Congress Slams BJP Over MGNREGA Renaming Push

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

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The Congress has criticised the BJP after reports emerged of the government considering a rebranding of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move politically motivated and unnecessary. The opposition party accused the ruling dispensation of targeting

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BJP to Announce New UP President by December 16

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to announce its new Uttar Pradesh state president by December 16 as part of its ongoing organisational reshuffle. The move comes as the party looks to strengthen its state unit ahead of future electoral battles, including the 2027 Assembly elections. Election Process and Timeline According to party sources, the […]

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Rahul Gandhi Calls for Air Pollution Debate in Lok Sabha

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged the Lok Sabha to hold a detailed discussion on the growing air pollution crisis, calling for cooperation instead of political blame. Speaking during proceedings, Gandhi said air pollution is a national health emergency that affects citizens across regions and party lines, and requires collective responsibility.

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Former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil Passes Away at 90

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj V. Patil passed away on Friday morning at the age of 90 at his residence in Latur, Maharashtra. He had been unwell for some time, and his condition reportedly worsened in recent days before his death was confirmed by family members. A Long and Influential Political […]

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Rahul Gandhi Says Home Minister Did Not Answer His Questions

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said Union Home Minister Amit Shah failed to answer key questions raised during the Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms. Speaking to reporters after the session, Gandhi described Shah’s reply as “completely defensive” and lacking clarity on several issues he had highlighted. Gandhi Lists Unanswered Points Gandhi […]

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Amit Shah Criticises Impeachment Move Against Judge

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly criticised the INDIA bloc’s move to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. Over 100 opposition MPs submitted a notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting action against the judge. Shah Calls Move “Unprecedented” Speaking in Lok Sabha, Shah said it was […]

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Shashi Tharoor Rejects Savarkar Award

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has declined the “Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025”, saying his name was announced without his knowledge or approval. Tharoor said he first came to know of the award when he saw media reports, and later clarified that he had never agreed to accept it. No Consent And No Clarity Tharoor […]

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Congress Suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu After Remark

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Congress party has suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu from its primary membership after her recent comment suggesting that the post of Chief Minister could be secured by paying ₹500 crore. The remark was made while speaking to the media, and immediately drew political attention. Statement that sparked controversy Sidhu claimed that those who offer large […]

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PM Modi Blames Congress for “Betraying” National Song

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

During a parliamentary debate marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, Narendra Modi accused Indian National Congress (Congress) of betraying the song under pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah in the 1930s. He claimed that the party, instead of defending the song, agreed to omit some stanzas — a move he says weakened a symbol that once […]

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PM Modi Leads Debate As Vande Mataram Row Returns

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a special discussion in Parliament on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, saying the national song had united generations during the freedom struggle. He said the song should not be viewed through a political or religious lens but through the idea of national pride. The Prime Minister noted that Vande […]