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India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Gang war reaches Patna hospital: Can Nitish Kumar get his state in order?
In this episode of To The Point, the focus is on a shocking gang war inside a Patna hospital, where a murder convict out on parole was shot dead by five men. The incident has intensified the political conflict in Bihar, with the opposition labelling the situation as the return of 'jungle raj'. Amidst criticism over deteriorating law and order, the Chief Minister announced free electricity of up to 125 units for all households from the first of August. The programme debates if this is a populist measure to counter anti-incumbency. A key point of contention is a statement attributed to the state's DGP, who allegedly called a seasonal spike in crime 'normal', a claim highlighted by the opposition.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
19-year wait for school, students study in leaking kitchen shed in Chhattisgarh
On this episode of To The Point, the focus is on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leading a massive protest march in Kolkata over the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. This move rekindles the Bengali identity pitch against the BJP's Hindutva politics, setting the stage for the 2026 state elections. The programme delves into this clash of ideologies, with the Trinamool Congress framing the protest as a fight for rights, which one spokesperson called a 'Haki Ladai'. The show also covers other major headlines including Rahul Gandhi's allegations against the Election Commission over voter lists in Bihar, protests in Odisha following a student's death in Balasore, and new NCERT lessons on Mughal history. Additionally, the episode investigates a contentious electoral roll revision in Bihar, labeled a 'backdoor NRC' by critics. An exclusive ground report by Shreya Chatterjee explores the realities of this exercise across various regions, including Simanchal, uncovering issues from simplified form submissions to allegations of arbitrary power by BLOs. Swaraj India's co-founder, Yogendra Yadav, joins the show, calling the exercise 'illegal and unconstitutional' and highlighting potential disenfranchisement of women, migrants, and minorities.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
New York, New Jersey hit by flash floods; Manhattan subway inundated
On this episode of To The Point, the focus is on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leading a massive protest march in Kolkata over the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. This move rekindles the Bengali identity pitch against the BJP's Hindutva politics, setting the stage for the 2026 state elections. The programme delves into this clash of ideologies, with the Trinamool Congress framing the protest as a fight for rights, which one spokesperson called a 'Haki Ladai'. The show also covers other major headlines including Rahul Gandhi's allegations against the Election Commission over voter lists in Bihar, protests in Odisha following a student's death in Balasore, and new NCERT lessons on Mughal history. Additionally, the episode investigates a contentious electoral roll revision in Bihar, labeled a 'backdoor NRC' by critics. An exclusive ground report by Shreya Chatterjee explores the realities of this exercise across various regions, including Simanchal, uncovering issues from simplified form submissions to allegations of arbitrary power by BLOs. Swaraj India's co-founder, Yogendra Yadav, joins the show, calling the exercise 'illegal and unconstitutional' and highlighting potential disenfranchisement of women, migrants, and minorities.
India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Bihar electoral roll revision: Voter roll cleanup or votebandi? Top focus on To The Point
This edition of 'To The Point' delves into the contentious voter roll revision exercise in Bihar ahead of state elections, initiated by the Election Commission to eliminate bogus voters. This move has sparked a political storm, with the opposition labelling it 'votebandi' and the government calling it 'Operation Clean Up.' RJD MP Manoj Jha raises concerns about transparency, timing, and lack of consultation, while BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain defends the exercise. The debate centers on allegations of illegal voters and the potential impact on disenfranchisement, with the matter now before the Supreme Court. Additionally, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan defends Hindi as a unifying national language, urging people to learn and embrace it, invoking former President Abdul Kalam's love for Hindi. TDP leader Nara Lokesh also supports Hindi as a link language, while YSR Congress opposes Hindi imposition and Congress maintains an ambiguous stance. This issue highlights the divides among southern politicians over language policy.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
What does Bihar think of Election Commission's voter roll revision? Survey reveals this
The top focus of this episode of To The Point is the Election Commission of India's voter roll revision exercise in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections. A massive political war has erupted between opposition partis and the ruling NDA government in Bihar over the exercise. So, C-Voter conducted a survey on this in Bihar on what the locals think of the Election Commission of India's voter roll revision exercise. Here's what the findings were. The polls revealed that 73.5% of respondents are aware of the exercise, but only 53.1% understand that failing to submit the required documents by July 25th may lead to removal from the voter list. Additionally, 59.5% of respondents, including 43% of NDA voters, believe the EC is rushing the revision process. The surveys categorise responses from NDA voters, opposition voters, and others, providing insights into public perception. While some respondents believe the intent is to remove fake voters and increase turnout, a significant portion, including NDA supporters, view it as an attempt to influence elections. Data shows 56% of respondents agree that the revision could impact election outcomes.
