Political Parties

In the ongoing Parliament Session, opposition MPs and leaders raised objections over PM Narendra Modi not speaking about the recent gruesome viral Manipur assault on two women. MP Raghav Chaddha, TMC leaders, Congress and other parties also protested and demanded a detailed discussion over the recent assault, which has shook the nation, and questioned why the Manipur Government and Central Government did not do anything.

The income tax department launched multiple raids as part of a tax evasion probe against registered unrecognised political parties (RUPP) and their alleged dubious funding. Conducted on September 7, the raids were carried out in Gujarat, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana and some other states. The surprise raid was in the view of suggestion of the Election Commission, amid alleged tax evasion by companies.

Supreme Court bench led by CJI NV Ramana review a plea against freebies for people, during elections. Observing that freebies and social welfare schemes are two different things, the bench considered a balance needed to strike between the economy losing money and welfare measures. The court also ruled out the possibility of considering a plea for de-recognising parties making freebies promises, and directed stakeholders to give suggestions … read-more

Haryana Municipal committees and municipal council elections for 28 and 18 seats respectively are underway on June 19. Scheduled between 7am-6pm, the polling will be held in 1,290 (municipal councils) and 671 stations (municipalities). In addition, 12.60 lakh voters are eligible in municipal councils, and 5.70 lakh in the municipality. Furthermore, over 14,000 polling staff and police were deployed for election security. The election results… read-more

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on February 13, ruled out allegations of rift with Rahul Gandhi. In an interview, the Congress leader said, "I can sacrifice my life for my brother, even he can do that same for me. There is conflict in BJP not in Congress". Hitting back at CM Yogi Adityanath, Ms Vadra said, "It looks he is stating this in light of rift between him, Modij, and Amit Shah".