The Lallantop Show, Episode no. 1861| 16October 2025
In today’s LT show, Sarwat is discussing the following news
US President Donald Trump claims a special relationship with PM Narendra Modi, asserting Modi agreed to halt Russian oil purchases, sparking opposition criticism of the Modi government as a US pawn. The Ministry of External Affairs denies the claim, while analysts explore US motives, a possible China angle, and India’s readiness to shift from Russian oil to US energy imports. Closed-door discussions in Delhi and implications for India’s multi-alignment policy are debated.
The INDIA Bloc faces ongoing seat-sharing disputes in Bihar as the first-phase nomination deadline looms tomorrow, while JDU releases its final candidate list. On-ground updates highlight tensions between RJD and Congress, with NDA poised to capitalize. Voter sentiment and a chance of a Bloc split are analyzed.
Attorney General R. Venkataramani approves contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore for throwing a shoe at CJI B. R. Gavai, but the Supreme Court prefers to let the issue fade to avoid social media amplification.
The Enforcement Directorate files a chargesheet against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, singer Fazilpuriya, and two others for money laundering linked to smuggling protected snakes and lizards. The case, rooted in a wildlife crime probe, stirs fan backlash and debates over influencer accountability.
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00:00 LT Show Intro
01:06 All Gujarat ministers resign ahead of cabinet expansion
04:16 Trump’s claim on Modi over Russian Oil
15:35 JDU releases final Bihar election candidate list
18:56 Contempt case over shoe thrown at CJI
