Amid ongoing protests regarding the electoral rolls in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is taking no chances with its upcoming meeting with the Election Commission scheduled for Friday. There is uncertainty about whether the 10-member delegation, led by Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien, will successfully meet with the election watchdog. Sources reveal that the party’s leadership has instructed its Members of Parliament to arrive in Delhi a day early and to reach the Election Commission office well ahead of the scheduled meeting. This preparation is intended to provide adequate time for the delegation to voice their objections.
In another issue, a recent controversy arose from a map depicting the Maratha Empire in the new Class 8 NCERT social science textbook, leading to a panel being established by the Council to investigate. However, months later, the panel has yet to deliver a final decision. The passing of a respected historian and expert in Maratha history has complicated matters, as an NCERT official has highlighted the need for a replacement on the panel.
Meanwhile, a review meeting held by the Congress party to discuss the recent electoral setback in Bihar devolved into chaos on Thursday, as two candidates nearly came to blows over a heated argument. Reports suggest that prior to the arrival of party leaders, candidates Sanjeev Singh, who lost in Vaishali, and Jitendra Kumar, who failed to win in Purnea, engaged in a fierce verbal exchange. Singh allegedly shouted at Kumar, “Meet me outside, and I will shoot you.” Tensions escalated after Kumar made a teasing remark. Other party leaders intervened to separate the two and calm the situation before senior officials arrived.
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Publish Date: 2025-11-28 04:11:00
