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New Delhi: The meeting between a Trinamool Congress delegation and the full bench of the Election Commission on Wednesday culminated on an acrimonious note, with the TMC saying the panel's chief asked them to "get lost" at the end of the seven-minute meeting, while the EC accused them of "shouting". After the meeting, TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien told mediapersons that they handed over letters from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kum ...Read More >
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses the TMC government in West Bengal of misusing central funds and destroying the state's education system, sparking a political row ahead of the assembly elections. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses the TMC government in West Bengal of diverting central funds intended for education and welfare projects.Pradhan claims the TMC's actions have 'destroyed' the education system in Bengal, impacting mid-day meals, books, an ...Read More >
New Delhi: Campaigning has intensified in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan asserting that a major political shift is imminent in the state. Speaking to IANS during his outreach, Pradhan said, "A tsunami is coming, a saffron tsunami is coming. Change will certainly happen. I am travelling across West Bengal, and people's fear is breaking. People want to come out of the terror. Over the past 15 years, Mamata Banerjee has deceived the peo ...Read More >
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan champions the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time', positioning Ujjain as the original centre for global time calculation and challenging the long-standing Greenwich Mean Time. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan proposes 'Mahakal Standard Time' (MST) to replace 'Greenwich Mean Time' (GMT), citing Ujjain's historical role as a centre for time calculation.Pradhan highlights the integration of science and spirituality in ...Read More >
West Bengal elections 2026: Can the Sandeshkhali narrative move beyond symbolic politics and reshape voting behaviour? The Sandeshkhali episode, which erupted into a major political flashpoint ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has returned to the centre of West Bengal's electoral discourse, this time before the Assembly elections 2026. The issue has evolved into a broader political narrative around governance, women's safety, and institutional credibility. The key question is whether this ...Read More >
Nandigram (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday claimed that there is a "wave of change" in West Bengal and noted that fear and corruption have been ruling Bengal for the past several years. "...There is a wave of change in the state...The public is committed to vote for change...," he told reporters. "Change is certain in West Bengal this time. Fear, terror and corruption have been ruling Bengal for the past several years. The people of Bengal are g ...Read More >
Two days after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) rolled out the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin accused the Centre of "linguistic imposition" and pushing Hindi through a "covert mechanism", while Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan dismissed the charge as politically motivated and defended the policy as a step towards multilingual empowerment. The CBSE on Thursday announced the phased implementatio ...Read More >
Nandigram (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday asserted that a political change in West Bengal is "certain" and alleged that fear, terror and corruption have dominated the state for the past several years. He said that the people of Bengal are set to deliver a decisive mandate in the upcoming elections. Also Read | 'IIT Baba' Gets Married: Abhay Singh, Who Gained Fame at Maha Kumbh 2025, Ties Knot With Prati ...Read More >
Nandigram (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday asserted that a political change in West Bengal is "certain" and alleged that fear, terror and corruption have dominated the state for the past several years. He said that the people of Bengal are set to deliver a decisive mandate in the upcoming elections. "Change is certain in West Bengal this time. Fear, terror and corruption have been ruling Bengal for the p ...Read More >
Also Read | Nandigram to Bhabanipur, 5 key seats that will define West Bengal elections "TMC is bringing back that episode in history. A specific religious group will make it impossible for you to survive. There is a conspiracy to wipe out Bengal's culture and honour. Enough is enough. Those who are trying to change the identity of Bengal have to leave for good," Modi said. To be sure, the English version of TMC's document is called "Manifesto 2026" and in Hindi it is titled "Ghoshana Patra, 2 ...Read More >
THANJAVUR: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday hit out at Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for criticising Chief Minister M K Stalin on the language row and said the state will never accept the three-language formula, but will follow the dual language policy of Tamil and English. Claiming that the Centre was forcing Tamil Nadu to implement the National Education Policy, paving the way for thrusting Hindi upon the state, he said accepting the NEP would mean a ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Congress on Monday hit out at the Shiv Sena (UBT) over the latter's accusation that the grand old party was using regional outfits as "crutches", and not treating them as "equal stakeholders" in the Opposition alliance. Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant criticised the editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana', alleging that the newspaper's executive editor, MP Sanjay Raut, appears confused on several occasions between his roles as a politician and jo ...Read More >
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) | Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday hit out at Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for criticising Chief Minister M K Stalin on the language row and said the state will never accept the three-language formula, but will follow the dual language policy of Tamil and English. Claiming that the Centre was forcing Tamil Nadu to implement the National Education Policy, paving the way for thrusting Hindi upon the state, he said accepting the NE ...Read More >
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), Apr 6 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday hit out at Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for criticising Chief Minister M K Stalin on the language row and said the state will never accept the three-language formula, but will follow the dual language policy of Tamil and English. Claiming that the Centre was forcing Tamil Nadu to implement the National Education Policy, paving the way for thrusting Hindi upon the state, he said accep ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has firmly reiterated that the state will not implement the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP), calling it an attempt to impose Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking regions. Speaking ahead of the state elections, Stalin said that as long as his party, the DMK, remains in power, the policy will not be adopted in Tamil Nadu. Political Clash Intensifies Over Language Policy The remarks have triggered a sharp exchange between Stalin and ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has submitted its list of star campaigners for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 (Schedule-1) to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The list was shared with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as part of the party's preparations for the high-stakes electoral battle in the state. The list includes top national and state leaders of the BJP who are expected to campaign extensively across West Bengal in the run-up to the ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday described the Mohan Charan Majhi cabinet's decision to extend reservation in medical, technical and profession courses in higher education as a historic step towards inclusive education promoting social justice. Pradhan said the decision will help realise the aspirations of talented students from the most marginalised sections of society by ensuring greater access to higher education in fields such as medical, engineering, agriculture and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has submitted its list of star campaigners for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 (Schedule-1) to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The list was shared with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as part of the party's preparations for the high-stakes electoral battle in the state. The list includes top national and state leaders of the BJP who are expected to campaign extensively across West Bengal in th ...Read More >
Jhargram (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Ahead of West Bengal assembly polls, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that the people of Bengal are rejecting misgovernance and rallying for a development-driven alternative. In the X post, Pradhan said, "Engaged with BJP Jhargram district's Assembly in-charges and Pravasi karyakatas sharpening our booth-level strategies and outreach. The growing strength and confidence of our cadre signal one thing clearly--people of Bengal are rej ...Read More >
Jhargram (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Ahead of West Bengal assembly polls, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that the people of Bengal are rejecting misgovernance and rallying for a development-driven alternative. In the X post, Pradhan said, "Engaged with BJP Jhargram district's Assembly in-charges and Pravasi karyakatas sharpening our booth-level strategies and outreach. The growing strength and confidence of our cadre signal one thing clearly--people of Bengal are rej ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A day after Odisha cabinet gave its nod to increase reservation for marginalised students in medical and technical educational institutions, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that the decision was a historic step towards empowering talented youth from such sections of society.As per the cabinet decision on Saturday, students belonging to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) will receive 11.25% reservation in medical and technical education ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday vehemently opposed the National Education Policy's (NEP) three-language formula and said that it will not be imposed in the state "as long as DMK is in power." Speaking with ANI, the Chief Minister further asserted confidence in the victory of the party in the upcoming assembly polls. "As long as the DMK is in power, we will not allow the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu. The chances of victory look ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a new reservation policy for higher education, increasing quotas for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and introducing a new category for Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBCs) in medical and engineering courses. However, concerns have been raised regarding the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota, as the government has not clarified whether the existing 10% EWS reservation will be retained. According to the new pol ...Read More >
Ujjain, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said it was time to establish 'Mahakal Standard Time' in place of 'Greenwich Mean Time' as Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh was "the original centre of time calculation". All major spiritual centres of India, be it Ujjain, Kashi, Kanchi or Puri Dham are living laboratories where a wonderful coordination of science, art, culture, literature and spirituality can be found, Pradhan asserted while inaugurating the three-day 'Mahakal The Master of ...Read More >
Jhargram (West Bengal) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin of politicising the language debate, clarifying that the National Education Policy (NEP) does not impose Hindi, emphasising that students will continue to learn their mother tongue while also having the option to choose an additional Indian language. "MK Stalin is doing politics. The National Education Policy nowhere says that only Hindi will be taught ...Read More >
TENKASI/KANNIYAKUMARI: Slamming Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for levelling allegations against him on social media, Chief Minister MK Stalin openly challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to speak in support of the three-language policy during their upcoming election campaigns in Tamil Nadu. Campaigning for SPA bloc candidates in Sankarankovil on Saturday, Stalin alleged that the BJP government was imposing Hindi in Tamil Nadu through the recently rele ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief minister M K Stalin and BJP govt at Centre locked horns on Saturday on the language issue. Stalin said, in the guise of promoting Indian languages, BJP is imposing Hindi, but Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan responded that Stalin's narrative of imposition is a "tired attempt to mask political failure". Stalin then dared BJP to proclaim, while seeking votes in Tamil Nadu, that every Indian child should compulsorily learn three languages.The issue started when Stalin said ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With 18 days to polling, Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has sharpened a familiar electoral plank, accusing the Centre of pushing Hindi through CBSE's NEP-aligned three-language rollout. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan hit back, calling the charge a political cover and pitching NEP as a mother-tongue-first, flexible multilingual model. The clash has turned a curriculum change into a high-stakes political faultline, forcing parties to pick sides on identity, federalism and access.Stalin's b ...Read More >
Chennai: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Saturday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over the ongoing row surrounding the three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accusing him of misrepresenting the reform for political gains. In a strongly worded statement, Pradhan rejected Stalin's claims of "Hindi imposition", describing them as a "tired narrative" aimed at masking governance failures. He asserted that the NEP promotes li ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accusing the DMK government of using the "Hindi imposition" narrative as a "facade" to mask administrative failures and deprive students of educational equity.In a detailed post on X, Pradhan asserted that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a "manifesto for linguistic liberation" rather than an imposition, emphasising that it priorit ...Read More >
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