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.