Mamata Banerjee Refuses to Resign After Defeat | What Constitution Says on CM’s Powers By: Javid Amin | 05 May 2026 In the aftermath of a sweeping electoral defeat, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly refused to resign, even as her party — the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) — falls far short of a majority in the Assembly. With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly securing a commanding two-thirds majority, the constitutional path forward is clearer than the political messaging suggests. Mamata’s Stand: “No Question of Resigning”…
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Suvendu Adhikari Defeats Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur | BJP Ends TMC Rule in Bengal 2026
Bhabanipur Shocker: Suvendu Adhikari Defeats Mamata Banerjee as BJP Scripts Historic Bengal Takeover By: Javid Amin | 04 May 2026 In a stunning political upset that could redefine India’s electoral landscape, Suvendu Adhikari has defeated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur — her political stronghold for over a decade. What began as a high-stakes contest quickly turned into a symbolic collapse of dominance, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged across the state, securing a decisive two-thirds majority and ending the 15-year rule of the All India Trinamool…
Read MoreRuhullah Mehdi Says Article 370 Restoration Is Real Mandate, Not Just Statehood
“Article 370, Not Just Statehood”: Ruhullah Mehdi Sparks Debate on Kashmir’s Political Mandate By: Javid Amin | 26 April 2026 A Bold Assertion from Within the Establishment In a politically charged statement that has stirred debate across Jammu & Kashmir, Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has declared that the restoration of Article 370—not merely the return of statehood—is the true mandate of the people. His remarks stand out not only because of their content, but also because they come from within the ranks of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC),…
Read MoreRaghav Chadha’s Exit from AAP: Internal Rift, Leadership Strain or Political Strategy?
Raghav Chadha’s Exit from AAP: A Sign of Deeper Fault Lines Within the Party By: Javid Amin | 24 April 2026 A Political Moment That Raises Bigger Questions The sidelining of Raghav Chadha from a key parliamentary role in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is not just an isolated personnel decision—it reflects deeper structural tensions within a party once celebrated for its promise of “new politics.” With Arvind Kejriwal at the helm, AAP’s journey from an anti-corruption movement to a national political force has been rapid. But that rise has…
Read MoreKashmir’s Liquor Debate: Morality, Revenue, and the Politics of Control in a Changing Valley
Kashmir Liquor Debate 2026: Morality vs Revenue vs Political Control By: Javid Amin | 22 April 2026 A Valley Divided: More Than Just a Debate Over Alcohol In Kashmir, the question of liquor is not merely administrative—it is deeply emotional, cultural, and political. What appears on paper as an excise policy issue unfolds on the ground as a sensitive conflict between identity, governance, and economic priorities. As of 2026, the debate remains unresolved. The administration frames liquor availability as essential for tourism and revenue generation, while large sections of Kashmiri…
Read MoreSakina Itoo Vs Waheed Para: Assembly Clash Exposes Deep Political Fault Lines in Jammu & Kashmir
Sakina Itoo–Waheed Para Clash in J&K Assembly | NC vs PDP Political War Intensifies By: Javid Amin | 04 April 2026 A Storm Inside the Assembly: More Than Just a Verbal Duel The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, a space meant for democratic deliberation, recently turned into a battleground of political memory, blame, and unresolved tensions. What began as a sharp exchange between Sakina Itoo and Waheed Ur Rehman Para quickly escalated into a wider confrontation—one that exposed the fragile political architecture of the Union Territory. At the center of the…
Read MoreJ&K Assembly Chaos Over Iran Crisis: NC vs BJP Clash Disrupts Budget Session
Ruckus in J&K Assembly: Global Geopolitics Spill Into Local Politics as Pro-Iran Slogans Trigger Chaos By: Javid Amin | 27 March 2026 When Global Tensions Ignite Local Assemblies On March 27, 2026, the usually procedural environment of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly transformed into a charged political battlefield. What began as a routine continuation of the budget session quickly spiraled into chaos when members of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) raised pro-Iran slogans, condemning the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The reaction was swift…
Read MorePDP Govt Put J&K Into Debt Trap, Not SASCI: Omar Abdullah Defends ₹3,000 Cr Funding in Assembly
‘PDP Government, Not SASCI, Pushed J&K Into a Debt Trap’: Omar Abdullah Hits Back at Opposition During Budget Debate By: Javid Amin | 11 February 2026 Chief Minister defends ₹3,000 crore SASCI funding, calls it a long-term investment—not a liability—amid fierce criticism in the Assembly A Sharp Rebuttal in a Charged Assembly As debates intensified during the 2026–27 Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah delivered one of his strongest political rebuttals yet—forcefully rejecting opposition claims that the Union Territory had been pushed into…
Read MoreWhy BJP MLA Devyani Rana’s Fierce Attack on J&K Budget Was Applauded by Omar Abdullah’s Own MLAs
BJP MLA Devyani Rana Attacks J&K Budget: Why Omar Abdullah’s NC MLAs Applauded Her in Assembly By: Javid Amin | 08 February 2026 A rare moment of bipartisan civility in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly reveals how political legacy, parliamentary tradition, and symbolism still matter in a deeply polarised landscape A Moment That Stopped the House The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is not known for political gentleness—especially when budgets are on the table. Sharp interruptions, desk-thumping protests, and ideological trench warfare have long defined its proceedings. That is precisely…
Read MoreLadakh Pins Hopes on Feb 4 Talks With Centre Over Statehood and Sixth Schedule Demands
Ladakh Pins Hopes on February 4 Talks With Centre Over Long-Pending Demands By: Javid Amin | 24 January 2026 Statehood, Sixth Schedule safeguards, and land rights dominate agenda as region awaits a decisive political moment A Crucial Date for Ladakh’s Political Future Ladakh is preparing for what many residents and political observers see as a make-or-break moment. Scheduled for February 4, 2026, talks between Ladakhi representatives and the Union government, particularly the Ministry of Home Affairs, have raised expectations across the region that long-pending demands will finally receive serious consideration.…
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