Politics

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that a delegation of MPs from the state will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address concerns regarding the 2026 delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. The delegation will advocate for fair delimitation and protect Tamil Nadu's political representation. This follows the first meeting of the Joint Action Committee (JAC), which raised national awareness on the issue. A resolution was adopted urging Modi to ensure that the 1971 Census population remains the basis for delimitation until 2056 and calling for a Constitutional amendment. The JAC also requested an extension of the freeze on constituencies for another 25 years.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday denied making comments about changing the Constitution to provide four per cent reservation for Muslims. He claimed he was misquoted and warned of filing a breach of privilege motion. "I have never said that we will change the Constitution," Shivakumar stated, clarifying that his remarks were about expected changes following various judgments, not altering the Constitution. The controversy erupted after the BJP raised concerns in the Lok Sabha, with Minister Kiren Rijiju calling the alleged remarks unacceptable and demanding clarification from the Congress.

Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, has called for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s resignation, citing concerns over his physical and mental health. At a press conference, Kishor claimed Kumar’s mental state had worsened, making him unaware of developments in the state. He criticized the BJP for not addressing the issue and suggested that Kumar’s inability to recall Cabinet Ministers was evidence of his declining health. Meanwhile, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also expressed concerns about Kumar’s condition, accusing him of insulting the national anthem and questioning his fitness to lead the state.

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramji Lal Suman's remark in Parliament calling Rajput king Rana Sanga a "traitor" has triggered a fierce backlash from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Suman made the comment while countering BJP's views on the historical legacy of Indian Muslims, claiming that Rana Sanga invited Babur to India to defeat Ibrahim Lodi. The BJP condemned the statement, with leaders like Sanjeev Balyan demanding an apology, calling the remarks an insult to the Rajput community and Hindu society. The controversy has reignited debates on India's historical figures and their legacies.

Former BJP MP Dilip Ghosh sparked controversy during a road inauguration in Kharagpur, West Bengal, when he was seen losing his temper at local women who confronted him about his absence during his tenure. The women, upset over his lack of presence as an MP, questioned his role in the project, leading to a heated exchange. Ghosh threatened to "choke" them, claiming that the funds for the road came from his MPLAD scheme. His remarks, including insulting the women by bringing up their fathers, have drawn sharp criticism, particularly from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with local councilor Pradip Sarkar demanding an apology. Ghosh defended his actions, calling the protest politically orchestrated by the TMC.