India Political Highlights | Maligning Bengal's reputation, Mamata on BJP leaders' alleged 'Khalistani' remark on Sikh officer

Here's what newly-elected Rajya Sabha member and BJP Uttarakhand president Mahendra Bhatt has to say

Congress leader hails SC verdict on Chandigarh mayoral polls

Shah says Modi govt has established 'politics of performance', calls Cong 'directionless' party

 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Modi government has freed the country from parivarvad, corruption, appeasement and casteism, and established the "politics of performance".

He also targeted the Congress, calling it a "dynastic" and "directionless" party that cannot develop the country or work for the welfare of the poor. (PTI)

Union Minister R K Singh about Tejashwi Yadav's 'Jan Vishwas Yatra'

Singh criticised Yadav's move and said, "he should tell people of Bihar, why it happens that whenever he comes to power, the state's crime rate increases."

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil continues hunger strike

Jarange demands the implementation of 'Sage Soyare' or ‘relatives from the family tree'. The inclusion of the term is to do with difficulty faced by Maratha families in Marathawada (south-eastern Maharashtra, adjacent to present-day Telangana) in obtaining Kunbi certificates.

Manoj Jarange Patil on hunger strike.

Zeeshan Siddiqui removed from Mumbai Youth Congress President post

Earlier this month, Zeeshan's father, Baba Siddiqui left Congress and joined NCP (Ajit Pawar faction).

Kamal Haasan likely to make announcement regarding upcoming LS elections today

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief and actor Kamal Haasan will hold a press conference in Chennai today.

Maharashtra govt's decision is in favour of the Maratha community, says Minister Shambhuraj Desai

Speaking about the Maharashtra State Socially and Educationally Backward Bill 2024, Desai said, "The government has fulfilled the demands of Manoj Jarange Patil and the Maratha community".

He also requested Patil to put a stop to his protest.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal likely to address Delhi Assembly at 1 pm

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Woman CM risking the honour of women, says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sandeskhali row

Taking a jibe at the West Bengal government and the Opposition, Prasad said, "Where has her (Mamata) conscience died?...Why are the parties silent? I heard that a woman leader of the CPI(M) visited the area but the CPI(M) has not opposed it (the incident), it has not made a public comment. Rahul Gandhi is silent..."

JDU leader, Deputy Speakerof Bihar Legislative Assembly, Maheshwar Hazari on his resignation

"As a dedicated soldier of the party, whatever decision the party takes for me, I will perform that duty with seriousness and devotion...", Hazari said.

Won't be part of "local feudal" politics: MNM leader Kamal Haasan in Chennai

While discussions are on about actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan's political alliance, Haasan clarified about not joining the I.N.D.I.A bloc and said, "time to blur party politics, think about nation; will be part of any bloc that thinks 'selflessly' about nation."

Former Bihar CM, RJD leader Rabri Devi slams BJP on its push for 370 seats, says they rig the EVMs

"The rig the EVM, and that's why they are making such a claim," she said.

Satinder Jain, Manish Sisodia in jail, Brij Bhushan and Himanta free, says Kejriwal in Delhi Assembly

Delhi Chief Minister said, "righteous people are in jails while the corrupt remain free."

Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Assembly.

BJP tried to lure AAP leaders with Rs 25 cr, says Arvind Kejriwal

He alleged that the BJP is offering leaders of the opposition money to jump ship.

What happened in SC yesterday, felt like divine intervention: Kejriwal on Chandigarh mayoral poll verdict

Delhi CM labelled Supreme Court's verdict in Chandigarh mayor poll rigging as a case of 'divine intervention'.

"It felt as if Lord Krishna was present there to deliver justice", he said.

BJP does not gain but steal the votes: Kejriwal in Delhi Assembly

Referring to the Chandigarh mayoral polls he said, "Chandigarh mayor elections proved to us that BJP does not win people's votes, they steal them."

We want to contest in maximum number of seats in UP: Akhilesh Yadav on LS polls

When asked about his absence from Rahul Gandhi's 'Nyay Yatra', he said, "All is well that ends well... Yes, there will be an alliance. There is no conflict. Everything will be out and clear soon... All is well that ends well...

Samajwadi Party, Congress to hold a joint press conference in Lucknow today

After finalising seat-sharing in Uttar Pradesh, the parties will hold a joint press conference in the evening.

Modi, RSS is the real BJP: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

"I have been saying for the last 30 years that all these parties opposing Majlis are small BJP, the real BJP is Modi and RSS. We need to stop them with our political strength", he said.

All India Mahila Congress president detained in a protest in Bhubaneswar

Following her detention, Alka Lamba said, "We are ready to get arrested and being sent to jail. However, we will not accept the 'anyay' that is being done against the women (in the state) because of the cooperation between Naveen Patnaik and the BJP government in Delhi (Centre)."

BJP MLA suspension case: Delhi HC adjourns matter till tomorrow

Seven suspended BJP MLAs will meet the Delhi Assembly Speaker today, counsel for MLAs told the Delhi High Court. The senior counsel also informed the court that they wrote a letter to LG who has accepted their apology.

Everyone leaving Congress due to its situation and they blame the ED, CBI: Shivraj

Everyone is leaving the Congress party today because of its situation. They blame ED and CBI, those who have committed crime won’t be spared and this is Modi’s guarantee. Yesterday, Rahul Gandhi insulted the youths of Uttar Pradesh during his Nyay Yatra. Mallikarjun Kharge should tell why the per capita income of Kalaburgi is so down as he has been here for more than 50 years. I am saying today and jot it down that in the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, BJP will win 28/28 seats. BJP alone will cross 370 seats and 'NDA 400 paar' in the coming elections, said former MP CM and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Will keep protesting over Sandeshkhali, Mamata must answer why Shahjahan Sheikh isn't arrested yet: BJP's Sukanta Majumdar

West Bengal BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar.

Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar says, " We will keep protesting. From 26th February, our 3-day protest will begin, from 11pm to 6pm. We will hold the protest in Kolkata, we have applied for permission. Why is Shahjahan Sheikh not yet arrested? Where is he hiding? Mamata Banerjee will have to answer".

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav holds road show in Chhindwara

Congress to contest from 17 seats in UP, says state party in-charge Avinash Pande

Congress Uttar Pradesh in-charge Avinash Pande says, "I am delighted to tell you that it has been decided that in Uttar Pradesh the INC will contest on 17 seats and the remaining 63 seats will have candidates of I.N.D.I.A. Alliance - from SP and other parties.

Kejriwal says seat-sharing talks with Congress delayed a lot, will see what happens in next few days

When asked about the seat sharing arrangement in Delhi with Congress, CM and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal says, "Let's see what happens in the next 2-3 days, it has been delayed a lot, it should have happened earlier."

Let's see what happens in next 2-3 days, says Kejriwal on seat-sharing talks with Congress

"Let's see what happens in the next 2-3 days...it has been delayed a lot, it should have happened earlier, said AAP convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

CPI (M) has finalised the candidates for Lok Sabha Election 2024

The CPI (M) has finalised the candidates for Lok Sabha Election 2024, although the official announcement of the names will be made on February 26. Minister K Radhakrishnan will contest in Alathur. The central committee members including K.K Shailaja will contest from Vadakara, Thomas Isaac from Pathanamthitta and Elamaram Kareem will contest from Kozhikode. Former Muslim League leader KS Hamza will contest from Ponani as an independent candidate, said media reports.

Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed from Telangana

Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed from Telangana. She received the certificate of nomination from the Electoral Returning Officer at the State Assembly.

Maligning Bengal's reputation, Mamata on BJP leaders' alleged 'Khalistani' remark on Sikh officer

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

On an IPS officer allegedly being called ‘Khalistani’ by state BJP leaders, CM Mamata Banerjee says, "What was the fault of the officer on duty? Is there no Sikh regiment in the force? We respect all religions. If an officer wears a turban, how can you (BJP) call him Khalistani? I have been mocked using so many names but I never reacted to it. A few people are now engaging in this. They are the biggest stigma in Bengal, they're maligning Bengal's reputation".