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Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP over party chief delay during Waqf Bill debate, Amit Shah hits back

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The Lok Sabha on Tuesday turned into a ground for sharp political jibes between Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, as the House debated the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill. Akhilesh Yadav, while addressing the House, used the opportunity to target the BJP over its delay in electing a national party president and accused the government of bringing the Waqf Bill to deflect attention from its alleged failures.

Yadav, who represents the Kannauj constituency, claimed the BJP was witnessing internal turmoil as its leaders were in a race to prove “who is the worse Hindu.” He said, “The party that calls itself the world’s largest has still not elected its national president.”

Amit Shah, responding with a smile, hit back saying, “All the parties on the Opposition side choose their president from just five family members. But we have to select from 12-13 crore members; naturally, it takes time.” His remark drew enthusiastic cheers from BJP MPs.

Taking another dig at Akhilesh Yadav, Shah added, “You won’t take time. You’ll remain president for 25 years because nobody can replace you.” The jibe was aimed at dynastic politics, a recurring criticism the BJP levels at the Opposition.

Yadav, unfazed, replied with a taunt of his own, referring to a recent BJP rally. “Was it a yatra to mark the 75-year extension?” he asked, in a veiled reference to the BJP’s internal age rule for leadership positions.

Beyond the banter, Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying it was designed to distract from key issues like demonetisation, unemployment, inflation, and the Chinese encroachments along the border. “The land where China has built villages is more important than Waqf land,” he stated.

He further alleged the bill aimed to corner Muslims and divert attention from unaddressed issues like the deaths and disappearances during the Kumbh Mela. He challenged the government to publish names of the deceased and the missing, questioning the intent behind the legislation.

Yadav also raised concerns that the amendment was a way to indirectly take over Waqf properties. “They want to gain control through the back door and use this to further polarisation,” he charged.

The government, meanwhile, has said the amendments to the Waqf Act, 1995, are intended to enhance the management of Waqf assets across the country. However, Congress and other Opposition parties have objected to the process, saying the Joint Parliamentary Committee didn’t take Opposition views into account.

With the BJP’s numerical strength in Lok Sabha — 240 MPs and support from allies like TDP and JDU — the bill is expected to pass with ease. The ruling NDA is estimated to command around 295 votes, comfortably over the majority mark of 272, while the Congress-led Opposition holds approximately 234.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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