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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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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

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Rahul Gandhi Stages Dharna Over Pellet Gun FIR

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2026

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna at Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi on Friday, demanding registration of an FIR over pellet injuries suffered by 19-year-old Sahil Lochab during the July 20 CJP-led student protest. Gandhi accused authorities of failing to act despite medical evidence and reports confirming the use of pellet […]

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Mallikarjun Kharge Plans Youth Roadmap, Targets Modi Govt

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2026

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Narendra Modi government of damaging the prospects of India’s students and young people over the past 12 years, while calling on the Congress to prepare a comprehensive and time-bound “Education-to-Employment Roadmap” for the country’s youth. Kharge Targets Modi Government Over Youth Addressing the Congress Working

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Hariprasad Compares RSS With JeM, Taliban

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2026

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president B.K. Hariprasad has triggered a political controversy after comparing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Taliban while questioning the RSS’s legal registration status in India. Hariprasad Compares RSS With JeM and Taliban Addressing reporters, Hariprasad said there was “no difference”

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BJP Names In-Charges for 2027 State Polls

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced new in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat as it begins preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. BJP national president Nitin Nabin has entrusted senior leaders Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia and Tarun Chugh with responsibilities in the three politically significant states. Vinod Tawde Named BJP In-Charge for Uttar

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Nitin Nabin Set to Unveil New BJP Team

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing for a major organisational reshuffle, with national president Nitin Nabin expected to announce his new national team soon. The restructuring is likely to focus on bringing younger leaders and more women into key organisational positions as the party prepares for upcoming state elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. […]

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BJP, Congress Clash Over Sonia’s Vande Mataram Gesture

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

A political row erupted during the Congress’s Independence Day celebrations after the BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the full rendition of Vande Mataram. The Congress rejected the allegation, saying Gandhi was instead asking organisers to arrange a chair for party president Mallikarjun Kharge. BJP Accuses Sonia Gandhi Over Vande Mataram The controversy followed

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Congress Hits Back at PM Modi Over ‘Dimaagi Naxals’

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2026

The Congress has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Independence Day warning against “dimaagi Naxals”, with party general secretary Jairam Ramesh describing the remarks as a sign of political “desperation”. Modi had used the term while arguing that Maoist ideology remained a threat even as armed Naxalism declined. Congress Attacks Modi Over […]

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Congress Says Opposition Unity Stalled Govt Bills

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2026

The Congress has claimed that Opposition unity during Parliament’s Monsoon Session left the Modi government “rattled” and forced it to defer several major legislative proposals. The party described the session as a political success for the Opposition despite repeated disruptions in both Houses. Congress Claims Opposition Unity Stalled Bills Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh