India Political Highlights: Bharat will be temporary, they will again rename it to Hindu Rashtra, VCK chief slams BJP

TMC has one-third women MPs: Derek O'Brien takes a dig at BJP on Women's Reservation Bill

Amid the renewed debate on the Women's Reservation Bill, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien Tuesday said his party already has one third women MPs in Parliament, while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has only 14 per cent women MPs.

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It was Jinnah who objected to the name 'India': Tharoor hits out at BJP amid G20 invite row

The Congress MP claimed it was Pakistan's founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah who had objected to the name 'India' since it implied that 'our country was the successor state to the British Raj and Pakistan a seceding state'.

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Modi govt's moves in past 8 days keep the nation and Opposition guessing

Almost half a dozen announcements or moves were made by the Narendra Modi government in the past eight days, keeping people and the Opposition guessing about the government's agenda and intentions, and inviting criticism that they were "diversionary" tactics to "hide failures".

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EAM S Jaishankar speaks on the row over invitation cards to the G20 Summit, over India/Bharat debate, saying, "India, that is Bharat - it is there in the Constitution. I would invite everybody to read it...When you say Bharat, in a sense, a meaning and an understanding and a connotation that comes with it and I think that is reflected in our Constitution as well."

Doesn't behove Centre to change names with political motives: Sukhbir Badal on G20 invite row

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said it does not behove the Centre to "change names with political motives" at a time when the country is hosting a G20 summit.

The government should focus on development and not create divisiveness in society, Badal said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

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An FIR was registered against Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur over 'Sanatan Dharm' row following a complaint from advocates, reported news agency ANI.

Poster war between BJP, DMK in Tamil Nadu over Stalin son's remarks on 'Sanatan Dharm'

When was Hinduism born and who started it is still a question: Karnataka Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara says, "Many religions have arisen in the history of the world. Jainism and Buddhism were born here. When was Hinduism born and who started it is still a question. Our country has a history of the origin of Buddhism and Jainism. Islam and Christianity came to our country from abroad. The summary of all the religions of the world is to be good for mankind."

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "...On September 13 a meeting of the coordination committee has been called by Sharad Pawar Saheb at his Delhi residence & we will be part of this meeting..."

"Why so nervous? We didn't hear a single word on this from you before July 19, when this (I.N.D.I.A) alliance was formed. But what all will you snatch in nervousness? Because our tagline is 'Judgea Bharat Jeetega India'," says RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha amid debate over 'India' vs 'Bharat'.

I am sorry, can't apologise: Stalin's son over demands of apology over his 'Sanatan Dharm' remark

"I'm sorry. And this not an apology to them, this is for your (reporter) question," says Tamil Nadu minister Udayanidhi Stalin in response to a media query on demands of apology over his remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma'.

DMK’s subaltern politics at odds with monolith Hindu Rashtra

India, or Bharat as it may be soon called, is a complex country that has birthed several political parties that emerged from movements against upper caste hegemony. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) springs from such a movement, and a cursory web search for the ideas of the movement’s most significant ideologue, referred to as Periyar, would make this explicitly clear.

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First official meet of 'One Nation, One Election' panel likely today; Kovind to chair

The first official meeting of the 'One Nation, One Election' committee is likely to take place on Wednesday, reported news agency ANI, citing sources.

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'Special session convened without consultation, but want to participate because...' Sonia writes to Modi

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Special Session of the Parliament convened by the NDA government.

In the letter, she outlined the issues the opposition would like to be taken up in the Parliament.

"I must point out that this Special Session has been convened without any consultation with other political parties. None of us have any idea of its agenda. All we have been communicated is that all five days have been allocated for Government Business", the veteran politician said, adding "We most certainly want to participate in the Special Session because it will give us an opportunity to raise matters of public concern and importance.

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Constitution is my religion; If UP has a problem, I don't see it to be mine: Priyank Kharge on FIR against him, Stalin's son amid 'Sanatan Dharm' row

On FIR registered against him and TN Minister Udayanidhi Stalin in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge says, "I don't care, they can do what they want, my statement is very clear. It is not against any particular religion. I had stated that any religion that does not preach equality is not a religion according to me. Constitution is my religion. If UP has a problem, I do not see it to be mine. We will do whatever needs to be done..."

Amid India-Bharat name row, Shivraj Singh says, 'It was Bharat and will remain Bharat'

"We could of course call ourselves the Alliance for Betterment, Harmony And Responsible Advancement for Tomorrow (BHARAT). Then perhaps the ruling party might stop this fatuous game of changing names," Shashi Tharoor said on X.

On 'India-Bharat' row, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah says, "In our constitution, both names are registered. Both, the names 'India' and 'Bharat' are written... The Prime Minister's plane has India and Bharat written on it... From how many places would we rename... If it is just because the opposition has named itself I.N.D.I.A, then we will change our name... We don't want to cause loss to the nation... If we get the slightest hint that it is because of the name I.N.D.I.A bloc, we will change our name..."

Will support Priyank if he wants to remove casteism, not religion: BJP's CT Ravi

BJP's C T Ravi has said that Sanatan Dharma's principle is that the world is a family... Not with just humans, all living beings are a part of it... If Priyank Kharge wants to remove casteism, we will support him.. but if he wants to remove religion then we will oppose it... Religion and casteism are different".

Backing Udhayanidhi, Priyank had said that any religion that does not promote equality is not a religion. "So it is as good as a disease," he had said.

Kharge approves proposal to constitute Core and Coordination panels for Rajasthan polls

For the first time it seems that the BJP will removed from power as it seems they are now afraid of I.N.D.I.A alliance: Punjab Congress chief

If others seek knowledge in it and Congress and I.N.D.I.A see disease in it, then the disease lies in the minds of these people, said BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises Centre's alleged move to rename India as 'Bharat' and demands that the decision be withdrawn

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.

Politicising functioning of Parliament: Pralhad Joshi on Sonia's letter to PM

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi responds to Sonia Gandhi's letter to PM, accuses her of politicising functioning of Parliament

Prepared to explain Sanatan Dharma for cabinet ministers, says DMK's A Raja

DMK's A Raja says, "I am prepared to give answers for all cabinet ministers if the Prime Minister convenes the meeting and let them permit me. I will explain which one is 'Sanatana Dharma' thereafter you decide..."

Bharat will be temporary, they will again rename it to Hindu Rashtra, VCK chief slams BJP

They (BJP) want to rename India as 'Hindu Rashtra'. Bharat is a temporary arrangement. If they rename India to Bharat, it is a temporary one. Definitely, they will rename again from Bharat to 'Hindu Rashtra'. So it is their political agenda but the people will not welcome this kind of political drama