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

April 03, 2025 11:32 IST
President’s Rule endorsed after Shashi Tharoor starts debate on Opposition’s behalf, wondering whether Speaker really wanted a discussion at that hour
Fri, Apr 04, 2025
April 03, 2025 04:45 IST
Hitting back at Opposition parties which united in accusing the government of targeting the beliefs and practices of the Muslim community, Amit Shah said the government had no intention to interfere in the affairs of the community.
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
March 31, 2025 11:47 IST
“It has taken Kerala a long time to realise this, unlike in West Bengal… Kerala has turned around many loss-making PSUs, but some are irretrievable… For them, we are trying private participation,” CPI(M) interim coordinator says
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
March 30, 2025 14:29 IST
Party leaders say the collegium system has "largely failed", but should be careful about backing any Bill that gives government control over judicial appointments.
Mon, Mar 31, 2025
March 25, 2025 21:06 IST
Dhankhar's remarks came on the day a three-member committee constituted by the Supreme Court began its inquiry into the conduct of Justice Varma and visited his residence in the afternoon.
Wed, Mar 26, 2025
March 24, 2025 20:22 IST
"The issue of cash recovered from the house of a Delhi High Court judge seems to be reaching the BJP’s doorstep at some level. They manufactured a controversy," says AICC Karnataka in-charge.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
March 22, 2025 20:46 IST
DMK chose not to invite INDIA parties from North, such as SP and RJD, and from Maharashtra like Sena (UBT) and NCP, most of whom are not opposed to delimitation.
Sun, Mar 23, 2025
March 19, 2025 08:02 IST
“It is single-handedly the EC’s responsibility to ensure voters can exercise their democratic right to vote and that the right is not tampered with … EC has failed in its Constitutional duty,” says TMC leader.
Wed, Mar 19, 2025
March 12, 2025 20:06 IST
At breakfast meeting, CM urges Centre to release Rs 818 cr share for Vizhinjam seaport, hike borrowing limits, and enhance aid for Wayanad victims; FM assures him Centre would never deny Kerala its dues
Thu, Mar 13, 2025
March 12, 2025 02:54 IST
Congress leaders claimed the meeting, to be held at Kerala House, was to secure a tacit understanding between the CPI(M) and the BJP for the forthcoming local body polls
Wed, Mar 12, 2025
March 11, 2025 19:46 IST
New in-charges for states as well as Rahul’s admonishment of party leaders in Gujarat indicate a fresh assertion. However, the Congress is still plagued by the same problems.
Wed, Mar 12, 2025
March 06, 2025 18:31 IST
Congress does a tightrope over the row, not willing to alienate its North base; SP, TMC maintain silence; RJD calls for discussion
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
February 27, 2025 20:09 IST
Many in the Opposition, including the Congress, believe the criticism of the Centre and the UP government on how the Mela was managed were in order. But the criticism, perhaps, should have been nuanced, they added.
Fri, Feb 28, 2025
February 21, 2025 18:24 IST
Congress leader sends a message to Dalits regarding BSP’s weakened position, also to ally SP as it flexes muscle.
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
February 17, 2025 21:08 IST
Rahul Gandhi asked Govt to wait until SC decides on plea asking for CJI inclusion in appointment panel.
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
February 13, 2025 20:25 IST
'Whatever may be the decision, whether or not to accept the motion, should be taken as quickly as possible, despite the fact that the Chairman may have sent the motion... to Supreme Court for information,” Kapil Sibal tells The Indian Express
Fri, Feb 14, 2025
February 11, 2025 19:48 IST
Mahagathbandhan leader Dipankar Bhattacharya explains why Bihar’s INDIA ties more “organic”, says ‘capital-intensive’ Prashant Kishor wrong fit for "labour-intensive" Bihar.
Wed, Feb 12, 2025
February 08, 2025 14:32 IST
Congress leaders say it was the party’s campaign that exposed AAP "deception", paving the way for “referendum on its govt”. However, questions about alliance unity are mounting.
Sun, Feb 09, 2025
February 08, 2025 11:03 IST
The Congress believes AAP gained at its expense and that the Arvind Kejriwal-led party may fade out in defeat, giving it a fresh opening
Sun, Feb 09, 2025
February 08, 2025 07:34 IST
Delhi Election Results 2025 Constituency Wise LIVE Updates: Could the next Delhi CM be Parvesh Verma, the son of late Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma, or one of the two woman Lok Sabha MPs? .
Sun, Feb 09, 2025
February 05, 2025 17:13 IST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tells The Indian Express that India could also deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants if their nationality is verified, adding many who claim to be Indian are dubbed by some as Bangladeshi without proving it.
Fri, Feb 07, 2025
February 05, 2025 16:09 IST
“Things the BJP is not saying about (Arvind) Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi is. It sends the wrong message that the BJP and Congress speak the same language,” says SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s uncle.
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
February 05, 2025 04:20 IST
Replying to the discussion in Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address, Modi listed his government’s schemes to benefit different sections, especially the poor and the marginalised.
Wed, Feb 05, 2025
February 04, 2025 21:10 IST
In a 1 hr 40-minute address to House, PM also counters the Opposition’s accusations against his government over the Constitution, targets Congress’s caste census pitch.
Tue, Feb 04, 2025
February 04, 2025 03:40 IST
In Lok Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who often peppers his speeches with ‘Adani and Ambani’ to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Government, skipped mentioning both.
Tue, Feb 04, 2025


