Sharad Pawar’s Congress Merger Idea Returns Amid Opposition Strain Sharad Pawar’s old idea of regional parties moving closer to the Congress has returned to the political debate as the Opposition looks for stronger unity. While a formal merger of parties like TMC or NCP with Congress appears difficult, closer alliances and seat-sharing may become the more practical route against the BJP.
Sharad Pawar’s Congress Merger Idea Returns Amid Opposition Strain Sharad Pawar’s old idea of regional parties moving closer to the Congress has returned to the political debate as the Opposition looks for stronger unity. While a formal merger of parties like TMC or NCP with Congress appears difficult, closer alliances and seat-sharing may become the more practical route against the BJP.
INDIA Bloc Plans Regular Meetings After Key Delhi Huddle The INDIA bloc has decided to meet more often after its Delhi meeting, even as DMK and AAP stayed away from the opposition huddle. The INDIA bloc used its Delhi meeting to send a message of renewed coordination after recent political setbacks and internal differences. According to post-meeting updates, 25 parties took part in the opposition huddle, while DMK and AAP skipped the event. The absence o
INDIA Bloc Plans Regular Meetings After Key Delhi Huddle The INDIA bloc has decided to meet more often after its Delhi meeting, even as DMK and AAP stayed away from the opposition huddle. The INDIA bloc used its Delhi meeting to send a message of renewed coordination after recent political setbacks and internal differences. According to post-meeting updates, 25 parties took part in the opposition huddle, while DMK and AAP skipped the event. The absence o
Sanjay Raut Says TMC, NCP Should Return To Congress Fold Amid Opposition Strains Sanjay Raut’s remarks have triggered a fresh debate on whether regional parties should reunite with Congress to strengthen the Opposition. Raut Pushes Congress Unity Formula Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has suggested a bold formula to strengthen the Opposition, saying parties that
Sanjay Raut Says TMC, NCP Should Return To Congress Fold Amid Opposition Strains Sanjay Raut’s remarks have triggered a fresh debate on whether regional parties should reunite with Congress to strengthen the Opposition. Raut Pushes Congress Unity Formula Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has suggested a bold formula to strengthen the Opposition, saying parties that
DMK-Congress Rift Widens As Stalin’s Party Skips June 8 INDIA Bloc Meeting DMK’s decision to skip the June 8 INDIA bloc meeting has exposed fresh cracks in the opposition alliance after Congress backed Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu. The DMK has decided to stay away from the upcoming INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on June 8, marking a major setback for opposition unity after its fallout with Congress in Tamil Nadu. The tension began after Con
DMK-Congress Rift Widens As Stalin’s Party Skips June 8 INDIA Bloc Meeting DMK’s decision to skip the June 8 INDIA bloc meeting has exposed fresh cracks in the opposition alliance after Congress backed Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu. The DMK has decided to stay away from the upcoming INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on June 8, marking a major setback for opposition unity after its fallout with Congress in Tamil Nadu. The tension began after Con
Odisha Politics: BJP Stays Ahead As BJD And Congress Struggle To Regain Ground BJP Holds Advantage In Odisha Nearly a year after defeating the Biju Janata Dal in Odisha, the BJP continues to hold a strong political advantage in the state. The 2024 Assembly election ended the BJD’s rule that had continued since 2000 and gave the BJP its first major eastern state government. As Odisha moves closer to the important 2027 panchayat elections, the ruling pa
Odisha Politics: BJP Stays Ahead As BJD And Congress Struggle To Regain Ground BJP Holds Advantage In Odisha Nearly a year after defeating the Biju Janata Dal in Odisha, the BJP continues to hold a strong political advantage in the state. The 2024 Assembly election ended the BJD’s rule that had continued since 2000 and gave the BJP its first major eastern state government. As Odisha moves closer to the important 2027 panchayat elections, the ruling pa
The defeat of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha triggered a sharp political confrontation between the ruling NDA and a united Opposition, exposing deep divisions over women’s representation in Parliament. The bill failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, garnering 298 votes in favour and 230 against—well short of the 352 needed for p
The defeat of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha triggered a sharp political confrontation between the ruling NDA and a united Opposition, exposing deep divisions over women’s representation in Parliament. The bill failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, garnering 298 votes in favour and 230 against—well short of the 352 needed for p
Narendra Modi addressed the special Parliament session on April 16, 2026, focusing on the Women’s Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation exercise. Urging cross-party support for 33% reservation, he stressed that India’s progress depends not only on infrastructure but also on greater participation of women in policymaking. In a notable rema
Narendra Modi addressed the special Parliament session on April 16, 2026, focusing on the Women’s Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation exercise. Urging cross-party support for 33% reservation, he stressed that India’s progress depends not only on infrastructure but also on greater participation of women in policymaking. In a notable rema
The Women’s Reservation Bill proposes a 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, expected to be implemented from 2029. Initially linked to the 2027 Census and a subsequent delimitation process, the government has now moved to fast-track implementation by using 2011 Census data, effectively delinking it from the 2027 Census timeline. Expansion of Lok Sabha and Representation Concerns
The Women’s Reservation Bill proposes a 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, expected to be implemented from 2029. Initially linked to the 2027 Census and a subsequent delimitation process, the government has now moved to fast-track implementation by using 2011 Census data, effectively delinking it from the 2027 Census timeline. Expansion of Lok Sabha and Representation Concerns
A special three-day session of Parliament from April 16–18, 2026, commenced with the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The proposed legislation seeks to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, with implementation expected from 2029. While the bill has received broad
A special three-day session of Parliament from April 16–18, 2026, commenced with the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The proposed legislation seeks to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, with implementation expected from 2029. While the bill has received broad