Why India's Anti-Defection Law Needs Urgent Reforms
India's 1985 Anti-Defection Law is failing to curb political horse-trading. Explore the loopholes, recent controversies, and crucial reforms needed to save parliamentary democracy. Read more.
India's 1985 Anti-Defection Law is failing to curb political horse-trading. Explore the loopholes, recent controversies, and crucial reforms needed to save parliamentary democracy. Read more.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao challenges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to make 10 defected MLAs resign and seek a fresh mandate. He criticizes the Congress's tactics and cites BRS's panchayat poll victory in Sircilla.
Telangana Assembly Speaker dismisses BRS petitions seeking disqualification of 10 MLAs, citing lack of proof of defection. BRS alleges bias, claims MLAs joined Congress. Full details inside.
Telangana Assembly Speaker rejects disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs, citing continued collection of party funds as proof of membership. BRS alleges bias. Details inside.
West Bengal Assembly Secretariat decides not to challenge Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA. Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay says initiative lies with Roy's son. Read the full story.
In a major setback for Congress ahead of Maharashtra civic polls, MLC Pradnya Satav, wife of late Rahul Gandhi confidant Rajeev Satav, joins BJP. Congress strength in Council falls to six.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against 5 MLAs accused of switching to Congress. BRS plans to challenge the ruling in High Court.
Telangana Assembly Speaker dismisses disqualification petitions against MLAs who joined Congress. BRS terms it unconstitutional and will challenge the decision in the High Court. Details inside.
Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari refutes BRS allegations of joining Congress, submits affidavit to Assembly Speaker. He argues petition is based on media reports. Read the full story.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification pleas against five BRS MLAs who joined Congress. BRS calls it a 'cruel joke' and plans legal challenge. Get the full story.
MVA alliance partners Congress, NCP SP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) in Pune announce joint front for PMC polls to counter BJP. Talks with MNS underway. Details inside.
Over 35 lakh voters in Pune will elect 165 corporators on January 15 to tackle pressing civic issues like traffic, water, and garbage. Key political alliances gear up for the crucial polls.
Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad to hold civic polls on January 15. Over 17 lakh voters to elect 128 corporators as BJP and NCP prepare for a high-stakes battle. Key issues include water scarcity and infrastructure.
Congress MP Manish Tewari introduces a private member's bill for the third time to amend the 10th Schedule, seeking to free MPs from whip tyranny on most votes. Read the full story.
The crucial survey for Thane's delayed Airoli-Kalwa elevated rail corridor faces a halt as NCP-SP demands a written rehabilitation pact for 750+ affected slum families. Read the full story.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's secret Delhi meeting with BJP leaders sparks major realignment buzz. 8 Congress MLAs may switch sides, threatening the INDIA bloc. Full analysis inside.
A look back at the last Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Dhule, and Nandurbar. Key insights for the upcoming 2025 polls. Get the full analysis here.
Nagpur's Digdoh Nagar Parishad gears up for its maiden election, a direct BJP vs NCP fight. With 33,188 voters, the contest focuses on resolving civic woes like poor roads and water. Read the full story.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis vows to establish an MIDC in Bhor for youth jobs, citing a Rs 467 crore aid to a sugar factory. BJP challenges NCP in local polls. Read more.
Indian Parliament's oversight power declines as sitting days drop from 135 to 55 annually. Anti-defection law transforms MPs into party subjects, threatening democratic accountability. Read analysis.
Minister Chhagan Bhujbal addresses Yeola voters virtually from Mumbai hospital. He highlights 21 years of clean service, development work, and appeals for votes based on developmental issues. Read his full appeal.
Senior AAP leader Rajesh Gupta defects to BJP, accusing Arvind Kejriwal of sidelining dedicated workers. Delhi AAP refutes claims, citing ticket demands. Full story inside.
NCP pulls support from Shiv Sena candidate in Ambad Municipal Council president election after leadership photos omitted from banners. Political alliance faces major setback.
Maharashtra State Election Commission extends campaign deadline for local body elections to 10 PM on December 1. Key political parties get extra time for voter outreach.
NCP leader Ram Khade critically injured in political attack near Beed. 15 masked assailants assaulted him after exposing corruption. Demand justice now!
NCP leader Sharad Pawar condemns Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's controversial statement linking development funds to votes in Maharashtra local body polls. Read the full political clash details.
Supriya Sule accuses opponents of forcing candidates to withdraw from Maharashtra local body elections, seeks SEC intervention. Democracy under threat.
NCP faces controversy as Dilip Walse Patil urges Manchar voters to back his party's panel, promising a 'flood of funds'. Opposition slams the move. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's political alliances face internal strife as MVA and Mahayuti partners clash in local body elections. Read about the growing tensions in Pune and beyond.
NCP-backed union threatens Nagpur Aapli Bus strike over unpaid salaries. NMC warns action against strikers. Key transport service faces disruption. Read full details.