EC Issues Notice To Kharge Over Modi Remark

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has been issued a notice by the Election Commission over his controversial remark involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing election campaign. The move has escalated the political row, with the poll body stepping in after the BJP formally

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Rahul Gandhi Rally In Kolkata Cancelled

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s planned campaign in West Bengal has hit a hurdle after his proposed April 23 election rallies in Kolkata and Serampore were called off over lack of permission. The development has added a fresh political flashpoint to the Bengal Assembly election campaign, with the Congress alleging selective denial of rally access. Rahul […]

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Mallikarjun Kharge Clarifies PM Modi Remark After Row

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has clarified that he did not call Prime Minister Narendra Modi a terrorist, saying his remarks were misinterpreted during a heated political exchange in Tamil Nadu. The clarification came after his earlier statement triggered sharp backlash from the BJP and quickly turned into a fresh election-season controversy. Kharge Clarifies Modi

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Priyanka Gandhi Calls Bill Defeat a Democracy Win

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called the defeat of the Delimitation Bill in the Lok Sabha a major win for democracy, accusing the Centre of trying to alter India’s federal structure through the proposed legislation. Her reaction came a day after the government failed to secure the required two-thirds majority for the constitutional amendment. […]

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INDIA Bloc Opposes Centre’s Delimitation Bill

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Opposition parties in the INDIA bloc have announced that they will oppose the Centre’s proposed Delimitation Bill, while continuing to support women’s reservation in legislatures. The bloc said its objection is not to women’s representation, but to what it described as an unfair and politically driven attempt to redraw parliamentary strength in a way that […]

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BJP Issues Whip For April 16-18 Session

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

BJP Issues Whip For April 16-18 Parliament Session The Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a three-line whip directing all its Members of Parliament in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to remain present during the special Parliament session scheduled from April 16 to 18. The move signals that the party expects important business during […]

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Congress Seeks Apology From Modi Over Women’s Quota

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

The Congress has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to women across India, accusing his government of backtracking on the implementation timeline of the women’s reservation law. The demand comes amid a renewed political debate over when the quota for women in Parliament and State Assemblies will actually come into effect. Congress Demands Apology […]

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Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Nitish Kumar has taken oath as a Rajya Sabha member, setting the stage for a major political transition in Bihar. The move is being seen as the clearest signal yet that he is preparing to step down as Chief Minister after moving to the Upper House. Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP Nitish […]

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Rahul Gandhi Slams Trump Over Iran Threat

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised US President Donald Trump over his “end of civilisation” warning aimed at Iran, calling the rhetoric unacceptable at a time of already dangerous global tensions. His remarks came as Trump’s statement triggered wider international concern over the language being used in the escalating US-Iran confrontation. Rahul Gandhi Slams

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Leander Paes Joins BJP Before Bengal Polls

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Tennis legend Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, stepping into active politics ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election. The former doubles world No. 1 and one of India’s most decorated athletes said the move gives him an opportunity to serve the country in a new way after spending decades representing India […]