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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took a swipe at Amit Shah’s “political shrewdness” during a Lok Sabha debate, accusing the government of undermining democracy and sidelining OBC rights while pushing women’s reservation.

If Chankaya was alive, he would've been startled by your political shrewdness: Priyanka to Amit Shah

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took a swipe at Amit Shah&rsquo;s &ldquo;political shrewdness&rdquo; during a Lok Sabha debate, accusing the government of undermining democracy and sidelining OBC rights while pushing women&rsquo;s reservation.

In friendly banter, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday told Home Minister Amit Shah that had Chankaya been alive today, he would have been startled by the BJP leader's "political shrewdness".
Participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha on three bills introduced for amendments to the women's quota law and setting up a delimitation commission, Priyanka Gandhi accused the government of once again wanting to "dupe" people and launching a "big attack on the country's integrity&rdquo;.
"On the one hand there is this big talk of women's reservation, and on the other hand, the rights of OBCs are being taken away. A strong structure is being erected for the next polls by reducing the influence of small states, shredding democracy to pieces," Priyanka Gandhi alleged.
"The home minister is laughing&hellip; He has made this full scheme. Had Chankaya been alive, he would have been startled by your political shrewdness (&lsquo;rajnaitik kutilta&rsquo;). He (Shah) made the whole plan, and he is laughing now&hellip; He agrees with me," the Wayanad MP said.
Hitting out at the government, she claimed the plan involved calling a sitting of Parliament during elections, not calling an all-party meeting, sharing the draft of the bill just a day before the sitting so that the opposition does not get a chance to deliberate on it, starting a discussion in media that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to take a big step for women's empowerment and put the opposition in a bind.
"Women's reservation on one hand, and independence to change the structure and neglect the OBC section on the other. It is one thing to be shrewd in politics, and probably we should be a bit more shrewd on this side of the aisle, but it&rsquo;s another thing to take the right decision in national interest, keeping aside the aspirations to remain in power," Priyanka Gandhi said.
In her remarks, she also took a swipe at Prime Minister Modi, saying that from his remarks, it appeared as though the BJP is the sole champion of women's reservation.
"Any woman will tell you that women can instantly spot men who repeatedly try to mislead them," she said.
Giving a background to women's reservation in legislative bodies, the Congress MP said, "When the Women's Reservation Bill was passed in 2023, the Congress extended its full support to it, in alignment with its core ideology. There should be no doubt whatsoever that the Congress stands firmly in favour of women's reservation.&rdquo;
Taking a dig at the government, she said the story began with a man named Nehru "but not the one you try to avoid".
"Motilal Nehru Ji prepared a report in 1928, which he submitted to the Congress Working Committee. Motilal Nehru Ji was the chairman of a committee, and at that time, he prepared a list of 19 fundamental rights.&ldquo;
"In 1931, under the chairmanship of Sardar (Vallabhbhai) Patel Ji, the Karachi session was held, in which this resolution was passed. It was then that the issue of equal rights for women was included in India's politics," she said.
&ldquo;At the same time, the principle of 'One Vote, One Citizen, One Value' was implemented in our politics,&rdquo; Priyanka Gandhi said, adding that due to this principle, women got the right to vote from the very first day of Independence.
&ldquo;In countries like America, women had to wait 150 years for this right,&rdquo; she said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah calls electoral roll revision a key issue in West Bengal polls, accuses Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee of political violence, and expresses confidence in BJP forming the next government.

SIR 'major issue' for Bengal polls, people firm on throwing infiltrators out of state: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah calls electoral roll revision a key issue in West Bengal polls, accuses Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee of political violence, and expresses confidence in BJP forming the next government.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the SIR of electoral rolls is a "major issue" in the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls, and stated that the people have resolved to throw infiltrators out of the state.
Speaking to PTI Videos at his roadshow in Paschim Bardhaman district's Durgapur, Shah said the responsibility for the political violence in Bengal lies only with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, who is the TMC's general secretary.
"SIR is indeed a major issue for West Bengal. Should there be foreign voters in this country? India is not a charitable home. Infiltrators must be thrown out. No matter what Mamata Banerjee says, people have resolved to remove infiltrators from the state this time," he said.
The Union Home Minister said the BJP would definitely form a government in Bengal after the polls.
"There is only one state left in the country where political violence is most commonplace, and the responsibility for that lies only with Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee," Shah said.
Pointing to the huge crowd lined up on the streets during the roadshow, he said, "Look at the attendance of people. TMC goons will not even be able to leave their homes on the days of polls this time around."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Mamata Banerjee-led TMC of fostering “syndicate Raj” and illegal coal mining in West Bengal, promising a crackdown and development push if BJP comes to power.

Will abolish TMC’s mafia Raj weighing heavily on people: PM Modi in Asansol industrial hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Mamata Banerjee-led TMC of fostering &ldquo;syndicate Raj&rdquo; and illegal coal mining in West Bengal, promising a crackdown and development push if BJP comes to power.

Assuring abolition of &ldquo;cut-money culture and syndicate Raj of the TMC&rdquo; in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that mafia Raj spanning across illegal extraction of coal and sand has cast a stranglehold on the people of the state.
Addressing a rally at the Polo Grounds in Asansol in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, Modi also alleged that black marketing of illegal coal extracted from the region, which serves as the state&rsquo;s coal belt, has reached unprecedented levels under the Mamata Banerjee regime.
This was Modi&rsquo;s second election rally of the day after his first at Purba Medinipur&rsquo;s port city of Haldia, where he announced six guarantees for Bengal if the BJP wins the Assembly polls and sought the ouster of the "'nirmam'" (cruel) TMC government, accusing it of "setting new parameters of development debacle and pulling the state back".
&ldquo;The coal belt of Asansol is now ruled by TMC&rsquo;s syndicate Raj. Those involved in illegal coal, sand and soil extraction have cast their stranglehold on people,&rdquo; Modi said to the large gathering from Asansol, considered to be an industrial hub and known for its premium coal production and mining activities.
Asserting that a regime change in West Bengal was inevitable as the TMC's "repository of sins" had become full, Modi advocated for a Trinamool-mukt Bengal to ensure its progress and development.
&ldquo;The Trinamool&rsquo;s repository of sins is full. Bengal is yearning for a double-engine government. Following May 4, the state will enter into a new era of development,&rdquo; the PM said, referring to the date of counting of votes.
Beginning his speech by invoking local deities, Goddesses Kalyaneshwari and Ghagar Buri Chandi, Modi moved on to highlight the state&rsquo;s &ldquo;industrial and economic decadence&rdquo; stating that Bengal&rsquo;s contribution in national GDP has slid to mere five per cent from 12 per cent earlier.
"A regime change in Bengal is now cast in stone and sought by the people of Asansol like in all other parts of the state," the Prime Minister said, adding, &ldquo;This is not merely an election to change the government, it&rsquo;s an opportunity to return industrial prowess to Asansol.&rdquo;
Modi referred to the once thriving industrial belt in Asansol where manufacturing units cutting across premium products held base, and said, &ldquo;Investment has taken flight from Asansol&rsquo;s industrial landscape. Only the BJP's double-engine government can help rectify the void.&rdquo;
He said the Centre allocated Rs 45,000 crore for the revival of industries in Asansol.
Modi stressed that both Asansol and Durgapur reserved the potential to become megacities, and assured the people that the BJP-led NDA government will bring that development once in state power.
The PM alleged, "The TMC has only given 'nirmamta' (cruelty) to the region, while the BJP-led Centre has developed Asansol despite hurdles created by the state&rsquo;s ruling party."
Speaking of the alleged rise in cases of crimes against women in the industrial region, Modi claimed that Bengal topped the country in cases of acid attacks.
&ldquo;The TMC stands with those who torture women. The criminals enjoy ruling party patronage and are moving around freely. Only the BJP can ensure women's safety," he said.
Modi insisted that &ldquo;rule of law&rdquo; will be established in Bengal after the &ldquo;TMC is ousted from power on May 4&rdquo;.
&ldquo;Every TMC goon will be picked up and held to task. My mantra for those who looted and destroyed Bengal is brace for accountability because each and every culprit will be made to pay,&rdquo; he said.
The Prime Minister also drew the crowd&rsquo;s attention to the Malda gherao of judicial officers last week and subsequent violence in Mothabari over disgruntlement over SIR deletions, stating the incident dealt &ldquo;the last nail in the coffin of Trinamool&rsquo;s jungalraj&rdquo;.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge expresses regret over his controversial remark on Gujarat, saying it was misinterpreted, as BJP leaders demand an apology and seek clarification from top Congress leadership.Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge expresse

Kharge expresses regret over 'illiterate' remark, says he has highest of respect for Gujaratis

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge expresses regret over his controversial remark on Gujarat, saying it was misinterpreted, as BJP leaders demand an apology and seek clarification from top Congress leadership.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge expresses regret over his controversial remark on Gujarat, saying it was misinterpreted, as BJP leaders demand an apology and seek clarification from top Congress leadership.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed regret over his controversial statement calling the people of Gujarat "illiterate", and said he has always had and will continue to have the highest of respect for the people of the state.
In a post on X, the Congress president said, "Some remarks of mine in a recent election speech in Kerala are being deliberately misinterpreted. Even so, I express my sincere regret.
"It was never my intention to hurt the sentiments of the people of Gujarat for whom I have always had and will continue to have the highest of respect."
Kharge on Sunday had sparked a row during his Assembly poll campaign in Kerala, calling the people of Gujarat "illiterate" and claiming they were being "fooled" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
At the same time, Kharge said neither Modi nor Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan could fool the people of Kerala, describing them as "very clever and educated".
"Don&rsquo;t misguide the people of Kerala. They are very clever and educated. Modiji, Vijayan, you both can fool people who are illiterate in Gujarat or other places, but you cannot fool the people of Kerala," the Congress chief had said.
He made the remark while alleging that both Modi and Vijayan were following the same path, with no difference between them except the parties they lead.
The BJP on Tuesday had demanded an apology from Kharge for his remarks, saying that the comment was "shameless, demeaning and utterly despicable."
Addressing a press conference here, senior BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad asked Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to clarify whether they agreed with Kharge's statement.

BJP lodges police and Election Commission complaints against Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging hate speech and inflammatory remarks during an election rally in Assam.

Assam BJP files complaints against Kharge with police, EC over 'hate' speech

BJP lodges police and Election Commission complaints against Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging hate speech and inflammatory remarks during an election rally in Assam.

The BJP on Tuesday said it has filed complaints with Assam Police and the Election Commission against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his alleged hate speech at an election rally in the state.
Assam BJP spokesperson Pranjal Kalita, in a statement, said while Congress leaders repeatedly claim to uphold the Constitution, their actions "blatantly contradict the very spirit of constitutional freedom and respect for all faiths".
He said one complaint has been filed at the Basistha police station in Guwahati, and another was lodged with the poll panel.
Kalita said that the "recent demand by Kharge to ban RSS-BJP not only reflects political intolerance but also exposes the intellectual bankruptcy within the party's top leadership".
"The Assam Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party strongly condemns the deeply offensive and irresponsible remarks made during an election rally on April 6 at Nilambazar in Sribhumi district, which amounted to an outright insult to Hindu beliefs and traditions," he added.
Such statements are not only condemnable, but also "dangerous for social harmony", Kalita said.
He also alleged that the Congress is deliberately attempting to "undermine 'Sanatan' culture", while projecting "other religions in a superior light", solely to gain political mileage.
This divisive approach has already been rejected by the people of Assam and the nation at large, he claimed.
"Taking serious note of this provocative and divisive rhetoric, the Assam BJP has lodged a formal FIR at Basistha Police Station in Guwahati and has also submitted a complaint before the Election Commission," Kalita said.
The ruling party has demanded immediate legal action against Kharge for allegedly spreading inflammatory and socially disruptive statements during the election campaign, he added.
Polling for the 126-member Assam Assembly will be held on April 9. Votes will be counted on May 4.
During an election rally in Assam's Sribhumi district on Monday, Kharge citing the Quran, said that if a poisonous snake is passing in front of someone, even if he is offering namaz, then he should leave the namaz and kill that poisonous snake.
"I would say that breaking the namaz does not matter. The RSS and the BJP are that poisonous snake. If you don't kill this snake, you will not survive," he said.
In the police complaint, filed by BJP Social Media In-Charge Ranjib Kumar Sarmah, the ruling party alleged that Kharge made "derogatory statements" describing the ideology of BJP and RSS as "poisonous for the society".
It claimed that the Congress chief labelled that organisations as "poisonous snake" and called for elimination of the BJP.
"This statement is hurting all the members of Bharatiya Janata Party, Mr Kharge is willing to promote enmity and wants to breach public peace and harmony in our society," the BJP complaint said.
Kharge's statement may lead to "communal clashes" between the indigenous communities of Assam, it added.
"Therefore, it is our humble request to take legal actions against the maker of the statement i.e. Mr Kharge as expeditiously as possible," Sarmah said in his complaint.
In his press release, Kalita asserted that in a desperate attempt to "appease a particular vote bank", the Congress party has "stooped to the extent of targeting the sacred symbols of Sanatan civilization".
"Sanatan civilization has always revered nature and its elements, including animals and living beings, as sacred. However, in a calculated attempt to polarize voters, Congress has tried to portray even the sacred ornaments of Lord Shiva as harmful, thereby hurting the sentiments of millions of devotees," he added.
The BJP will not tolerate any attempt to hurt religious sentiments, disturb social harmony or misuse electoral platforms for divisive propaganda, and strict action must be taken in accordance with the law, Kalita said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of compromising India’s future amid a falling rupee and stock market crash, as global tensions and rising oil prices impact the economy.

140 crore Indians know PM Modi surrendered India's future: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of compromising India&rsquo;s future amid a falling rupee and stock market crash, as global tensions and rising oil prices impact the economy.

Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has &ldquo;surrendered&rdquo; India's future, and claimed that the economy has collapsed, stocks are crashing, and savings are being wiped out because the prime minister is &ldquo;compromised&rdquo;.
"Rupee: Rs 95 to Rs 100. Stocks: Crashing. Economy: Collapsed. Jobs: Gone. Income: Falling. Savings: Wiped out. Cylinders: Unavailable. Why? PM = Compromised."
He is desperate to protect himself and his financial structure. But 140 crore Indians know - PM Modi has surrendered India's future,&rdquo; Gandhi alleged in a post on X.
The attack by the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha came on a day when the value of the Indian rupee breached the Rs 95 mark, falling to its lowest level, and the stock market crashed by more than 2 per cent as the West Asia war entered its fifth week.
With the West Asia conflict leading to a steep surge in crude oil prices, equity investors became poorer by Rs 18.60 lakh crore in two days of sharp decline in the stock market, with the BSE Sensex plunging over 4 per cent.

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning US-Israeli air assaults on Iran, with Jairam Ramesh and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanding a detailed Parliament discussion on the escalating West Asia crisis.

Not a single word of condemnation of US-Israel assault, just 'dialogue-baazi': Congress on PM's speech

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning US-Israeli air assaults on Iran, with Jairam Ramesh and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanding a detailed Parliament discussion on the escalating West Asia crisis.

The Congress on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning the continued US-Israeli air assaults on Iran as it slammed his statement in the Lok Sabha on the West Asia crisis, calling it "a master class in self-boasts, cowardice and partisan dialogue-baazi".
Expressing concern over the prime minister's "invocation of Covid" in his speech, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the government's response to the pandemic had been "catastrophic" and the nation cannot forget the deeply depressing scenes of that time when people walked barefoot for hundreds of kilometres and "thousands died without oxygen".
In his statement, the prime minister on Monday called for a united approach, as was visible during the COVID-19 pandemic, to tide over the West Asia crisis.
The principal opposition party also demanded a discussion on the West Asia crisis in Parliament so that all sides are heard.
"The prime minister's uncharacteristically short speech in the Lok Sabha today was, as usual, a master class in self-boasts, cowardice, and partisan dialogue-baazi," Ramesh said in his post on X.
"Not a single word was uttered in condemnation of the continued US-Israeli air assaults on Iran. Iran&rsquo;s attack on the Gulf countries and the Strait of Hormuz are, to be sure, completely unacceptable - but so is the relentless bombing of Iran with the objective of regime change and state collapse," the Congress leader said.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claimed that Prime Minister Modi did not say anything new in his statement on the West Asia situation in the Lok Sabha and demanded a discussion in Parliament so all sides can put forward their views.
"He informed the country about the situation, did not say anything new," she said outside Parliament House complex.
"The notice we have given for discussion should happen so that we can also reply and all sides can put forward their views. It would be good if a discussion happens in Parliament," the Congress general secretary said.
Reaffirming India's unwavering commitment to humanity and peace, the prime minister said in the Lok Sabha that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only path to resolution and every Indian effort is directed at de-escalation and the cessation of hostilities in West Asia.
Addressing apprehensions of fuel shortage, he said the government is in constant touch with suppliers from various countries to ensure that oil and gas supplies continue from wherever possible and informed that all power plants in the country have adequate coal stock. He also said that India is well prepared in terms of food security.
He recalled how even during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated global supply chain disruptions, when urea prices soared to Rs 3,000 per bag in international markets, the government ensured that Indian farmers received the same bag at less than Rs 300.
He urged the country to unite just as it had stood together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Urging patience, restraint, and vigilance, and cautioning against those who may seek to exploit the situation by spreading falsehoods, engaging in black-marketing, or hoarding, Modi appealed through the House to all state governments to ensure strict monitoring and swift action against such elements.
Responding to the prime minister's statement, Ramesh said he also continued his "bluster on India&rsquo;s economic growth record". A few days ago, he said, the PM's own former Chief Economic Advisor went on record warning that India&rsquo;s economic growth in Modi&rsquo;s tenure was significantly overestimated.
"The PM seems to believe that if he doesn&rsquo;t engage with this very credible and disturbing report, he can wish it away," he said.
"Finally, the PM&rsquo;s invocation of the COVID-19 pandemic is concerning. His government&rsquo;s response was uniquely catastrophic. The nation cannot forget the deeply depressing scenes which became all too normal then - lakhs of migrants walking barefoot to their homes, thousands dying from oxygen shortages, and millions left unemployed. We can only hope there is more preparedness this time," the Congress leader said in his post.

Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the government over the ongoing LPG crisis in Rajya Sabha, accusing it of failing to plan ahead. Union Minister J P Nadda hit back, alleging the Congress was trying to create panic and politicise the issue.

Kharge says LPG crisis due to govt's lack of planning, BJP accuses Congress of creating anarchy

Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the government over the ongoing LPG crisis in Rajya Sabha, accusing it of failing to plan ahead. Union Minister J P Nadda hit back, alleging the Congress was trying to create panic and politicise the issue.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday held the government responsible for the current LPG crisis by not taking preemptive measures, evoking a sharp counter from Union Minister J P Nadda, who accused the Congress of trying to create anarchy in the country and indulging in politics instead.
Raising the matter during the Zero Hour in the House, Kharge accused the government of not doing advance planning and making alternative arrangements for LPG imports as the government "knew" that the West Asia crisis could impact critical maritime routes and energy supplies.
Rebutting him strongly, Nadda, who is also Leader of the House, accused opposition parties, especially Congress, of not standing with the people but of instigating them.
"The LPG crisis has caused widespread panic across the entire nation. Its impact is severely affecting the poor and vulnerable sections, the middle class, ordinary households, restaurants, hostels, and commercial users," Kharge said.
India imports nearly 60 per cent of its total LPG requirements. Of this, 90 per cent of imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. From this perspective, Kharge said the current situation has become a matter of serious concern for both domestic availability and price stability.
He said the effects of the LPG crisis are being felt in nearly every part of the country, and people in households are distressed.
Kharge sought to highlight that small roadside eateries, restaurants, hostels &mdash; all are impacted. From community kitchens to Ram Rasoi, everything has shut down. Not just homes &mdash; MSMEs and other commercial users are facing severe difficulties in obtaining LPG cylinders.
"It is concerning that many establishments have limited or completely halted their operations. Some are purchasing at exorbitant rates, over Rs 5,000 per cylinder," the senior Congress leader claimed.
Kharge further said that the Union Petroleum Minister had claimed in the Lok Sabha that there is no shortage of LPG and called for caution against rumours.
"But the ground reality proves the government's claims wrong," he added.
He said that when the government was issuing advisories to Indian citizens in Iran that the situation could worsen, it should have clearly stated that this could also impact critical maritime routes and energy supplies, and should have taken steps in advance.
"Government very well knew that a crisis was impending at the Strait of Hormuz. The situation would not have been that bad had advance planning and alternative arrangements for LPG imports done in advance," Kharge said.
He said the waiting period for cylinder bookings in the country has also been extended, now 25 days in cities and 45 days in villages/remote areas.
This has triggered panic booking and increased the likelihood of hoarding, he said.
The Congress leader questioned why the government did not take stringent measures if it knew that the LPG crisis in the country would escalate.
"Why didn't it take the people and opposition in confidence? This crisis exposes the government's dismal management and flawed foreign policy," he said, and demanded a discussion on the issue.
While Kharge was making his remarks, Chairman C P Radhakrishnan repeatedly asked him to conclude as only three minutes are allowed to a speaker during the Zero Hour. However, the Chair allowed him extra time.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had given a detailed response on the issue in the Lok Sabha, but Congress members did not hear him out.
The Minister said Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was given the floor in the Lower House to speak on the issue, but he spoke on other things instead.
Nadda lamented that the Opposition, especially the Congress, is not hesitating to indulge in politics even during times of crisis.
He said the current West Asia conflict is not due to India and has no contribution.
The senior BJP leader said a Congress leader has also been caught hoarding LPG cylinders.
"They are resorting to hoarding of cylinders. They are instigating people. They are inciting the peaceful people of the country, and this is very unfortunate that even in such a situation, they are indulging in politics.
"Instead of standing with the country, they are trying to create anarchy...This is condemnable," Nadda added.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata and expressed solidarity after the party’s defeat in the West Bengal elections.

Akhilesh Yadav meets Mamata Banerjee after TMC rout, alleges Bengal polls held on 'UP model'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata and expressed solidarity after the party&rsquo;s defeat in the West Bengal elections.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday met TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence and expressed solidarity with the party leadership following its defeat in the West Bengal assembly polls, while alleging that the elections in the state were conducted on the "Uttar Pradesh model" through intimidation and manipulation.
Yadav was received by TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, where the SP chief is understood to have discussed the post-poll political situation in West Bengal and reiterated support for opposition unity against the BJP.
The meeting assumed political significance amid efforts by opposition parties to recalibrate strategies after the recent assembly elections in several states, and as Banerjee has vowed to strengthen the INDIA bloc after the TMC's electoral debacle.
"You have not lost. The fight to save democracy will continue, and we stand beside you," Yadav was heard telling Banerjee during the meeting, sources present there said.
He also congratulated Abhishek Banerjee for "putting up a strong fight" in the elections.
Addressing reporters later, Yadav alleged that the Bengal polls witnessed "multi-layered mafia tactics" involving the BJP, the Election Commission and "underground elements."
"What happened in Uttar Pradesh was repeated in Bengal. Opposition polling agents were threatened, and votes were conducted under fear. Central forces were used to ensure the defeat of the opposition," he alleged.
"The election was looted. BJP, the Election Commission and underground elements together conducted this election," the SP chief claimed, while displaying photographs and data before mediapersons to support his allegations.
He further alleged that officials were "lured with promises of higher posts" to influence the electoral process and claimed that BJP candidates secured unusually high victory margins in several constituencies because opposition polling agents were intimidated.
Yadav also expressed concern over the safety of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, alleging that the BJP was "anti-women", and asserted that democratic forces across the country must unite.
The SP leader also questioned the post-poll violence in the state and, when asked about the killing of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari's close aide Chandranath Rath, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah should be answerable for the incident.
"Answers should be sought from him for the lapses," Yadav said.
Rath, considered a close associate and executive assistant to Adhikari, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday, triggering sharp political reactions amid mounting post-poll tension in the state.
The BJP won 207 seats to secure more than a two-thirds majority in the 294-member West Bengal assembly, ending the TMC's uninterrupted 15-year rule in the state.
The Mamata Banerjee-led party was reduced to 80 seats.
Banerjee, however, has maintained that she and her party were defeated through "manipulation" and has so far remained unwilling to tender her resignation as chief minister ahead of the formation of the new government.

Politics

Vijay-led TVK has begun alliance talks with Left parties after emerging as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with 108 seats.

TVK reaches out to Left parties, seeks support in govt formation

Vijay-led TVK has begun alliance talks with Left parties after emerging as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with 108 seats.

TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar on Thursday called on CPI state secretary M Veerapandian and CPI(M) state secretary P Shanmugam and sought their support in forming a government, emphasising a share in power.
The TVK joint general secretary personally visited the Left party offices here and handed over the letters requesting their support on behalf of the party.
The Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam lacks a simple majority to form the government on its own.
Kumar pointed out that TVK founder Vijay had already stated that there must be a share in governance and power, as well. "Only then the parties can implement their respective ideologies and policies," he said, and added that "TVK is under no pressure at the moment."
TVK had already mailed its request to the Left parties, VCK and IUML, and had formally handed over the letters from Vijay, he said, and exuded confidence that TVK would form the government.
"The parties have sought time to respond to our request," Kumar told reporters emerging out of the meeting with Veerapandian.
Asked if TVK has reached out to the NDA, he replied, "We have not asked and don't intend to."
The TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member strong Tamil Nadu Assembly in the recently held elections. It needs 10 more seats to form a government. The Congress has already extended support to TVK.
Kumar said that as per the law, the Governor must invite the single largest party to form the government.
"The people have voted for TVK, and he must certainly invite us. We have already staked our claim to form the government, and we will wait for a day," he said.
With the people of the state providing a mandate to the TVK, Vijay should become the chief minister, he said.

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of influencing exit polls to demoralise TMC workers, asserts her party will cross 226 seats, and raises concerns over central forces and EVM security ahead of counting.

Will win 226 seats; exit polls predictions made at BJP's behest to demoralise TMC workers: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of influencing exit polls to demoralise TMC workers, asserts her party will cross 226 seats, and raises concerns over central forces and EVM security ahead of counting.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dismissed exit poll projections, saying they were aired at the &ldquo;instruction of the BJP&rdquo; to demoralise her party and asserted that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would win more than 226 seats in the assembly polls.
She also targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging central forces acted as &ldquo;agents of the BJP&rdquo;, and took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks made on Wednesday that "the poll results will strengthen the resolve of a developed India", wondering how he can make such a comment when voting was on.
In a video message shared on social media ahead of counting on May 4, Banerjee claimed television channels ran projections circulated from the BJP office, alleging a coordinated attempt to shape public perception.
&ldquo;I want to reassure you that what is being shown on TV, that circular was issued from the BJP office at 1.08 pm yesterday. Money was paid to show those figures. The media was forced to air it,&rdquo; she said.
Her remarks came a day after most exit polls predicted a majority for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 294-member Assembly, where the halfway mark is 148, with several projections giving it over 150 seats, a narrative the TMC chief sought to counter forcefully.
Exuding confidence about her party&rsquo;s prospects, Banerjee said the TMC would comfortably cross the two-thirds mark.
&ldquo;We will cross 226. We may even get 230. I have full faith in the way people have voted,&rdquo; she said.
Thanking voters for their participation, she struck an emotional note, saying, &ldquo;Even in such scorching heat, and despite so much oppression, the way you stood in queues to vote -- we are grateful. I am also grateful to my workers. They fought with everything they had. They endured a lot of oppression. Those who tried to subdue Bengal have themselves been subdued in the ballot box.&rdquo;
Alleging widespread intimidation during polling, Banerjee said Trinamool workers faced &ldquo;joint oppression&rdquo; by central forces and sections of the police.
&ldquo;The BJP intimidates everyone through ED, CBI. The conduct of the central forces yesterday, and some of the newly appointed police personnel who were not under my control - they beat women, they beat children,&rdquo; she claimed.
The chief minister also trained her guns on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging that central forces acted as &ldquo;agents of the BJP&rdquo; during the entire polling process.
&ldquo;At direct instructions of Amit Shah, central forces have been working in West Bengal as agents of the BJP in the entire polling process,&rdquo; she claimed.
He also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks on the last day of polling from Uttar Pradesh, where he had said voters are casting their vote in West Bengal this time in a "fearless atmosphere", which was unimaginable in the past six or seven decades." He also asserted that the assembly poll results on May 4 will further strengthen the resolve of a developed India.
&ldquo;How can he say Bengal is his during elections? Does he know Bengal? Does he know its soil? He knows no one here,&rdquo; she said.
Referring to the reported death of a voter in Udaynarayanpur in a polling booth, she said, &ldquo;I have no words to console the bereaved family of the gentleman who died while going to vote. We will stand by that family.&rdquo;
The CM alleged that her party workers were &ldquo;one-sidedly attacked&rdquo; but did not retreat, and that many were deliberately arrested to prevent them from acting as polling agents.
She cited incidents from areas such as Bhatpara, Noapara, Jagaddal and her own constituency, Bhabanipur.
&ldquo;Our workers were beaten so that they could not function as agents. Even in Bhabanipur, raids were conducted throughout the night. I have not slept for two days,&rdquo; she said.
Calling the exit poll predictions a &ldquo;BJP conspiracy&rdquo;, Banerjee further alleged that they were aired to influence economic sentiment and demoralise her cadre.
&ldquo;I have information that this was done to comfort the share market. If the truth comes out, the market will crash. So the BJP used the media for this last game, to demoralise our workers,&rdquo; she said, recalling discrepancies between exit poll projections and actual results in 2016 and 2021.
In a strong organisational directive, Banerjee asked party leaders, candidates and workers to remain on high alert during counting and guard strong rooms housing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
&ldquo;You must guard the counting centres. If needed, I will also go and guard my area. Candidates must guard themselves. Stay awake. If I can do it, so can you. There is a plan to change the machines while transporting EVMs. Do not take this lightly,&rdquo; she said.
&ldquo;Until I formally say so in a press conference, no one should leave the counting table,&rdquo; Banerjee added.
The TMC supremo cautioned workers against leaving counting tables unattended even briefly.
&ldquo;During counting, sit firmly at the centres. Even if someone needs to go to the toilet or eat, it should not be for more than two minutes. Leave someone trustworthy in your place, someone who cannot be bought with money,&rdquo; she said.
Despite the sharp allegations, Banerjee appealed for restraint.
&ldquo;Even if they attack you, do not retaliate immediately. There has been a lot of violence. Our workers were beaten and bloodied in Bhangar. They will be answered &mdash; but no one should take the law into their own hands. We will take action,&rdquo; the CM said.
Banerjee said she was &ldquo;100 per cent confident&rdquo; of a win and urged all TMC candidates to remain vigilant till the final results are declared.
Meanwhile, BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya dismissed her allegations as a sign of nervousness.
&ldquo;She is very well aware that she is losing the polls and that is why she is making such a statement to keep her party workers charged up,&rdquo; he said, terming her remarks a &ldquo;panic reaction&rdquo; to an &ldquo;imminent defeat&rdquo;.
The sharp exchange underscores the high-stakes nature of the Bengal verdict, with both narrative and numbers under intense contest ahead of counting day.

Election Commission seeks explanation from Mallikarjun Kharge within 24 hours after his “terrorist” remark on PM Modi sparks political row ahead of polls.

EC issues ‘stern notice’ to Congress chief Kharge for calling PM Modi ‘terrorist’

Election Commission seeks explanation from Mallikarjun Kharge within 24 hours after his &ldquo;terrorist&rdquo; remark on PM Modi sparks political row ahead of polls.

The Election Commission on Wednesday took &ldquo;serious note&rdquo; of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a &ldquo;terrorist&rdquo; and issued him with a &ldquo;stern notice&rdquo;, officials said.
He has been asked to explain his stand within 24 hours, they said.
The notice comes a day before polling in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
Kharge on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Modi of &ldquo;terrorising&rdquo; political parties by misusing government machinery and central agencies to stifle the opposition, triggering strong reactions from the BJP, which attacked the opposition leader for calling Modi a &ldquo;terrorist&rdquo;.
Addressing a press conference in Chennai, Kharge initially referred to the prime minister as a &ldquo;terrorist&rdquo; while criticising the AIADMK&rsquo;s alliance with the BJP.
Questioning how the AIADMK &mdash; a party rooted in the Dravidian ideologies of Periyar and C N Annadurai &mdash; could justify partnering with Prime Minister Modi, Kharge said, &ldquo;How these AIADMK people, who themselves put the photo of Annadurai&hellip; how can they join with Modi? He is a terrorist&hellip;
&ldquo;He doesn&rsquo;t believe in equality. His party won&rsquo;t believe in equality and justice&hellip;&rdquo; However, when asked by reporters to clarify the context of the remark, Kharge said he meant that the prime minister was &ldquo;terrorising&rdquo; the democratic fabric of the country.
&ldquo;He is terrorising people and political parties. I never said he is a terrorist (in the literal sense). Terrorising this&hellip; he is misusing his power and government machinery and abusing, maligning opposition parties,&rdquo; Kharge said.

Mamata Banerjee asserted that Trinamool Congress will return to power in West Bengal for a fourth term, claiming people do not want the Bharatiya Janata Party. 

No one wants BJP to form govt, TMC will return to power again: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee asserted that Trinamool Congress will return to power in West Bengal for a fourth term, claiming people do not want the Bharatiya Janata Party.&nbsp;

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that the TMC will return to power in the state for the fourth consecutive term, claiming that &ldquo;no one wants the BJP to form government&rdquo;.
Addressing a poll rally at Haldia in Purba Medinipur district, Banerjee also urged opposition parties to come together to oust the BJP-led NDA government from the Centre.
"The BJP will not win the elections in West Bengal this time. The Trinamool Congress will again form the government. We will also throw out the BJP from Delhi in 2026 itself," Banerjee asserted.
The TMC chief said she has been extensively touring West Bengal for the last one month, and during this period, "I have understood what people want; it is clear that no one wants the BJP."
Slamming the BJP for its &lsquo;chargesheet&rsquo; against the TMC dispensation over alleged financial irregularities and other issues, the CM said she was also issuing a chargesheet against the saffron party for &ldquo;taking cut-money (commission)&rdquo; in the Haldia dock complex and adjoining industrial area.
"You gave a chargesheet against the TMC; I am also issuing one against the BJP,&rdquo; Banerjee said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had on March 28 unveiled a chargesheet against the TMC dispensation, accusing it of corruption, deterioration in law and order and facilitation of infiltration.
The chief minister, without naming anyone, said, "There is one traitor who takes cut money (commission) from truck drivers, workers' wages and companies in the Haldia port and industrial area."
She claimed that the "traitor" takes 50 per cent of the money and sends the rest &ldquo;to one of his leaders&rdquo;.
Banerjee also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for stating in a recent rally that he was the BJP candidate in all 294 seats going to polls in West Bengal.
"You have to quit the post of the prime minister first for that to happen," she said.
The assembly elections will be held in two phases - on April 23 and April 29.
Votes will be counted on May 4.
Alleging malpractice during vote counting in the 2021 election in Nandigram, where BJP's Suvendu Adhikari defeated her, Banerjee asked TMC workers to come up with the name and address of anyone who may indulge in irregularities.
"We will have to send them sweets after the counting of votes, wherever in the country they are," she said.
Banerjee said several industries are coming up in the state and healthcare facilities are being upgraded.
Addressing another rally at Jagaddal in North 24 Parganas district, the CM asserted that she would go wherever any wrongdoing takes place during the elections.
"If I am stopped, I will hold a 'satyagraha' sitting in my house," she said.
Banerjee also said that she has never seen an election for which so many central forces, observers and other officers have been deployed.
A record 2,450 companies of central paramilitary forces that comprise nearly 2.5 lakh personnel have been deployed by the Election Commission for the West Bengal assembly polls.
At Jorasanko in north Kolkata, where Banerjee addressed another public meeting, she criticised the Election Commission for imposing restrictions on riding motorcycles before polling days.
"How will people commute, go home from work if they are not allowed to take their motorbikes out?" she said.
The EC has imposed restrictions on riding motorcycles and motorbike rallies on polling days and 48 hours prior to it "for conduct of free, fair, peaceful and violence-free elections".
The TMC supremo also claimed that the BJP makes false promises to win over voters before elections, and accused the Narendra Modi government of selling stakes in public sector undertakings.
"They (the BJP) accuse TMC of being corrupt; it is you and your government in every state and everyone in your party who are corrupt," Banerjee alleged.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge intensified his attack on PM Narendra Modi, alleging misuse of central agencies to target opposition parties. He clarified his “terrorist” remark, saying he meant the PM was “terrorising” democratic institutions.

Mallikarjun Kharge calls PM Modi a 'terrorist', later clarifies his remarks

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge intensified his attack on PM Narendra Modi, alleging misuse of central agencies to target opposition parties. He clarified his &ldquo;terrorist&rdquo; remark, saying he meant the PM was &ldquo;terrorising&rdquo; democratic institutions.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday stepped up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of "terrorising" political parties and people by misusing government machinery and central agencies to stifle the opposition.
Addressing a press conference here alongside AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal, Kharge initially referred to the Prime Minister as a "terrorist" while criticising the AIADMK's alliance with the BJP.
Questioning how the AIADMK -- a party rooted in the Dravidian ideologies of Periyar (EV Ramasamy) and C N Annadurai -- could justify partnering with PM Modi, Kharge said: "How these AIADMK people, who themselves put the photo of Annadurai... how can they join with Modi? He is a terrorist... he doesn't believe in equality. His party won't believe in equality and justice. And these people are joining with them, it means that they are weakening democracy."
However, when pressed by reporters to clarify the context of the "terrorist" remark, the Congress chief stated he meant the Prime Minister was "terrorising" the democratic fabric of the country.
"He is terrorising people and political parties. I never said he is a terrorist (in the literal sense). Terrorising this... he is misusing his power and government machinery and abusing, malingning opposition parties," Kharge said.
He cited the alleged manipulation of voter lists through "pro form number six and seven" as evidence of this misuse, further alleging that the Prime Minister has the Chief Election Commissioner "in his pocket."
The Congress chief alleged that the Election Commission has become an "extension of the BJP office" and accused PM Modi of violating the Model Code of Conduct in the final stages of the election campaign.
He further claimed that central agencies like the CBI, ED, and Income Tax department were being deployed as tools of intimidation against political workers.
Kharge questioned the timing of recent raids, asking, "Why now only raids taking place during the election. That too against select people, select parties."
Reaffirming the strength of the DMK-Congress alliance, both Kharge and Venugopal dismissed reports of a rift between Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, describing them as "like brothers".
Kharge pointed to Gandhi's extensive "Kanyakumari to Kashmir" and "Manipur to Mumbai" marches as proof of a commitment that surpasses any other leader, dismissing rumours of a rift as "media creation."
"We have a legacy of having an alliance with the DMK for the last so many years," Venugopal added, noting that the two parties "stood like a rock" when the special session was called to "prevent" Tamil Nadu MPs from attending, in an apparent reference to last week's special sitting of Lok Sabha.
He, however, said that Congress and DMK are two different parties with their "own ambitions".
"But whenever the nation was in crisis, we stood like a rock. DMK always supported Congress, Congress always supported DMK," the Alappuzha MP said.
Replying to a question about the Women's Reservation Bill, Kharge accused the Prime Minister of "misleading" the public.
He noted that while the opposition supported the bill in 2023, the government has tied its implementation to a future census and delimitation -- a move he described as a "trap" for progressive states.
"If he truly intends to implement it, he can provide 33 per cent reservation to women within the existing 543 [seats]... Why is he not giving? He only notified the 2023 bill at 3 am on the 16th (of April), which shows his real intentions," Kharge argued.
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Act, 2023) was passed in September 2023.
However, it was not "self-executing".
It contained a clause stating it would only come into force on a date appointed by the Central Government.
On April 16, the government introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, proposing 850 Lok Sabha seats, which also linked women's reservation to the expansion.
However, as the 2023 Act had never been formally notified, the government could not technically move the 2026 amendments to it.
Consequently, the Ministry of Law &amp; Justice issued a gazette notification late at night on April 16, around 9.55 pm.
Furthermore, Kharge challenged the government's legislative strategy, asking why a Constitutional Amendment -- which usually requires a two-thirds majority -- was being pursued with a simple majority.
Venugopal added that the government is attempting to undermine Article 82, which provides a "safety cover" for states' parliamentary representation, by shifting that power to the Delimitation Commission.
He warned that the government's plan for delimitation would "punish" progressive states, particularly in south India, for their success in population control.
"Our population has gone down... can you punish us for following the program of the government," he asked, noting that states with exploding populations would unfairly gain seats.
"They intended to deny the democratic rights of south Indian states, north eastern states, and progressive states. Modi and (Union Home minister Amit) Shah want to punish these states for their progress," he added.
On the campaign trail, Kharge dismissed the influence of other parties, including TVK chief Vijay, reaffirming that the Congress-DMK alliance is the only force capable of protecting Tamil Nadu's identity.
He reiterated the alliance's "key commitments" for the state, including Rs 2,000 monthly assistance for women and senior citizens, Rs 2,500 monthly for families for food security, and a promise to fill all government vacancies within 300 days.

The BJP hit out at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for calling PM Narendra Modi a “terrorist,” rejecting his clarification and alleging it was a deliberate attack influenced by Rahul Gandhi.

Congress abusing PM Modi because he wants women's quota: BJP slams Kharge's 'terrorist' remark

The BJP hit out at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for calling PM Narendra Modi a &ldquo;terrorist,&rdquo; rejecting his clarification and alleging it was a deliberate attack influenced by Rahul Gandhi.

The BJP on Tuesday condemned Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "terrorist", saying this reflects the mindset of the main opposition party and people will give them a befitting reply.
The ruling party claimed that Kharge has made such disparaging remarks against Modi at the behest of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi because the prime minister wanted to provide 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
The BJP's reaction came after Kharge accused Prime Minister Modi of terrorising political parties and people by misusing government machinery and central agencies to stifle the opposition.
Addressing a press conference in Chennai alongside AICC general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal, Kharge initially referred to the prime minister as a "terrorist" while criticising the AIADMK's alliance with the BJP.
However, when pressed by reporters to clarify the context of the remark, the Congress chief said he meant the prime minister was "terrorising" the democratic fabric of the country.
"He is terrorising people and political parties. I never said he is a terrorist (in the literal sense). Terrorising this... he is misusing his power and government machinery and abusing opposition parties," the Congress president said.
Reacting sharply to Kharge's remarks, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "The kind of words Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has chosen for Prime Minister Narendra Modi today is not only condemnable but reflects the mindset of the Congress party. Kharge called him a terrorist."
Patra rejected Kharge's clarification and alleged that the Congress president deliberately called the prime minister a terrorist at the behest of Rahul Gandhi.
"This is not a slip of tongue. It's deliberate. Even though they are giving any clarification, it is a deliberate conspiracy of the Congress," the BJP MP said in a video message.
"You must be observing that for the last few days how Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders are making indecent remarks against the prime minister. Every day Rahul Gandhi in his speech refers to the prime minister in a disrespectful manner," the BJP leader said.
Patra also alleged that the Congress leaders keep abusing the prime minister because his government is providing water to every household, houses and free ration to people under various schemes.
They have also been abusing PM Modi because his government is implementing various other welfare schemes like Mudra Yojna, the BJP leader said.
He said that the Congress president has now called the prime minister a "terrorist" just because he wanted 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
"This is the same Congress party which used to address Osama bin Laden as Osama ji and is seen standing with big terrorists but calls Prime Minister Narendra Modi a terrorist. This the same Congress party which had described Zakir Naik 'apostle of peace' but calls the prime minister a terrorist," Patra said.
"The Congress leaders must remember that whenever they have abused the prime minister, people of India have punished the Congress party. This time also they will give befitting reply," he added.