Politics

BJP appoints Sanjay Bhatia as new state in‑charge; Satish Poonia assigned to Punjab and J&K

The Bharatiya Janata Party reshuffled its state leadership, naming Sanjay Bhatia as a new in‑charge and giving Satish Poonia oversight of Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, while Sunil Bansal received a fresh portfolio.

23 Sep 2026

Rahul Gandhi asks MP CM Mohan Yadav to appoint 13% OBC reserved posts pending since 2022

Rahul Gandhi has written to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav urging the implementation of the 13% OBC‑reserved posts that have remained vacant since 2022.

23 Sep 2026

Rahul Gandhi urges MP CM Mohan Yadav to appoint OBC candidates to 13% reserved posts

Rahul Gandhi has written to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, pressing for the implementation of a 27% OBC reservation and the appointment of candidates to the 13% of posts that have been on hold since 2022.

23 Sep 2026

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Declares Zero‑Tolerance Stance on Drugs

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a zero‑tolerance policy against illegal drugs in West Bengal, signalling stricter enforcement and rehabilitation measures.

23 Sep 2026

Row erupts over Bengal SIR anomaly as appeals filed on ECI's behalf

A report highlighting an anomaly in West Bengal's Statewise Indices Report has sparked a controversy, with appeals being filed on behalf of the Election Commission of India.

23 Sep 2026

TMC revives impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over internal dissent

The All India Trinamool Congress has re‑filed a motion to impeach Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar, citing reports of dissent within the commission.

23 Sep 2026

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says drug‑free state is top government priority

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that making West Bengal drug‑free is the government's foremost agenda, signalling a renewed focus on curbing substance abuse in the state.

23 Sep 2026

Election Commission says objection notes are part of decision‑making, ignores raised concerns

The Election Commission stated that objection notes are integral to its decision‑making process, while critics say key issues raised were overlooked.

23 Sep 2026

Rahul Gandhi urges CM Mohan Yadav to appoint OBC candidates to 13% reserved posts

Rahul Gandhi wrote to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, asking for the appointment of candidates selected for the 13% OBC reserved posts under the 87:13 quota, who have been waiting since 2022.

23 Sep 2026

Mamata Banerjee demands West Bengal repoll, seeks arrest of EC poll panel chief

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for a fresh election in West Bengal, alleging irregularities linked to a split in the Election Commission’s Statement of Objects (SIR). She also demanded the arrest of the poll panel chief overseeing the process.

23 Sep 2026

Mamata Banerjee Calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Arrest and Fresh West Bengal Polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and urged the Election Commission to conduct fresh assembly elections using the pre‑SIR voter list.

23 Sep 2026

Chirag Paswan’s ‘Transgender’ Comment Sparks Controversy, Manjhi Responds

Chirag Paswan’s recent remark referring to a person as ‘transgender’ has ignited a debate, prompting a response from fellow politician Manjhi.

23 Sep 2026