Category: Politics

Lok Dal Demands 50% Reservation for Women, Calls for Equal Representation Across Sectors

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Sunil Singh, National President of the Lok Dal, has articulated the party’s clear stance on women’s reservation, asserting that true empowerment can only be achieved when women receive representation proportional to their population. Highlighting that women constitute nearly half of the country’s population, Singh stated that limiting reservation to 33 percent is inadequate and does not reflect the principle of equitable participation. He emphasised that Lok Dal strongly advocates for 50 percent reservation for women, describing it as a necessary step toward ensuring genuine equality. Addressing the broader issue…

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BJP Signals New Political Chapter in Bihar as Samrat Choudhary Emerges as Key Leader

Arijit Bose

New Delhi/Patna: A significant political shift appears to be unfolding in Bihar, with the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) indicating the beginning of a new chapter in the state’s politics. The party’s decision to project Samrat Choudhary as its legislative party leader, and likely Chief Ministerial face, marks a strategic departure from years of coalition-led governance. For decades, Bihar’s political landscape has revolved around caste equations, regional parties, and complex alliances. Leaders like Nitish Kumar and parties such as the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) have played dominant roles.…

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Mohsina Kidwai’s Demise Marks the End of an Era: Ajay Rai

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A condolence meeting was held at the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee office in Lucknow to pay tributes to senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Mohsina Kidwai, whose passing has been described as the end of an era. On the occasion, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai, along with senior party leaders and workers, offered floral tributes to the late leader and remembered her contributions to public life. After paying respects, Ajay Rai said that Mohsina Kidwai’s political and social journey was deeply inspiring. He highlighted that during…

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RPI(A) Strengthens Base in Uttar Pradesh, Vows to Champion Rights of the Marginalized

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The Republican Party of India (A) has intensified its organizational expansion in Uttar Pradesh, asserting its commitment to becoming a strong voice for the deprived, oppressed, and marginalized sections of society. At a event held at the party’s state office in Kasmanda Apartments, Lucknow, new appointments were announced as part of the ongoing expansion drive. The initiative comes amid a steady influx of workers and supporters inspired by the leadership of Union Minister Ramdas Athawale and the party’s state president Pawan Bhai Gupta. Commitment to Social Justice Addressing party…

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Congress in Uttar Pradesh: Can the Grand Old Party Reclaim Its Lost Ground?

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh, with its decisive 80 Lok Sabha seats and 403 Vidhan Sabha constituencies, remains the ultimate political battleground in India. For the Indian National Congress, once the states dominant force in the decades following Independence, the struggle to regain relevance here is not just regional—it is central to its national revival. After years of steady decline, the 2024 Lok Sabha elections offered a flicker of hope. Riding on its alliance with the Samajwadi Party under the INDIA bloc, Congress improved its tally in Uttar Pradesh from one seat…

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SP Starts Political Game Ahead of 2027: Will the Strategy Pass or Fail?

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections still over a year away, political activity in the state has begun to intensify. Kicking off the new year with a fresh political move, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has set the tone for early electoral positioning, triggering renewed debate across political circles. On January 1, the SP organised a Bati-Chokha feast at its party office in Lucknow, drawing participation from party leaders, workers, and people from various social groups. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was present at the event and interacted with attendees.…

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Charisma, Cadre, Clout: Priyanka Gandhi’s Political Surge

Arijit Bose
Priyanka Gandhi’s Political Surge

New Delhi: In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian politics, few figures embody continuity, charisma, and an ability to make heads turn quite like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Born into the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty yet long absent from frontline politics, she has often been described as the Congress party’s great “what if”. In 2025, that question has grown sharper—and far more consequential. As the daughter of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Congress stalwart Sonia Gandhi, and sister to Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka has always carried the weight of legacy. But it is this…

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Tall Stature, Towering Influence: The Legacy of ‘Tall Leaders’ in Indian Politics

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In Indian politics, stature is not measured merely in feet and inches. A leader’s true height is defined by ideas, decisions, struggles, and the trust they command among the people. Yet, there is no denying that when a leader steps onto a public platform, a tall frame, confident posture, and commanding presence create an immediate and lasting impression. This blend of physical stature and political weight has long shaped public perception in Indian democracy. Over the decades, Indian politics has witnessed several towering personalities whose physical height came…

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Sonia Gandhi at 79: Steering Congress from Shadows

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Sonia Gandhi, born Edvige Antonia Albina Maino on December 9, 1946, in the quaint town of Lusiana near Vicenza, Italy, stands as one of contemporary India’s most enigmatic and influential political figures. Her early life in a modest Roman Catholic household amid post-World War II Europe could hardly have presaged her eventual centrality to Indian politics. Yet, her marriage in 1968 to Rajiv Gandhi, the scion of India’s iconic Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, would dramatically alter her trajectory. After acquiring Indian citizenship in 1983, Sonia remained largely in the private…

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Apna Dal (S) Vows Mission-Mode Mobilisation for Upcoming Panchayat Elections

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Apna Dal (Sonelal)  held a comprehensive organisational review meeting at its camp office, 1-A Mall Avenue, Lucknow, with the sole objective of transforming the party organisation into a highly active, disciplined and decisive force from the booth level to the top leadership.The meeting was chaired by National President and Union Minister Anupriya Patel, while Uttar Pradesh State President  Jatav R.P. Gautam presided over the proceedings. Party National Vice-President and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister  Ashish Patel was also prominently present.   During the day-long session, a detailed district-wise review of the…

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