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Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP Over Constitution in Berlin

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is proposing ideas and actions that amount to an attempt to weaken the Indian Constitution. Speaking at an interaction in Berlin, Gandhi said the Constitution guarantees equality and rights across religions, languages and regions, and claimed that these foundations are being […]

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Shashi Tharoor Says India Can Persuade, Not Interfere in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that India cannot interfere in Bangladesh’s internal affairs but can use diplomatic channels to persuade Dhaka to protect minorities amid unrest in the neighbouring country. Tharoor’s comments came after reports of violent protests and the lynching of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh sparked concern in India. Comments on Lynching […]

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Modi Targets Congress Over Assam, East Pakistan Claims

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress of having once agreed to let Assam become part of East Pakistan during the final years of British rule. Addressing a public gathering, Modi said Congress leaders were willing to compromise Assam’s future and claimed it was Assam’s first chief minister, Gopinath Bordoloi, who resisted the move […]

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Herald Case Ruling Triggers Congress-BJP War of Words

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

A recent court order in the National Herald case has sparked a fresh political confrontation between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A Delhi court declined to take cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate’s charge sheet in the matter, citing procedural grounds. The case, which relates to alleged financial irregularities and money laundering linked […]

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Priyanka Gandhi Slams MGNREGA Renaming in Parliament

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday criticised the Union government over its move to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), calling it an attack on both the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and the rights of rural workers. She raised the issue during discussions in Parliament, accusing the government of weakening […]

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Delhi Court Grants Relief to Gandhis in Herald Case

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

A Delhi court has granted interim relief to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, temporarily staying further proceedings against them. The order comes amid an ongoing legal battle related to alleged financial irregularities linked to the takeover of Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the company that publishes the National Herald […]

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Opposition Attacks Centre Over Rural Jobs Law Change

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

Opposition parties on Monday strongly criticised the Union government over its move to introduce a new rural employment law to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The proposal was raised in Parliament during the ongoing session, triggering sharp political reactions over both policy changes and the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name

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Congress Slams BJP Over MGNREGA Renaming Push

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

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 programmes associated with former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi

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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.