Author: Deshwale Political Desk

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest in Delhi on Thursday against the alleged closure of mohalla clinics by the Delhi government. Led by AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar, party workers gathered outside a mohalla clinic in Vinod Nagar, East Delhi, to raise their concerns about shutting down local healthcare centres that serve thousands of residents daily. AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj called the government a “disaster for Delhiites,” while Kumar accused the BJP-led administration of being anti-poor and trying to hand over public hospitals to private players. According to AAP, over 200 mohalla clinics have been closed, affecting patients…

In a powerful display of civic engagement, Bihar’s first phase of the 2025 Assembly elections witnessed an extraordinary voter turnout of nearly 65% across 121 seats, marking the highest-ever polling percentage in the state’s history. Election officials hailed the record turnout as a “victory of democracy,” crediting the rise to stronger participation from both young and elderly voters, and from urban and rural regions alike. The polling process concluded peacefully in most areas, with only a few minor glitches reported and quickly resolved by election teams. The Patna district, in particular, recorded a 57.9% turnout, reflecting a growing enthusiasm among…

In a decisive win, Zoran Mamdani secured approximately 10.5 lakh votes, defeating independent candidate Andrew and Republican Curtis, who garnered 7.76 lakh and 1.76 lakh votes respectively. The total voter turnout was nearly double compared to the previous election, signaling strong public demand for change. Mamdani’s victory reflects voter frustration on multiple fronts. Economic hardship caused by high inflation and the lingering effects of tariff policies was a major concern. New Yorkers also rejected hardline anti-immigrant laws, embracing a more inclusive vision. Additionally, opposition to aggressive foreign policy and repeated government shutdowns contributed to the political climate favoring Mamdani. Meanwhile,…

The first phase of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 has revealed an interesting divide between urban and rural voting patterns. While the overall turnout across the 121 constituencies stood at about 42.31% by 1 pm, there was a sharp contrast between districts like Patna and Gopalganj. According to official data, Patna recorded the lowest voter turnout at around 37.72%, whereas Gopalganj witnessed one of the highest at about 46.73%. These figures have sparked discussions among political observers about what they signal for the coming phases of polling. Patna, being the capital city and a largely urban region, has historically shown…

As Bihar heads for its 2025 Assembly elections, a familiar political face has reignited the debate over leadership change. Veteran leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has declared that “20 years is enough,” taking direct aim at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s long rule and calling for fresh leadership in the state. During a recent campaign speech, Lalu Prasad Yadav compared Bihar’s political scene to a roti on a tawa, saying, “If you don’t flip the roti, it burns. Twenty years is enough.” His words have become a rallying cry for the opposition alliance, led by his son Tejashwi Yadav, as they push…

In a dramatic revelation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently claimed that nearly 25 lakh voters in Haryana’s electoral rolls could be fake, which would mean roughly 1 in 8 voters in the state might not be genuine. This allegation came nearly a year after the Haryana Assembly elections of October 2024 and has stirred a nationwide debate on the integrity of voter lists. Rahul Gandhi presented what he called the ‘H Files,’a set of data and documents that he says point to widespread irregularities in the voter database. One startling example he cited was that a single person’s photograph reported…

As West Bengal gears up for its next Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll for 2025–26. This massive exercise is aimed at cleaning up voter records, removing duplicates, adding new names, and correcting old details. It ensures that every eligible voter in the state can cast their vote without facing hurdles. However, many citizens often realise too late that their names are missing from the voter list. This can happen for several reasons such as shifting homes, clerical errors, or outdated information. If your name is not…

As Bihar enters another election season, two words once again dominate its political discourse: ‘Jungle Raj’ and ‘Vikas.’ The ruling alliance, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has centred its campaign on this contrast. It portrays itself as a symbol of progress and governance while presenting the opposition as a reminder of a lawless and chaotic past. The term ‘Jungle Raj’ became popular in Bihar’s politics during the late 1990s. It referred to a period when the state was widely seen as suffering from poor law and order, frequent kidnappings, and weak administration. The label…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emerging Science and Technology Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) in New Delhi on 3 November 2025. During the event, he announced the launch of a massive ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund. The new initiative aims to transform India’s innovation ecosystem and encourage greater private-sector participation in high-impact scientific research. The RDI Fund is designed to strengthen collaboration between industry, academia and government institutions. It will not directly invest in companies or start-ups. Instead, the fund will operate through a two-tier structure. At the first level, a Special Purpose Fund (SPF) will be…

The question of what to call India’s capital city has once again become a matter of national debate. Should Delhi be renamed Indraprastha, as some politicians and cultural groups are demanding? Or should it continue to be known by the name that has stood for centuries as a symbol of India’s modern identity? The controversy highlights the intersection of history, politics, religion, and national identity. The latest debate began when BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the government to rename Delhi as Indraprastha. Khandelwal, who represents Chandni Chowk, argued that the region’s roots lie…