Political tensions rose in West Bengal ahead of elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the TMC of poor law and order. He called it “maha jungle raj” and cited a Malda incident. He said people are not safe under the state government. Modi also warned of action after May 4. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit back strongly. She urged voters to “take revenge” over alleged deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls. She said names were removed unfairly. Banerjee questioned the SIR process and accused the BJP of spreading fear. Voting will be held in two phases. (PC: ANI/PTI)

Raghav Chadha has responded to criticism from Aam Aadmi Party leaders in Punjab, sharing a video of his speeches in the Rajya Sabha. He rejected claims that he failed to raise Punjab’s issues. “Punjab isn’t a talking point for me,” he said. Party leaders had accused him of not highlighting key concerns like GST losses and pending funds. The row follows his removal as Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha. The leadership also asked that he not be given speaking time. The dispute signals rising tension within AAP, with Chadha becoming the second MP after Swati Maliwal to face internal differences. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress over its remarks on the West Asia conflict. Speaking in Kerala, he said the party has “betrayed” the trust of people working in Gulf countries. He warned that such comments could risk the safety of Indians abroad. Modi said “irresponsible statements” may harm India’s relations with West Asian nations. He added that strong diplomatic ties are helping protect Indian citizens. The government is also working to bring back stranded fishermen from Iran and nearby regions. The remarks come ahead of the Kerala assembly elections, with campaigning intensifying across the state before voting on April 9.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Raghav Chadha from his position as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, replacing him with Ashok Mittal and informing the Secretariat not to allot him speaking time in Parliament, signalling a major leadership shift. The party describes the move as internal restructuring, but critics tie it to Chadha’s perceived distance from core AAP leadership. In his first public response, Chadha asked if raising public issues in Parliament was a “crime,” calling himself “silenced, not defeated.” The change has fuelled speculation about internal tensions within AAP’s ranks.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Raghav Chadha from the post of deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha and nominated Ashok Mittal as his replacement. The party informed the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and also requested that Chadha no longer be allotted speaking time from its quota in the House. The move signals a significant shift in AAP’s parliamentary strategy and leadership structure. While no official reason has been given, the reshuffle has sparked speculation about internal dynamics within the party. Mittal’s appointment is seen as part of a broader organisational recalibration ahead of upcoming political challenges. (PC: PTI)

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, has removed Raghav Chadha from the post of Rajya Sabha deputy leader, replacing him with Punjab MP Ashok Mittal. The party has formally informed the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and requested that Chadha no longer be allotted speaking time in the House. Chadha, once a prominent face of AAP and close aide of Kejriwal, had held the position since 2023. While no official reason has been given, the move has triggered speculation about internal party dynamics and his future role. The reshuffle is seen as a significant shift in AAP’s parliamentary strategy, raising questions about leadership changes within the party. (PC: HT)

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress blamed each other after seven judicial officers were gheraoed in Malda. The officers were held for about eight hours during an SIR exercise and rescued around midnight. BJP leader Debjit Sarkar said the protest was “orchestrated” and illegal. He alleged TMC mobilised people fearing loss of votes. The TMC denied the charge. Leader Kunal Ghosh said, “The EC is now monitoring everything… They must explain why such a thing occurred.” The Election Commission of India was also criticised over security. Protests were linked to claims of voter name deletions. (PC: HT)

The Aam Aadmi Party has asked the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as its Deputy Leader in the Upper House. The party also said he should not get speaking time from its quota.   AAP has proposed Ashok Mittal as the new Deputy Leader.   The move comes days after Chadha was dropped from the party’s list of star campaigners for upcoming Assembly elections. There was no official reason given for the decision. The request has been sent to the Secretariat for further action. (PC: The Indian Express)

The Supreme Court of India said it is “happy and optimistic” about progress in West Bengal’s voter roll revision. Surya Kant said about 47 lakh of 60 lakh cases have been resolved. The update was shared by the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice. The remaining cases are likely to be cleared by April 7. The process is part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The court also said tribunals can accept new documents from voters after checking them. The review focuses on fixing “logical discrepancy” cases in electoral rolls across the state. (PC: The Indian Express)

Nitish Kumar resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council after being elected to the Rajya Sabha. His resignation was accepted by chairman Avadhesh Narayan Singh. He said Kumar was an “invaluable leader” who served the state. BJP leader Nitin Nabin also resigned from the Assembly. Both were elected on March 16 and had to step down under rules on dual membership. Kumar’s aide said he followed constitutional norms. He is expected to resign as Chief Minister soon. Attention is now on who will take over, as his exit may bring a major political change in Bihar. (PC: HT)