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BJP’s Anurag Thakur accused Rahul Gandhi of trying to weaken Indian democracy with false vote theft claims. Gandhi alleged voter fraud in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Thakur said the Congress candidate won in Karnataka, and the Election Commission called Gandhi’s claims baseless. BJP warned Gandhi is creating unrest like in Nepal and Bangladesh.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai said BJP does not interfere in AIADMK’s decisions. He highlighted four key players in Tamil Nadu polls and praised AIADMK’s leadership. He stressed the BJP’s strong commitment to the alliance and said they will fully support Edappadi K Palaniswami as Chief Minister candidate in 2026.
Amit Shah urged women to start shopping more from September 22 with GST 2.0’s big tax cuts. Most goods will have 0% or 5% GST instead of 18% or 28%. He stressed buying only Indian-made products to support local businesses and promote Swadeshi, aligning with PM Modi’s call for a self-reliant and prosperous India.
Azam Khan, senior Samajwadi Party leader, was granted bail by Allahabad High Court in the Quality Bar land grab case. He is set to be released from jail. Khan was also acquitted in a 2008 public property damage case. Multiple cases, including forced eviction, have been filed against him over the years.
AP CM Chandrababu called GST a game changer for India’s economy, emphasizing that true wealth creation comes through reforms, not loans for welfare. He expressed confidence that GST 2.0 reforms will further boost the economy and recalled earlier tax systems like CST and VAT, highlighting the progress made through consistent policy evolution.
The Election Commission called Rahul Gandhi’s vote deletion allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar “incorrect and baseless.” It said no votes can be deleted online without due process. While acknowledging some deletion attempts in Karnataka’s Aland constituency, the EC is investigating.
September 18 marks Chile’s Independence Day, commemorating the formation of its first national government in 1810, which led to independence from Spanish rule. Known as ‘Fiestas Patrias,’ it is celebrated with parades, traditional music, dance, and food. The day reflects Chilean pride, cultural heritage, and the country’s journey toward sovereignty.
Former AP CM YS Jagan slammed the state government for canceling house titles allotted to the poor. Criticizing CM Chandrababu Naidu, Jagan accused him of crushing the dreams of the underprivileged. In a post on ‘X’, he questioned the authority behind revoking registered house plots, calling the move an act of injustice and abolition.
India’s Chief Economic Adviser said the US may soon remove the 25% extra tariff on Indian products and lower its own reciprocal duty to 10-15%. Talks between both countries are ongoing and progress is expected in 8-10 weeks. Recent trade discussions were held in Delhi between top Indian and US trade officials.
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and Election Commission of deleting thousands of votes in Karnataka using software. He claimed over 6,000 votes were removed in Aland and called it a planned, centralised fraud targeting Congress areas. He said the Election Commission is hiding evidence. The EC dismissed the allegations as baseless and false.
TG CM Revanth Reddy met British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, who pledged scholarships for meritorious students and cooperation in education and technology. Cameron also promised teacher training support. The CM briefed her on the state’s new education policy draft, highlighting Telangana’s commitment to improving its educational framework.
BJP accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of lacking faith in Indian democracy due to his repeated allegations against constitutional bodies. The party highlighted that the Election Commission has dismissed his recent “vote chori” claims as baseless and incorrect, emphasizing the importance of respecting democratic institutions and processes.
The AP cabinet meeting, initially scheduled for 3 PM today at the state secretariat, has been postponed to tomorrow, September 19, at 2 PM in the CM’s chamber. The cabinet is expected to approve several key decisions, including major bills for introduction in the assembly, notably the Amaravati Special Purpose Vehicle proposal.
The AP government’s Business Advisory Council meeting, chaired by Assembly Speaker Ayyannapatrudu, decided to conduct assembly sessions for the next 10 days, including holidays and working days. The TDP proposed 18 items for discussion. As the session began today, question-and-answer sessions were held, addressing issues concerning the state’s governance.
Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that all phone numbers linked to Karnataka voters are fake. He accused the Election Commission of deleting votes of tribals, especially in Congress strongholds. Gandhi claimed that certain individuals are hijacking the system to selectively remove votes, undermining the democratic process.