Hindu-Muslim tensions
Sambhal Violence Anniversary: How CM Yogi Adityanath's Political Strategy in UP Is Shaping His 2027 Re-election Bid
Nov 28, 2025 06:47 pm CST
One year after the Sambhal violence in Uttar Pradesh, this district has become a symbolic battleground showcasing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's governance model. From swift law enforcement actions to welfare schemes, Sambhal represents Yogi's personal political experiment that could influence his 2027 third-term ambitions, while revealing the complex interplay of security narratives, identity politics, and religious tensions in India's most populous state.
Maharashtra BJP MLA Advises Hindu Girls to Avoid Gyms Amid Alleged "Conspiracy" Claims
Oct 17, 2025 07:11 pm CST
BJP Maharashtra MLA Gopichand Padalkar has sparked controversy by advising Hindu girls to practice yoga at home instead of attending gyms, claiming a "huge conspiracy" exists. Speaking at a public meeting in Beed, he suggested young women are vulnerable to deception at gyms and called for increased vigilance. This follows previous controversial statements by the legislator that have drawn significant political backlash.