BJP leaders and ally Om Prakash Rajbhar claim significant unrest within the Samajwadi Party (SP), with Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya asserting multiple SP MPs are ready to leave. Rajbhar alleges a rebel faction will emerge, fueled by an incident at the SP office, and advises Akhilesh Yadav to focus on saving his MPs rather than social media.
West Bengal BJP leader Agnimitra Paul described recent egg-throwing incidents targeting TMC leaders as 'deemocracy,' reflecting public anger over alleged corruption and misgovernance. The incidents, including one outside Mamata Banerjee's residence, highlight growing resentment against the ruling party.
Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha elections are set for a close contest as the INDIA bloc, with 56 MLAs, faces a challenge from the BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, who needs just 4 cross-votes to potentially upset the ruling coalition's expected win of two seats. Both camps are employing 'hotel politics' and mock polls to ensure MLA unity and prevent cross-voting, reminiscent of recent upsets in Bihar and Odisha.
A violent sand mining turf war in Chhattisgarh's Koriya district resulted in a triple murder. One man was burnt alive inside a luxury SUV, and two others died from injuries after a suspected planned ambush. Police suspect a tipper truck rammed the SUV, trapping occupants before it caught fire.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major party split, attributing the rumors to the BJP's history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for challenges and remains a strong organization.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major split within his party, attributing the rumors to the BJP's alleged history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for such challenges and remains a strong organization.
K Annamalai is set to launch his new movement, 'We the Leaders,' as a political party by July. The organization has already attracted 1.8 million members and aims to bring fresh leadership and address issues like the drug menace in Tamil Nadu.
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims a major political realignment and internal split are imminent within the Samajwadi Party, citing corruption allegations and a purported letter from Ram Gopal Yadav to Amit Shah.
Le centenaire Gymkhana Club de New Delhi, occupant 11 hectares au cœur de la capitale, fait face à un ordre d'évacuation du gouvernement indien. Les autorités invoquent des raisons de défense et de stratégie, mais la décision s'inscrit dans une lutte plus large contre l'héritage colonial et les élites.
Mamata Banerjee has filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging her surprise defeat in the Bhabanipur assembly election to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Banerjee lost by 15,105 votes, a significant setback in a constituency considered her stronghold for over a decade.
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) has called a meeting of all MLAs and MLCs on June 22 amidst speculation that some MPs may defect to Eknath Shinde's faction. Shinde faction claims "Operation Tiger" is in final stages, while Thackeray faction dismisses these as BJP's attempts to break parties.
Former BJP leader K Annamalai linked a rise in crimes in Tamil Nadu to "growing involvement of people from North Indian states." His remarks followed the sexual assault and death of a three-year-old girl, with a migrant worker from Bihar arrested. Annamalai urged the state government to track migrant workers.
Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim expressed hope for "100% development" under the new BJP administration led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, signaling a potential shift in stance amid a major Trinamool Congress rebellion. Hakim stated the need to rise above party politics and work together for the state's progress.
BJP criticized former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's statement that Indira Gandhi would have banned the BJP for its religious politics, calling it a reflection of Congress's authoritarian tendencies and intolerance towards Hindutva.
Diamond Harbour Police reopened a 2020 assault case against Trinamool leader Jahangir Khan for attacking BJP leader JP Nadda. Khan, already facing multiple charges, was paraded through streets for crime scene reconstruction.
A BJP Yuva Morcha functionary, Vinod Kumar Kashyap, was killed in Dehradun after a dispute over irrigation water escalated into an attack on his family. The violence led to highway blockades, arson, demolition, and internet suspensions as communal tension spread.
Speculation is mounting that Punjab's assembly elections, currently scheduled for February 2027, may be moved up to November 2026. This potential shift is reportedly driven by the upcoming Kumbh Mela and the second phase of the national census, which could impact the original timeline. Both the ruling AAP and the Congress party are reportedly preparing for an earlier election.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and will support the BJP-led NDA. This move makes the previously obscure NCPI the fifth-largest party in Lok Sabha and the second-largest bloc in the NDA, bolstering its numbers.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot proposed projecting Rahul Gandhi as the face of the INDIA bloc, advocating for a 'Modi versus Rahul Gandhi' contest. Gehlot also criticized the BJP's politics, stating Indira Gandhi would have banned such a party, and expressed concerns about democracy and institutions under pressure.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP of practicing politics in the name of religion, undermining democratic institutions, and using central agencies against opponents. He urged regional parties to support Rahul Gandhi against PM Modi.
Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra announced plans to file an FIR against BJP workers intending to protest her with eggs and tomatoes. She condemned such actions as "physical intimidation" and vowed to pursue legal recourse up to the Supreme Court. The incident highlights a growing trend of public protest in Bengal.
A 44-year-old BJP functionary, Vinod, was allegedly beaten to death in Dehradun's Bairagiwala village during a dispute over irrigation. Three family members were critically injured. Authorities demolished alleged illegal structures belonging to the accused, and security forces were deployed.
CPI(M) leader MA Baby criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's comments at the INDIA bloc meeting, stating Gandhi should not facilitate ED/Modi govt actions by demanding opposition arrests, rather than hugging political rivals like Pinarayi Vijayan.
Rahul Gandhi asserted that the INDIA bloc has effectively "already won" the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and stressed the need for opposition unity to counter the BJP. He stated that the opposition would continue to organize people and challenge the BJP's "takeover of institutions."
