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Temple in Ayodhya to come up within 4 months: Shah

Temple in Ayodhya to come up within 4 months: Shah

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Shah asked Congress leader Kapil Sibal why he sought to drag the Ram Janmabhoomi case in the Supreme Court.

SC-appointed SIT to challenge acquittals in Naroda Gam case

SC-appointed SIT to challenge acquittals in Naroda Gam case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) will challenge before the Gujarat high court the recent acquittal of all 67 accused in the 2002 Naroda Gam riot case by a special court, sources said.

Amit Shah's new team: Ram Madhav in, Varun Gandhi out

Amit Shah's new team: Ram Madhav in, Varun Gandhi out

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Varun Gandhi was on Saturday dropped as general secretary by Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah who constituted his new team, inducting former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa as vice president and new Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh pointsman Ram Madhav as general secretary.

Thushar Vellappally will be NDA's candidate against Rahul in Wayanad

Thushar Vellappally will be NDA's candidate against Rahul in Wayanad

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Thushar is the son of Vellappally Natesan, who is the general secretary of the influential Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam, which works for the welfare of Ezhava community, a backward caste with sizeable population in the state.

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A special court in Gujarat on Thursday acquitted all the 67 accused, including former Bharatiya Janata Party minister Maya Kodnani, in the 2002 Naroda Gam riots case in which 11 people were killed.

PHOTOS: Amit Shah meets MS Dhoni

PHOTOS: Amit Shah meets MS Dhoni

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, on Sunday, met Mahendra Singh Dhoni as part of the party's 'Sampark for Samarthan'

BJP has given a Prime Minister who speaks: Amit Shah

BJP has given a Prime Minister who speaks: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The biggest thing that his party's government has done is to give the country a prime minister who speaks, says Amit Shah.

All-powerful CCS sees 2 new members in Shah, Jaishankar

All-powerful CCS sees 2 new members in Shah, Jaishankar

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Besides the prime minister, the ministers of defence, home, external affairs and finance are members of the committee.

Amit Shah meets sidelined party veterans Advani, Joshi

Amit Shah meets sidelined party veterans Advani, Joshi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Shah's meeting with the two leaders came days after they were not given poll tickets.

2020 our deadline too, J&K won't be in India: Mehbooba's reply to Shah

2020 our deadline too, J&K won't be in India: Mehbooba's reply to Shah

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Mufti said relation of J&K with India will end if the terms and conditions of the state's accession to the Union were changed.

Parrikar will continue to be Goa's chief minister: Amit Shah

Parrikar will continue to be Goa's chief minister: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Parrikar's poor health has sparked speculation over his continuation as the chief minister of Goa, and Shah had recently sent a central party leaders team to the coastal state to speak to allies and take stock of political situation.

BJP president Amit Shah takes darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja

BJP president Amit Shah takes darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Here are some interesting images of the BJP president visiting the popular Lalbaugcha Raja.

PHOTOS: PM Modi, BJP biggies attend Yogi Adityanath's swearing-in ceremony

PHOTOS: PM Modi, BJP biggies attend Yogi Adityanath's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

In front of a 50,000 odd strong audience, which also had Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath was sworn in as Uttar Pradesh chief minister on Sunday. Here's a glimpse of the big names that attended the big-ticket event.

Quota stir leader Hardik Patel fears being killed in fake encounter

Quota stir leader Hardik Patel fears being killed in fake encounter

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Patel also said he would support the communities which have raised reservation demands in Rajasthan.

On BJP foundation day, Shah asks cadre to counter oppn's falsehood

On BJP foundation day, Shah asks cadre to counter oppn's falsehood

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

BJP president Amit Shah on the party's foundation day asked partymen to vigorously counter the campaign of disinformation.

President accepts Ashok Lavasa's resignation as EC

President accepts Ashok Lavasa's resignation as EC

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'...the President is pleased to accept the resignation tendered by Shri Ashok Lavasa, Election Commissioner with effect from the 31st August, 2020,' the notification said.

Amit Shah, Naidu miss Manipur swearing-in as plane develops snag

Amit Shah, Naidu miss Manipur swearing-in as plane develops snag

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Following the engine snag, the two BJP leaders shelved their plans to travel to Imphal for the swearing-in ceremony of N Biren Singh as Manipur chief minister, sources said.

It's EC's gift to Modi: Mamata on poll body's order

It's EC's gift to Modi: Mamata on poll body's order

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Banerjee, also the state chief minister, said she had never seen this type of EC which is "full of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh people".

Mamata holds 7-km march to protest roadshow violence

Mamata holds 7-km march to protest roadshow violence

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Banerjee, clad in her trademark white saree, greeted hundreds of people who thronged the streets during the march which took place amidst heightened security.

BJP believes a grand Ram temple should be built in Ayodhya: Shah

BJP believes a grand Ram temple should be built in Ayodhya: Shah

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

He alleged that the Congress was putting hurdles in the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya.

From Rahul to Amit Shah, how politicians celebrated Holi

From Rahul to Amit Shah, how politicians celebrated Holi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Even politicians got into festive mood and celebrated Holi with colours and joy.

Amit Shah wants Union ministers to hold daily media briefings

Amit Shah wants Union ministers to hold daily media briefings

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

BJP chief Amit Shah to ask Union mins to hold daily media briefings to improve coverage

Congress, terrorists on same frequency: Amit Shah

Congress, terrorists on same frequency: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Shah reviewed the party's preparations and strategy for the Lok Sabha election due next year.

Amit Shah granted exemption from personal appearance in encounter case

Amit Shah granted exemption from personal appearance in encounter case

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday granted exemption to Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah from personal appearance in two alleged fake encounter cases.

Rahul invited for R-Day parade, to be seated in fourth row

Rahul invited for R-Day parade, to be seated in fourth row

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The Congress alleged that by doing so the Modi government was resorting to "cheap politics".

Shah was attacked as Didi wanted revenge: Modi in Bengal

Shah was attacked as Didi wanted revenge: Modi in Bengal

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Didi is frightened by the rise of BJP in West Bengal," the PM said.

Marigolds, Hanumans at Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Marigolds, Hanumans at Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Rediff.com14 May 2019

It was a sea of saffron in Kolkata on Tuesday when Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah held a roadshow taking the battle against arch-rival Trinamool Congress to Mamata Banerjee's den. BJP supporters chanted "Jai Shri Ram" as activists dressed up as Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman walked along, not often seen on the streets of the city of Kolkata. Shah meandered through Kolkata on a truck, decked up with marigold, as the crowd carried BJP flags.

Kanhaiya's 'attacker' greets Amit Shah in Pune

Kanhaiya's 'attacker' greets Amit Shah in Pune

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

On April 24, Kanhaiya Kumar had alleged that Deka, working with a city-based software firm, tried to strangle him on board Pune-bound Jet Airways flight.

After UP bypoll losses, Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah

After UP bypoll losses, Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

They are believed to have discussed the evolving political situation in the state where opposition parties have joined hands to challenge the BJP.

Amit Shah calls BJP's Yeddyurappa most corrupt; Congress has a field day

Amit Shah calls BJP's Yeddyurappa "most corrupt"; Congress has a field day

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Gifted to us by the BJP president, our campaign in Karnataka is off to a fabulous start. He says Yeddyurappa ran the most corrupt Government ever... True."

Enjoy your power till Nov 8: Paswan tells Nitish

Enjoy your power till Nov 8: Paswan tells Nitish

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Tuesday fired a salvo at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and said that he should now enjoy the power as November 8 will bring an end to his delight.

BJP gets poll face on, appoints Ram Madhav to be in charge of Assam

BJP gets poll face on, appoints Ram Madhav to be in charge of Assam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Ram Madhav has also been assigned the task of coordination with Jammu and Kashmir government, where BJP shares power with PDP.

Rahul inciting hatred in society: Amit Shah

Rahul inciting hatred in society: Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party president accused his Congress counterpart Rahul Gandhi of "inciting hatred" in society with his "lie" that the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has been revoked.

Month after vandalism, Mamata unveils Vidyasagar's new bust

Month after vandalism, Mamata unveils Vidyasagar's new bust

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Claiming that the BJP is "planning to change Bengal into Gujarat", she said, "I am ready to go to jail but will not allow it to happen."

No grand alliance will stop us from forming next govt: Amit Shah in Patna

No grand alliance will stop us from forming next govt: Amit Shah in Patna

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Tuesday said that his party will form the next government in Bihar.

Amit Shah gets clean chit in 2014 hate speech case

Amit Shah gets clean chit in 2014 hate speech case

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The police had on Tuesday filed the final report in a local court, saying, "there is no evidence against him in the case," according to the prosecution.

Will Amit Shah meet Uddhav Thackeray on Oct 30?

Will Amit Shah meet Uddhav Thackeray on Oct 30?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Shah's meeting, if it happens, with Thackeray assumes huge political significance given the Sena's demand for equal sharing of power in the next government in view of the senior ally BJP's weakened tally.

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Installed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, the 2.5-tonne charkha, is made of high-quality chromium nickel stainless steel.

Wearing black shawls, Trinamool MPs protest outside Parliament

Wearing black shawls, Trinamool MPs protest outside Parliament

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Draped in black shawls, Trinamool Congress MPs on Monday staged a protest outside Parliament House against the arrest of West Bengal minister Madan Mitra in the Saradha chit fund case, accusing the Centre of misusing the Central Bureau of Investigation.

HC notice to Jay Shah on Wire's plea challenging lower court's gag order

HC notice to Jay Shah on Wire's plea challenging lower court's gag order

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The Wire argued that the lower court's order prohibiting it from publishing any article related to Jay Shah was a curtailment of the Constitutional freedom of speech and expression.