Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva: 'nós não cabemos no quintal de ninguém'

UPDATED: Oct 26, 2026 15:01 ISTBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed supporters celebrating his historic re-election victory, asserting national sovereignty by declaring, 'nós não cabemos no quintal de ninguém.' Expressing gratitude to the Brazilian electorate, he celebrated becoming the first head of state in the country's history to be elected four times through democratic elections. Lula praised the mobilisation of citizens and young voters who took to the streets to protect democracy, noting that people overcame severe illness and hardship to cast their ballots. Addressing governance following the contentious election campaign, he stressed that upon victory he ceases to have opponents and must govern for all 215 million citizens across all age groups. Lula also highlighted the need to regulate digital platforms to counter outside interference and pledged to transform governance by expanding direct popular participation in national decision-making. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSMichigan Rally Speeches, Celebrity Campaign Backing And US Midterm ElectionsA prominent rapper joined the US president at a campaign rally in a border city in Michigan ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Addressing attendees during the event, the president commented on the rapper's appearance, drawing cheers from the crowd before inviting the artist onto the stage. The rapper had travelled aboard Air Force One to participate in the gathering as the ruling party campaigns against analyst projections of an electoral blue wave. While taking the stage, the artist addressed the crowd, expressing support for the president and describing the leadership as a representation of resilience.TMC MP Saugata Roy Backs Mallikarjun Kharge: 'Koi Kharab Nahi Bola Hai'Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy has defended Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his controversial remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge had stated during a gathering in Patna that Modi and his father would be ousted after someone in the audience shouted that the Prime Minister would never leave. Defending the veteran Congress leader, Roy said, "Mallikarjun Kharge jo bola koi kharab nahi bola hai," noting that Kharge is an 84-year-old senior leader who merely retorted in the same tone to an aggressive remark from the audience. Roy's defence comes amid sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who termed Kharge's remark indecent and unacceptable.Rahul Gandhi Firm on Nov 1 Rally, Rejects Traders' Request to Defer Mega Stir Against CECThe opposition's mega rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will proceed as planned on November 1 at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, despite appeals from trade bodies to defer the gathering due to the festive season. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi affirmed that the agitation will continue until the Chief Election Commissioner is removed or resigns. Addressing the business community, Gandhi attributed their losses to the central government's measures, citing road closures and metro disruptions during protests. Gandhi stated that the stir would halt if the government removes the Chief Election Commissioner, asserting that the movement over alleged vote theft will go ahead without any postponement.Yogi Jabs SP, AIMIM on Infiltrators as Owaisi Targets Akhilesh YadavPolitical sparring has intensified in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp verbal assault on the Samajwadi Party and AIMIM, alleging they harbour affection for Bangladeshi and Pakistani infiltrators while neglecting farmers, youth, and marginalised communities. Adityanath accused previous regimes of patronising rioters and criminals instead of aiding the poor. Concurrently, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, demanding the party rename itself to Samajwadi Yadav Parivar over alleged dynastic dominance and diminished Muslim representation across key constituencies like Azamgarh and Firozabad. Owaisi also raised the Muzaffarnagar riots, accusing the Samajwadi Party of failing the Muslim community during its tenure. In response, Samajwadi Party leaders hit back at Owaisi, questioning his track record and accusing AIMIM of functioning as a facilitator for the Bharatiya Janata Party by contesting primarily in seats with established opposition Muslim leaders.