As the political landscape in India continues to heat up, leaders from the Congress party are making headlines with their statements. From CM Omar Abdullah's views on dissent to Karnataka Minister MB Patil's comments on the state's leadership, the party high command is facing scrutiny. Even RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's suggestion to award Bharat Ratna to his father and former CM Lalu Yadav has sparked backlash from JD(U) leader Rajeev Ranjan Prasad. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, new Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal pays his respects to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ahead of an important state election. Stay updated with all the latest developments in Indian politics.
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's criticism of the Kumbh Mela as "useless" following the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has sparked controversy ahead of the Bihar elections. While he blamed railway mismanagement and demanded the Railway Minister's resignation, the JDU has criticized his remarks for potentially offending Hindu sentiments. The incident has once again brought the issues of Kumbh Mela management and railway safety into the spotlight, with ongoing investigations and interviews with officials shedding more light on the tragic event.
Former Union Railway Minister and RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav criticized the Railway Ministry for the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that claimed 18 lives. He called it a "mismanagement" by the railway and urged the railway minister to take responsibility. Meanwhile, an eyewitness, an IAF sergeant, claimed that despite efforts by the administration to control the crowd, people didn't listen and the situation remained unmanageable.
The Chhath puja celebration in Delhi's Geeta Colony took a disappointing turn as devotees were met with a dry ghat. Outraged by the lack of water, devotees staged a protest and demanded answers from the government. In response, the Delhi government made arrangements for puja at 1,000 different spots in the city, but did not allow the Chhat puja to be performed at the polluted Yamuna ghats. Amidst the chaos, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, JP Nadda, and Lalu Yadav were seen offering prayers at the Ganga ghats.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led government in Jharkhand secured a majority vote of confidence in the assembly on Monday. However, the opposition, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), walked out of the House as voting counted, resulting in 45 votes in favor of the motion. The ruling alliance, which includes JMM, Congress, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has a slim majority of 45 MLAs in the 81-member assembly, while the BJP's strength has reduced to 24 due to recent resignations and expulsions. The motion's success solidifies Soren's position as Jharkhand's Chief Minister following the state's recent election.
After securing a majority for the third time in a row, PM Modi has requested his supporters to remove the 'Modi Ka Parivar' slogan from their social media accounts. This slogan, which was added by people as a sign of affection, served as a source of strength for PM Modi during the election campaign. He also emphasized that regardless of the display name change, the bond as one family working towards India's progress remains unbreakable. In March, the Prime Minister used this phrase while addressing a gathering, responding to a remark made by RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav.
As the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 2024 concluded on 1 June, a 58.34 percent voter turnout was recorded till 5 PM. Eight states, including West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh, saw 57 parliamentary constituencies go to the polls. Prominent politicians such as Mamata Banerjee, Narendra Modi, and Lalu Prasad Yadav were among those who cast their votes. The results of the seven-phase-long election will be announced on 4 June, and over 10.06 crore voters participated in the final phase.
Prime Minister Modi sat down for an interview with India TV ahead of filing his nomination papers for the Varanasi constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He spoke about the potential of first-time voters, the opposition's negative narrative, and his commitment to youth empowerment. PM Modi also targeted the Gandhi family and Lalu Yadav, calling out their actions and statements. He emphasized the BJP's focus on development and forming the government for the third time.
YouTuber Manish Kashyap, who had been jailed for sharing allegedly fake videos of Bihar migrants being harassed in Tamil Nadu, has joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi. In a press conference, Kashyap credited his mother for his decision to join the saffron party, and expressed his gratitude towards them for his release from jail. Taking a swipe at RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, he stated that he joined the BJP to strengthen Bihar, which he believes was destroyed by the Lalu family.
In a fiery interview with PTI, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha slammed RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, accusing him of being a corrupt and divisive force in the state. Sinha also rejected the RJD's attempt to promote Tejashwi Yadav as the future of Bihar, stating that the people of the state will never accept dynastic politics and nepotism. He further asserted that the BJP, unlike the RJD, never allows tainted and corrupt individuals to join the party. Sinha ended by expressing confidence in PM Modi's leadership and the NDA's efforts to rid Bihar of corruption and promote a united society.