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Omar Abdullah Distances INDIA Bloc from Congress's 'Vote Chori' Campaign Amid Alliance Tensions
Dec 15, 2025 05:58 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly distanced the INDIA opposition bloc from the Congress's 'vote chori' campaign, stating that each party has the right to choose its own agenda. This statement comes shortly after Abdullah described the alliance as being on "life support," triggering mixed reactions from coalition partners. While some allies disagreed with his assessment, the BJP claimed the opposition alliance has effectively collapsed following recent electoral setbacks.
PM Modi Hosts NDA Parliamentarians Following Bihar Victory: Alliance Celebrates Electoral Success
Dec 12, 2025 12:27 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted NDA MPs for dinner at his residence following the coalition's landslide victory in Bihar elections where they secured 202 seats. The gathering highlighted the alliance's strength across multiple parties and Modi's emphasis on responsible governance focused on citizen welfare.
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.
Devendra Fadnavis Claims Credit for Historic Thackeray Cousins Reunion in Maharashtra Politics
Dec 10, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis humorously takes credit for reuniting estranged Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj after 20 years apart. Despite facilitating this significant political development, Fadnavis dismisses its electoral impact, calling it a "political compulsion" while claiming that only Eknath Shinde truly carries forward Balasaheb Thackeray's ideological legacy. The reunion aims to reclaim influence over Mumbai's wealthy Brihanmumbai Corporation ahead of civic polls.
Humayun Kabir: Bengal's Self-Proclaimed 'Owaisi' Aims to Challenge Trinamool's Muslim Vote Base
Dec 09, 2025 11:49 pm CST
Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir has declared himself "Bengal's Owaisi" with plans to launch a new political party targeting the Muslim vote bank. Claiming a close alliance with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Kabir intends to field candidates in 135 constituencies, potentially reshaping Bengal's political landscape and impacting Trinamool's electoral fortunes in a state where Muslims constitute 27 percent of voters.
North East Indigenous Leaders Unite: Conrad Sangma and Pradyot Manikya Spearhead Regional Coalition for Greater Political Influence
Nov 28, 2025 02:08 am CST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Manikya have launched a significant initiative to unite North East regional parties under the "One North East Unity" platform. The movement aims to amplify indigenous voices, protect land rights, implement Inner Line Permits in non-ILP states, and achieve greater political bargaining power. Leaders from multiple northeastern states have committed to forming a unified political entity to address shared regional concerns and ensure indigenous communities' interests receive proper national attention.
Maharashtra's Mahayuti Alliance Faces Internal Tensions as Sena Ministers Skip Cabinet Meeting
Nov 18, 2025 09:45 pm CST
The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra faced visible discord when several Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) ministers skipped a cabinet meeting, revealing underlying tensions despite public statements claiming unity. The conflict centered around party recruitment practices, culminating in an agreement that neither BJP nor Shiv Sena would poach each other's members going forward. This incident highlights the delicate balance within Maharashtra's governing coalition as they navigate local political rivalries while maintaining their partnership.
Bihar Election 2025: Exit Polls Predict Nitish Kumar's Resurgence and NDA Victory
Nov 12, 2025 12:17 am CST
The latest exit polls for Bihar's 2025 election suggest a significant political comeback for Nitish Kumar, with his JDU party potentially outperforming BJP within the National Democratic Alliance. Despite previous setbacks, Nitish appears positioned to strengthen his role as Chief Minister while the NDA is projected to secure a decisive victory over the opposition Mahagathbandhan, demonstrating his remarkable political resilience after multiple alliance shifts.
"I Love PM Modi Too Much": Chirag Paswan Reaffirms Unwavering Loyalty to NDA Alliance in Bihar Elections
Nov 10, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has declared his unshakeable loyalty to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Bihar elections. Referring to himself as Modi's "Hanuman," Paswan dismissed speculation about potential post-poll realignments, emphasizing his party's historical commitment to pre-election alliances. His statements come as the NDA faces crucial electoral challenges in northern Bihar strongholds, with 12 ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet contesting in the upcoming second phase.
Tej Pratap Yadav: Disowned by Family, Open to Post-Election Alliances in Bihar
Nov 06, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Tej Pratap Yadav, estranged son of RJD chief Lalu Yadav, discusses his political future after being disowned by his family. Having formed his own party Janshakti Janata Dal, he claims to have "thousands of options" for post-election alliances while considering the people of Mahua constituency as his only family now. Despite family tensions, his mother Rabri Devi has extended blessings to both him and his brother Tejashwi ahead of Bihar's assembly elections.