With Mayawati and the Bahujan Samaj Party losing ground in Uttar Pradesh, major political parties including the BJP, Samajwadi Party, and Congress are intensifying efforts to secure the Dalit vote bank ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
The BJP's Satish Patel won the Manjalpur assembly by-election in Gujarat's Vadodara district, defeating Congress nominee Bhikhabhai Rabari by 30,630 votes. The seat became vacant after the death of BJP MLA Yogesh Patel, increasing BJP's tally in the Gujarat Assembly to 162.
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticized senior Congress leader Nana Patole after a video surfaced showing Patole's supporters washing his feet during Gurupurnima, calling it part of Congress's 'culture'.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor used a poetic couplet to criticize PM Modi's "delayed" response to paper leak cases and student protests. Modi announced fast-track courts and stringent punishment for those involved, emphasizing youth welfare.
India's opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, shut down parliament in protest, demanding the education minister's resignation and government accountability for police violence against youth-led "Cockroach" movement demonstrators and exam scandals. Protests continued in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were forcibly removed after protesting outside Modi's residence in Delhi, condemning the use of force against students. This follows widespread protests, led by the CJP, over alleged question paper leaks for the NEET exam, highlighting middle-class anxieties and creating an opening for the opposition.
India's opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, shut down parliament in protest, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. This action supports the youth-led "Cockroach Janata Party" movement, which has faced police violence during protests against exam scandals and government policies.
Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters continue protests in Delhi for education reforms and Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, joined by Congress leaders after a police crackdown injured dozens and led to detentions.
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained during protests in Delhi, calling for Prime Minister Modi's resignation and supporting the youth-led "Cockroach" movement. The protests, sparked by education scandals, demand reforms and the education minister's resignation, with thousands gathering and clashes reported.
Rahul Gandhi led a Congress protest outside PM Modi's residence over the NEET paper leak, demanding a Lok Sabha debate, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, and withdrawal of cases against students.
Punjab BJP leader Fatehjung Singh Bajwa criticized the Congress party's internal strife, stating it's out of the race for the 2027 assembly elections and may struggle to retain its current seats. He cited allegations of compromise between state chief Raja Warring and CM Bhagwant Mann.
Congress has appointed Amarinder Raja Warring as president of its Punjab unit, Charanjit Channi as campaign committee chairman, and Partap Singh Bajwa as leader of opposition for the upcoming assembly elections. The party aims to maintain organizational unity and appeal to the Dalit community.
Indian opposition parties criticized PM Modi's interaction with US President Trump at the G7 Summit, citing the recent deaths of three Indian nationals in a US military strike. They questioned Modi's diplomatic stance and alleged Trump ignored him.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal is facing a severe crisis after losing power, with a rebellion by most legislators and a reported split among MPs seeking to join the BJP-led alliance. The party's reliance on Mamata Banerjee's charisma and patronage, rather than a strong ideology, is seen as a key weakness.
Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy resigned 2 days after taking oath, citing dissatisfaction with his allocated Water Resources portfolio, claiming he was promised Bengaluru Development, which went to Krishna Byre Gowda instead.
Um partido satírico online, o "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), usa a barata como mascote na Índia. Criado por Abhijeet Dipke, o movimento viralizou com memes e hashtags, atraindo milhões de seguidores e apoio de opositores, refletindo a frustração de jovens desempregados com a política tradicional.
Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of negotiating a one-sided India-US trade deal to benefit Adani, alleging it aids in closing a US fraud case against Gautam Adani.
Sonia Gandhi underwent a routine medical check-up at Medanta Hospital for possible stomach and urinary tract infections, was found stable, and has returned home.
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon for a minor procedure. Gandhi, a prominent figure in Indian politics and the widow of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, has a long and influential history within the Congress party.
A BJP delegation met the Election Commission to protest Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks calling PM Modi a 'terrorist'. The BJP demanded strict action and an apology from Kharge, citing a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
Veteran politician Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), has been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for a routine health check-up. The 85-year-old leader is undergoing tests and follow-up procedures, with sources confirming there is no serious concern. This comes after Pawar recently took his Rajya Sabha oath from a wheelchair.
