amit Shah Confident NDA Will Win Over 160 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 07, 2025 09:44 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah predicts a sweeping victory for the NDA in Bihar's elections, targeting over 160 seats amid record voter turnout. During his campaign in Purnia, Shah highlighted the coalition's development work and addressed key issues including illegal immigration in the Seemanchal region, with polling for the second phase scheduled for November 11.
The Battle Over Citizenship: Examining the 'Ghuspaithiya' Controversy in West Bengal's Electoral Politics
Nov 07, 2025 09:11 pm CST
This analysis examines West Bengal's controversial Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the political battle over defining citizenship. The article explores how the identification of "ghuspaithiyas" (illegal migrants) has become central to the 2026 election narrative, impacting both Hindu and Muslim communities while reshaping political alignments between the Trinamool Congress and BJP. The piece highlights the complex history of migration, naturalization, and the critical relationship between citizenship status and welfare entitlements.
BJP Launches Muslim Outreach Programme in Kerala: Building Trust Beyond Politics
Nov 07, 2025 08:48 pm CST
The BJP in Kerala has launched a 'Muslim Outreach Programme' led by state vice president Abdul Salam, aimed at building trust with the Muslim community. State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized this is not a vote-seeking initiative but rather an effort to counter misconceptions and demonstrate the party's commitment to equal development for all Malayalis regardless of religion, in line with PM Modi's "Sabka saath, sabka vikaas" vision.
Controversy Erupts Over Bhagavad Gita Incorporation in Madhya Pradesh Police Training Program
Nov 07, 2025 07:10 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh Police's new directive requiring recruits to read the Bhagavad Gita before meditation has sparked political tension. The BJP defends it as moral development while Congress criticizes it as unconstitutional saffronization. The initiative includes planned Heartfulness Meditation sessions at heritage sites across the state, led by trained police instructors without departmental expense.
Amit Shah Warns Bihar: "Jungle Raaj Will Return" If NDA Loses in Upcoming Election Phase
Nov 07, 2025 06:55 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah warns Bihar voters about the potential return of "jungle raaj" if they don't support NDA candidates in the upcoming second phase of elections on November 11. Shah highlighted PM Modi's achievements in making former Naxal-dominated areas like Jamui peaceful while criticizing opposition parties. The second phase will conclude the Bihar election process with voting across 122 seats in 20 districts.
Record Voter Turnout in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav Claims People Voting for Development and Change
Nov 07, 2025 06:52 pm CST
In an exclusive NDTV interview, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav discusses Bihar's unprecedented 65% voter turnout, attributing it to citizens' desire for economic development and political change. Yadav highlighted his past achievements and vision for transforming Bihar into an industrial and technological hub, while criticizing current leadership for failing to attract investment and address corruption.
BJP Leader's National Anthem Remark Sparks Fierce Backlash from Trinamool Congress
Nov 07, 2025 06:44 pm CST
Trinamool Congress strongly condemns former Karnataka Assembly speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri's claim that India's national anthem was written to welcome the British, calling it a deliberate insult to Rabindranath Tagore and West Bengal's cultural heritage. The controversy unfolds as the national song 'Vande Mataram' celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Abu Azmi Refuses to Sing Vande Mataram: Religious Controversy Over Maharashtra's School Directive
Nov 07, 2025 05:52 pm CST
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi has taken a firm stance against singing Vande Mataram, citing religious reasons, as Maharashtra mandates the complete version in schools to commemorate the national song's 150th anniversary. Azmi criticized BJP as "Bharat Jalao Party" for allegedly creating religious tensions while defending his position that Muslims shouldn't be forced to participate in practices that conflict with their faith.