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Manoj C.G
Manoj C G is Chief of National Political Bureau. He has been covering or writing on politics for nearly two decades. He has worked with the PTI before joining The Indian Express in 2008. He tweets @manojcg4u
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Bengal, Tamil Nadu push back against EC’s SIR plan: DMK calls all-party meet, TMC targets poll body
October 28, 2025 03:16 IST
DMK says conspiracy to snatch voting right, TMC calls poll panel ‘extremely compromised’, CPM says move arbitrary
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
Bihar polls days away, Congress remembers ‘forgotten’ party chief Sitaram Kesri on 25th death anniversary
October 24, 2025 19:25 IST
Rahul Gandhi leads tributes even as PM Modi at Samastipur rally recalls Kesri’s unceremonious exit to target the Opposition party and the Gandhi family.
Sun, Oct 26, 2025
Exclusive: Land reforms from first Nitish term, law to aid rape survivors set to be in Mahagathbandhan manifestoSubscriber Only
October 15, 2025 16:39 IST
Consensus largely on most promises like hostels and colleges for students of OBC communities and other marginalised sections
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
‘It was payday in Karur, thousands were out on streets … why weren’t TVK leaders told it wasn’t right day for a big event’: Congress MP JothimaniSubscriber Only
September 29, 2025 08:03 IST
Karur MP says the city is not big enough to handle large gatherings, which are usually held on the outskirts. “How can a political party bring in 25,000–30,000 people … looks like they did not plan anything properly," she says
Mon, Sep 29, 2025
D Raja stays CPI chief, party ignores objections, 75-year age limitSubscriber Only
September 25, 2025 20:24 IST
Dramatic scenes at 25th CPI Party Congress leading to the 76-year-old’s re-election as general secretary, with Kerala unit leading objections to the same
Fri, Sep 26, 2025
Congress flags ‘self-respect’ at CWC meet, alliance makes an outreach to EBCsSubscriber Only
September 24, 2025 19:57 IST
CWC resolution talks of Congress govt contributions towards Bihar; Mahagathbandhan releases 10-point agenda for EBCs, who have been mainstay of Nitish base
Thu, Sep 25, 2025
As Rahul goes down ‘H-bomb’ path, murmurs in Congress: What would be the fallout radius?Subscriber Only
September 18, 2025 20:09 IST
Party leaders not clear about endgame, apprehensive campaign could “delegitimise Indian democracy”. But Rahul has clear support within the ranks
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Waqf Act clauses stayed by Court: What Govt, Oppn said on themSubscriber Only
September 16, 2025 07:00 IST
Amit Shah led govt charge, said “we do not want religious institutions run by non-Muslims”, said Oppn proposals road to “disintegration of country”
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Waqf Amendment Act | Clauses put on hold: How Opposition had flagged them in House debateSubscriber Only
September 16, 2025 04:20 IST
On the clauses that were stayed, Rijiju said “we will see… what can be done through rules” regarding the provision requiring a person intending to create a Waqf (donated property) to prove they had been practising Islam for at least five years.
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Jagdeep Dhankhar turns up for his successor’s swearing-in as Vice-President: ‘There was no awkwardness’Subscriber Only
September 12, 2025 20:09 IST
Seated alongside his predecessors M Venkaiah Naidu and Hamid Ansari, Dhankhar chatted with the former and stayed back for a customary high tea. “He asked his aide to note down the names of those who want to meet him,” says an MP
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
‘Uncle was a Congress MP, grandfather was Communist’: C P Radhakrishnan reaches out to Opposition after taking charge as V-PSubscriber Only
September 12, 2025 19:59 IST
“It was a very cordial meeting. He was very humble. And, unlike his predecessor, talked less and listened more,” says an Opposition MP.
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
‘Oppn lacks coherence… So-called invalid votes a disgrace… What message are you as MPs sending people?’: CPM MP John BrittasSubscriber Only
September 10, 2025 17:45 IST
On reports of cross voting, the Rajya Sabha MP says: “It’s time for all parties to get their act together and introspect on how this has happened… Some analysis should be done because there are many more battles ahead”
Thu, Sep 11, 2025
NDA’s Radhakrishnan is new V-P, Oppn falls short of own tally amid invalid votes, cross-voting fearsSubscriber Only
September 09, 2025 20:49 IST
BJP calls it ‘vote of conscience, like Rahul called for’, saying Radhakrishnan’s reputation as Governor got him extra votes from Opposition side.
Wed, Sep 10, 2025
SCO Summit: Opposition urges caution, cites Pakistan-China ‘jugalbandi’Subscriber Only
September 02, 2025 04:20 IST
Former External Affairs minister Salman Khurshid and Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari, cautioned the Government against adopting a “knee-jerk foreign policy” just because India is “facing unwarranted turbulence from the United States”
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Pick joint House panel on minister Bills, or joint Opposition? Congress’s Catch-22Subscriber Only
August 26, 2025 08:35 IST
As list of allies staying away from JPC to consider Bills for removal of jailed ministers grows, Congress divided; fears may cede crucial space
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Sudershan Reddy responds to Amit Shah attack on Salwa Judum ruling: ‘A little surprised mighty Home Minister raising this issue after 14 years’Subscriber Only
August 25, 2025 21:10 IST
"The State has every right to fight such a menace of violence. The judgment merely said, ‘Don’t outsource it,'” says Opposition's Vice-Presidential candidate and former Supreme Court judge
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy’s battle with history: Rising from CPI ranks to steering it amid declineSubscriber Only
August 23, 2025 14:32 IST
Reddy wanted to expand CPI’s base in Hindi heartland and make it not remain just an adjunct to CPI(M), but could not arrest his party's electoral slide while at the helm, finally stepping down after 2019 rout
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
‘A constable now can have power to change govts, and always of Opposition’: Abhishek SinghviSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 20:31 IST
“Does anyone in his right senses believe a PM will be arrested by the ruling dispensation? It is insulting to intelligence of the people”: Congress MP on Bills providing for removal of ministers, CMs, PM held on serious charges
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
INDIA narrows down its list of Vice-President choices: Mahatma’s great grandson, or former ISRO scientist?Subscriber Only
August 19, 2025 07:00 IST
TMC wants a non-politician to be nominated for the post, in what is largely a symbolic contest given the NDA's numbers
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
From raising ‘conspiring’ infiltrators, to lauding RSS, PM Modi sends messages to Opp, own ranksSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 13:25 IST
Describes himself as a wall protecting interests of farmers and fishermen, but skips specific mention of US tariff measures
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
PM’s longest Independence Day speech: Calling for self-reliance, Modi promises reforms, warns against infiltration threatSubscriber Only
August 15, 2025 10:37 IST
PM hails the RSS, says he will stand like a wall to protect farmer, dairy interests
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
As Rahul, Tejashwi get set for Bihar Yatra, INDIA closes rank, SIR to ‘vote chori’ rowSubscriber Only
August 09, 2025 09:00 IST
All Oppn bloc leaders have been invited by Rahul, Tejashwi to September 1 Patna rally, which will mark end of their fortnight-long “Matdata Adhikar Yatra” through Seemanchal, Mithilanchal
Fri, Aug 08, 2025
Rahul Gandhi to host INDIA alliance dinner meeting today: Why it is an opportunity Congress cannot pass upSubscriber Only
August 06, 2025 17:59 IST
For many Opposition parties, the prospect of a nationwide electoral roll revision is of key concern and it is bringing them back together again. This gives the Congress the chance to revive the alliance that has been in a state of paralysis since the Lok Sabha elections last year.
Thu, Aug 07, 2025
No consensus is the new normal: Op Sindoor debate reveals Govt-Opposition divide runs deepSubscriber Only
August 02, 2025 12:14 IST
The discussion in both Houses presented an opportunity to the two sides to show a semblance of unity. But the speeches showed that consensus is a rare commodity in today's politics.
Sun, Aug 03, 2025
P Chidambaram on Trump’s tariffs: ‘We do not have to bend over or be defiant… It is difficult but we must persevere’Subscriber Only
August 01, 2025 08:05 IST
On Operation Sindoor debate, the Congress leader asks: ‘Why did we accept the ceasefire immediately and without conditions?’
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