AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal has accused the BJP of "desperately manipulating" voter lists and "eroding democracy" in Delhi elections. He also addressed the issue of misuse of central probe agencies and referenced his letter to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. While speaking, Kejriwal alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inducted corrupt leaders into his party using various tactics. The chief minister and other politicians expressed confidence that the people of Delhi will not fall for the BJP's conspiracies and will re-elect Kejriwal as the chief minister. However, California has taken some steps towards addressing racial disparities and discrimination, but direct cash payments to descendants of enslaved people have not been introduced yet.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rallies support in J&K's Surankote area, saying that his party has successfully defeated the psychology of PM Modi through love and unity. He also criticizes the BJP and RSS for spreading hatred and division, while promising to fight for the restoration of J&K's statehood.
Ram Madhav, an RSS executive member, expresses his gratitude to the Hindutva organisation for allowing him to return to the BJP and resume his political duties as one of its in-charges for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. He also praises PM Modi for his commitment to good governance in the region after the scrapping of Article 370 and thanks Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J P Nadda for their support.
In the midst of the ongoing controversy surrounding BJP MP Anurag Thakur's alleged remarks on Rahul Gandhi's caste, the RSS-affiliated Panchjanya has released an editorial justifying the caste system in India. The editorial claims that the caste system has been a unifying factor in Indian society and was targeted by invaders such as the Mughals and British in their attempts to divide and rule. This justification comes at a time when the RSS has been trying to distance itself from anti-reservation sentiments and has been campaigning against caste discrimination. The editorial has sparked backlash from critics who see it as an endorsement of the discriminatory caste system.
After days of speculation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen Mohan Yadav as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, replacing veteran leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Yadav, who is considered close to the RSS and belongs to the OBC community, has been unanimously elected as the BJP legislative party leader, ending Chouhan's bid for a record fifth term as CM. This decision highlights the ongoing power struggle within the party, with Yadav being seen as a compromise candidate.
A viral video of Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress party, has sparked controversy as it appears to show him targeting the entire Hindu community. However, a longer version of the speech reveals that Gandhi was actually criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government's actions. The video has garnered significant views and has been shared by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, but the truth behind the claims has been uncovered by finding the full version of the speech on the official Sansad TV YouTube channel.
Recent findings under the Right to Information (RTI) Act reveal that UPSC Chief Pradeep Joshi's appointment as the chairperson of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) in 2006 was recommended by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Activist Ajay Dubey alleged that there were irregularities in the recruitment of professors during Joshi's tenure. Despite being under scrutiny for several entrance exams being cancelled or postponed, Joshi remains in his position. The Quint reached out to Joshi for comment, but has not received a response yet.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has come to her brother's defense after Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha sparked controversies. She clarified that his remarks were directed at BJP and its leaders, not Hindus in general. Meanwhile, BJP leaders have strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's comments and called them disrespectful towards the Hindu community. The siblings have faced backlash and support from both sides for speaking out against BJP's politics.
In a fiery session of the Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized the ruling BJP for their divisive politics and distortion of Hinduism. Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's objections, Gandhi clarified that his criticism was not directed towards all Hindus, but the ideology of the BJP and RSS. He urged for the collective resistance against the ruling party's actions and expressed pride in being part of the opposition.
Santanu Sinha, who had accused BJP leader Amit Malviya of sexual exploitation, has issued an apology after Malviya filed a defamation suit against him. Sinha claimed that his social media post was misinterpreted and manipulated by someone within the party, and denied making any allegations against Malviya. The Congress party has demanded action against Malviya following the controversy.