National Politics

Sonam Wangchuk Says CJP Founders Have Political Ambitions

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he believes the founders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have political ambitions, while stressing that there is nothing inherently wrong with young activists eventually entering electoral politics. He said his assessment was based on working closely with CJP leaders during the recent student protests in Delhi. Wangchuk Says CJP […]

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Kiren Rijiju Warns NY Protesters Over Indian Flag Insult

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly condemned protesters accused of desecrating the Indian national flag outside Madison Square Garden in New York, warning that criticism of the RSS, BJP or Indian government was legitimate but insulting the country and its flag crossed a line. Kiren Rijiju Warns New York Protesters Rijiju reacted after […]

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Abhijeet Dipke Says BJP Should Listen to Mohan Bhagwat

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has accused the BJP of acting as though it has become “bigger than the RSS”, urging the ruling party to pay greater attention to statements by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on religious inclusion and youth protests. Dipke Says BJP Should Listen to Mohan Bhagwat Speaking in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, […]

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FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Kharge ‘Purification’ Row

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2026

An FIR has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani following a complaint alleging that his remarks on the Mallikarjun Kharge “purification” controversy gave a caste-based interpretation to a religious ritual and hurt community sentiments. FIR Filed Against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani Police registered the case after a complaint by Amit

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Nitin Nabin Reprimands MPs Over Sajjan Kumar Visit

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2026

BJP national president Nitin Nabin has reprimanded three Delhi MPs after they visited the family of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar to offer condolences following his death. Kumar was serving two concurrent life sentences in cases connected to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Nitin Nabin Pulls Up Three Delhi BJP MPs The three MPs — Kamaljeet […]

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Pakistani Drone Spotted Near J&K LoC, Alert Raised

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2026

Security forces along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir have been placed on high alert after a suspected Pakistani drone was detected over the Behrooti area on Friday evening. Troops tracked the unmanned aerial vehicle before it moved back towards Pakistan, prompting intensified surveillance and search operations. Pakistani Drone Spotted Near Line of […]

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Rahul Gandhi Seeks FIR Over Kharge ‘Purification’

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an FIR and arrests over a “shuddhikaran” or purification ritual conducted at a public ground in Uttarakhand after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there, alleging that the episode amounted to caste-based discrimination and untouchability. Rahul Gandhi Demands FIR Over Kharge Venue Ritual Addressing a press

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Abhijeet Dipke Seeks Education Overhaul After IIT Delhi Death

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2026

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has called for a “complete overhaul” of India’s education system following the death of 31-year-old MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar at IIT Delhi. His remarks came amid continuing student protests and demands for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death. Abhijeet Dipke Calls for Education System

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PM Modi Set for Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Visit

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic on August 29, with bilateral ties, trade, critical minerals and regional security among the key priorities. The trip will conclude on September 1 after Modi attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek. PM Modi to Hold Talks With Uzbekistan […]

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Rahul Gandhi Targets PM Modi Over ‘Culture Shock’

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2026

Rahul Gandhi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “culture shock” remark over young women using abusive language during recent student protests, arguing that the reaction reflected a gender double standard. His comments have revived debate over whether women are judged more harshly than men for using expletives during political protests. Rahul Gandhi Targets