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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned Ramdas Athawale's offer to join politics. Dipke recalled being labeled anti-national just one month prior to the invitation. Athawale invited Dipke, describing him as an active Ambedkarite, to strengthen society and the party. The Union minister also mentioned a potential Union cabinet reshuffle happening very soon. He urged eight NCP (SP) MPs to join the NDA government if Sharad Pawar declines.

‘Always Put Nation Above Everything’

In the meeting, which also included the rebel factions from the Uddhav Sena and Mamata Banerjee's TMC, PM Modi said: "No one should say anything trashy on TV. Maintain full dignity at all times. Engage actively in social media through Facebook, Instagram and X; interact with youth, inform government welfare work, encourage youth for sports activities." Modi advised the MPs to follow the party line and calmly present their views on every issue.

If political seats are passed down like family property, where does merit fit into a democracy?

Shiromani Akali Dal has expressed strong support for the prompt enactment of the women's reservation bill, emphasizing the need for fair delimitation to ensure equitable state representation. This advocacy follows a meeting between party president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speculation is rife regarding a potential electoral partnership between SAD and BJP, particularly as both parties have faced declining influence in Punjab's political landscape.

Protesters in Jharkhand have taken to the streets demanding a CBI probe into alleged anomalies in government recruitment exams. Here’s why the stir could intensify

A former poll strategist, Prashant Kishor has maintained that his victory in the Bankipur bypoll was driven by disgruntled supporters of BJP, Congress and RJD. Here’s what may have worked for Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party

Dharmendra Pradhan, a prominent BJP leader, secured victory in Sambalpur and is a key figure. He previously served as Union minister for petroleum and education, overseeing significant policy changes. Pradhan entered politics through student activism and has held important organizational positions within the BJP. His political acumen was evident in managing sensitive election campaigns and negotiations for alliances.

Congress MP Manish Tewari advocates for a new anti-defection law. He believes the Lok Sabha composition no longer reflects the 2024 voter mandate. Recent party splits have weakened Indian democracy and opportunistic politics are prevalent. TMC and Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs have switched allegiance to the ruling NDA. Tewari stresses the need to address these developments during the upcoming Parliament session.

The silence of Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) regarding the Delimitation Bill is stirring political rumors. While Sharad Pawar joined the opposition for demonstrations on Tuesday, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi the next day. Supriya Sule, his daughter, expressed conditional support for Bill if it proposed seat increases across states evenly. This reflects Pawar's history of maintaining strategic ambiguity, thereby ensuring his party remains adaptable within shifting political currents.

To Meet Speaker On July 19

Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday with a packed legislative agenda. The government aims to pass the Women's Reservation Bill after its earlier defeat. Opposition parties face electoral losses and alliance collapses, altering parliamentary arithmetic. Several key bills are listed, including the FCRA and Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan. The government hopes to secure passage with adjusted strategies and potential support.

It happened in 1974 when Congress president D K Barooah declared “India is Indira and Indira is India”. After six successive terms in constitutional office – three as PM and three as CM of Gujarat – the danger is that his followers may embrace that sycophantic declaration for Modi

Samajwadi Party has finalized talks with thirty fence-sitter MLAs for upcoming elections. These legislators have expressed willingness to switch parties ahead of 2027 polls. The party claims twenty-one BJP MLAs are among those considering a move. However, ruling coalition leaders have dismissed these claims as baseless. RLD and SBSP leaders also stated their parties remain secure and stable.