Category: Politics

Akhilesh Yadav Alleges “Vote Theft Model” by BJP, Demands Transparency in Vote Counting Process

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav  launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that what he described as a “vote theft model” has “gripped democracy” in the country. Addressing a press conference at the SP state headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav claimed that democracy is being undermined through what he called a “multi-layered system involving officials, contractors, and influential businessmen.” He alleged that a “democratic crime network” is operating to influence elections and deprive citizens of their rights. “Votes…

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Akhilesh Yadav Alleges BJP is Undermining Democracy, Calls for Strengthening PDA Unity

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of weakening democratic institutions out of “political arrogance” and promoting division in society for electoral gains. Addressing party workers at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Auditorium at the SP state headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav said that the BJP does not believe in the Constitution or democracy and is using power to spread hatred and divide communities. “The BJP is working with an agenda to break society. It survives on…

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Congress Workers Celebrate Party Government Formation in Kerala at UPCC Office

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A wave of celebration swept through the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) office in Lucknow on Thursday as party workers marked the formation of a Congress-led government in Kerala. The occasion was celebrated with enthusiasm, with a large gathering of party workers and office bearers exchanging sweets and congratulating each other on the victory. The celebrations reflected a festive atmosphere at the state Congress headquarters, where slogans of “Congress Party Zindabad,” “Rahul Gandhi Zindabad,” “Priyanka Gandhi Zindabad,” and other senior leaders echoed throughout the premises. Party workers expressed joy…

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Sanjay Singh Raises Serious Concerns Over Post-Poll Violence in Bengal, Questions Role of Democratic Institutions

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has raised strong concerns over the alleged post-election violence in West Bengal following the recent election results. He questioned the role of democratic institutions, the central government, and the Election Commission, alleging silence over incidents of political clashes and attacks. Singh said that while every winning party has the right to celebrate its victory, acts of violence, arson, and intimidation against political opponents cannot be justified in any democracy. “Winning elections gives the right to celebrate, but who has…

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Puducherry Verdict 2026: Rangasamy’s NDA Secures Second Term in High-Stakes Triangular Contest

Arijit Bose

Puducherry | The 2026 Assembly election in the Union Territory of Puducherry delivered a decisive mandate in favour of continuity, with the ruling alliance led by N. Rangasamy returning to power for a second consecutive term. The counting of votes, which began at 8:00 am on May 4 across six designated centres, confirmed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), anchored by the All India NR Congress (AINRC) and supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had successfully retained control of the 30-member Assembly. The result came after a high-voltage campaign and…

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Kerala 2026: UDF Storms Back to Power, Ends LDF’s Decade-Long Rule

Arijit Bose

Thiruvananthapuram | The 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election has delivered a decisive and politically significant verdict, bringing the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) back to power after a decade in opposition. Held in a single phase on April 9, with results declared on May 4, the election marked the end of two consecutive terms of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. With a commanding majority in the 140-member Kerala Niyamasabha, the UDF’s victory reaffirms the state’s long-standing pattern of alternating governments, while also introducing new…

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Assam 2026: NDA Scores a Historic Hat-Trick, Consolidates Power Under Himanta Biswa Sarma

Arijit Bose

Guwahati |The 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections have delivered a decisive and historic mandate, reaffirming the political dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the state. Held on April 9 with results declared on May 4, the elections saw the NDA secure a resounding third consecutive term—an achievement widely described as a “hat-trick with a century.” Led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the alliance’s emphatic victory cements its hold over Assam’s political landscape, marking a significant consolidation of power since its initial breakthrough in…

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Mamata led TMC failed to read the writing on the wall

Arijit Bose

By Staff Correspondent Kolkata | When Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) swept to power in West Bengal in 2011, it marked the end of 34 years of Left Front rule and raised expectations of a historic economic reset. The anti-incumbency wave, powered by the Singur and Nandigram movements, had created a powerful political mandate for change. Yet, fifteen years later—following the party’s defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections—analysts describe the TMC era as one of the most significant “missed opportunities” in the state’s post-independence history. What began as a promise of…

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Turnout Tsunami: Voters Surge Across States in 2026 Electoral Marathon

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s April 2026 Assembly elections unfolded as one of the most expansive and politically consequential democratic exercises in recent years, spanning four major states—Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal—along with the Union Territory of Puducherry. Covering 824 constituencies and involving nearly 17.4 crore eligible voters, the polls were announced on March 15, 2026, by the Election Commission of India. Widely seen as a mid-term political barometer ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, the contests brought governance, development, welfare, infiltration, and regional identity into sharp focus. Polling…

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Lok Dal Slams Mandatory Farmer ID Rule, Calls It “Authoritarian Move Against Farmers”

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lok Dal has strongly opposed the government’s decision to make Farmer ID mandatory from May 15, 2026, terming it an “authoritarian step” against the interests of farmers. Lok Dal President Sunil Singh alleged that the move is a new way of depriving farmers of their rightful benefits. He questioned whether farmers would now need official identity verification even to cultivate their own land. “Will farmers who fail to complete registration on time be denied access to fertilizers, seeds, and government welfare schemes?” Singh asked, calling the decision unjust and…

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