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Behind the curtain politics heats over JPC for the Anti Corrupt Neta Bill The INDIA bloc, led by the Congress party, has informed Union Minister Kiren Rijiju of its collective boycott of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the contentious bills proposing the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief

By Whispers in the Corridors October 16, 2025 3 min read

Behind the curtain politics heats over JPC for the Anti Corrupt Neta Bill

The INDIA bloc, led by the Congress party, has informed Union Minister Kiren Rijiju of its collective boycott of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the contentious bills proposing the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers held in custody for 30 days on serious charges. Opposition parties argue these bills are unconstitutional and could be misused for political vendetta. Despite these claims, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has stated that no political party has formally notified him of any boycott. Meanwhile, it is rumored that the government is actively trying to coax opposition members to participate in the JPC, with Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh assisting in these efforts. Singh, who has had his tenure extended, is a key administrative figure supporting the Speaker and facilitating parliamentary processes.

JDU has fielded 4 candidates on LJP’s tickets showing JDU’s tactic to strengthen its post poll prospects

JDU’s decision to field four candidates on LJP’s ticket for the upcoming Bihar elections signals a new negotiation dynamic within the NDA alliance. Despite the official seat-sharing agreement granting LJP (Ram Vilas) 29 constituencies, JDU has nominated its own contenders in Sonbarsa, Morwa, Ekma, and Rajgir—seats originally allotted to LJP. This tactical move reflects underlying differences over seat allocations, as JD(U) asserts its influence in strategic constituencies amid reports of alliance strains with Chirag Paswan’s group. The development may impact campaign strategies and inter-party coordination, setting the stage for contests where party boundaries blur, and backing emerges from seat-adjustment rather than strict ticket identity.

HM occupies Kartavya Bhawan Chamber for first time

Home Minister Amit Shah for the first time sat in his Kartavya Bhawan chamber on Wednesday. The MHA has shifted to the new Bhawan long back.

Mega Reshuffle of Gujarat Cabinet tomorrow! (UPDATED)

The Gujarat cabinet is all set for a major reshuffle scheduled for October 17, 2025. This comes after a historic move where all 16 ministers, except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, have tendered their resignations. The resignations were submitted following a crucial meeting at the Chief Minister’s residence on October 16. This large-scale reshuffle is the first significant overhaul since Bhupendra Patel became Chief Minister in 2022, and it aims to broaden the cabinet’s representation with the induction of fresh faces.

The cabinet, currently one of the leanest in the state’s history with only 17 members, will see new appointments likely to total around 23 ministers. The reshuffle is seen as a strategic maneuver by the BJP, spearheaded by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda, to strengthen political equations ahead of the upcoming local body elections and the 2027 assembly polls. It is expected to focus heavily on caste and regional balance while countering challenges posed by the rising influence of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Gujarat. The swearing-in ceremony for the new cabinet members will be held on October 17 at Gandhinagar’s Mahatma Mandir, followed by the first meeting of the new cabinet under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.