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Will be on path of nation first: Poonam Mahajan after BJP denies ticket

Will be on path of nation first: Poonam Mahajan after BJP denies ticket

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

In the post on X, Mahajan said, "I will be indebted to the family-like people from Mumbai North Central who treated me not just as an MP but gave me affection like a daughter."

Ramp war: It's BJP's Poonam Mahajan vs SRK

Ramp war: It's BJP's Poonam Mahajan vs SRK

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The MP has written to the BMC to demolish the 'illegal' ramp outside SRK's house

Maharashtra: BJP gives ticket to Poonam Mahajan

Maharashtra: BJP gives ticket to Poonam Mahajan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

In its first list of candidates for the assembly elections, BJP announced the names of 66 candidates of which 23 are sitting MLAs who have been given the tickets.

Farmers' protest propelled by 'urban Maoism': BJP MP Poonam Mahajan

Farmers' protest propelled by 'urban Maoism': BJP MP Poonam Mahajan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Poonam, daughter of Pramod Mahajan, a MP representing Mumbai North Central said, "They (farmers) are holding the flag of Communists, and urban maoists are misguiding them.

26/11 govt counsel Ujjwal Nikam BJP's pick from Mumbai North Central

26/11 govt counsel Ujjwal Nikam BJP's pick from Mumbai North Central

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Nikam has replaced two-time MP Poonam Mahajan, who is the daughter of the late BJP stalwart Pramod Mahajan.

Why Poonam Mahajan wants NRI MPs in the Lok Sabha

Why Poonam Mahajan wants NRI MPs in the Lok Sabha

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

BJP leader Poonam Mahajan explains why she believes that NRIs joining Parliament will strengthen democracy.

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Look who turned up to watch the CSK-MI game on Sunday night.

BJP's Maha list: Gadkari fielded from Nagpur, Pankaja from Beed

BJP's Maha list: Gadkari fielded from Nagpur, Pankaja from Beed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The BJP has also not declared the candidate for Mumbai North Central, which was won by Poonam Mahajan, daughter of late Pramod Mahajan, in 2014 and 2019 on the party ticket.

'Whenever I Lied I Lied In The Country's Interest'

'Whenever I Lied I Lied In The Country's Interest'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'Kasab was never given mutton biryani.' 'What I had said was Kasab had asked for mutton biryani to be served in jail.'

Poonam Mahajan declares Rs 12 crore worth assets

Poonam Mahajan declares Rs 12 crore worth assets

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Slain Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan's daughter Poonam, who is contesting the October 13 Maharashtra assembly polls from suburban Ghatkopar, owns assets worth Rs 12 crore.

Uddhav's Sena eyeing 8 out of 10 LS seats in Mumbai metro region

Uddhav's Sena eyeing 8 out of 10 LS seats in Mumbai metro region

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena is keen to contest eight out of the 10 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with some 'give and take' in the next elections, sources said on Tuesday.

Why Kashmir Loves Purple

Why Kashmir Loves Purple

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Lavender cultivation has been amplified across Jammu and Kashmir.

Meet The Ladies At Budget Session

Meet The Ladies At Budget Session

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Glimpses of lady MPs as the nation's lady finance minister presents the Budget for the next financial year on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

When Modi Met Former PM

When Modi Met Former PM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 13.

'Special place': 10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament

'Special place': 10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The MPs representing various political parties offered heartfelt tributes to the building that has been the epicentre of India's democratic journey.

Sitharaman urges fintech cos to engage more with govt

Sitharaman urges fintech cos to engage more with govt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday nudged the fintech industry to break the distance barrier and have more engagements with the government and its agencies to enhance trust. Sitharaman was replying to a question by Kris Gopalakrishnan, chairman, Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2022 advisory board, who wanted to know how to ensure trust among industry, regulators, and the government. "I don't want to sound cliche, but distance brings distrust. "So, cut the distance down, have greater engagement with the government," the minister said.

PIX: Shah Rukh inaugurates Mohammed Rafi Chowk

PIX: Shah Rukh inaugurates Mohammed Rafi Chowk

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Pictures from the event.

Mahajan's daughter may take political plunge

Mahajan's daughter may take political plunge

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Poonam Mahajan, daughter of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, may contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, said senior party leader Gopinath Munde who also ruled out the entry of Rahul Mahajan, who is currently busy in a reality show after being in the limelight for all wrong reasons, into politics.

Smriti Irani tests positive for COVID-19

Smriti Irani tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

She asked people who came in contact with her to get themselves tested at the earliest.

Pramod Mahajan's daughter identifies Pravin

Pramod Mahajan's daughter identifies Pravin

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

While pointing towards Pravin Mahajan, who was sitting in the dock, Poonam told the court that he had killed her father and she wanted justice to prevail. It is for this reason that she had come to depose before the court, she said.

'Whom was the BJP trying to please then?'

'Whom was the BJP trying to please then?'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'When Fadnavis takes our help, it was sabka saath.' 'But when we support his rival, the latter is branded as appeasing Muslims.'

PICS: Kunal Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani at fashion event

PICS: Kunal Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani at fashion event

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Glimpses from the 6th edition of designer Maheka Mirpuri's charity gala and fundraiser.

'Too many slums'

'Too many slums'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

How does a wealthy Bandra building society view the elections? What are the issues worrying them? Neeta Kolhatkar spends an afternoon at Le Papillon, on Mount Mary road, Bandra, north Mumbai, when the BJP Lok Sabha candidate for Mumbai North Central, Poonam Mahajan comes visiting.

Mohite-Patil, 6 other ministers lose in Maha polls

Mohite-Patil, 6 other ministers lose in Maha polls

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Senior Nationalist Congress Party Minister Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil is among the seven members of the Ashok Chavan government who have lost the assembly elections in Maharashtra.

Munde's daughter set to win in family stronghold

Munde's daughter set to win in family stronghold

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

The announcement of candidature of Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Gopinath Munde's daughter Pankaja along with that of cousin Poonam Mahajan has met with severe criticism that BJP too is going the Congress way in following dynastic politics. However, the flak is the last thing on Pankaja's mind as she goes about campaigning for the October 13 Assembly poll from this constituency in Marathwada's hinterland.

Urmila, Priya Dutt file nominations in Mumbai

Urmila, Priya Dutt file nominations in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Lok Sabha elections to 48 seats in the state will be held in four phases on April 11, 18, 23 and 29.

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

'MNS wave swept away candidates like me'

'MNS wave swept away candidates like me'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

With her maiden attempt to carry forward her late father and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan's legacy ending in a whimper, Poonam Mahajan says she will work harder to ensure a win in the next elections.

Have you seen our MPs this way?

Have you seen our MPs this way?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

As the winter session of Parliament ends on Friday, images of our MPs you haven't seen before!

Yashwant Sinha's son, Pramod Mahajan's daughter in BJP's 3rd list

Yashwant Sinha's son, Pramod Mahajan's daughter in BJP's 3rd list

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Former Home Secretary R K Singh and two Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, figure in the third list of 97 Lok Sabha poll candidates released by the party on Thursday.

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.

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The party has also expanded its list of spokesperson to 23, with MP Anil Baluni being elevated as the chief spokesperson and remaining its media head.

BJP MP seeks demolition of ramp near Shah Rukh's house

BJP MP seeks demolition of ramp near Shah Rukh's house

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'The residents of the area have for long been complaining about the chaos and traffic build up there due to the ramp,' MP Poonam Mahajan says.

'PM have some shame' protests washout Parliament proceedings

'PM have some shame' protests washout Parliament proceedings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Noisy protests by the members of the Congress and other opposition parties seeking an apology from the prime minister continued unabated throughout the day since the proceedings began.

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

To involve workers in various social campaigns initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has formed nine separate committees of senior leaders.

Priya Dutt will not contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Priya Dutt will not contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

In her statement, Dutt has hailed and thanked her "mentor" United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

Netas roll out mats for Yoga Day

Netas roll out mats for Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Lead by example... that's the adage our netas followed on Thursday as several of them took to performing various asanas across the country to mark the country's fourth Yoga Day. Here's a look at some of them.

Lok Sabha gets 29 new entrants from Maharashtra

Lok Sabha gets 29 new entrants from Maharashtra

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP Nitin Gadkari, late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan's daughter Poonam, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Vijaysinh Mohite Patil are a few of the 29 new entrants to the 16th Lok Sabha among the 48 MPs from Maharashtra.

Famous faces among voters in Mumbai

Famous faces among voters in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Holding the status of the richest municipal corporation in the country, BMC will witness competitive elections with 2,275 candidates in the fray for 227 seats. Here are some famous faces flashing their fingers!

In Kolkata rally, Amit Shah attacks Mamata, Rahul on NRC issue

In Kolkata rally, Amit Shah attacks Mamata, Rahul on NRC issue

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

The BJP chief began his speech with the slogan of uprooting the TMC government from Bengal and said in order to do that, he would visit all the districts of the state.