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Amit Shah Defends Electoral Reforms: "No Voting Rights for Infiltrators Despite Opposition Claims"
Dec 11, 2025 08:43 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defended the government's electoral reform policies in Parliament, addressing opposition allegations about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Shah emphasized the constitutional mandate for voter verification, rejected claims of electoral manipulation, and firmly stated the Modi government will prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining voting rights while preserving India's democratic integrity.
Amit Shah Defends Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Amid Opposition Criticism in Parliament
Dec 10, 2025 09:05 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Parliament, stating it's a routine process to eliminate duplicate entries and illegal voters. Shah criticized the Opposition, particularly Congress, for spreading misinformation while noting similar exercises were conducted during previous Congress administrations. The ongoing revision in 12 states has sparked heated parliamentary debates between government and opposition benches.
Mallikarjun Kharge Accuses PM Modi of Theatrical Politics While Ignoring Critical Parliamentary Issues
Dec 01, 2025 03:55 pm CST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for engaging in political theatrics instead of addressing substantive issues at the Winter Session of Parliament. Kharge alleged that the government has consistently undermined parliamentary procedures for 11 years, citing examples of hastily passed legislation and Modi's silence on critical national concerns like the Manipur crisis until pressured by opposition actions.
Rahul Gandhi's Silent Response to PM Modi's Criticism While Priyanka Gandhi Defends Democratic Parliamentary Discussion
Dec 01, 2025 03:36 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi remains silent on PM Modi's criticism of Congress before Parliament's Winter Session, while Priyanka Gandhi defends the opposition's right to discuss crucial public issues like Special Intensive Revision and air pollution, emphasizing that Parliament exists for meaningful democratic debate rather than political theater.
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.
BJP Claims "P-Team" Status Amid Allegations of Vijay Being Their "B-Team" Following Fatal Tamil Nadu Rally
Oct 05, 2025 04:48 pm CST
In the wake of a tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu that killed 41 people, BJP leader Khusbu Sundar has called the incident "planned" while criticizing Chief Minister MK Stalin. The controversy deepens as opposition labels Vijay as BJP's "B-team," with reports suggesting the saffron party is reaching out to Vijay's TVK party ahead of 2026 elections.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Rejects Western Recognitions Of Palestinian State
Sep 25, 2025 03:33 am CST
The recent recognitions by some Western nations of a Palestinian state will not "bind Israel in any way," Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.
"Crowds Don't Mean Votes": AIADMK's Warning, Outreach To Actor Vijay
Sep 22, 2025 08:42 pm CST
The AIADMK continues to court actor Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam before next year's Assembly election, with ex-Milk and Dairy Development minister Rajenthra Bhalaji calling on him to join hands with his party in the battle to beat the DMK.
'Tilak', Raksha Sutra', 'Gau Mutra': VHP's Criteria For Garba Entry Spark Row
Sep 21, 2025 01:38 am CST
Seeking to ensure that only Hindus get entry to garba events, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has said people will have to apply a 'tilak' (a mark on the forehead), tie a sacred thread ('raksha sutra') and offer prayers to a Hindu god.
"Woh Haath Jod Ke Baithe Hai": Smriti Irani, KTR's Banter At NDTV's Yuva
Sep 20, 2025 10:52 pm CST
The NDTV Yuva Conclave on Saturday saw a witty exchange between BJP leader, former minister and actor Smriti Irani and Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao.