New Delhi: Most political parties, including those friendly with the BJP, told the Law Commission on Saturday that they are opposed to the proposal of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies saying that it was against the constitution and would dilute regional interests. Parties that opposed the[Read More…]
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Modi programme in Jaipur a ‘flop show’: Ashok Gehlot
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction here with beneficiaries of government welfare schemes a flop show. Our PM was supposed to have a direct interaction with beneficiaries but he was shown clippings of beneficiaries in audio-video presentation. This could have been[Read More…]
Congress will probe BJP CMs misdeeds after coming to power, says Congress
New Delhi: Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of protecting the corrupt BJP leaders including Chief Ministers of various BJP-ruled states, Congress on Saturday said when it comes to power, there will be a thorough investigation on the cases against them and they will be in jail and not out on[Read More…]
BJP not to miss any opportunity eulogising mob lynching
One needs to accept the fact, mob lynching was never a new phenomenon in India but it has attained a normalized form specifically under the Modi government. A dangerous trend of mob violence is grasping India and is becoming the normal way of dealing with displeasure. The right-wing Hindutva brigade[Read More…]
Delhi power tussle: law, politics, constitution and legality
You come to know about politics when people are denied their rights and are treated cynically as subjects and not as citizens. The most recent example being the attempt by an elected Chief Minister to initiate a program wherein the people residing in the National Capital Territory of Delhi would[Read More…]
BJP government must be removed for nation’s interest: Congress
New Delhi: Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi who slammed opposition attempts at unity as based on hatred against him, Congress on Tuesday said he has a mindset of conflict and that in the larger interest of the nation, it was necessary to remove the BJP government. Accusing Modi[Read More…]
Statehood not a raging issue but more powers needed for Delhi government: Experts
New Delhi: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to give another push to its demand for full statehood to Delhi with a public campaign, but experts said it was not a burning issue among residents and a way should be found to give more powers to the elected[Read More…]
Nation must unite to protect children: Rahul Gandhi on Mandsaur gang rape
New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday voiced his angst against the brutal gang rape and assault of an eight-year-old schoolgirl in Madhya Pradesh and said the nation must come together to protect the children. In Mandsaur an eight-year-old girl was kidnapped and gang raped, and is battling for[Read More…]
Didn’t receive any request from Rahul for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA
New Delhi: The External Affairs Minisry said on Thursday that it did not receive any request from Congress President Rahul Gandhi to undertake this year’s Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. We have not received any formal request for his visit to the Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, External[Read More…]
BJP raising Vadra issue to divert attention from Nirav, Lalit, Mallya: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday said BJP was raising the Robert Vadra issue just to divert attention from the questions being raised against the Narendra Modi government over 4Ms — Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya and Mehul Choksi. Days after the I-T Department served notice to Robert Vadra[Read More…]
Congress likely to back opposition nominee for RS Deputy Chairman
New Delhi: Keen to further augment opposition unity in the run-up to the 2019 general elections, Congress may opt against fielding a candidate for the post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman and work with other parties outside the NDA to put up a common candidate. Informed sources said the combined[Read More…]
The crisis in agriculture is leading to rural and farmer distress
Mandsaur, in Madhya Pradesh, which formed the epicentre of farmer’s protests that began last year, is still protesting. Six protesting farmers had died after state police opened a fire on the group. However, justice still eludes their family. To mark the anniversary of the firing angry farmers have planned a[Read More…]
Kejriwal should approach PM for full statehood: Sheila Dikshit
New Delhi: Holding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal responsible for the stalemate in the national capital, his Congress predecessor Sheila Dikshit on Friday advised him to approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi to demand full statehood instead of protesting. The demand for full statehood can only be made in Parliament as[Read More…]
Maharashtra atrocity on Dalit, tribal boys: Rahul Gandhi slams RSS, BJP
Jalgaon (Maharashtra): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday blamed the RSS and the Bharatiya Janata Party’ politics after two Dalits and a tribal boy were paraded nude and assaulted for swimming in a well in Wakadi village here. The sole crime of these Dalit children was they were taking a[Read More…]
Congress seeks PM Modi’s apology over remarks against Manmohan Singh
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday sought an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks against his predecessor Manmohan Singh and others alleging that they colluded with Pakistan to influence Gujarat election process last year. Citing an RTI reply received from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on June[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi promises farm loans waiver in 10 days if Congress voted to power in MP
Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh): Mounting a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s on issues concerning farmers and youth, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday promised to waive farm loans in 10 days if his party is voted to power in Madhya Pradesh. Launching the Congress campaign in the state where[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi to address farmers in Mandsaur on June 6
New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi will address a farmer’s rally in Mandsaur of Madhya Pradesh on June 6 — the day seven farmers had died in a police firing last year. Gandhi threw his weight behind the farmers’ protest in several states between June 1 and June 10, to[Read More…]
Congress to name new Kerala chief next week
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior leaders from the Congress in Kerala have been summoned to Delhi to meet party President Rahul Gandhi next week to decide the new state chief. A top Congress leader told IANS that they will meet Gandhi on June 6 and 7. Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, Leader[Read More…]
Father taught me to love and respect all: Rahul Gandhi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday remembered his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 27th death anniversary saying it was he who taught him to love and respect all beings. Rahul Gandhi in a tweet on Monday said: “My father taught me that hate is a prison for those who carry it. Today, on his death anniversary, I thank[Read More…]
Modi is corruption, hope BJP learnt lessons from Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: In a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa ahead of the trust vote, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday termed him corruption and that Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah and the RSS considered no institution worthy of respect.[Read More…]
All-round fear in country; Judges, media scared: Rahul Gandhi
Raipur: Hitting out at the BJP-led central government and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said an atmosphere of all-round fear prevailed in the country and even the Supreme Court Judges and the media are panicky. Addressing panchayat representatives at Jan Swaraj Sammelan in Raipur[Read More…]
Rahul likens Modi to cell phone on speaker mode
Kolar: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi by likening him to a mobile phone, saying that “Modiji uses only speaker and aeroplane mode and not work mode”. Gandhi’s retort came in response to a query from reporters about Modi’s jibe at an[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi questions Modi on ‘criminal’ BJP candidates
New Delhi: Launching a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned his silence on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders facing corruption charges. “Dear Modi ji, You talk a lot. Problem is, your actions don’t match your words. Here’s a primer on your candidate[Read More…]
Rahul grades Modi ‘F’ for performance in Karnataka’s agri sector
New Delhi: Attacking Narendra Modi for letting the farmers down in Karnataka, Congress President Rahul Gandhi in a report card gave the Prime Minister an ‘F’ Grade for his performance in the agricultural sector in the state. Gandhi, in a Tweet, said the Prime Minister’s crop insurance scheme has made[Read More…]
Rahul targets Goyal over business dealings
New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi continued his attack on Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal over his sale of shares in a privately-held company at nearly 1,000 times the face value. “Piyush Goyal’s, 48 CR. #FlashNet Scam is about deceit, conflict of interest and greed. The evidence is on the[Read More…]