Tag: Politics
Abdullah, others file nominations for by-poll
Tripura govt failed to utilize central funds
Opposition parties insecure in Uttar Pradesh: BJP
Manipur CM Biren Singh wins floor test
Biren Singh will take floor test in Manipur assembly
Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, who was appointed on the March 16, will face floor test in the 60-member Manipur Assembly on Monday. As the floor test is appearing nearer, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving room for sloppiness and are headstrong to form their government in the state.[Read More…]
PM Modi’s mantra ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikaas’ will be pursued, says Yogi Adityanath
After swearing in as the CM of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath held his first press conference in Lucknow on Sunday. The Chief Minister made it clear that development will be the prime focus of his government. He said that there will be a special board for Bundelkhand. He added that[Read More…]
Fourty seven ministers to take oath on Sunday
Along with the Deputy Chief Ministers Dinesh Sharma and Keshav Prasad Maurya, 47 ministers are set to take an oath of office today in Lucknow along with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This BJP line-up will have one Muslim face amidst all 47. Mohsin Raza is a spokesperson in BJP and is considered[Read More…]
Congress should learn a lesson from UP poll results: Narayanaswamy
Senior Congress leader and Chief Minister V Narayanaswamy on Sunday said that the outcome of Assembly poll in Uttar Pradesh should serve as a lesson for the Congress. As media reports, the Congress leader says that it’s time for the party to strategize. He said that the Congress leaders should[Read More…]
I would like Salman Khan to promote tourism: CM Mehbooba Mufti
The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said that the state is safe for tourists to visit since disturbance that began last year has diminished. The CM also said that given a chance, she would like to call Bollywood actor Salman Khan to promote tourism in the Valley. Mufti[Read More…]
Following UP win, BJP turns attention to Bengal
After BJP’s clean victory in UP, it has turned its focus towards the state of West Bengal. In order to strengthen the party’s hold in Bengal, BJP national president Amit Shah will visit the state in April, hold rallies and chair important meetings with the state leadership to chalk out[Read More…]
Former Congress leader S M Krishna to join BJP on March 15
Former Congress leader S M Krishna will join the BJP on March 15, said Karnataka BJP President B S Yeddyurappa on Monday. “Krishna will join BJP fold on March 15 in New Delhi,” said Yeddyurappa to reporters following a rally in the run up to the Nanjangud and Gundlupet bypolls.[Read More…]
Goa election 2017: Parrikar swears-in, Congress dials smaller allies
In fear of dubious alliance, the BJP was busy making preparations for a coalition government, headed by Manohar Parrikar who is going to swear in as the CM in Goa Tuesday. Parrikar is set to return as the Chief Minister by resigning as Union Defense Minister — Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will take[Read More…]
Sonia Gandhi likely to ‘Skip’ counting day
Congress president Sonia Gandhi is likely to miss the counting day on Saturday as she will be traveling abroad for medical treatment. The counting of votes will be held on March 11. Notably, Sonia also was seen not campaigning in the assembly elections including UP. However, Rahul organized Congress’s election[Read More…]
UP elections 2017: Phase seven polling begins in 40 constituencies
The seventh and last phase of Uttar Pradesh polls is happening on Wednesday. People of 40 constituencies are going to vote in this election, one of which is PM Modi’s Lok Sabha constituency: Varanasi. The anticipated polling was backed up by a series of rally and campaign from various leaders[Read More…]
President bats for women reservation in Parliament
President Pranab Mukherjee said on Friday emphasised on providing reservation for women in Parliament. Mukherjee said the recognition of women in the country’s growth has not been taken into account while calculating the GDP, which reflects the attitude of discrimination of the society. “It’s really a dichotomy in our society[Read More…]
DYFI activists hacked, BJP workers blamed
Trump favours merit-based system for immigrants
Manipur polls 2017: 54 crorepatis are in fray
Ramjas is not an isolated incident but a part of the Left’s organized pattern
The unfortunate incident of a students’ clash at the Ramjas college of Delhi University has been projected as an issue of free speech & democratic rights. But what is being missed in the coverage by the various media outlets is that this is not an isolated incident but part of[Read More…]
Sanders lashes out on Trump for attacking media
MK Stalin to meet President Pranab Mukherjee today
The political bedlam in Tamil Nadu after the death of former Chief Minister Jayalalitha and the end to this ferment doesn’t appear any closer. The DMK working president M.K. Stalin is expected to meet President Pranab Mukherjee in Delhi on Thursday says reports. “We have informed Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao[Read More…]
Former CM T R Zeliang to be the chairman of Democratic Alliance of Nagaland
Soon after T R Zeliang resigned as Nagaland CM on Monday; the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) which has been in power for three terms in the state has elected him as its chairman. The Democratic Alliance of Nagaland is a coalition of the Naga People’s Front (NPF), BJP and[Read More…]