'Rahul Gandhi has accepted BJP's victory in Bengal,' says Smriti Irani

IANS | April 26, 2026 4:15 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday claimed that Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has "accepted that the BJP will emerge victorious" in the West Bengal Assembly polls.

FairPoint: Fall of political promise - AAP’s journey in power

Deepika Bhan | April 26, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Financial scams -- chit funds, Ponzi schemes -- have victims who lose their savings, but when a political movement built on honesty and hope begins to crumble, the loss is far deeper. Because what is taken away is not just wealth, but trust in the very idea of change.

Anna Hazare calls for law to prevent elected leaders from switching parties

IANS | April 26, 2026 2:32 PM

Ahilyanagar (Maharashtra), April 26 (IANS) In light of politicians changing parties after election victories, veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday called for the introduction and implementation of legislation that would prohibit leaders elected under the banner of a specific political party from defecting. He also urged the public to deliberate thoughtfully before voting for a particular leader.