Opposition Slams Centre’s “Draconian” Amendment Bill

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha along with the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. The constitutional amendment proposes that the Prime Minister, Chief

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CEC Sets 7-Day Ultimatum for Rahul Gandhi on ‘Vote Theft’ Claims

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has issued a firm ultimatum to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He must either file a sworn affidavit within seven days to substantiate his “vote chori” (vote theft) allegations or publicly apologise to the nation. The CEC warned that failure to comply will render Gandhi’s accusations baseless and invalid. ECI Refutes […]

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Poll Body Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s “Vote Chori” Allegations

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s repeated allegations of “vote chori” (vote theft). Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar condemned the use of what he called “improper phrases,” warning that such language undermines democratic institutions and borders on insulting the Constitution. Administrative

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Asaduddin Owaisi Slams PM’s RSS Praise as “Insult to Freedom Struggle”

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day remarks lauding the RSS, calling it “an insult to the freedom struggle.” He argued the Sangh had not participated in India’s fight for independence and even opposed Mahatma Gandhi more than the British. Glorifying RSS Crosses the Line Owaisi expressed

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Rahul Gandhi Disowns Lawyer’s ‘Threat to Life’ Plea

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has publicly distanced himself from a legal submission filed in his name before a Pune court, which claimed he faced a threat to his life in an ongoing defamation case. Who Filed the Plea? The application was submitted on August 13 by Advocate Milind D. Pawar in a defamation case connected […]

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EC Calls Congress “Vote Theft” Claim Factually Incorrect

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The Election Commission of India (EC) has officially called the Congress party’s allegations of “vote theft” and manipulation of electoral rolls factually incorrect. The commission rejected claims, made notably by Rahul Gandhi, that elections were compromised through bogus registrations or deleted voter names. EC Emphasizes Transparency in Voter Roll Revision In

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Opposition Leaders, Including Rahul Gandhi, Briefly Detained During Delhi Protest

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Dozens of opposition lawmakers, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, were briefly detained during a protest in New Delhi on Monday. The demonstration was organised to oppose a major revision of the electoral roll in Bihar, with opposition parties alleging the move could disenfranchise millions of poor and minority voters. Protest Over Electoral Roll Changes Protesters

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Suresh Gopi Shares Work Photos Amid Absence Allegations

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

Union Minister and Thrissur MP Suresh Gopi responded to criticism over his recent absence from his constituency by posting photos of an official meeting. The images show him discussing the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, a national gas subsidy program, in the Rajya Sabha. Accusations of Being ‘Missing’ Raised Earlier, Kerala’s General Education Minister, V. Sivankutty, […]

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Rahul Gandhi Urges Cleaner Voter List for Fair Elections

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has emphasized that having clean, accurate voter lists is essential for free and fair elections. He stressed that outdated or bogus entries can erode public trust in the democratic process. System Improvements Called for Rahul Gandhi pointed out common issues like duplicate registrations, voters listed at wrong addresses, and faded or […]

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Karnataka Leaders Demand Investigation into Voter Fraud Claims

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 8, 2025, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, submitted a formal complaint to the state’s Chief Electoral Officer. The complaint followed a protest led by Rahul Gandhi in Bengaluru, raising concerns about possible voter fraud during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. What the Complaint Highlights Shivakumar […]