Raghav Chadha has announced a major split among Aam Aadmi Party MPs in the Rajya Sabha, saying a significant number are set to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chadha claims AAP has strayed from its original ideals and supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The development could reshape AAP’s national clout and tilt parliamentary strength further toward BJP.
The Modi government suffered a rare parliamentary defeat as the women’s quota constitutional amendment failed to win the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. After the setback, the Delimitation Bill and Union Territories Laws Bill were withdrawn. The 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam still stands, but its rollout now hinges on future census and delimitation decisions.
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks that referred to him as a “friend” in Lok Sabha. Yadav said he does not need such friends and challenged what kind of help is being offered. He also urged the public to stay alert, alleging the BJP could turn to extreme actions amid fears of defeat.
With Telangana’s political mood shifting, BJP is targeting 12 of 17 Lok Sabha seats and a 35% vote share after nearly doubling its support in the state. Assembly results last year delivered BJP eight seats and close to 14% votes. Meanwhile, BRS—fresh from losing power after a decade—faces low morale following the arrest of K Kavitha ahead of poll dates.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a ‘Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra’ in Lucknow after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aimed at women’s reservation, failed to pass in the Lok Sabha during a special session. The BJP-led event will feature senior leaders, Deputy Chief Ministers, and large numbers of women protesting the delay.
Union Minister V Somanna, MP Basavaraj Bommai and MP Yaduveer Wadiyar have slammed Congress and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that Congress’s opposition to a constitutional amendment seeking 33% women’s reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies has harmed Karnataka’s interests. The leaders claimed the political stance undermines the state’s opportunity to secure greater representation for women.
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