Politics

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

Opposition Parties Call for Re‑polls in Bihar and West Bengal Amid CEC Controversy

Opposition leaders in Bihar and West Bengal have demanded fresh elections, citing alleged lapses in the Chief Election Commissioner's functioning and urging unity among anti‑government forces.

23 Sep 2026

Sikkim CM says Vishwakarma community’s craftsmanship essential for nation‑building

Sikkim’s chief minister highlighted the pivotal role of the Vishwakarma community’s traditional skills in India’s infrastructure and economic growth.

23 Sep 2026

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Leads Sixth Mi‑PRAGATI Meeting, Reviews Major Infrastructure Projects

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma chaired the sixth Mi‑PRAGATI meeting, focusing on the progress of key infrastructure initiatives in the state.

23 Sep 2026

BJP appoints Madhya Pradesh’s Ashish Usha Agrawal as National Media Coordinator

Former bank employee Ashish Usha Agrawal, who entered BJP politics in 2010, has been named the party’s national media coordinator, marking her rise from state to national leadership.

23 Sep 2026

J&K CM Omar Abdullah says education, health top priorities for global competitiveness

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that improving education and health services will be the government's top focus to make Jammu and Kashmir globally competitive.

23 Sep 2026

BJP Appoints Satish Poonia as J&K In‑Charge, Rajkumar Bhatia to Lead Ladakh

The Bharatiya Janata Party has named veteran leader Satish Poonia to oversee its affairs in Jammu and Kashmir, while Rajkumar Bhatia has been assigned the Ladakh unit, according to Daily Excelsior.

23 Sep 2026

Union Minister Shah urges India to wage decisive war on narcotics by 2029

Union Minister Shah announced a target to eradicate narcotics across India by 2029, calling for a coordinated and forceful approach.

23 Sep 2026

BJP appoints Brijgopal Loha as new Madhya Pradesh state media chief

The Madhya Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has named Brijgopal Loha as its new state media chief, replacing Ashish Agrawal who moved to the party's national media team.

23 Sep 2026

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Ghalot Calls for Jail Term for Election Official Gyanesh Kumar

Ashok Ghalot, the ex‑Chief Minister of Rajasthan, demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar be imprisoned, alleging loss of impartiality in the electoral process.

23 Sep 2026