Speaking to Aaj Tak, India Today's sister channel, the two-time Punjab Chief Minister said some BJP office-bearers handling the state's affairs had not even been in state politics for a year. Despite this, he said, the party does not consider his opinion even though he has observed Punjab and its affairs for nearly 60 years.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that 151 Babasaheb Ambedkar statues were vandalised across Uttar Pradesh under BJP rule. He claimed that limited police action showed a broader disregard for Ambedkar and the Constitution.
The incident comes as the political contest in Punjab heats up ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, with the ruling AAP and Congress trading barbs over issues ranging from development to the state's drug problem.
Two Samajwadi Party leaders abused each other during a Lucknow meeting in party chief Akhilesh Yadav's presence. The clash prompted the party to dissolve its Etah and Kasganj units as it prepares for the 2027 Assembly polls.
Congress won six of the nine repoll wards across four Rajasthan urban bodies. Even so, the BJP finished ahead in the overall civic poll tally and the mayoral contest now begins.
Samajwadi Party is set to hold a major Dalit conference in Agra on November 15 as part of its strategy ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Major Bhupinder Singh Dhillon, Parkash Singh Badal's cousin, joined the BJP in Chandigarh with his son Amarvir Singh Bawa. The move comes as the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal signal possible talks on a renewed alliance before the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls.
A series of meetings among the Congress top leadership to deliberate on a change in the UP unit, with the party considering either a Brahmin or OBC face. The move is aimed at reconnecting with its traditional vote bank, with a Brahmin leader being seen as a key option.
Nearly 18,900 booths flipped against the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. From Awadh to Purvanchal, the party is mapping where its support slipped, which communities moved away, and what it will take to win those votes back.
The Muzaffarnagar riots remain one of western UP's most politically and emotionally charged episodes, killing over 60 people and deepening communal divisions that continue to shape the region's electoral politics.
From SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's "chavanni to rupaiyya" remark to RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary's "G for ganna, J for Jat" retort, former allies are battling for political space in UP's western Jatland ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. In the mix are sugarcane policies, agrarian discontent, and the strength of the NDA and INDIA coalitions.
Rahul Gandhi hits out at BJP and RSS over the 'shuddhikaran' (purification) ceremony held at Mallikarjun Kharge's Haldwani rally venue, calling it a "crime" and saying an FIR under the SC/ST Act should be registered against those responsible.
Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR over an alleged purification ritual after Mallikarjun Kharge's Haldwani rally, calling it untouchability. The BJP denied involvement, accused Congress of exploiting Dalits, and said religious groups performed the ritual after provocative slogans at the rally.
The alleged purification of the Haldwani rally venue after Mallikarjun Kharge's speech has sparked a fresh political row. BJP leaders accused Rahul Gandhi of exploiting caste issues, while opposition figures warned about persistent prejudice.
Okram Ibobi Singh accused the BJP-led Centre and Manipur government of failing on education, governance and law and order. He demanded accountability for repeated paper leaks and justice in the killing of six Naga civilians.
Manipur has told the Centre it is willing to conduct the NRC within the constitutional and legal framework. The move comes amid concern over demographic change and wider unrest hurting the state's economy.
The results of the Panjab University students' council polls, coming ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections, are being viewed as an indicator of the political mood among young voters.
The bypolls will cover two corporation wards in Ernakulam and Kozhikode, three municipality wards in Thrissur, Palakkad and Kannur, three district panchayat wards in Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam and Palakkad, seven block panchayat wards and 23 gram panchayat wards across 12 districts.
Speculation over a possible Akali Dal-BJP reconciliation has intensified after Sukhbir Singh Badal's recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Several SAD leaders have hinted at an alliance ahead of the 2027 Punjab polls, but the BJP wants the bigger piece of the pie.
In an interview with India Today after winning the Bankipur constituency, Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor discussed breaching the BJP's thirty-year-old stronghold.
Bankipur voted in a low-turnout bypoll as Prashant Kishor made his electoral debut against the BJP. Allegations over detentions and fake voters sharpened a contest whose result will be declared on August 3.
BJP MLA Jennifer Monserrate died in Panaji after a prolonged illness, reducing the Goa Assembly's strength to 38. Her death brings the BJP's tally down to 26, though the ruling alliance still holds a comfortable majority.
The Supreme Court will examine the challenge to Goa Speaker's refusal to disqualify eight Congress MLAs who joined the BJP. The hearing could shape the anti-defection debate as the Assembly nears the end of its term.
AAP in Goa has launched a campaign against the rollout of E20 petrol and urged people to join an August 1 town hall called by Arvind Kejriwal. The party says motorists are facing lower mileage and engine troubles without cheaper fuel or any real choice.
Viresh Borkar ends his fast after the government cancels the controversial projects in St Andre constituency. The protest highlights ongoing tensions over zoning laws in Goa's Town and Country Planning Act.
Arvind Kejriwal backs ongoing protest against alleged misuse of land-use provision in Goa, urging its immediate abolition. The controversy around Section 39A has sparked political debate and demands for urgent legislative action.
The Goa BJP has set itself a target of winning 30 Assembly seats in 2027. The push signals an aggressive bid for a fourth straight term as Shiv Sena weighs a contest.
The Bankipur bypoll pits BJP's Abhishek Kumar against Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor in their first election. The result will show whether campaign strategy or organisational experience resonates more with voters.
A total of 7,555 candidates are contesting the civic polls. Among them, the AAP fielded 1,801 candidates, Congress 1,550, BJP 1,316 and SAD 1,251 candidates.
Jahangir Khan, the TMC candidate who once compared himself to 'Pushpa' and later withdrew from the Falta Assembly repoll, still got 7,783 votes as BJP's Debangshu Panda secured a landslide win in the constituency.
BJP candidate Debangshu Panda secured a resounding victory in the Falta repoll, defeating his nearest rival by 1.09 lakh votes, the highest margin in West Bengal Assembly polls and dealing another blow to the Trinamool Congress, which suffered a rout in the elections.
Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm across 285 polling stations, including auxiliary booths. Counting of votes has been scheduled for May 24.
From "Pushpa jhukega nahi" to "Pushpa jhuk gaya," Trinamool Congress candidate from Falta Jahangir Khan bowed out of the Falta re-election two days before voting. He has not given any reasons for his decision, only praised West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari.
Kartik belongs to the generation that has rallied behind actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). His father, meanwhile, remains deeply loyal to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Dravidian movement.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Kerala Chief Minister-elect VD Satheesan expressed his gratitude to the Congress leadership and said he dedicates his chief ministership to the people of Kerala.
The Congress has named VD Satheesan as Kerala's next Chief Minister after 10 days of deliberations, choosing the popular six-time MLA over KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala.
The BJP won the municipal corporations of Ambala, Sonipat and Panchkula and all three mayoral posts. The results extended its post-Assembly momentum, though Independent Reema Soni upset the BJP in Uklana.
Tamil Nadu CM Floor Test Highlights: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay comfortably won the floor test on Wednesday, securing support from 144 MLAs after the DMK staged a walkout, bringing down the effective majority mark to 88 from 117. While 22 MLAs from the AIADMK camp led by Edappadi K Palaniswami voted against the government, 25 MLAs from the rebel CV Shanmugam faction backed Vijay. Four Pattali Makkal Katchi MLAs and one BJP legislator abstained from voting. Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government had been formed with support from the Congress, Left parties, VCK and IUML. An AMMK MLA had also extended support before being expelled from the party. The Assembly proceedings witnessed high drama as infighting within the AIADMK spilled into the open. Tensions escalated after the Speaker invited rebel AIADMK leader SP Velumani to speak, triggering protests from the EPS camp, which repeatedly called for unity within the party ahead of the trust vote. Stay tuned to indiatoday.in for all the latest updates.
Sources said the party is likely to take a final call on the next Kerala CM within the next 24 hours, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expected in Delhi by evening to participate in the final discussions.
Assam CM Oath Ceremony Highlights: BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as the Chief Minister for a second consecutive term, days after leading the NDA back to power for a third straight stint in the state. Four ministers -- two from the BJP and one each -- to AGP and BPF, were also sworn in. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath to Sarma and the ministers in Guwahati. The ceremony drew Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and several NDA chief ministers. The NDA returned to power with a sweeping two-thirds majority in last month's Assembly polls. The BJP alone won 82 seats, marking the first time that the party got past the majority mark of 64. Sarma became the first non-Congress leader in Assam to secure two back-to-back terms as chief minister. Stay tuned to indiatoday.in for all updates.
A moment from the visit, captured on camera, also showed three members of Vaiko's household staff having what appeared to be a clear fan-girl moment with actor-turned-politician Vijay.
The Congress high command has called more Kerala leaders to Delhi as it weighs its chief ministerial choice after the UDF's election sweep. The delay, amid competing claims and ally unease, has intensified pressure to finalise government formation.
Keerthana later returned to the House with the certificate, submitted it to the official and took oath in the name of God. Keerthana, who won from Sivakasi by a margin of 11,670 votes, was the last minister to take oath.
The Muslim vote bloc, almost taken for granted as rock solid by the 'secular' parties, delivered a shock departure from conventional behaviour in the just-concluded Bengal elections.
The order of songs at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's swearing-in has triggered a protest from the CPI. The party says Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu must be given precedence and wants the government to explain the decision.
The warmth between the two leaders, coming just days after the Congress ended its decades-old alliance with the DMK, could signal the emergence of a new political equation not just in Tamil Nadu, but possibly at the national level as well.