Politics

'"PM Modi Aims To Shut Down Opposition Parties"'

'In a press conference, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that PM Narendra Modi aims to shut down the Opposition parties. He also mentioned that the Constitution of India is in danger now.' Read more

'Modi's "400 Paar" or Rahul Gandhi's "Road Ahead"'

'As elections 2024 are around the corner, the fresh political developments might swing the voters either way. Whether it is Arvind Kejriwal's arrest or the INDIA alliance's seat-sharing, what does 2024 hold for the opposition? Meanwhile, the BJP is launching campaigns with prominent candidates in newer lists and has declared most of its candidates. Yashwant Deshmukh shares the details of the latest ABP-Cvoter survey. Barkha Dutt speaks to Yashwant Deshmukh' Read more

'BJP's Swipe At INDIA Bloc'

'The BJP has launched its new campaign for the 2024 polls, setting the stage with a video that takes a swipe at the INDIA bloc's internal discord, featuring the slogan 'Mai Hi Dulha Right'. Meanwhile, as INDIA bloc partners unveil their list of candidates, uncertainties remain over some seat-sharing arrangements.' Read more

'"Why is Modi govt saving Janardhan Reddy?"'

'In a press conference today, the Congress asked why the PM was protecting Janardhan Reddy, a mining baron and a political leader who recently joined the BJP. Congress Spokesperson Pawan Khera asked these questions, stating that there were 20 cases and clear evidence against Janardhana Reddy.' Read more

'BJP Demands Kejriwal's Resignation'

'The BJP today demanded AAP leader and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's resignation. The Delhi CM was arrested by the ED last week on connection with the Delhi Liqour Policy case.' Read more

'Kangana Ranaut, BJP Candidate vs Supriya Shrinate'

'The BJP intensified its criticism of the Congress following a controversial Instagram post from Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate aimed at actor Kangana Ranaut. Ranaut, set to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on the BJP ticket from Mandi in her home state of Himachal Pradesh, became the focal point of the political clash. Barkha Dutt speaks to Prof Geeta Bhatt | Delhi University Tavleen Singh I Columnist Suparna Sharma | Film critic Jaya Jaitley I Politician and activist Zakia Soman I Women's rights activist' Read more

'"BJP is Intimidated By Kejriwal"'

'After a lot of drama unfolding last night after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest and his subsequent decision to withdraw the appeal from SC and move the lower courts, AAP spokesperson Atishi Marlena said that it is the first time that a sitting CM has been arrested. She also said that BJP is trying its best to restrict AAP's Election Campaign.' Read more

'The Rae Bareli Question'

'The Gandhi siblings, Rahul and Priyanka, are unsure about running in their family's strongholds in Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, there are rising speculations about BJP's Nupur Sharma contesting from the Gandhi bastion Rae Bareli. Who will win the Hindi heartland? Barkha Dutt speaks to Arati Jerath | Senior Journalist Vinit Goenka | Political Analyst Tehseen Poonawalla | Political Analyst Sugata Srinivas Raju | Author' Read more

'PM Modi Addresses Entrepreneurs At Startup Mahakumbh'

'Addressing the entrepreneurs at Startup Mahakumbh, PM Modi remarked on the dynamics of politics and startups, noting how startups pivot if ventures fail, contrasting with the persistence often seen in politics. Confident in his party's prospects, he anticipated a third consecutive term and pledged a comprehensive budget for the upcoming fiscal year. His remarks at the 'Mahakumbh' underscored the growing influence of the startup ecosystem despite the looming elections.' Read more

'Rahul vs Modi over 'Shakti' Speech'

'With Election Season, the season of polarization is here. Rahul Gandhi is under attack from the BJP for his Mumabi speech referring to a fight 'against Shakti' - a speech that the BJP has called 'anti-Hindu'. And in Gujarat, arrests have been made after a mob attack on a group of international students offering namaz at Gujarat university. Barkha Dutt talks to Zafar Sareswala Yashovardhan azad Abhijit Iyer Mitra Sanjay Jha Ashwani Shahi' Read more

'Modi Govt's CAA Move'

'Just before the upcoming general elections, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act rules were officially notified four years after its passage. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) was crucial to the BJP's 2019 Lok Sabha election manifesto. Is the law humanitarian or discriminatory on grounds of faith? Barkha Dutt Speaks to Abhijit Iyer Mitra, Strategic Affairs Analyst Sanjay Hegde, Senior Advocate & Former Mediator With Anti-CAA Protesters Zakia Soman, Rights Activist Maj Gen Dhruv Katoch, Military Veteran, India Foundation.' Read more