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Congress Suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu Over Rs 500 Crore Suitcase Comment: Political Fallout in Punjab
Dec 08, 2025 10:49 pm CST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu has been suspended from Congress following her controversial remark about a "Rs 500 crore suitcase" needed to become Chief Minister, despite her clarification. The comment has sparked criticism from Congress leadership while providing political ammunition to BJP and AAP, who have questioned the party's internal practices. The incident has created significant political tension in Punjab ahead of future elections.
Priyanka Gandhi Defends Congress Against PM Modi's Claims on Vande Mataram's 150th Anniversary
Dec 08, 2025 08:13 pm CST
The article covers the parliamentary debate on the 150th anniversary of India's national song "Vande Mataram," highlighting the political dispute between Congress and BJP. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defends her great-grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru against PM Modi's claims that Congress surrendered to the Muslim League by truncating the song. The piece details historical context, including correspondence between Nehru, Subhas Bose, and Rabindranath Tagore regarding the adoption of specific stanzas of Vande Mataram as the national song.
DMK Moves to Impeach Judge in Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Controversy: Political and Religious Tensions Escalate
Dec 08, 2025 07:35 pm CST
Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK party seeks to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan following his controversial order on lighting a festival lamp at Thirupparankundram temple's upper pillar instead of the traditional lower location, sparking religious tensions and legal battles that have reached the Supreme Court as political rivalry intensifies ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
The Vande Mataram Controversy: How Modi Accused Congress of Dividing the Nation Through National Song
Dec 08, 2025 04:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reignited the debate over India's national song 'Vande Mataram' by accusing the Congress party, particularly Jawaharlal Nehru, of disrespecting the song by removing stanzas referencing Hindu goddesses in 1937. This article examines the 150-year history of the song, the controversy surrounding its adoption as the national song, and how it has become a contentious political issue between BJP and Congress, with implications for India's national identity and religious harmony.
Rahul Gandhi's Four-Word Response to Parliament's Historic 'Vande Mataram' Debate: Political Tensions Rise
Dec 08, 2025 04:07 pm CST
In a significant parliamentary session marking the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded with just four words: "Priyanka ka bhashan suno" (Listen to Priyanka Gandhi's speech). This comes amid escalating political tensions between Congress and BJP over the national song's historical treatment, with PM Modi criticizing Congress's 1937 decisions while the opposition defends its actions as based on Rabindranath Tagore's advice.
The 150-Year Controversy: Understanding the Vande Mataram Debate Between BJP and Congress
Dec 08, 2025 01:44 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi and Congress engage in a historical debate over the 150-year-old song 'Vande Mataram'. This article examines the controversy surrounding the Congress party's 1937 decision to adopt only the first two stanzas as India's National Song, BJP's accusations of divisive politics, and the complex historical context involving references to Hindu goddesses that shaped this enduring national dispute.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Accuses BJP of Politicizing Karthigai Deepam Religious Tradition
Dec 08, 2025 01:59 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticizes the BJP for creating political divisions over the Karthigai Deepam ritual at Thiruparukundram Murugar Temple. He defends his government's respect for spiritual practices while highlighting their development focus against what he calls "cheap politics" from opposition parties. The controversy has escalated to the Supreme Court with multiple pending legal challenges.
Navjot Singh Sidhu's Political Future: Wife Claims 500 Crore Price Tag for Punjab CM Position
Dec 07, 2025 01:24 pm CST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu reveals her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to politics if named Congress' chief ministerial candidate for Punjab. She alleges that political positions come with a 500 crore rupee price tag, while claiming they can transform Punjab despite lacking such funds. The former cricketer remains distant from Congress activities while focusing on his cricket commentary and new YouTube channel ahead of Punjab's 2027 elections.
Suspended TMC MLA Lays Controversial Babri Mosque Foundation in West Bengal Amid Political Tensions
Dec 07, 2025 10:32 am CST
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has laid the foundation stone for a mosque modeled after Ayodhya's Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, West Bengal, escalating political tensions ahead of upcoming assembly elections. The symbolic December 6 ceremony, marking the anniversary of the 1992 demolition, drew thousands of supporters amid heavy security, while BJP leaders condemned the move and organized parallel religious events, highlighting the growing religious polarization in the state.
Religious Tensions Rise as BJP Leader Conducts Bhumi Puja for Ram Temple Replica Following Babri Masjid Foundation in Murshidabad
Dec 07, 2025 02:46 am CST
In a significant development reflecting India's ongoing religious dynamics, BJP leader Sakharov Sarkar conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for a Ram Temple replica in Murshidabad, following suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's Babri Masjid foundation stone laying. Both leaders cited constitutional rights to religious establishments, highlighting the complex interplay between politics and religion in the region.