vote bank politics
Fadnavis-Mamata Clash Over Bangladesh Infiltration Ignites National Security Debate
Dec 11, 2025 12:51 am CST
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee clash over illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, with Fadnavis criticizing "vote bank politics" compromising national security while Trinamool defends their border management approach. The dispute intensifies as West Bengal prepares for 2026 assembly elections, highlighting tensions between BJP and Trinamool over immigration policies and treatment of Bengali-speaking populations.
BJP Slams Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Over "Judges Talk for TRPs" Comment on Rohingya Issue
Dec 02, 2025 06:33 pm CST
A political controversy has erupted between BJP and Trinamool Congress after MP Kalyan Banerjee criticized Chief Justice Surya Kant's comments on Rohingya refugees. BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accused Banerjee of attacking constitutional institutions for vote bank politics, while Banerjee claimed judges now "talk more to increase TRPs" rather than focusing on judgments.
BJP Minister Bandi Sanjay Sparks Controversy Over Skull Cap Comments Against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Nov 07, 2025 12:47 pm CST
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay ignited political controversy during a Hyderabad campaign rally by criticizing Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for wearing a skull cap, saying he would "rather cut his head off" than wear religious headwear for votes. The BJP minister accused Congress of vote-bank appeasement and alleged a conspiracy to turn Telangana into an "Islamic state," drawing immediate condemnation from opposition parties for divisive rhetoric ahead of the November 11 by-election.
BJP Condemns Revanth Reddy's "Congress Means Muslims" Statement in Telangana Political Row
Nov 07, 2025 02:14 am CST
Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao has condemned Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's controversial statement that "Congress means Muslims and Muslims means Congress," calling it vote bank politics ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll. The remarks came after criticism of Mohammad Azharuddin's cabinet induction, highlighting growing tensions between political parties over minority representation in Telangana.
PM Modi Accuses RJD-Congress of Supporting Infiltrators and Disrespecting Traditions in Bihar Rally
Nov 06, 2025 07:13 pm CST
During rallies in Bhagalpur and Araria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the RJD-Congress alliance for allegedly supporting infiltrators while disrespecting religious traditions. He contrasted Bihar's development under NDA leadership with the previous "jungle raj" period, highlighting infrastructure improvements and educational institutions established under Nitish Kumar. Modi claimed opposition parties engage in vote bank politics that threatens Bihar's progress and alleged internal conflicts within the INDI Alliance would emerge after elections.
Bihar Election 2024: How Caste Calculations Drive NDA and Mahagathbandhan Ticket Distribution
Oct 29, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Analysis of Bihar's upcoming assembly elections reveals both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances have prioritized core vote banks over inclusive representation, with BJP focusing on upper castes and non-Yadav OBCs while RJD reinforces its Muslim-Yadav base, showcasing how electoral pragmatism supersedes their public slogans about proportional representation.
Amit Shah Highlights Illegal Immigration Impact on India's Demographics: Border Security Concerns and Vote Bank Politics
Oct 11, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the critical issue of illegal immigration in India, presenting evidence of unusual demographic changes in border states like Assam and West Bengal. He criticizes certain political parties for treating infiltrators as vote banks and emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts between central and state governments to address this national security concern affecting India's democratic processes.