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The BJP appointed Tariq Mansoor and Kunwar Basit Ali to key national roles to reach Muslim voters before the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. The party hopes these leaders will help them gain support among Pasmanda Muslims. This strategy aims to attract smaller sections of the community to their coalition.
An ongoing probe into Kerala Public Service Commission exam irregularities since 2019 now threatens the CPI(M)-led coalition. The SIT flagged malpractices in tests held during the previous regime. Candidate Shyam Krishnan K. said, "I decided to use RTI to expose them." Governor R.V. Arlekar is now seeking legal opinion.
The Congress on Tuesday mocked Donald Trump’s praise for India’s election system. Trump recently lauded the process, noting that 646 million people voted. Congress leader Pawan Khera responded to the remarks on X, saying, "Please take Gyanesh Kumar to America and keep him there." The party also offered their EVMs.
Union minister H D Kumaraswamy targeted Sonia Gandhi’s Italian origin for the second day on Tuesday. He said, "She is basically from Italy. Her birthplace is Italy. That is why she is always opposing the Indian sentiment." The Congress party criticized his remarks, calling them disrespectful and unbecoming of a minister.
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday refused to grant interim relief to the Trinamool Congress regarding the Leader of Opposition post. Ritabrata Banerjee will continue in the role until a single judge decides the matter. The court gave the bench two months to review if the Speaker’s appointment was valid.
Former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa said on Tuesday, August 18, that he expects changes in the Karnataka BJP unit. Speaking in Shivamogga, he demanded purification within the party organization. "Changes will take place. I am hopeful of that," he said. He also urged Congress leaders to condemn Sonia Gandhi’s recent actions.
The Cockroach Janata Party on Tuesday said its Kolkata meet-up was cancelled after venue owners received threats from BJP leaders. CJP leader Asutosh Ranka claimed six other halls also refused to host them due to state pressure. The BJP denied these charges, calling the allegations baseless and completely fabricated instead.
The BJP appointed Tarun Chugh as its Gujarat in-charge to start preparations for the 2027 Assembly election. He holds sole responsibility for managing the party as it seeks an eighth consecutive term. Chugh knows the state well from past polls and will now focus on strengthening the organisation at every level.
The Cockroach Janta Party on Tuesday accused the Centre of delaying action on its promise to withdraw FIRs against protesters. Spokesperson Saurav Das said, "The government has not given a commitment to the Supreme Court today." The party now wants its members included in the court-appointed committee examining police violence.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay marked one hundred days since his May 10, 2026 swearing-in. His administration released a report card on their governance. While the actor-politician leads a coalition of 108 seats, many wonder if the fundamental grammar of Tamil Nadu politics changed or if it is just an aesthetic shift.
President Trump and his staff mocked Senator Jon Ossoff after he criticized Natalie Harp. Ossoff said the president sleeps through meetings and travels on a flying palace. Trump’s aide Cheung hit back on X, calling Ossoff a miserable person. Trump also compared the senator to the character Pee-wee Herman recently.
The Supreme Court heard on Monday that 14 of 28 chief ministers face serious criminal charges. A report showed 4,192 cases are pending against MPs and MLAs nationwide. The amicus asked the court to set up special courts to speed up these trials and ensure they get finished very quickly.