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The Opposition’s Strategic Failures and India’s Democratic Crisis

The Opposition’s Strategic Failures and India’s Democratic Crisis

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5 min readMay 20, 2026 01:25 PM IST First published on: May 20, 2026 at 01:25 PM IST For nearly 12 years, the BJP has been the dominant political force in India. Despite repeated allegations by opposition parties regarding the misuse of institutions, unfair electoral practices, and abuse of state machinery, the BJP continues to expand its political influence. It does not hesitate to use every available political tool, including influencing investigative agencies and benefiting from a favourable Election Commission. Why, then, have opposition parties failed to develop a united and long-term strategy to confront such a challenge? They often fail to undertake serious introspection, strategic planning, or coordinated political action. One of the most significant political developments in recent years was the passage of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. The Lok Sabha passed the Bill on December 21, 2023, amid a walkout by opposition parties, and the Rajya Sabha passed it the following day. The opposition failed to mount any effective …

Why Mamata and Stalin hold the keys to the Opposition’s survival against ‘Team Delhi’

Why Mamata and Stalin hold the keys to the Opposition’s survival against ‘Team Delhi’

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DMK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin had dubbed the recently concluded Assembly elections in his state as a battle between “Team Delhi” and “Team Tamil Nadu”. In West Bengal, his counterpart Mamata Banerjee has repeatedly stressed she is up against “outsiders” and is fighting hard to protect Bengali identity and language. Both Stalin and Banerjee, two of the Opposition’s biggest leaders from the South and the East — have drawn battlelines against the BJP, Centre and its apparatus, setting the tone for a high-stakes confrontation with the ruling party at the Centre in New Delhi. May 4, for this reason, is crucial for the two powerful regional satraps, one seeking a second straight term and another a fourth. Their electoral fate is closely linked, and deeply entwined, with the largely weakened INDIA bloc and anti-BJP camp. Their win or loss could trigger a churn within Opposition ranks, now led informally by the Congress, which remains the largest party in the bloc in Parliament. Monday is also crucial for the Congress as …

IPL 2026: ‘He purposely targets opposition’s big bowlers’

IPL 2026: ‘He purposely targets opposition’s big bowlers’

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3 min readApr 11, 2026 11:28 AM IST With his 26-ball knock of 78 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals’ opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed his second half-century of this IPL season. The 15-year-old opener, who became the youngest player in IPL history to score a century in the previous edition, hit eight boundaries and seven sixes during his stay at the crease, guiding the Royals to a six-wicket win over the Bengaluru side. Earlier in the league, Sooryavanshi had smashed Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes during his 39-run knock against Mumbai Indians. In the match against Bengaluru, he took on Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood for one six and four boundaries, in addition to hitting two sixes and three boundaries off Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Sooryavanshi deliberately targets the opposition’s premier bowlers. “I think he targets the big bowlers of the opposition team purposely. He wants to target those big bowlers so that all the plans of the opposition team go down the ashtray. So yes, I …

Oppositions raised concerns over rising LPG crisis; questions India`s strategy

Oppositions raised concerns over rising LPG crisis; questions India`s strategy

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Opposition leaders on Tuesday raised concerns over a growing LPG supply crisis in India, linking the situation to the ongoing tensions in West Asia and demanding a detailed discussion in Parliament on the country’s energy security.  Congress MP Jebi Mather criticised the government over the reported shortage of cooking gas in several cities and questioned the lack of clarity on India’s strategy to tackle the crisis. “This is one of the crises we are currently facing. Hoteliers in Karnataka, Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai have all reported that due to the LPG shortage, they may have to close their hotels,” she told IANS. Raising questions about the government’s preparedness, Mather added, “What is the plan? President Donald Trump claims he has a plan for the energy crisis, but what about us? Are we going to depend on President Trump’s plan, or do we have our own strategy to overcome this LPG shortage? Has any concrete plan been laid out? We have no clarity.” Congress MP Manish Tewari said the Opposition had moved an adjournment motion in …

Budget Sessions 2026: Opposition’s removal move against Om Birla faces errors

Budget Sessions 2026: Opposition’s removal move against Om Birla faces errors

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The notice submitted by opposition MPs to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla from office was found to contain several errors, according to Lok Sabha sources on Wednesday as per PTI reports. A total of 118 opposition MPs had signed the notice, which was submitted to Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh on Tuesday afternoon. However, officials later identified four instances where incorrect dates had been mentioned. These errors could have led to the notice being rejected under parliamentary rules. To prevent this, Birla directed the Lok Sabha Secretariat to correct the mistakes instead of dismissing the notice. “Birla ordered prompt action as per the rules,” a functionary said. After the errors were pointed out, opposition leaders withdrew the original notice and submitted a revised version with the corrected dates later the same day. Sources said the revised notice will now undergo a quick review as per the established procedures. The motion is expected to be listed after the second phase of the Budget session begins on March 9. Speaker to step aside from …

Budget 2026: Pramod Tiwari outlines opposition`s agenda

Budget 2026: Pramod Tiwari outlines opposition`s agenda

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Ahead of the Union Budget, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday criticised the Centre, highlighting the serious challenges faced by the country and accused the government of having “completely eliminated constitutionally guaranteed” rights and “weakened constitutional institutions.” After attending the all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ahead of the Union Budget on February 1, Tiwari stressed that the opposition will collectively raise these concerns with full force. Speaking to reporters, Tiwari said, “The budget is an extremely important document, as it determines the direction and condition of the country. The biggest problem today is that things that were previously hidden are now completely out in the open. This government is completely eliminating constitutionally guaranteed rights. It is weakening constitutional institutions, and people of a particular ideology are being appointed to these positions. This is a serious threat to democracy.” He further raised concerns over India`s foreign policy, saying, “Today, the situation is such that no country seems to be clearly standing with us. We are unable to determine who our strategic partners are. …

VB-G RAM G bill vs MGNREGA: Key differences, new initiatives & Opposition’s concerns explained

VB-G RAM G bill vs MGNREGA: Key differences, new initiatives & Opposition’s concerns explained

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Lok Sabha on Thursday cleared the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, or simply VB-G RAM G bill, amid a strong protest by the Opposition members. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Thursday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab)(Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab) VB-G RAM G bill, which guarantees 125 days of wage employment to people in rural areas, replaces the UPA-era MGNREGA, that guarantees rural employment. The government has maintained that the latest bill will not only accelerate rural development, but also provide transparency and accountability mechanisms with enhanced security features and administrative provisions. However, the Opposition has claimed that the new initiative is not only an attempt to remove Mahatma Gandhi’s name, but a measure to dilute the effectiveness of the employment scheme by putting more burden on the state governments, making the scheme ineffective. What is in new VB-G RAM G bill? The Centre has asserted that VB-G RAM G Bill will enhance the statutory wage employment guarantee …

‘Exposed Opposition’s Lies’: PM Modi Praises Amit Shah’s ‘Outstanding’ Speech In Lok Sabha | Politics News

‘Exposed Opposition’s Lies’: PM Modi Praises Amit Shah’s ‘Outstanding’ Speech In Lok Sabha | Politics News

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Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 22:42 IST During his 90-minute speech, Amit Shah strongly backed the electoral reforms and accused the opposition of attempting to shield infiltrators for the sake of vote bank politics. Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed the Lok Sabha. (File) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his “outstanding” address in Lok Sabha during the debate on election reforms, saying that Shah highlighted diverse aspects of the electoral process, and exposed the lies of the Opposition. “An outstanding speech by Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. With concrete facts, he has highlighted diverse aspects of our electoral process, the strength of our democracy and also exposed the lies of the Opposition,” PM Modi said in a post on X. An outstanding speech by Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. With concrete facts, he has highlighted diverse aspects of our electoral process, the strength of our democracy and also exposed the lies of the Opposition. https://t.co/oRI21Eij8H— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2025 The BJP also shared a post …

‘Sanchar Saathi Won’t Track Data’: Govt Fact-Checks Opposition’s ‘Snooping’ Charge | India News

‘Sanchar Saathi Won’t Track Data’: Govt Fact-Checks Opposition’s ‘Snooping’ Charge | India News

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Last Updated:December 02, 2025, 20:36 IST The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) stated that the app’s sole purpose is to secure mobile identities, without accessing or tracking personal data. Sanchar Saathi’ App | Representative Image Amid a political row over the decision to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new mobile phones, the government on Tuesday said the application will “not monitor user activity, nor will it function as a surveillance tool.” The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) stated that the app’s sole purpose is to secure mobile identities, without accessing or tracking personal data. “Sanchar Saathi App will come pre-installed, but that will not mean it’s watching you. It will not act as a surveillance tool, and it will not track your data in any way. Its only job will be to protect your mobile identity without accessing your personal information,” DoT said. The clarification came after the opposition launched sharp attacks, alleging that the government was attempting to introduce a “snooping mechanism” comparable to Pegasus. Earlier, the DoT had informed manufacturers that Sanchar Saathi …

Opposition’s political majboori forcing them to oppose Waqf bill: Ravi Shankar Prasad’s retort in LS

Opposition’s political majboori forcing them to oppose Waqf bill: Ravi Shankar Prasad’s retort in LS

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The country is changing and the Congress is watching. Where they were and how many seats they are left with now in Lok Sabha, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said. Citing articles from the Constitution, senior BJP leader and MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday issued a point-by-point rebuttal to the Opposition and the critics of the Waqf Bill, shutting down the claims that it is “unconstitutional” while advocating it is meant for the upliftment of backward Muslim women and the community.  Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate after the tabling of the bill, he lambasted the Congress-led Opposition over their repeated objection to the bill, wondering if they are pulled back due to their “political majboori” from supporting the welfare of Muslims in the country. Here are Ravi Shankar Prasad’s top quotes: There’s a trend of bringing a red copy of the Constitution but I’ve got here the “green Constitution” kept in the Parliament. Article 14 states that the government can bring in laws for the welfare of women, then how is …