Politics

The Election Commission has approved Congress’s request for a high-stakes meeting amid rising political tensions. What’s the real motive?

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on PM Modi and the BJP, accusing them of “vote chori” (vote theft) in Bengaluru during recent elections. The allegations have sparked a fresh political slugfest, with the BJP hitting back. Here’s what’s unfolding in this high-stakes controversy.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a sharp rebuttal in the Lok Sabha, addressing Opposition queries on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Dismissing concerns over lost fighter jets and US influence in the ceasefire, he emphasized mission success and national pride.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has made a bold claim, stating that the party would struggle to win even 150 Lok Sabha seats without Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Dubey asserted that Modi remains the BJP’s key vote-puller, especially among the poor, and suggested the PM should lead till 2047 for a “developed India.”

Key Highlights: ✔ Free Electricity: 1.67 crore households in Bihar to get up to 125 units free from August 2025.✔ Solar Power Expansion: Govt to install rooftop solar plants, targeting 10,000 MW in 3 years.✔ Pre-Election Push: Move follows teacher recruitment drive, reinforcing welfare focus before polls. Patna, July 17, 2025 – In a significant…

Context and StatementRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stirred a political hornet’s nest during a book launch event in Nagpur, where he shared a light-hearted anecdote about an RSS ideologue, Moropant Pingle. Recounting how Pingle received a shawl at his 75th birthday, Bhagwat explained that, in his view, such a gesture symbolized it was time for seasoned…