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Modi fit to be PM, he is 100 per cent secular: Jethmalani

Modi fit to be PM, he is 100 per cent secular: Jethmalani

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

"According to me, Narendra bhai is the best prime minister for this country. Nothing has happened to change my mind. Modi in my definition of secularism is 100 per cent secular," Jethamalani told media persons in New Delhi.

Jethmalani hopes Rajnath will 'cleanse' BJP

Jethmalani hopes Rajnath will 'cleanse' BJP

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Jethmalani, who had openly opposed Nitin Gadkari's re-electionas the party chief, on lauded Rajnath Singh for his "wisdom" and hoped that the new president will "cleanse" the organisation.

Jethmalani expelled from BJP for six years

Jethmalani expelled from BJP for six years

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Rebel Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ram Jethmalani, who had been critical of the BJP leadership and had revolted against the then party chief Nitin Gadkari, was on Tuesday expelled from the primary membership of the party for six years on charges of "breach of discipline".

BJP may revoke Jethmalani's suspension

BJP may revoke Jethmalani's suspension

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The suspension of veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani from the Bharatiya Janata Party, for daring the party to act against him on the issue of appointment of the Central Bureau of Investigation director, may be revoked.

'May answer BJP's notice, may throw it in the bin'

'May answer BJP's notice, may throw it in the bin'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Terming his suspension from the Bharatiya Janata Party as 'ultravires', Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday mounted a fresh attack on the party leadership, accusing Nitin Gadkari of treading on the path of suicide and dragging the party with him.

CBI row: Jethmalani praises govt, flays BJP's attack

CBI row: Jethmalani praises govt, flays BJP's attack

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani on Saturday criticised his party's attack on the government over the appointment of the Central Bureau of Investigation's director. Jethmalani also had a word of praise for the government's action in appointing Ranjit Sinha as the CBI's director. He contended that the decision "for a change, has averted national calamity".

Vaidya's remarks on Modi unfounded: Gadkari

Vaidya's remarks on Modi unfounded: Gadkari

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Nitin Gadkari on Monday termed as "unfounded" remarks of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue M G Vaidya that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was behind the campaign to make him quit as the Bharatiya Janata Party president and said all party leaders are working unitedly for the organisation.

BJP backs Gadkari again, divisions persist in party

BJP backs Gadkari again, divisions persist in party

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Divisions persisted within the Bharatiya Janata Party over the continuance of Nitin Gadkari as its president even as its Core Group yet again stood behind him insisting that there was 'no legal or moral wrongdoing' by him in the running of his company.

RSS disapproves of Gadkari's comments on Vivekananda

RSS disapproves of Gadkari's comments on Vivekananda

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh disapproved of Nitin Gadkari's comments on Swami Vivekananda saying one should be "careful" about public sentiments, but refrained from saying anything on his continuation as party chief in the wake of letters against him by Ram Jethmalani

Person who becomes Prez should be above board: Team Anna

Person who becomes Prez should be above board: Team Anna

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal kept his attack on Congress presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee, demanding that allegations raised by them should be probed.

There's suspicion about Gadkari's integrity: Jethmalani

There's suspicion about Gadkari's integrity: Jethmalani

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Stirring the hornet's nest in the Bharatiya Janata Party, Member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani renewed his attack on party chief Nitin Gadkari and demanded his resignation, saying fresh allegations against him will weaken the BJP's campaign against corruption.

Project Modi as PM candidate: Jethmalani to BJP

Project Modi as PM candidate: Jethmalani to BJP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Stirring the hornet's nest in the Bharatiya Janata Party, noted lawyer Ram Jethmalani has strongly pitched for projecting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate in the next Lok Sabha elections.

BJP is a sick party, says Jethmalani in letter to Gadkari

BJP is a sick party, says Jethmalani in letter to Gadkari

Rediff.com26 May 2012

In a strongly-worded letter to Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari, eminent lawyer and MP Ram Jethmalani has alleged party leaders are "silent against the huge corruption" in United Progressive Alliance-II government and are instead engaged in infighting.

Kejriwal party a foolish project: Jethmalani

Kejriwal party a foolish project: Jethmalani

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Coming out in support of Anna Hazare, noted lawyer Ram Jethmalani today termed as 'foolish project' the decision of Arvind Kejriwal-led group to form a party and urged the veteran activist to focus only on corruption.

SC dismisses Jagan's plea against arrest in assets case

SC dismisses Jagan's plea against arrest in assets case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition of YSR Congress leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy challenging his arrest in a disproportionate assets case.

Jethmalani's fresh attack on Gadkari, Jaitley and Sushma

Jethmalani's fresh attack on Gadkari, Jaitley and Sushma

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday mounted a fresh attack on party President Nitin Gadkari, accusing him of dragging the party on a suicidal path and took potshots at Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj over the appointment of new CBI Director.

BJP suspends Jethmalani with IMMEDIATE effect

BJP suspends Jethmalani with IMMEDIATE effect

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

The BJP on Sunday suspended senior party leader and eminent criminal lawyer Ram Jethmalani for anti-party activities with immediate effect.

Jethmalani challenges BJP to take action against him

Jethmalani challenges BJP to take action against him

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

A belligerent Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani, who attacked the party for its criticism on the appointment of the new Central Bureau of Investigation director, on Sunday challenged the party leadership to take action against him for his stand on the issue.

SC reserves order on Sangma's plea against President

SC reserves order on Sangma's plea against President

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict for December 5 as to whether the plea of former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma, challenging the election of Pranab Mukherjee as president, deserves a "regular hearing" or not.

Gadkari may sink the BJP with him

Gadkari may sink the BJP with him

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

'The Gadkari issue is not about staying on the right side of the law, it is about public perception. How does the public perceive Nitin Gadkari?' asks T V R Shenoy.

Yashwant Sinha demands Gadkari's resignation

Yashwant Sinha demands Gadkari's resignation

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The campaign for the resignation of beleagured Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday got fresh ammunition with senior leader Yashwant Sinha demanding that he step down immediately.

Jethmalanis have no relevance in BJP: Uma Bharti

Jethmalanis have no relevance in BJP: Uma Bharti

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti on Saturday came to the defence of beleaguered party president Nitin Gadkari, who is facing pressure from sections of the organisation to step down, and insisted that people like Ram Jethmalani have no say in decision-making within the party.

We don't agree with what Jethmalani said about Ram: BJP

We don't agree with what Jethmalani said about Ram: BJP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday distanced itself from the controversial comments of its Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani on Lord Ram and said the party does not agree with his views.

Ram was a bad husband: Jethmalani

Ram was a bad husband: Jethmalani

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

In an embarrassment to the Bharatiya Janata Party which has spearheaded the Ram Temple movement and Hindutva agenda, the party's Rajya Sabha member Ram Jethmalani today termed Ram, the protagonist of Ramayana, as a 'bad husband'.

Would like to ask Gadkari a few questions: Jethmalani

Would like to ask Gadkari a few questions: Jethmalani

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Ram Jethmalani, who has demanded the resignation of Nitin Gadkari in the wake of allegations of dubious funding of his company, today said he may like to ask questions to the Bharatiya Janata Party president in a bid to convince himself of his innocence.

RSS' Gurumurthy tries to defuse tension within BJP

RSS' Gurumurthy tries to defuse tension within BJP

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The regret expressed by Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari's on his remark on Swami Vivekananda ahead of the party's core committee meet eased tensions among its members.

Jethmalani's black money remarks create flutter in RS

Jethmalani's black money remarks create flutter in RS

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Noted advocate and Bharatiya Janata Party member Ram Jethmalani on Thursday created a flutter in the Rajya Sabha when he made certain remarks against persons having money stashed away in Swiss banks.

Take contempt action against Jethmalani, Shah: Centre to SC

Take contempt action against Jethmalani, Shah: Centre to SC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The Centre on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to initiate contempt proceedings against former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah and his lawyer Ram Jethmalani for questioning the impartiality of the judge who ordered CBI probe in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.

Presidential candidates need 50 proposers, 50 seconders, Rs 15,000 as deposit

Presidential candidates need 50 proposers, 50 seconders, Rs 15,000 as deposit

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Setting in motion the process for the 16th presidential election, the Election Commission on Thursday said anyone desiring to contest would need 50 electors as proposers and 50 others as seconders -- a move aimed at weeding out non-serious candidates in these polls that once saw nominations getting rejected for 36 out of 37 candidates.

Black money row: Jethmalani terms UPA-II 'shameless'

Black money row: Jethmalani terms UPA-II 'shameless'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Noted jurist and Bharatiya Janata Party member of parliament Ram Jethmalani on Friday slammed the ruling United Progressive Alliance government as "shameless" for remaining in office even after the Supreme Court's criticism of it for the "laggardly pace" of probe into the issue of black money stashed abroad in tax havens.

SC seeks details of 18 mercy pleas before President

SC seeks details of 18 mercy pleas before President

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

In a significant move, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to furnish details of 18 mercy pleas, including that of Parliament attack death convict Afzal Guru, pending disposal before the President.

I am an honest man, I will not resign: Gadkari

I am an honest man, I will not resign: Gadkari

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Amid demands from some party leaders that he should step down in the wake of allegations of dubious fundings of his companies, Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Friday said he is an "honest man" and ruled out resigning from his post.

Won't resign from party, will carry on fight: Jethmalani

Won't resign from party, will carry on fight: Jethmalani

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajya Sabha member Ram Jethmalani, who has demanded the resignation of Nitin Gadkari over 'dubious' funding of his company, on Wednesday said he will carry on his fight against the BJP President but will not quit the party.

Tej Pratap bombards Prez with postcards seeking Lalu's release

Tej Pratap bombards Prez with postcards seeking Lalu's release

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Yadav, the elder son of former chief ministers Prasad and Rabri Devi, on Thursday marched to the General Post Office in Patna with his supporters who carried bundles of postcards addressed to the President seeking release of the jailed party supremo.

HC stays disciplinary proceedings against Modi

HC stays disciplinary proceedings against Modi

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

The Bombay high court on Saturday stayed the proceedings of BCCI disciplinary committee probing allegations of financial irregularities against former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi till January 10 next year.

'Communal card played to justify crack down at Ramlila maidan'

'Communal card played to justify crack down at Ramlila maidan'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Bharat Swabhiman Trust headed by yoga guru Ramdev on Monday accused the Delhi police in the Supreme Court of playing a communal card at the behest of its superiors as one of the grounds for the midnight crack down on him and his followers at the Ramlila ground.

Jethmalani embarrases BJP, supports interlocutors

Jethmalani embarrases BJP, supports interlocutors

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

In an embarrassment to BJP, its Rajya Sabha member Ram Jethmalani today came out in support of Kashmir interlocutors and termed as "childish and churlish" party accusations that they were internationalising the issue.

Cash-for-votes case: Amar Singh's bail extended

Cash-for-votes case: Amar Singh's bail extended

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh's interim bail in the cash-for-vote case was extended by another eight days by a Delhi court before whom his counsel backtracked from his earlier statement that the Bharatiya Janata Party may have been the source of scam money named a Congress member of Parliament.

Notes waved in Parliament could be from BJP: Amar Singh

Notes waved in Parliament could be from BJP: Amar Singh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani on Monday created flutters in a local court in New Delhi when he claimed that the money produced in the Lok Sabha during the cash-for-vote scam was "likely to be from the BJP".

Court to decide Amar Singh's bail plea on Tuesday

Court to decide Amar Singh's bail plea on Tuesday

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

A Delhi court will on Tuesday decide the interim bail plea of Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Amar Singh, who is currently in lodged in Tihar Jail following his arrest in connection with the 2008 cash-for-vote case. Special Judge Sangita Dhingra Sehgal on Monday reserved her order after hearing senior advocate Ram Jethmalani, who argued the case of the 55-year-old former Samajwadi Party general secretary. Singh "is not going to die but is really sick," Jethamalani pleaded.