News for '-bharatiya-janata-party-mla'

UP: BJP MLA's killer shot dead

UP: BJP MLA's killer shot dead

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

Special Task Force of UP Police gunned down Naushad Qureshi, hailing from Bihar and with a cash reward of Rs 20,000 on his head.

NCW issues notice to UP BJP MLA over remarks against Mayawati

NCW issues notice to UP BJP MLA over remarks against Mayawati

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Another UP MLA came out in support of Sadhana Singh, saying there was nothing wrong in her remarks.

Unnao rape: CBI files chargesheet against 5, including BJP MLA Sengar's brother

Unnao rape: CBI files chargesheet against 5, including BJP MLA Sengar's brother

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

A 17-year-old girl has alleged that she was raped by Bangermau MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar of the BJP at his residence when she had gone to meet him with a relative seeking a job last year.

'Acting like a dictator has been this govt's hallmark'

'Acting like a dictator has been this govt's hallmark'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'I was feeling so suffocated under Yogiji's rule.'

'Biplab's removal was a bolt from blue'

'Biplab's removal was a bolt from blue'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'At a time when people don't like to even sacrifice their panchayat seat, Biplab Kumar Deb sacrificed the chair of chief minister with a smiling face.'

BSF jawan, girl killed as Pakistan shells villages in Jammu

BSF jawan, girl killed as Pakistan shells villages in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

In the shelling, a BSF jawan and a 17-year-old girl were killed while five civilians and a BSF jawan were injured and have been hospitalised.

Gauri Lankesh would have been alive if she hadn't written against RSS: BJP MLA

Gauri Lankesh would have been alive if she hadn't written against RSS: BJP MLA

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Jeevaraj's speech has come at a time when the police are still unsure of the motives behind Gauri's murder.

Pak artistes should be beaten with shoes: BJP UP MLA Som

Pak artistes should be beaten with shoes: BJP UP MLA Som

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Pakistanis eat from India and then backstab us, said the controversial MLA from UP.

Verdict in Unnao rape case against Sengar on Dec 16

Verdict in Unnao rape case against Sengar on Dec 16

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The expelled BJP MLA is accused of raping the woman in 2017. He is also facing murder charges as the woman was hit by a truck in July. Her two aunts were killed in the accident.

Delhi court commences trial in Unnao rape case

Delhi court commences trial in Unnao rape case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The court will continue the examination of other witnesses on Monday.

Indian-American comedians extend support to Munawar Faruqui

Indian-American comedians extend support to Munawar Faruqui

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In their comments, the Indian-American stand-up comedians said the arrest of Faruqui was incredibly unjust and against the freedom of expression.

Congress again stakes claim to form govt in Goa

Congress again stakes claim to form govt in Goa

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

While the Congress currently has 14 MLAs, down from 16 after Sopte and Shirodkar left it to join the BJP, the latter has 13 MLAs.

Unnao rape survivor's mom calls car crash a conspiracy

Unnao rape survivor's mom calls car crash a conspiracy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The mother of the Unnao rape survivor who received grievous injuries in a road accident in Rae Bareli has termed the Sunday's incident a conspiracy to wipe out her family.

BJP MLA threatens to sue Zaheera

BJP MLA threatens to sue Zaheera

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

Zaheera Sheikh had accused Madhu Shrivastava of threatening her.

Rajasthan: BJP MLA faces heat after clicking selfie at fire incident site

Rajasthan: BJP MLA faces heat after clicking selfie at fire incident site

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The MLA tried to justify his decision but later removed it from his account.

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'I had done 23 years of very satisfying service -- 10 years in the police and 13 years in the Enforcement Directorate.' 'I had done law enforcement and thought the next step should be towards contributing to make good laws.'

Photo of cop carrying BJP MLA on back goes viral

Photo of cop carrying BJP MLA on back goes viral

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

A photo of a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA climbing on the back of his personal security officer to cross a rivulet has gone viral on social media in Jammu and Kashmir.

MLA's post not office of profit: Court

MLA's post not office of profit: Court

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The Indore high court has said that the post of MLA cannot be considered an 'office of profit', a stumbling block for those wishing to serve as mayors.

Virat unpatriotic for not marrying where 'Lord Ram got married: BJP MLA

Virat unpatriotic for not marrying where 'Lord Ram got married: BJP MLA

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Vikramaditya, Yudhishthir got married on this land. None of us goes to a foreign country to get married'

Why Pakistani Hindu migrants are denied vaccination

Why Pakistani Hindu migrants are denied vaccination

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Most of the migrants do not get access to any medical facilities in government-run hospitals or dispensaries as they do not have an Aadhaar card and are not Indian citizens.

Unnao rape victim records statement on stretcher at AIIMS

Unnao rape victim records statement on stretcher at AIIMS

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The woman deposed before District Judge Dharmesh Sharma during 'in-camera' proceedings held at the seminar hall of the the Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, her lawyer said.

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Why can't people stand up for national anthem for 52 seconds: Anupam Kher

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

"People never complain about standing in serpentine queues at hotels, ticket counters or any other place. But, they cannot spare 52 seconds to the tune of the national anthem in respect of their country," he said, while attending an event.

Vajpayee's sister dies in Delhi

Vajpayee's sister dies in Delhi

Rediff.com10 May 2003

Mishra was suffering from cancer and had been brought to New Delhi from Gwalior by Vajpayee on April 28 for specialised treatment.

BJP MLA: Modi has installed cameras in polling booths

BJP MLA: Modi has installed cameras in polling booths

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

In presence of Union minister Jasvantsinh Bhabhor, MLA Ramesh Katara says who voted in favour of the Congress and such people will be given less work.

Shaheen Bagh mediators file report in sealed cover in SC

Shaheen Bagh mediators file report in sealed cover in SC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Former Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah had earlier told the top court that the protest was peaceful and inconvenience being caused to commuters was due to barricades "unnecessarily" put by police on roads far away from the site.

Akash Vijayvargiya gets bail in assault case

Akash Vijayvargiya gets bail in assault case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

District prosecution officer Rajendra Upadhaya said the MLA was asked to furnish a personal bail bond of Rs 50,000 in the case of assault and of Rs 20,000 in the other case.

The BJP & Man on the Moon

The BJP & Man on the Moon

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

JNU row: BJP MLA OP Sharma arrested, released over court assault

JNU row: BJP MLA OP Sharma arrested, released over court assault

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

BJP MLA O P Sharma, who was caught on camera beating a Communist Party of India activist at Patiala House court three days back, was arrested on Thursday.

'Many BJP MLAs will quit the party'

'Many BJP MLAs will quit the party'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'Removing Biplab Deb and replacing him with Manik Saha is a fruitless exercise that the BJP national leadership has indulged in.' 'It is foolish to think that people will forget what these two have done to the state and its people in the last four years.'

Assam BJP MLA: 'Situation is very bad'

Assam BJP MLA: 'Situation is very bad'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'The Indian Army and paramilitary have to land more in Assam as the situation is very bad, especially in upper Assam,' says BJP MLA Binod Hazarika whose home was burnt down by mobs.

BJP MLA chargesheeted in Unnao rape case

BJP MLA chargesheeted in Unnao rape case

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The case caused a huge embarrassment to the BJP government

How BJP got its way in Puducherry

How BJP got its way in Puducherry

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

When Mr Rangaswamy began making threatening noises (he could have swapped the BJP's six MLAs with the DMK's six and formed the government with the outside help of the Congress and Independents), the BJP immediately named nominated MLAs.

'I was shocked to hear communal things from the CM'

'I was shocked to hear communal things from the CM'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'TMC was calling me, AAP was also calling me.' 'But my supporters helped me realise that the people of Goa are backing the Congress this time to defeat the BJP.'

Unnao rape victim wrote to CJI about 'threat' before accident

Unnao rape victim wrote to CJI about 'threat' before accident

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The letter narrates the incidents of July 7-8 when some people allegedly associated with Sengar, the sitting BJP legislator, threatened the victim's family with dire consequences.

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Hardik Patel cancelled

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Hardik Patel cancelled

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Hardik Patel and others are accused of ransacking the office of Visnagar MLA Rishikesh Patel during the protest rally of the Patidar community in July 2015.

Unnao rape case: BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar detained by CBI

Unnao rape case: BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar detained by CBI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The CBI began its questioning of the UP lawmaker around 5 am on Friday.

Verdict in Unnao rape case against Sengar on Monday

Verdict in Unnao rape case against Sengar on Monday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The woman was allegedly kidnapped and raped by Sengar in 2017 when she was a minor.

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Will phone tapping controversy rock Gehlot's boat?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Union minister files a case against Rajasthan officials, alleges that audio recordings of tapped phone conversations has tarnished his reputation and disturbed his mental peace.

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Punjab was allegedly thrashed and his clothes torn by a group of farmers at Malout in Muktsar district on Saturday, police said.