Ignoring voters’ concerns, the poll narrative is increasingly being shaped by identity politics—debates over Bengali pride (Asmita), religious symbolism, and cultural allegiance

While the contest remained close in the early rounds, momentum shifted sharply when the opposition bloc consolidated its support behind Rudy

In a letter to the CEC, Lahar Singh Siroya urged the commission to take cognizance of ex-JDS state president CM Ibrahim’s ‘revelations of gross electoral corruption’

Rajanna’s expulsion has added insult to injury, and the STs are unlikely to forget this soon. It has also exposed Siddaramaiah’s weakening grip over Karnataka government

The remarks have since sparked a heated political row, with the BJP demanding accountability from the state’s leadership and condemning the poet for statements

Mithun Chakraborty was responding to Bilawal Bhutto's remark that diverting the Indus River’s water away from Pakistan amounted to an assault on the nation’s history and culture.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk said the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance should write to the Centre asking if the sixth schedule or statehood will be discussed

A top BJP source said Gandhi’s real aim is not to prove his claims by judicial scrutiny but undermine public trust in institutions

The letter said taking ‘premature and harsh’ action before the enquiry’s completion could be demoralising, especially for officials who generally demonstrate sincerity & competence

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The BJP sees the Bihar assembly elections as key to regaining national dominance before the 2027 presidential election. Hence, Bihar has been marked as a "priority" state

Rahul Gandhi thanked all leaders for attending and said the fight against the BJP and the EC was far from over

Congress leader KN Rajanna was asked to resign by Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah but refused to do so and said he was "dropped" by the party high command due to a "misunderstanding"