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Kerala CM Claims Congress is Supporting BJP’s Growth; Congress Responds
In an article published in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Desabhimani’, ahead of the 24th state conference of CPI-M set to commence in Kollam on Thursday, Vijayan indicated that secular factions can no longer place their trust in Congress.
He highlighted that Congress played a crucial role in facilitating the BJP’s triumphs in Delhi and Haryana.
“Congress asserts that they are the only ones capable of resisting the Sangh Parivar. But what is the reality? In Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra, discontent among farmers regarding central policies significantly influenced the BJP’s performance in recent Lok Sabha and assembly elections. Nevertheless, it was Congress’s actions that enabled the BJP’s success in these states,” Vijayan stated in the article.
He noted that in both 2015 and 2020, Congress failed to secure any seats in the Delhi Assembly. Instead of concentrating on defeating the BJP, Congress prioritized undermining the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which is the principal opposition in Delhi. Vijayan accused Congress leaders of publicly declaring that it was not their duty to support AAP’s victory.
Furthermore, Vijayan asserted that the Left has been pivotal in confronting and revealing the harmful policies of the Sangh Parivar-led central government, rallying public support, and challenging Congress’s claim of being the sole entity capable of opposing the BJP.
He emphasized that the Left has been instrumental in key struggles, from resisting demolition drives in Delhi to challenging religious-based citizenship laws in the Supreme Court, as well as leading historic farmers’ protests and advocating for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, and opposing the BJP’s corporate-funded Electoral Bond Scheme.
“The Left has consistently been at the forefront of defending India’s secular and democratic ethos against these ongoing assaults,” he asserted in the article, encouraging secular parties, particularly the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), to reassess their alliance with Congress.
In response to Vijayan’s criticisms, senior Congress leader and Opposition Leader in the Kerala assembly, VD Satheesan, contended that the only party that has compromised with the BJP is the CPI-M, the party led by Pinarayi Vijayan.
At a press conference, Satheesan remarked that Congress has always taken a firm stand against the Sangh Parivar.
“Where has Rahul Gandhi ever reportedly compromised with the BJP? It is Pinarayi Vijayan’s CPI-M that has made arrangements with the BJP. While opposition parties, barring CPI-M, have denounced Narendra Modi’s government as fascist, CPI-M is the only one suggesting that the BJP is not a fascist party. The previous stance of former General Secretary Sitaram Yechury branding the BJP as a fascist entity has now been forsaken by CPI-M,” Satheesan asserted.
He added, “While opposition parties, including Congress, label the Modi government as fascist, CPI-M now claims that it is not even ‘neo-fascist’. The same individuals who now argue that the BJP is not fascist are the ones attempting to lecture us.”
Criticizing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, KPCC President K. Sudhakaran remarked that Vijayan reflects the BJP’s viewpoint that secular parties cannot trust Congress, suggesting he should align more closely with the RSS.
“The Chief Minister, who cannot call the BJP fascist, is continually attacking the Congress, which leads the INDIA bloc,” Sudhakaran argued. He further alleged that Pinarayi Vijayan ascended to the Chief Minister’s position with BJP’s support and that all cases of corruption, including the Lavalin case, were buried through a behind-the-scenes deal with the BJP.
Bengaluru: Bengaluru police have detained a 25-year-old man from West Bengal over his alleged links with a terror group.
The accused has been identified as Asafool Mallik. He is a native of Naopara village in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district.
Police detained Mallik in the Jigani area after receiving information about his alleged suspicious online activities.
According to the police, Mallik had allegedly established contact with a person identified as Imran Haider through Facebook. Haider, who is from Afghanistan, is suspected to have links with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Police said Mallik allegedly wanted to travel to Afghanistan and join the group. He also allegedly discussed retaliatory attacks against the Pakistan Army and possible attacks in India.
Mallik had reportedly applied for a visa to travel to Afghanistan. However, he later dropped the plan due to financial difficulties and family responsibilities, police said.
Mallik was living near APC Circle in Jigani. He had been working as a security guard at Tata Advanced Limited in the Jigani Industrial Area since December 2025.
Police said they received information about his activities while conducting patrols in the Bommasandra Industrial Area.
During questioning, Mallik allegedly said he was angry over what he believed were attacks on Muslims in Pakistan. He also reportedly expressed anger over Pakistan’s position on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Police further said Mallik was allegedly being encouraged to retaliate if Muslims faced difficulties in India.
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Police later examined Mallik’s mobile phone. They allegedly found chats, voice calls and audio conversations between Mallik and Haider.
The police are now examining the chats, recordings and other material recovered from the phone.
The investigation is underway to determine the extent of Mallik’s alleged links with the terror network.
Mangaluru: India is celebrating its Independence Day on August 15, 2026. Google has joined the celebrations with a special Doodle on its homepage.
The colourful Doodle reflects India’s rich culture and heritage. It features patterns inspired by traditional Indian textiles.
The artwork replaces the usual Google logo with bright colours and traditional motifs. It gives the familiar logo a distinct Indian look.
The Doodle also highlights India’s cultural diversity. Its detailed designs are inspired by India’s traditional art and textile heritage.
India became independent from British rule on August 15, 1947. The day is celebrated across the country with flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural programmes, parades and other patriotic events.
Kite flying and cultural activities are also part of the Independence Day celebrations in many parts of the country.
India gained independence on August 15, 1947, after nearly two centuries of British rule.
The freedom struggle involved the sacrifices of millions of Indians. Several prominent leaders and freedom fighters played important roles in the movement.
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Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh are among the prominent figures associated with India’s freedom struggle.
As the nation celebrates Independence Day, Google’s special Doodle adds a colourful digital tribute to India’s history, culture and national spirit.
New Delhi: India celebrates Independence Day on August 15, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebrations at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi.
The ceremony highlighted 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. The event also focused on the power of the youth, or Yuva Shakti.
Prime Minister Modi stressed the vision of building a developed India, or Viksit Bharat, by 2047. He called on the youth to play a key role In achieving this goal.
For the first time in the history of the Red Fort celebrations, Vande Mataram was officially rendered during the ceremony.
Prime Minister Modi appeared in a traditional tie-and-dye red turban. He paired it with a white kurta and a chocolate-brown jacket.
The celebrations followed the traditional state protocol. The national flag was hoisted at the Red Fort. A 21-gun salute was also given.
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A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented to the Prime Minister. He later addressed the nation from the Red Fort.
The 2026 Independence Day celebrations combined India’s historic legacy with a strong message for the future. The focus remained on youth power and the goal of making India a developed nation by 2047.
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