The Latest Breaking News from Opposition

Badenoch: Tories will turn tide on Burnham’s ‘destructive socialist agenda’

The Opposition leader accused the Prime Minister being ‘obsessed with Westminster bubble politics’ and seeking to ‘lock in the left’

Evening Standard · Oct 1

March fest in October: Opposition & 'cockroaches' to hit streets over EC row, Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The opposition alliance, known as INDIA bloc, will conduct protests against the Election Commission from October 2. This includes district-level marches, an appointment with the President, and other demonstrations planned throughout October. The Cockroach Janta Party will also engage in a Jail Bharo Andolan at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, on the…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

UP elections: Akhilesh Yadav in talks with many BJP MLAs, working to accommodate them

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated that several BJP MLAs are in contact with his party. He mentioned the challenges in accommodating these MLAs within the party structure. Yadav stated that the SP plans to maintain largely the same allies for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. The Congress party is…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

"Vote theft is theft of democracy": Congress' Rakesh Sinha backs SC plea seeking SIT probe against CEC amid SIR row

Congress leader Rakesh Sinha has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This plea raises serious concerns over alleged irregularities in the electoral process and claims crores of voters were deprived of their rights. The opposition has intensified its criticism of the Election Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

'Voices are rising from within EC': Pawan Khera says CEC 'safety lies in resigning' amid SIT row

Congress leader Pawan Khera has called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amidst ongoing electoral controversies. A Supreme Court plea has been filed seeking an investigation into Kumar's alleged unilateral decision-making in the Election Commission. Opposition parties have expressed concerns over electoral transparency and have demanded accountability…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

'Without facts or official statement': BJP's Anurag Thakur dismisses Opposition's criticism of CEC

BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Saturday defended Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid controversy over the Election Commission’s handling of electoral-roll revision. Thakur said poll panel decisions were unanimous or taken by majority and accused Opposition parties of blaming the ECI after electoral defeats. The row follows reports of internal…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

SP had claimed voter list rigging all along; strict action should be taken against officials: Dimple Yadav on SIR row

Dimple Yadav from the Samajwadi Party has raised issues regarding alleged discrepancies in the voter lists. Allegations suggest that 13 crore voters have been deleted, raising concerns over electoral transparency and integrity. Opposition parties, including Congress, demand accountability from the Election Commission and the Chief Election Commissioner. Union Minister Chirag…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

"Resign and face action": Oppn escalates attack on CEC over EC dissent report; BJP calls it "false allegations"

A significant political clash is brewing between the BJP and various opposition factions concerning the Election Commission of India. Accusations of turmoil within the Commission are leading to rising calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition groups, notably Congress and Samajwadi Party, allege that the Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

UPI MDR decision completely professional, no external pressure: FM Sitharaman

Talking to PTI, Sitharaman said the decision was completely professional, and it was taken jointly by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), payment banks and merchant banks, and not imposed by the government.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

'CEC should resign on his own': Akhilesh Yadav demands Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Akhilesh Yadav has called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged discrepancies. Internal conflicts have reportedly arisen within the Election Commission regarding procedural changes. Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised concerns over various election-related decisions made unilaterally. Despite these claims, the Election…

The Economic Times · Sep 25