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Yogi Adityanath to be next UP CM; Maurya, Sharma to be his deputies

Yogi Adityanath to be next UP CM; Maurya, Sharma to be his deputies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Adityanath will be the 21st UP chief minister and the fourth from the BJP.

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Modi said Nepal must identify its needs and priorities to deliver results.

Day after drub, ministers cagey on social media

Day after drub, ministers cagey on social media

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Most, save Jaitley and Venkaiah Naidu, were silent on Bihar polls; it was business as usual for the PM.

With bagful of admiration for Modi, John Kerry to arrive in India today

With bagful of admiration for Modi, John Kerry to arrive in India today

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Seeking to seize "transformative moment" in ties with India, US Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for talks on key issues with the new Indian leadership.

Oh, they are asking for jobs? Give them cow...

Oh, they are asking for jobs? Give them cow...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The jobless armies of youthful India are getting angrier and desperate, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Gujarat was not a moral win for Congress

Gujarat was not a moral win for Congress

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The electoral bounty reaped by the Congress was nothing more than an ill-gotten gain of a casteist, divisive campaign; nothing to be proud of and certainly not a moral victory, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Amarinder, not Rahul, won Punjab for the Congress

Amarinder, not Rahul, won Punjab for the Congress

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

'His success confirms that the infirm 132-year-old party can still get to its feet if it allows regional leaders to come to the fore,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

Oppn rejects land bill, dubs govt move 'pro-corporate'

Oppn rejects land bill, dubs govt move 'pro-corporate'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The opposition in Lok Sabha on Monday tore into the controversial Land Acquisition Bill

Opposition corners BJP over growing attacks on Dalits

Opposition corners BJP over growing attacks on Dalits

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The Opposition in Rajya Sabha on Thursday launched a frontal attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over growing attacks on Dalits and other sections, saying a "Taliban-like attitude" was prevailing in some parts of the country and the 'Gujarat model' had been thoroughly exposed.

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Ahead of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Osaka, Japan and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest.

Despite PM's remarks, stalemate over Sadhvi's remarks persists

Despite PM's remarks, stalemate over Sadhvi's remarks persists

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Lok Sabha witnessed uproar for the third straight day on Thursday with a determined opposition seeking a statement from the prime minister on the controversial remarks of minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti besdies her resignation.

Expelled Congressman: 'I have vishwas in Modi'

Expelled Congressman: 'I have vishwas in Modi'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'Modi should have trust in us and the minorities should also have trust in him.'

The BJP's Dalit MP who wants Modi to walk the talk

The BJP's Dalit MP who wants Modi to walk the talk

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'Today, Dalits can become IAS officers, doctors, IPS, MLAs, MPs and even the President due to the Constitution of India.' 'And if you destroy India's Constitution, then poverty will never disappear.' 'If the BJP is pro-Dalit, they must implement policies which are pro-Dalit.' 'It cannot work if they only talk.'

Why Congress will face defeat in 2019

Why Congress will face defeat in 2019

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Modi should not feel shy of proclaiming as the meaning of secularism regard for all religions in proportion to their numbers in tune with the spirit of democracy and adopting it as State policy,' says B S Raghavan.

The two New Year wishes for India

The two New Year wishes for India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Great improvements in education and healthcare are the need of the hour.

In 90-minute speech, Modi tears into Congress, Opposition

In 90-minute speech, Modi tears into Congress, Opposition

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

"What is the hurry," Modi said, while referring to Gandhi's hand gestures when he came across to PM's chair.

'Modi tells lies and hypnotises people'

'Modi tells lies and hypnotises people'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

'Modi's popularity is a myth.' 'The Modi government has fulfilled zero promises.' 'They have not done anything.'

Why Manmohan Singh has turned his back on reforms

Why Manmohan Singh has turned his back on reforms

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'If anyone is able to understand the importance of Modi's endeavours to revive the economy -- even against opposition from sections of his own saffron brotherhood -- it is the former prime minister,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

'In today's digitalised world, news about the prevalence of such intolerant groups with their pathological animosity towards the minorities cannot remain a secret.' 'Silicon Valley CEOs will undoubtedly factor in such disturbing inputs as they draw up their investment plans.'

'BJP is unlikely to cross 80 seats'

'BJP is unlikely to cross 80 seats'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'The BJP will be wiped out in rural Gujarat.' 'In urban areas, its tally may come down from 55 of the 60 urban seats it won in 2012 to 35 to 40 seats this time.'

Development for all, appeasement for none: Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur

Development for all, appeasement for none: Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

"There will be no discrimination in name of caste, religion and sex. There will be overall development," Adityanath said in his address at the Maharana Pratap Inter College in Gorakhpur, his parliamentary constituency.

My government will work for all: Yogi Adityanath in LS

My government will work for all: Yogi Adityanath in LS

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

He said his government in the state will create a 'new model' of development under the guidance of Modi.

Deoband MLA: How I won a 50% Muslim seat

Deoband MLA: How I won a 50% Muslim seat

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

'Educated Muslim women overwhelmingly voted for me because of Modiji's stand on triple talaq.'

Modi uses 'Gayatri' mantra against SP at Jaunpur

Modi uses 'Gayatri' mantra against SP at Jaunpur

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Blaming Akhilesh Yadav for "sleeping over" the demand for justice by a "beti" in the rape case against Gayatri Prajapati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the voters in Uttar Pradesh have got an opportunity to perform the pind daan (last rites) of their "tormentors".

Why the Dalit upsurge threatens the BJP

Why the Dalit upsurge threatens the BJP

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Modi and Shah can't afford to lose any of the 24 per cent Dalit vote of 2014, says Shekhar Gupta.

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'Our priority will be to settle land disputes in Bihar, which I believe is the root cause of almost all crime in the state.'

Make a non-Gandhi Cong prez, dares Modi; Rahul targets govt on note-ban, Rafale

Make a non-Gandhi Cong prez, dares Modi; Rahul targets govt on note-ban, Rafale

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Gandhi said the BJP, in power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003, is only working for a few rich people.

Instant triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha

Instant triple talaq bill passed in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The law minister said 20 Muslim countries in the world, including Pakistan and Malaysia, have banned the triple talaq. "Why can't a secular India do it?" he asked.

'There should be a retirement age for politicians'

'There should be a retirement age for politicians'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

'Politics is not a post for retired people to enjoy.'

Emergency fortified democracy, gave birth to new political generation: PM

Emergency fortified democracy, gave birth to new political generation: PM

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the Emergency, imposed in 1975, as the biggest blow to democracy and said its memories should be kept alive to draw lessons to further fortify the democratic framework and values in the country.

'2019 won't be as easy for the BJP as it was in 2014'

'2019 won't be as easy for the BJP as it was in 2014'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'There is core BJP support on the Hindutva line. It will continue.' 'Along with that, the BJP is ready to play the OBCs trifurcation card to its benefit.' 'If you see the post-Kairana result, the BJP spokespersons and IT cell have already begun talking about Hindu unity against Muslim unity, Ram vs Allah.'

'Foundation of Modi's victory: Good governance'

'Foundation of Modi's victory: Good governance'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'It is not that he has not committed any mistakes; he has.' 'But people were willing to forgive you if you were honest.'

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

BJP's response to Ram Mandir will decide course of India's history

BJP's response to Ram Mandir will decide course of India's history

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'It is imperative that all parties make a commitment that they shall abide by the final decision of the Supreme Court.' 'This will be the best way to bring a closure.' 'It is time India moves on to face several other challenges.'

Paper ballots, pre-poll alliances: Congress's resolutions at 84th plenary

Paper ballots, pre-poll alliances: Congress's resolutions at 84th plenary

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

This, the Congress said in its political resolution, was necessary as there were misgivings on the 'misuse' of EVMs to 'manipulate the outcome contrary to popular verdict.' The resolution called for reverting to the old practice of paper ballot as adopted by other major democracies to help restore the credibility of the electoral process.

China must address India's persistent security dilemma

China must address India's persistent security dilemma

Rediff.com14 May 2015

'Difficult issues should not be brushed under the carpet, but should be raised upfront, particularly by India. While engagement and dialogue are always welcome and desirable, there should be some tangible results. Mere signing of agreements, MoUs, joint declarations are not enough.'

PM asks Rahul if Congress is only for Muslim men

PM asks Rahul if Congress is only for Muslim men

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

"Crores of Muslim women had always demanded that triple talaq should be banned, as it is also banned in Islamic countries," he said.

Snooping 'unacceptable': India bluntly tells US

Snooping 'unacceptable': India bluntly tells US

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

India on Thursday bluntly told the US that surveillance of political leaders and others in India by the American intelligence was "unacceptable" to which the US responded by saying that any differences that may exist can be resolved by intelligence communities of the two countries.

Bihar's development won't take a backseat even if BJP loses: Rajnath

Bihar's development won't take a backseat even if BJP loses: Rajnath

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Ahead of the five-phase crucial elections in Bihar, which begins on Monday, Home Minister Rajnath Singh talks about the BJP government and its bight future in the state, beef politics and more in an exclusive interview to CNN IBN.

Rise above caste and vote only for development: PM's poll pitch in UP

Rise above caste and vote only for development: PM's poll pitch in UP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Targeting the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party, the PM said the two never see eye-to-eye on any issue but are now together demanding his removal as he is working to root out blackmoney.