A Protest Without Decency: The Ugly Side of the CJP Protest

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

For weeks, India’s political discourse revolved around the CJP protest. Television studios debated it. Social media amplified it. Political parties weaponised it. Supporters hailed it as a people’s movement, while critics questioned its motives. Like every major protest in a

Op-Eds Opinion

Should India’s Youth Be Influenced by Celebrities Who Can Be Paid to Say Almost Anything?

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

Every generation has its icons. Yesterday they were film stars whose posters adorned bedroom walls. Today they are actors, YouTubers, stand-up comedians, Instagram influencers and social media personalities whose opinions travel faster than newspapers, television debates or parliamentary speeches. For millions of young Indians, a post from a favourite celebrity often

Op-Eds Opinion

In a Democracy, Resignations Cannot Be Won Through Hunger Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

The images emerging from Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the past several weeks have reignited one of the oldest constitutional dilemmas in Indian democracy. Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination has dominated headlines, stirred

Editorials Opinion

From Sacred Text to Street Prop: How the Constitution Is Being Misused for Political Theatre

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2026

India’s Constitution is arguably the most respected document in the Republic. It is the foundation of the world’s largest democracy, the source of citizens’ rights, the framework for governance, and the safeguard against arbitrary exercise of power. For generations, Indians have regarded the Constitution not merely as a legal document but as a national

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Gen-Z Chooses Ballots, Not Manufactured Revolutions

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

For the last few months, a particular narrative has been aggressively pushed across sections of social media, campus ecosystems, influencer networks, and politically charged digital activism circles. According to this narrative, India’s Gen-Z is supposedly boiling with anti-establishment rage, waiting for a revolutionary trigger similar to what unfolded in countries like

National

India, Nordic Nations Are Natural Partners: PM Modi

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the Nordic countries are “natural partners” because of their shared commitment to democracy, rule of law and multilateralism, as leaders met for the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. India-Nordic Summit In Oslo Addressing the summit, Modi thanked Norway for hosting the meeting and welcomed the leaders of the […]

South India State News

Vijay Thanks Voters After TVK Surge

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

Actor-politician Vijay thanked the people of Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly election, calling the verdict a victory for people-driven democracy. Vijay Thanks Tamil Nadu Voters Vijay said the election outcome reflected the faith of ordinary voters who wanted change in Tamil Nadu […]

National Politics

Priyanka Gandhi Calls Bill Defeat a Democracy Win

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called the defeat of the Delimitation Bill in the Lok Sabha a major win for democracy, accusing the Centre of trying to alter India’s federal structure through the proposed legislation. Her reaction came a day after the government failed to secure the required two-thirds majority for the constitutional amendment. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Anti-Corruption to Authoritarianism: AAP’s War on Punjab Kesari Exposes Its True Face

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

What is unfolding in Punjab is not a technical dispute over regulations or paperwork. It is a stress test for Indian democracy. When a government uses its power to squeeze a newspaper that refuses to fall in line, the issue stops being administrative and becomes constitutional. We state this without hesitation. We stand in complete […]

Op-Eds Opinion

No Contest, No Choice: How Maharashtra’s Local Polls Betray Democracy

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

The recent round of local body elections in Maharashtra has revealed something deeply unsettling. Dozens of municipal seats were decided without a single vote being cast. Candidates walked into office unopposed, not because they were universally loved or widely trusted, but because no one dared or bothered to challenge them. On paper, elections were held. […]