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Rahul Gandhi Accuses ECI Of ‘Vote Chori’

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India of no longer acting as a neutral guardian of democracy. He alleged that the poll body has become a key participant in what he termed a “vote chori” or vote theft conspiracy. Claims Linked To Voter Roll Revision Gandhi linked […]

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Tharoor Addresses Congress Differences At Lit Fest

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor addressed reports of differences with party leadership while speaking at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode. He said he had not broken the party line and rejected claims of a public rift, stressing that internal disagreements should not be exaggerated. On Party Discipline And Debate Tharoor said he had expressed a […]

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Tharoor Skips Kerala Poll Strategy Meeting

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor skipped a key strategy meeting called by his party’s leadership on Kerala’s upcoming assembly elections. The gathering in New Delhi was aimed at planning campaign strategy and seat sharing with allies. Snub At Kochi Event Cited Party sources say Tharoor was upset over Rahul Gandhi not acknowledging him by name […]

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Congress Slams BJP Over Party Chief Selection

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The Indian National Congress criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party after it announced Nitin Nabin as its new national president, saying the process lacked a genuine election. Congress leaders said the BJP declared the president first and then spoke of an “election,” calling the exercise predetermined and not a real vote. Opposition’s Remarks on Election Process […]

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Rahul Gandhi Visits Families After Indore Water Crisis

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Indore to meet families affected by a water contamination incident that led to multiple deaths and widespread illness in parts of the city. He interacted with bereaved families and patients undergoing treatment, offering condolences and support. Visit to Affected Areas and Hospitals During his visit, Gandhi went to hospitals where […]

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Raj Thackeray Reflects on BMC Polls Loss

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Maharashtra leader Raj Thackeray said his party will “analyse what went wrong” after a disappointing performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. He acknowledged that the contest was not easy and that the results fell short of his party’s expectations. Post-Poll Comments Raj Thackeray, founder of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), said the

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PM Modi Attacks TMC Ahead of Malda Rally

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticised the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, calling the state government’s performance “misrule” and saying people are unhappy with its governance. His remarks came after the Mahayuti alliance’s strong win in the recent Maharashtra civic polls, which the BJP is using to boost momentum ahead of upcoming West […]

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BJP To Announce New Party President On January 20

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its schedule for choosing a new national party president. The party said nominations for the post will be filed on January 19, and the name of the new president will be officially declared on January 20. Process Details According to the organisational poll plan, potential candidates can submit […]

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Owaisi Says India Could Have Hijab-Clad PM

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that India could one day have a woman wearing a hijab as Prime Minister, citing the country’s Constitution and its guarantee of equality. He said the Constitution allows any citizen, irrespective of religion or attire, to hold the highest office. Owaisi made the remarks during a public interaction, arguing […]

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Sonia Gandhi Admitted to Hospital With Respiratory Discomfort

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Former Congress president and current Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Monday night after experiencing respiratory discomfort. Hospital officials described the admission as a precautionary medical measure amid respiratory issues that required observation and assessment. Medical Assessment and Cause