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Not just CEC, PM Modi and Shah should also resign for 'vote chori', says CWC
The Congress Working Committee has called for the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi highlighted concerns about electoral roll integrity and alleged vote manipulation during elections. The CWC meeting also emphasized the urgency of restoring deleted voter registrations. Members discussed the necessity of organizing public agitation to raise awareness about electoral issues.
INDIA bloc to meet today to finalise plan for anti-SIR agitation
The INDIA bloc's opposition members are set to meet to formulate a plan of action against the Election Commission, centering on the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Notable leaders from Congress and TMC will attend, while DMK and AAP will be absent. This meeting follows a recent protest by Left party members at the EC headquarters demanding Kumar's resignation.
Country has lost its way, but always finds its path back: Murli Manohar Joshi
From growing trust deficit in Indian politics to the mishandling of the youth protest at Jantar Mantar, BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi, in an interview to The Hindu, speaks at length on various burning issues in the country. On the Ayodhya Ram Temple, he holds the government responsible for the temple trust’s functioning and stressed the need for fair elections and public trust in the SIR process
'Participate in protests, rather than writing in newspapers': At Congress meeting, Kharge quips at Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor suggested during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting that the party should organise a major protest on Gandhi Jayanti, according to sources. Sources said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge responded by telling Tharoor that he should also participate in the protest and not limit himself to writing articles in English newspapers.
Rahul Gandhi claims 727 voters removed from Delhi's Bela Estate, Election Commission clarifies
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, once again targeted the Election Commission and CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming that 727 of 728 names were removed from the voter list in Delhi's Bela Estate on the banks of the Yamuna. In response, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said the concerned Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) had already addressed the matter, and the deadline for filing claims and objections had been extended.
Supreme Court sets deadline for Election Commission to decide TMC name and symbol dispute
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take a decision regarding the dispute between two factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the party name and its 'flower and grass' symbol within three months after it receives pleadings from the two sides. Further, it asked the two factions to submit their pleadings within the next four weeks.
India to join SCO national coordinators meeting in Islamabad
India is set to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation national coordinators' meeting in Pakistan from September 28-30. This gathering will endorse the event calendar for Pakistan's upcoming presidency leading up to the Council of Heads of State summit. Although there are ongoing bilateral tensions, India continues to engage with the SCO, particularly focusing on initiatives addressing terrorism.
Bengal SIR row: CM Suvendu Adhikari pins blame on Mamata for deletion of 27 lakh voters
Suvendu Adhikari claimed the deletions were ordered by judicial officers following directions from the Supreme Court in a case filed by Banerjee herself. He accused the TMC leader of trying to shift responsibility after her defeat in the Assembly elections. The Election Commission has said 22.21 lakh of the deleted voters had filed appeals seeking their names to be restored.
PM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes on Mann Ki Baat, says terrorism will get decisive response
During his radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed key national issues, including the 2016 surgical strikes against terrorism, reaffirming India's strong stance and zero-tolerance policy toward cross-border threats. He called on citizens to contribute to the Census, emphasized cleanliness efforts linked to Mahatma Gandhi, and expressed support for the youth's battle against narcotics.
India, Canada seek to take ties ‘to a higher level’: EAM Jaishankar after UNGA meet
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that he expected Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Canada in December. He also said negotiations on the trade agreement were making “good progress”. The possible December visit could coincide with the G20 Summit in Miami, which US President Donald Trump is scheduled to host on December 14 and 15.
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