The Latest Breaking News from Opposition

"Spreading anarchy is not anyone's right": Rajnath Singh says Gen Z may be "momentarily misled" amid protests in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Narendra Mohan Memorial Lecture organized by the Dainik Jagran Group. He stated that while dissent is a democratic right, it should not lead to anarchy. Singh expressed confidence in the youth's understanding of their role in nation-building despite momentary misdirection. Opposition protests in the…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Fortress Delhi: Jantar Mantar wears deserted look as Dipke, four former CMs among 7,000 protesters detained

In New Delhi, a large-scale security operation resulted in the detention of over 7,000 protesters on Saturday. The protesters were primarily demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing allegations of vote theft. Key opposition leaders, including former chief ministers and activists, were also detained during the attempts…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

BJP’s Ravi Shankar Prasad says democracy has defeated ‘anarchy’ amid CJP protest, Parliament will govern

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad emphasized the triumph of Indian democracy against attempts to promote anarchy. He stated that the country is governed through Parliament rather than through the streets. While acknowledging the right to protest, he accused the Opposition of weaponizing street demonstrations due to electoral defeats. Prasad highlighted…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Guarantee this govt will fall if pressure continues: Rahul Gandhi to Oppn MPs amid protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rahul Gandhi informed Opposition MPs that continued pressure could lead to the government's downfall soon. The INDIA bloc leaders convened to strategize their protest against alleged electoral manipulation and demand the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and other significant leaders participated in this crucial meeting. Meanwhile, protests…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

"Democracy should work under Constitution": Murli Manohar Joshi stresses fair polls, accountable governments

Murli Manohar Joshi stated that democracy can only survive with fair elections and accountable governance. He emphasised the importance of transparency in bureaucracy and responsibility from the Opposition. Joshi highlighted that adherence to the Constitution is vital for democratic processes to function correctly. R Balasubramanian mentioned that ancient Indian knowledge…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Police personnel on duty during Wednesday's opposition protest detail being subject to physical assault by cadres

Delhi police have reported multiple incidents of physical assaults by Congress protesters during a recent demonstration. Constable Devender Sandhu described being injured while attempting to manage the crowd peacefully and enforcing Section 163. Another constable, Ankit Kasana, alleged he was attacked and bitten while trying to clear a blocked path…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Grattan on Friday: Unless you’re Pauline Hanson, the migration debate can be a dangerous sinkhole

When, way back, the opposition started talking about cutting immigration it would have thought, on the basis of polling, that it was tapping into a vein of political gold.

The Conversation · Oct 8

No entry, no answers, just ‘get lost’: The Opposition’s battle to be heard by Gyanesh Kumar

On October 6, around 240 Opposition MPs marched towards the Election Commission of India’s office in New Delhi, demanding a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and seeking his resignation. They were stopped a few hundred metres from the Commission’s office and eventually sat in protest.

Newslaundry · Oct 8

3 more FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, cases of alleged assault on police personnel during Wednesday protests

Delhi Police filed multiple FIRs related to the opposition protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were detained during the protest on Wednesday. The protest aimed to raise concerns about alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. The opposition has vowed to continue protests…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

'Police will not be able to stop us': AAP's Kuldeep Kumar alleges Delhi police came to arrest him ahead of Oct 10 protest

Kuldeep Kumar, an Aam Aadmi Party MLA, alleges that paramilitary forces and Delhi Police want to arrest him. This is reportedly to prevent him from participating in the October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar. The upcoming protest is addressing concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties…

The Economic Times · Oct 8