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Prashant Kishor Clubhouse controversy: What is it about? Who said what? Why the controversy?

Referring to his earlier statement in a tweet, Kishor said he is confident and would therefore repeat that the BJP will not cross 100 seats in the 294-member assembly.

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As 44 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal went to the polls in the fourth phase on Saturday, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee’s poll strategist Prashant Kishore found himself in a social media controversy after statements he purportedly made during a public chat on Clubhouse went viral.

Releasing four clips of Kishor’s conversation with a few journalists, the BJP claimed that the Trinamool Congress had conceded defeat in Bengal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity is decisively working in favour of the BJP.

The clips were released ahead of the polling on Saturday. Four more phases remain before the results will be declared on May 2. The BJP is positing itself as the main rival to the ruling Trinamool Congress especially after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls where it won 18 of the 42 LS seats in the state. The Trinamool’s Lok Sabha tally came down to 22 from 34.

Who released the Clubhouse chat?

Amit Malviya, the BJP IT cell head, on Saturday shared a Clubhouse conversation clip of Prashant Kishor with a few journalists in which Kishor was discussing a Trinamool survey that showed BJP winning Bengal in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election. In the chat, Kishor was also sharing details of the factors working in favour of BJP. However, the authenticity of the clip is being disputed nor is it verified yet.  

What are the Clubhouse policies regarding leak chat?

Clubhouse was launched last year for people to host discussions in open rooms. The app does not allow recording and lets participants talk freely. To be sure, there have been instances of people using a second device to either record or stream a conversation. When entrepreneur Elon Musk dropped into a Clubhouse room, his conversation was streamed live on YouTube earlier this year.

What did Prashant Kishor say?

In the clips, Prashant Kishor is heard explaining the reasons behind PM Modi’s popularity and also explained that why Suvendu Adhikari is not really a factor in Bengal.

He said there are more than 1 crore Hindi speakers in the state while there are 27% Dalits who are supporting BJP. He said Matua-Dalit community will vote for the BJP but not as unitedly as it did in the Lok Sabha polls with 75% for BJP and 25% for Trinamool. PM Modi visited a Matua shrine during his visit to Bangladesh last month.

Kishor is also heard explaining how the Left voters will vote against Banerjee, even if it means voting for the BJP. He said the BJP workers were all over the state, even if they had been imported from the Left front.

In another clip, Kishor is heard talking of the blatant misuse of minority politics whether by the Left, Trinamool, or the Congress in the last 20 years. For the first time, Hindus are also benefiting while Muslims account for 30% of the voters in the state.

What has Kishor said after the BJP leaking clips of conversation?

Prashant Kishor immediately hit back over the selective and distorted use of part of the conversation and asked the BJP to release the full conversation. Referring to his earlier statement in a tweet, Kishor said he is confident and would therefore repeat that the BJP will not cross 100 seats in the 294-member assembly.

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Why is Prashant Kishor important or famous?

Kishor, who heads the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), led campaigns for several parties to victory in several states. His first major campaign was for then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in 2012. In 2014, he orchestrated the BJP-led NDA campaign leading to its victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Later, he joined Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar and was appointed vice-president of the party. He was expelled from the JD(U) for indiscipline last year in January. Since then he has helped the victorious Congress in Punjab, the successful YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh and the almost-winner Rashtriya Janata Dal’s 2020 Bihar campaign.

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UGC NET June 2026 admit card released; candidates can download hall tickets online

The National Testing Agency has released UGC NET June 2026 admit cards. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website before the examination begins on June 22.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the UGC NET June 2026 examination. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official UGC NET portal by logging in with their application credentials. The examination is scheduled to be conducted between June 22 and June 30, 2026.

The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre and contains important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, examination date, reporting time and allotted test centre. Candidates have been advised to carefully verify all information mentioned on the document after downloading it.

How to download the UGC NET admit card

Candidates can follow these steps to access their hall tickets:

  1. Visit the official UGC NET website.
  2. Click on the admit card download link.
  3. Enter the application number, date of birth or password, and security details.
  4. Submit the information to log in.
  5. Download and save the admit card.
  6. Take a printout for use on the examination day.

Important instructions for candidates

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. The city intimation slip issued earlier is meant only for advance travel planning and cannot be used as a substitute for the admit card.

Applicants are also advised to check reporting timings, examination guidelines and centre details mentioned on the hall ticket well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

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Delhi records coolest day of June as rain brings relief from heat

Heavy rain and cloudy conditions helped Delhi record its coolest day of June, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting further relief from heat in the coming days.

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Delhi experienced a significant break from the intense summer heat after rainfall and cloudy skies pushed temperatures down, making it the coolest day of June so far.

The change in weather brought much-needed relief to residents who had been dealing with high temperatures and humid conditions over the past several weeks. Rainfall was reported in several parts of the national capital and adjoining NCR regions, leading to a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures. Similar weather conditions have recently helped keep temperatures below normal across the city.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the combination of rain-bearing systems and cloud cover contributed to the cooler conditions. The weather department has indicated that pleasant weather is likely to continue, with chances of additional rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days.

The rainfall not only lowered temperatures but also improved outdoor conditions after a prolonged spell of heat. Earlier this month, Delhi had experienced episodes of extreme weather, including heatwave conditions and dust storms, making the recent spell of rain a welcome change for residents.

IMD’s latest forecast suggests that while temperatures may gradually rise later in the week, intermittent rain and thunderstorms could continue to provide temporary relief from the summer heat.

Weather officials have advised people to stay updated on local forecasts as changing weather conditions could bring brief spells of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR.

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Uddhav Sena MPs unreachable as Delhi meetings fuel fresh split speculation

Fresh uncertainty surrounds Shiv Sena (UBT) after several MPs reportedly became unreachable, with attention now focused on crucial meetings in Delhi.

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Fresh political uncertainty has gripped the Shiv Sena (UBT) after several of its Lok Sabha MPs reportedly became unreachable, prompting senior leaders to make personal efforts to contact them amid growing speculation of a possible rebellion within the party.

Party chief Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders are understood to be reaching out to MPs as concerns grow over potential defections. The developments come ahead of a parliamentary committee meeting in Delhi, where several MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp are expected to gather.

Reports suggest that some MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction could hold discussions in the national capital alongside leaders from the rival Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde. Sources have indicated that a group of MPs may explore forming a separate faction in Parliament before potentially aligning with the Shinde-led camp, although no official announcement has been made.

Names being discussed in political circles include MPs such as Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Omraje Nimbalkar, Bhausaheb Wakchaure and Sanjay Jadhav. However, at least one MP, Sanjay Dina Patil, has publicly rejected reports linking him to any rebel group.

Meanwhile, senior Uddhav camp leaders including Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai are expected to remain actively engaged in efforts to maintain party unity. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has also been in Delhi amid the unfolding developments.

The latest episode has revived memories of previous political upheavals in Maharashtra and intensified speculation over whether the Shiv Sena (UBT) could face another significant organisational challenge in the coming days. As meetings continue in Delhi, political observers will be closely watching for any formal announcements from either camp.

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