Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi is to begin his ‘Mission South’ on Thursday amid Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) attempt to establish a durable base in the southern states. Gandhi will be addressing a rally at Sangareddy in Telangana today. “Looking forward to being in Sangareddy tomorrow (Thursday), a place that holds[Read More…]
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Presidential polls: Sonia Gandhi hosts ‘Unity’ lunch for opposition
Congress president Sonia Gandhi is hosting a get-together for the leaders of the opposition parties in the Delhi on Friday with an aim to discuss upcoming Presidential elections. The leaders will talk about a joint candidate for President to undertake the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s candidate. The meeting is considered[Read More…]
Presidential poll: Mamata Banerjee met Sonia Gandhi; favors Opposition consensus on candidate
West Bengal Chief Mamata Banerjee met Congress President Sonia Gandhi on late Tuesday night with a purpose to field a joint candidate for the upcoming Presidential poll. The 40-minute long meeting also saw the presence of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi. “We want the entire Opposition to get together and[Read More…]
Opposition parties insecure in Uttar Pradesh: BJP
Meghalaya: Opposition attacks govt for rise in crimes on women
Meghalaya’s opposition leader Donkupar Roy lashed out at the ruling Congress-led government over the increasing rate of crime against women and children in the state. Holding the government accountable for its reluctant attitude, which in turn is failing to make women and children safe in the state, Dr. Roy said[Read More…]
EC seeks Centre’s reply on opposition’s demand to postpone budget
After opposition’s continuous demand to postpone the Budget session till the poll gets over, the Election Commission has sought a response from the government. Reportedly, the commission has written a letter to cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha seeking response to the appeal by January 10. The Commission wants to know[Read More…]
Demonetisation: Cracks in Opposition parties; Mamata to attend meeting
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived in Delhi on Monday to be present at a meeting of opposition parties and a joint press conference on Tuesday along with Congress, DMK, RJD and other parties. Mamata, who is leading the fight against demonetisation, will be part of the joint opposition meeting,[Read More…]
Bharat Bandh: Kerala witnesses complete shutdown; protests continue in Bihar, UP, TN
Bharat Bandh: Kerala sees a complete shutdown; protests continue in Bihar, UP, TN Led by the Congress, the opposition parties on Monday organised a ‘Jan Aakrosh Diwas’ to protest against the Centre’s demonetisation move. Ever since the winter session in Parliament began, the opposition is constantly protesting and standing united[Read More…]
Oppn seeks apology from PM for his remarks on black money
A united Opposition on Friday sought an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling them “supporters of black money, as they forced two adjournments of proceedings in Rajya Sabha till afternoon. Congress, BSP and TMC members rushed into the Well of the House shouting slogans demanding an apology from[Read More…]