Author: Deshwale Political Desk

Amid growing concerns among autorickshaw and taxi drivers over the Maharashtra government’s Marathi language requirement, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that the aim is not to make drivers language experts but to help them communicate with passengers in the local language. The clarification came after rumours of heavy fines and licence cancellations created panic among several drivers, leading to protests in parts of Mumbai. Some drivers feared that they would face penalties if they failed to prove Marathi proficiency. Fadnavis said the requirement is only for a “working knowledge” of Marathi, meaning drivers should understand and speak basic Marathi needed…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the brave men and women who participated in the historic Quit India Movement, saying their courage and determination continue to inspire every Indian. On the anniversary of the movement, the Prime Minister remembered the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and said their unwavering commitment remains a guiding force for the nation. In a message shared on X, Prime Minister Modi recalled the significance of the Quit India Movement and the role it played in strengthening India’s fight against British colonial rule. He said the movement, inspired by the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, injected…

The Government of India’s SVAMITVA Scheme is aimed at providing legal property ownership records to people living in rural inhabited areas, helping bring greater clarity, transparency and security to rural land ownership. The scheme seeks to provide a Record of Rights to property owners by creating accurate maps of village habitation areas and formally documenting ownership details. Through the use of modern mapping technologies, the initiative is helping reduce property-related disputes while also supporting better governance, financial inclusion and village-level development planning. The primary objective of the SVAMITVA Scheme is to provide a Record of Rights to property owners in…

For twenty years, Bankipur has been BJP arithmetic you could set your watch by. On Monday, that arithmetic broke. As counting entered its final rounds in Patna, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor was sitting on a lead of roughly 12,800 votes over his BJP rival – 44,525 to 31,716 after 22 of 31 rounds, with RJD’s candidate a distant third at 10,562. The BJP, notably, was no longer contesting the arithmetic. By Monday afternoon, its own camp had begun conceding the seat. That matters beyond one Assembly berth. Bankipur is not a marginal constituency the BJP happened to lose…

धर्मेंद्र प्रधान ने आखिरकार अपना इस्तीफा दे ही दिया। जी हां, अब तक आपको यह खबर मिल ही गई होगी कि केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री प्रधान ने अपने पद से इस्तीफा दे दिया है। यह सुनकर सभी लोग अचंभित हैं, क्योंकि किसी को भी यह नहीं लगा था कि प्रधान अपने पद से हटने के लिए मान जाएंगे। पिछले करीब दो महीने से दिल्ली के जंतर मंतर पर हजारों छात्र लगातार प्रदर्शन कर रहे थे, NEET-UG और UGC-NET जैसी परीक्षाओं में हुए पेपर लीक को लेकर। इस पूरे आंदोलन की अगुवाई कर रही थी “कॉकरोच जनता पार्टी” (CJP), जो शुरुआत में…

When a lawmaker you voted for allegedly switches sides for money, the real question is not about politics it is about what your ballot means. In the early hours of Wednesday, June 17, something unusual was happening in Delhi. Six Lok Sabha MPs from Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) , a party that fought hard to win those seats just two years ago had quietly boarded flights to the national capital. By morning, reports were circulating that they had met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. By afternoon, the entire state of Maharashtra was asking the same question: what exactly…

On June 10, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office one more than Jawaharlal Nehru’s 4,398 days as an elected Prime Minister. The number sounds like a political statistic, and it is. But it also asks a harder question: over 12 years and three straight electoral mandates, what actually changed in the way India is governed? Not what the speeches said. Not what the rallies celebrated. But what shifted, structurally, in the machinery of the Indian state and whether those shifts will outlast the man who made them. Ek desh, ek tax but was it that…

The resignation of K. Annamalai from the Bharatiya Janata Party has sparked debate in Tamil Nadu politics. For many observers, the key question is whether the BJP has lost its most recognisable leader in the state. Annamalai, a former IPS officer, joined the BJP in 2020 after leaving the civil services. Within a short period, he emerged as one of the party’s most prominent leaders in Tamil Nadu and later became the state BJP president. Over the past few years, he became one of the most visible political faces in the state, regularly taking on the ruling DMK and participating…

Tamil Nadu politics may be witnessing the beginning of a significant new chapter. The resignation of former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai from the Bharatiya Janata Party has sparked intense discussion across political circles. While political resignations are not uncommon, Annamalai’s departure has attracted attention because of what it could mean for the future of politics in the state. Reports suggest that Annamalai has submitted his resignation to BJP president Nitin Nabin and is expected to announce his next political move soon. Speculation is growing that he may launch a new political party, potentially creating a fresh political force…

A grand event was organised at Ravindra Natya Mandir in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, to mark the completion of 12 years of the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The programme witnessed the unveiling of a special commemorative edition titled “Rashtra Nirman Ki Tappoorti,” which highlighted the government’s development journey and key initiatives over the past decade. The event was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP Maharashtra President Ravindra Chavan, senior BJP leaders, party workers and invited guests. Leaders present at the gathering described the last 12 years as a transformative period that reshaped India’s global…