PDA is 'Peeda' and frustration: Jayant hits back at Akhilesh

Union minister Jayant Chaudhary hit back at Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday during a Lucknow convention. He called the SP’s PDA formulation "Peeda" and frustration. Jayant said, "Chaudhary sahib taught us to respect everyone." He urged his party to move beyond caste politics and focus on youth, farmers, and traders instead.

Differences in Opposition coalition again come to fore, with JD(S) deciding to stay out of Ballari padayatra

The Janata Dal (Secular) will not take part in the BJP padayatra from Lingasugur to Ballari starting September 1. H.D. Kumaraswamy said, "I was not consulted on the issue." The party leaders got upset because dates were announced unilaterally. Many differences showed up between the allies regarding this protest march.

Tejashwi dares Chirag Paswan, Manjhi to contest from unreserved seats

Tejashwi Yadav dared Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi to contest elections from unreserved seats on August 30, 2026. Yadav claimed both leaders follow RSS instructions to weaken reservation. He said, "If they hold such intense hatred for reservation, they should start contesting elections from unreserved seats."

17 days on, Parliament yet to be prorogued after end of Monsoon Session

Parliament is yet to be prorogued 17 days after the Monsoon Session ended on August 13. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "The continued delay in prorogation is mystifying and certainly leads to suspicions that some mischief is afoot." The government has not yet formally closed the session for the House.

Tejashwi Yadav wades into Chirag Paswan-Jitan Ram Manjhi spat over reservation

Tejashwi Yadav hit out at Union ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday over their public disagreement on reservation. He said, "There is no one born yet who can end reservations." Yadav claimed the two leaders should not question a system that helped them get their current posts.