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‘I Should Get Nobel Prize For Delhi Work,’ Says Kejriwal

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

AAP national convener and ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sparked debate during a book-launch event in Mohali when he declared he should be awarded a Nobel Prize for governance. Speaking at the Punjabi edition release of Kejriwal Model, he exclaimed, “I should get a Nobel Prize for governance and administration — because I did so much […]

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No Country With 28% Poverty Can Claim High Equality, Says Congress

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Indian National Congress has sharply rebutted the government’s recent assertion that India ranks as the fourth most equal nation based on its Gini index, emphasizing that such a claim is baseless while nearly 28.1% of the population lives in poverty. Poverty Equality Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh condemned the government’s selective use of World

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Congress Demands Parliamentary Debate on India–China Ties After Army Revelations

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India’s Congress party has formally urged the government to allow a comprehensive debate in Parliament on relations with China, following recent military disclosures that Beijing provided real-time support to Pakistan during India’s Operation Sindoor. The demand comes ahead of the upcoming Monsoon session, scheduled to begin on July 21, 2025. India–China Relations

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Disruptions in Parliament ‘Significantly Reduced,’ Says Speaker Birla

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has asserted that parliamentary disruptions have “significantly reduced” in recent sessions, reflecting a more disciplined and mature legislative environment. Speaking at a national conference of Urban Local Body (ULB) chairpersons in Manesar, Haryana, Birla praised the evolving decorum of the 18th Lok Sabha and called for similar democratic

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Pune Court Upholds Rahul Gandhi’s Right Against Self-Incrimination

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

A Pune court has ruled in favor of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, stating that he cannot be compelled to produce a book he cited when making remarks about Veer Savarkar. The decision comes in response to a defamation complaint filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grand‑nephew of VD Savarkar, in relation to a speech Gandhi delivered […]

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Tharoor’s Cryptic X Post Deepens Rift in Congress

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again set off tremors within his party with a cryptic message posted on social media. In a post that many interpret as a response to his recent criticism by the Congress leadership, Tharoor wrote: “Don’t ask permission to fly. The wings are yours. And the sky belongs to no […]

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Congress Rebukes Tharoor Over Praise for Modi

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge issued a stinging rebuke of senior party leader Shashi Tharoor, accusing him of placing Prime Minister Narendra Modi above the interests of the country. The sharp criticism came after Tharoor’s recent praise for Modi’s global diplomacy and handling of Operation Sindoor, which has triggered a wave of dissent within party ranks.

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Shashi Tharoor Dispels Rumors, Says He’s Not Joining BJP

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has firmly dismissed speculation that a recent opinion piece titled Operation Sindoor signaled an intent to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. In a statement published on Wednesday, he labeled such claims as “completely false and misleading,” clarifying that the article was intended to provoke debate—not signal a shift in party allegiance.

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Jayant Chaudhary Confirms RLD Will Contest 2027 UP Polls with BJP

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) president and Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary has clarified that his party will definitely contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in alliance with the BJP. Addressing speculation of a split, Chaudhary emphasized there is “no question” of breaking ties within the BJP-led coalition, adding that the RLD remains a key part […]

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AAP Wins Gujarat Bypoll, Congress Takes Kerala Seat

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

In a significant political development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has scored a breakthrough victory in Gujarat’s Visavadar assembly bypoll, while the Congress claimed a notable win in Kerala’s Nilambur constituency. The BJP managed to retain its stronghold in Kadi. These results, declared on June 23, hint at shifting voter sentiments and fresh political dynamics […]