polarization
Trinamool's Strategic Response to Polarization Ahead of West Bengal Elections
Dec 14, 2025 12:49 am CST
As West Bengal approaches crucial Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress is implementing a multi-faceted strategy to counter BJP's polarization attempts. Following suspended MLA Humayun Kabir's controversial 'Babri Masjid' announcement, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is focusing on Bengali cultural identity, enhancing welfare schemes, and highlighting alleged BJP connections to counter-polarization tactics while protecting the party's Muslim voter base amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process.
Muslim Representation in Bihar Politics: Owaisi Questions Mahagathbandhan's Deputy CM Choice
Oct 25, 2025 09:17 pm CST
Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM challenges the Mahagathbandhan coalition for overlooking Muslim representation in Bihar's leadership, despite Muslims comprising 18% of the electorate. While contesting 32 seats primarily in Seemanchal and Mithilanchal regions, AIMIM questions why Mukesh Sahani from the smaller Nishad-Mallah-Sahani community was selected as deputy CM candidate. Tejashwi Yadav remains unfazed by this challenge, supported by historical voting patterns and AIMIM's limited influence outside Muslim-majority constituencies. The political dynamics highlight complex questions about representation, polarization, and strategic electoral calculations ahead of Bihar's 2025 elections.
Trump Signs Order Designating Antifa As 'Domestic Terrorist' Organisation
Sep 23, 2025 07:22 am CST
US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an order designating left-wing groups known as Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, the White House said, following the killing of right-wing ally Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk's Killer Wrote 'Opportunity To Take Him Out' Note Before Murder
Sep 16, 2025 10:21 am CST
The suspect accused of murdering right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in Utah told another person in a text message before the shooting that he planned to kill Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday.