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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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Rahul Gandhi records dissent as PM-led panel meets to select CIC, Vigilance Commissioner: What LoP objected to
December 10, 2025 21:12 IST
After Gandhi points to a “systematic pattern” of “exclusion” of backward and minority communities in appointments to Constitutional posts, PM Modi, Amit Shah agree to consider a few appointments from the limited applicant pool.
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
How Rahul Gandhi framed critique of poll panel, SIR in Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms
December 09, 2025 19:52 IST
Opposition demands return to paper ballot; LoP alleges poll panel "colluding with those in power to shape elections", warns ECs against immunity shield
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
3 reasons why INDIA bloc wants Madras HC judge removed: Over 100 MPs submit notice to Speaker
December 09, 2025 15:46 IST
Justice G R Swaminathan faces Opposition backlash over a December 1 order allowing the lighting of a lamp at a contested site hill atop a Madurai hill.
Tue, Dec 09, 2025
DMK explores motion to remove HC judge over Madurai temple lamp row: Who is Justice G R Swaminathan?
December 09, 2025 08:02 IST
Justice Swaminathan, a Madras High Court judge, is not new to limelight, has been criticised by his detractors for leading his courtroom to the front line of Tamil Nadu’s culture wars
Tue, Dec 09, 2025
Putin dinner row: As Rahul Gandhi, Kharge are not invited, a diplomatic tradition fades away
December 08, 2025 07:40 IST
While Congress says “call-ons” by NDA chairman and LoPs were part of dignitaries’ itinerary during UPA time, BJP says onus on visiting delegation
Mon, Dec 08, 2025
Parliament debate on Vande Mataram, electoral reforms next week: How govt, Opposition reached agreement to end logjam
December 02, 2025 20:34 IST
Vande Mataram debate, Parliament electoral reforms: PM to initiate Vande Mataram discussion in Lok Sabha on December 8, with the House debating poll reforms or SIR on December 9-10; Rajya Sabha to follow a similar timeline.
Tue, Dec 02, 2025
Winter Session set to begin: What is on the agenda for govt, Opposition
November 30, 2025 21:56 IST
As Opposition pushes for debate on SIR, government non-committal, seeks cooperation for smooth functioning of Parliament
Mon, Dec 01, 2025
Opposition united at all-party meeting, demands discussions on SIR, national security, federal issues
November 30, 2025 15:16 IST
13 Bills on the government’s agenda, Business Advisory Committees of both Houses to meet in the evening to finalise legislative business
Sun, Nov 30, 2025
As Congress power struggle intensifies in Karnataka, why party high command faces a dilemmaSubscriber Only
November 27, 2025 07:23 IST
With the feud between Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar threatening to spiral out of control, Mallikarjun Kharge says will discuss matter with the Gandhis
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Express Exclusive: Before Centre rolled back Chandigarh Bill, note sent to Punjab BJP in its favourSubscriber Only
November 26, 2025 05:00 IST
In feedback, party leaders warned of law and order situation, flagged ‘suspicion, distrust’ after farm laws.
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Manish Tewari: ‘Chandigarh was conceived as Punjab’s capital, UT was interim step…Political question has to be settled, one way or another’Subscriber Only
November 24, 2025 20:39 IST
“Any tentative step cannot resolve the issues … political will and conviction of courage need to be demonstrated. That has singularly been missing, going back six decades or more,” says Chandigarh MP.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
Kapil Sibal interview: ‘SC opinion holds that subjective satisfaction of Governor, President not justiciable … It will be debated for years’Subscriber Only
November 20, 2025 16:27 IST
"They (the court) have said the primacy of the legislature needs to be respected ... It is a great victory (for Opposition states)," says senior lawyer after court's opinion on Presidential Reference on Bills
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
Bihar Congress leader: ‘Owaisi’s communal rhetoric was a factor (in Opp loss) … Jeevika didis tried to influence voters during polling’Subscriber Only
November 16, 2025 20:06 IST
"Management at election time, support of the EC and the bribe of Rs 10,000 were factors that worked in the NDA’s favour ... Comprehensive analysis must be done but how can you allure voters in the middle of an election?" says Shakeel Ahmad Khan, CLP leader in outgoing House.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
Glimmer of 2024 gone, after 4th defeat, disquiet in Congress, broader Opposition on what next after BiharSubscriber Only
November 15, 2025 08:13 IST
'Gigantic’ vote chori, says Jairam Ramesh; Mallikarjun Kharge says respect mandate, Rahul Gandhi calls it unfair
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Dipankar Bhattacharya interview: ‘Inexplicable result, needs to be probed from all angles’
November 15, 2025 07:15 IST
Dipankar Bhattacharya spoke to The Indian Express on the poll debacle in Bihar. Edited excerpts...
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
And that’s how the Congress crumbled: 3 reasons why the party fell flat in BiharSubscriber Only
November 14, 2025 13:38 IST
Bihar Congress Election Results: Taken aback by the scale of the NDA’s sweep, Congress leaders say failure of their social justice pitch, tickets for too many turncoats, and lack of traction for the vote-chori narrative contributed to the party’s defeat.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
Saurabh Bharadwaj at Idea Exchange: ‘English-speaking people bought the narrative that if it is one party in govt from top to bottom, work will be done’Subscriber Only
November 10, 2025 04:55 IST
Saurabh Bharadwaj, Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President and former minister, on BJP’s Delhi government, expanding the party in Gujarat and the matter of vote chori and vote deletion.
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Bengal, Tamil Nadu push back against EC’s SIR plan: DMK calls all-party meet, TMC targets poll bodySubscriber Only
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 anniversarySubscriber Only
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, 2025Journalism of Courage
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