UNBELIEVABLE: Lok sabha - Caught on Camera

'I eat politicians for breakfast': TN Seshan’s famous words are back amid SIR controversy; when the former CEC challenged the Centre & fought EC power battle

The phrase “I eat politicians for breakfast”, famously associated with former Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan, is back in focus amid the latest controversy over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The debate has renewed attention on past instances of differences within the poll panel, including Seshan’s 1993…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

111 MPs, MLAs changed parties after winning elections since 2022: ADR

A total of 111 MPs and MLAs changed parties in India between 2022 and 2026. Nagaland and West Bengal recorded the highest instances of such defections, with Nagaland having 32 cases. Most of the changes were linked to realignments among political parties like the NDPP and NPF. The Association for…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Rahul Gandhi alleges '100% rigging' in Indian elections, calls ECI and BJP 'destroyers of democracy'

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized the Election Commission of India for its handling of electoral roll revisions. He stated that the enemies of the Constitution have been exposed, calling it an act of treason. Multiple political leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mamata Banerjee, have also demanded accountability and action…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

TMC rebel MPs seek four more weeks for replying to Lok Sabha disqualification notices

Twenty rebel Lok Sabha MPs who defected from the TMC to the NCPI have requested a four-week extension to reply to anti-defection notices issued by Speaker Om Birla. NCPI chairperson Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar cited document collation delays following the expiration of an earlier extension. The TMC criticised the move, calling…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Mahua Moitra moves Calcutta HC alleging police inaction over egg-throwing incident

Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking action. She alleges police failed to ensure her security during an incident. Eggs were thrown at her vehicle in Krishnanagar constituency earlier this month. Moitra claims this happened despite a court order for police protection. The court will…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

JPC on FCRA amendment bill meets first time to examine legislation

A Joint Parliamentary Committee has begun examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill. This bill proposes tighter government oversight on NGOs and foreign funding. Opposition parties allege the legislation unfairly targets minority organizations and their funding. The government rejects these claims, stating the bill aims to enhance transparency and prevent…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Back to the future: Mamata Banerjee's rebellion comes full circle as TMC faces fight over name, symbol and legacy

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faces an internal revolt threatening its identity. Rival factions are barred from using the party name and symbol. This dispute centers on control of the party's electoral identity and legacy. Rebellions have tested Mamata's authority throughout the party's history. The Election Commission's intervention brings the organizational…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Thousands rally behind BJP candidate Debashish Sharma as he files bypoll nomination from Assam's Nagaon

Debashish Sharma filed nomination papers for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. BJP leaders and supporters attended the nomination filing event. Party leaders criticized the Congress's past politics in Assam. They highlighted the development work of current central and state governments. Voters are expected to elect Sharma for the constituency's development.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

At 76, PM Narendra Modi’s journey runs from a Gujarat town to the world stage

Narendra Modi Biography: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns seventy-six on September seventeenth. His political journey began in Vadnagar and led him to national leadership. Modi served as Gujarat's chief minister for over a decade. He became India's prime minister in two thousand fourteen. Modi now holds the record for India's…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

'No alliance with BJP' ahead of 2028 Telangana Assembly polls, says KTR

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday ruled out an alliance with the BJP for the 2028 Telangana Assembly elections, saying, “There will be no alliance with the BJP.” He also said BRS could support a delimitation bill if Lok Sabha seats are increased proportionately, while urging adoption of…

The Economic Times · Sep 17