The house arrest of Punjab Civil Secretariat Staff Union leaders during CM Bhagwant Mann's Jalandhar visit has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, alleging suppression of democratic rights.
Kapil Sibal questions the timing of ED actions against opposition leaders during elections, contrasting it with the UPA's approach. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra govt's new GR strips facilities for opposition whips if party has less than 10% House strength. Assembly lacks Leader of Opposition for three sessions. Details inside.
Maharashtra govt resolution denies state-funded facilities, status & honorarium to whips of parties with less than 10% strength in legislature. Opposition cries foul. Details here.
As hate crimes flourish and governance avoids accountability, the BJP projects itself as the people's voice. Meanwhile, the Congress-led Opposition struggles with bewilderment and a lack of effective counter-narrative. Analysis.
As Parliament reconvenes, the government and opposition brace for a showdown over the Union Budget and contentious bills like 'One Nation, One Election'. Get the full analysis here.
As 2026 begins, Vandita Mishra analyses BJP's governance failures, rising vigilantism, and the Opposition's struggle to find a compelling counter-narrative. Read the full critique.
Columnist Tavleen Singh critiques the weakened state of India's opposition, analyzing PM Modi's resurgence and Congress's failures. Her wish for 2026 is a robust opposition to challenge governance lapses and protect pluralism. Read more.
Opposition parties accuse Madhya Pradesh government of hiding Indore water contamination death toll. CM confirms 4 deaths, locals claim 13. Political row erupts over negligence.
Punjab's AAP government faces criticism from BJP, Congress & SAD for holding special sessions targeting the Centre, while MLAs say local issues are ignored. Read the full story.
India firmly denies any Chinese mediation in the 2021 LoC ceasefire with Pakistan. The government faces opposition scrutiny over the timing and strategic implications of the agreement. Get the full story.
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa alleges systematic erosion of legislative democracy by replacing regular sessions with special ones. He demands 40 annual sittings as per rules.
Goa's opposition Congress, led by Yuri Alemao, will meet next week to plan a united strategy to hold the BJP government accountable on issues like law & order and narcotics. Read more.
Opposition parties in Punjab criticize the AAP government's one-day special Assembly session, calling it a 'propaganda exercise' that undermines democracy. They demand restoration of full-length Budget and other sessions.
Rahul Gandhi, in Germany, criticizes Modi govt for outsourcing to China, weaponising agencies, and harming jobs. Calls for manufacturing & MSME focus. Read more.
The UDF alliance in Kerala gains strength as three parties, including TMC, formally join to oppose LDF's policies. Get the latest political updates from the state.
Former CM Basavaraj Bommai accuses Karnataka govt of using a new Hate Speech Bill to suppress dissent. He claims it's unconstitutional and aimed at curbing voices against corruption. Read the full political clash.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visited his native village Satauj, urging unity for prosperity. He detailed global teacher training, 58,000+ govt jobs, and Mega PTMs on Dec 20.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, has been passed by Parliament. The opposition staged a protest dharna, calling it unconstitutional. Read the full details.
Opposition demands immediate disqualification of convicted minister Manikrao Kokate after his portfolio is reallocated. Calls grow for Maharashtra CM to take action. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu defends PPP model for new medical colleges, says they will function as govt institutions. Over 70% patients to get NTR Vaidya Seva.
Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur accuses Congress govt of using departments for political propaganda & failing on drug menace. Read his scathing critique.
Congress leader V D Satheesan accuses the BJP-led Centre of intolerance for removing Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural jobs scheme. Read about the new Viksit Bharat Bill and the political row.
Maharashtra opposition parties boycott CM's tea meeting, accusing govt of deliberately keeping Leader of Opposition posts vacant in both Houses. They call it an insult to democracy and constitutional norms. Read more.
Maharashtra's Winter Session commences on November 8 with no Leader of Opposition as the Opposition boycotts the CM's tea meeting over agrarian distress. Get the latest updates.
Government sources state meeting arrangements for foreign dignitaries like Putin are their prerogative, responding to Opposition's charge of denying Rahul Gandhi a meeting. Get the latest updates.
Centre refutes Rahul Gandhi's allegation of blocking LoP meetings with foreign dignitaries. Lists meetings with Hasina, Anwar Ibrahim, others. Read the full details.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the government for allegedly preventing opposition leaders from meeting visiting foreign dignitaries, calling it an act of insecurity. Read the full story.
Rahul Gandhi alleges the Modi government broke tradition by preventing the Opposition from meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin during his India visit, citing 'insecurity' as the reason.
Maharashtra's winter legislative session is truncated to one week in Nagpur from Dec 8-14. The opposition plans to grill the govt on agrarian crisis, scams, and Maratha reservation. Read more.