Politics

News and views regarding the political landscape of India. From national political parties to regional news, we try and cut through the noise to explain how Indian politics is shaping up.

News Reports

Demolish Jama Masjid, hang me if Hindu idols are not found: Sakshi Maharaj

OpIndia Staff - 24 November, 2018

"Mughals played with the sentiments of Hindus and demolished temples to construct mosques over them", he said.

Why do ‘liberals’ love Lalu so much?

Rahul Roushan - 24 November, 2018

Some sections of media have been asking ‘Why does BJP fear Lalu so much?’ but the real question is something else.

French NGO that complained against Rafale has been accused of ‘destroying reputation to gain media attention and funds’

OpIndia Staff - 24 November, 2018

Sherpa, the complainant against Rafale, have acquired widespread notoriety for their antics around the world.

News Reports

Security tightened at Ayodhya ahead of ‘Super Sunday’ events organised by Hindu organisations

OpIndia Staff - 24 November, 2018

With BJP governments in both the state and center, the pressure is on the BJP to start the construction of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya at the earliest.

Fact-Check

Congress lies yet again, this time about prices of LPG cylinders

OpIndia Staff - 24 November, 2018

Perhaps Congress would do well to get their information straight before making a mockery out of themselves by spreading lies that are so easily caught.

Crime

LeT has formed death squads and is monitoring PM Modi, assassination plot by Hafiz Saeed: TimesNow

OpIndia Staff - 24 November, 2018

The Times Now report claims that a sleeper cell of LeT has reconnoitered the PM's route from his residence to the PMO in South Block.

Media peddles fake news about BJP becoming the top advertiser on television

Raju Das - 23 November, 2018

HUL is the top advertiser for the week ending November 16, not BJP, which is not even in top 10

Politics

See why BJP wants Jyotiraditya Scindia to stay true to his promise and change his name

OpIndia Staff - 23 November, 2018

Many Twitter users were tweeting with the hashtag #NaamBadloMaharaj

News Reports

BJP MP alleges breach of privilege by senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily

OpIndia Staff - 23 November, 2018

The BJP MP has requested the Speaker to allow him to raise the issue regarding Veerappa Moily's Breach of Privilege in the coming Parliamentary session.

News Reports