The drug menace in Punjab has stayed at the centre of political and social attention over the past decade or more. With the killing of anti-drug crusader Parvinder Singh Jhota, public emotions are running high. Political parties are hoping to capitalise on this, with the Assembly election due in early 2027, finds Vikas Vasudeva
Coimbatore city police handed over a copy of the order to family members of the deceased, who along with relatives and members of various political parties have been staging a protest for the past few days, demanding arrest of all persons who abetted the suicide.
Union cabinet minister Chirag Paswan asks Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to clear doubts over EC, SIR
Legislators changing political parties mid-term weakens their accountability, both to the citizens and within parties, Kapil Sibal said
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke visited tribal villages in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh on September 12, 2026, meeting families of children who died from monsoon‑related illnesses and accusing the state government of negligence. Officials say over 30 children have died, hundreds have been treated, and the administration is scaling up health outreach while political parties trade blame.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke visited tribal villages in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh on September 12, 2026, meeting families of Baiga children who died from monsoon‑related illnesses and accusing the state government of negligence. Officials said over 30 children have died, hundreds have been treated, and health screenings are underway, while political parties and the high court have responded to the crisis.
In the 76-member council, now reduced to 75 following the vacancy in Ayyappankkavu, the UDF commands the support of 47 members, including an independent. The main Opposition LDF remains restricted to 22, while the BJP holds six seats
Both orders state that government employees cannot be members of political parties.
