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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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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?’
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
Malegaon order: Having burnt hands earlier, senior Congress leaders choose silenceSubscriber Only
July 31, 2025 19:28 IST
Statements by Congress leaders around the time of 2008 Malegaon blasts, including Batla House encounter, had helped BJP narrative against it of being a “pro-Muslim” party
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
‘PM should have the courage to tell Trump he is lying’: Rahul questions govt tactics, ceasefireSubscriber Only
July 29, 2025 21:19 IST
Says Indian forces were sent into Pakistan “with hands tied behind their back”, and therefore no surprise that “planes fell”
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
At RS council meet, Congress rubs it in, wants Dhankhar farewellSubscriber Only
July 23, 2025 19:18 IST
None of other Opposition members back farewell proposal, Govt not in favour
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
How Dhankhar’s exit has landed Oppn in Catch-22, put unity to fresh testSubscriber Only
July 23, 2025 17:20 IST
BJP believes that the Dhankhar resignation issue would die down soon with attention shifting to the election of a new Vice-President, which will pose another challenge to Oppn. Meanwhile, it is in two minds over its response on Dhankhar
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
How Thackerays’ reunion has put Congress in a double bind, deepened MVA faultlinesSubscriber Only
July 07, 2025 16:18 IST
Trying hard for its revival in Hindi heartland, including poll-bound Bihar, Congress is wary of Raj's stances against Hindi and north Indians, even as it does not want to antagonise ally Uddhav
Tue, Jul 08, 2025
Shy of a ‘sorry’, Congress came to power again after Emergency, but never regained its authoritySubscriber Only
June 29, 2025 08:30 IST
In 2021, Rahul Gandhi said the Emergency was a “mistake” and “wrong”, but quickly added that the Congress never tried “to capture institutional framework” which, he said, was happening now.
Mon, Jun 30, 2025
Kapil Sibal: ‘Delhi Police did not do its job… What was the need for CJI to forward Justice Varma report to govt?’Subscriber Only
June 16, 2025 19:15 IST
Why did the RS Chairman write to Chief Justice not to proceed with the in-house inquiry (against Justice Shekhar Yadav)? Why not that logic in Justice Varma’s case… Opposition should insist on impeachment proceedings against Justice Yadav first’
Tue, Jun 17, 2025
‘The Muslim countries we visited see India as an opportunity, Pakistan as the problem child’: Baijayant PandaSubscriber Only
June 05, 2025 15:41 IST
“This (contrarian) narrative has come only from two or three individuals. I will not blame the Congress entirely as several of its members were a part of the delegations,” says the BJP MP, who led the all-party delegation to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Algeria, and Kuwait
Sat, Jun 07, 2025Journalism of Courage
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