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BJP releases Gujarat manifesto on the eve of voting

BJP releases Gujarat manifesto on the eve of voting

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Unlike the 2012 manifesto, the BJP has chosen not to make any extravagant promises.

Bihar blow to BJP's ambitions, but some see a window of opportunity

Bihar blow to BJP's ambitions, but some see a window of opportunity

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Loss of power in Bihar has upset the Bharatiya Janata Party's calculations for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls but a section of its leaders also see a chance for the party to break the dominance of regional parties in the state, like it has in Uttar Pradesh.

After Maya's blow, Akhilesh's gentle warning to Congress

After Maya's blow, Akhilesh's gentle warning to Congress

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party took a swipe at the Congress, with its leader Ravi Shankar Prasad saying forging a coalition was not in its DNA and it only gives importance to the Gandhi family.

2G: BJP submits dissent note, alleges report made by govt people

2G: BJP submits dissent note, alleges report made by govt people

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Submitting a dissent note against the JPC report on 2G spectrum, Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said it was flawed and a bundle of contradictions drafted by people in the government on the directions of the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister as a "cover up" exercise.

Amid war of words, Modi shakes hands with Manmohan Singh

Amid war of words, Modi shakes hands with Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his predecessor Manmohan Singh on Wednesday greeted each other with folded hands as they came face to face at an event to mark the 2001 parliament attack anniversary.

BJP releases video, booklet to target Vadra

BJP releases video, booklet to target Vadra

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Amid Gandhi family's attacks on Narendra Modi over the Gujarat model, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday hit back by bringing out a video and a booklet on alleged land deals of Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law by terming it as 'Robert Vadra model of development'.

BJP, Congress in war of words over Rahul's 'Masood Azhar ji' barb

BJP, Congress in war of words over Rahul's 'Masood Azhar ji' barb

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The Congress accused the BJP and a section of media of deliberately twisting Gandhi's remarks.

Should Atal Bihari Vajpayee get the Bharat Ratna? Your Say!

Should Atal Bihari Vajpayee get the Bharat Ratna? Your Say!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Do you, our dear readers, think it is high time the Union government awarded the Bharat Ratna to Atal Bihari Vajpayee? Or do you believe that the former prime minister does not deserve India's greatest civilian honour?

BJP, Cong accuse each other of hiring firm linked to FB data breach

BJP, Cong accuse each other of hiring firm linked to FB data breach

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The minister also cautioned the social media giant and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg of repercussions under the IT Act in case of any data breach came to light.

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended International Yoga Day events across the country on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a yoga event at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi said everybody should practice the ancient Indian discipline lifelong.

'Modi wave': The reason behind BJP's good show in UP

'Modi wave': The reason behind BJP's good show in UP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Saturday credited 'Modi wave' for the party's stong showing in the high stakes Uttar Pradesh elections.

Pegasus row: Tharoor-led Parl panel to quiz MHA, MeitY officials

Pegasus row: Tharoor-led Parl panel to quiz MHA, MeitY officials

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The agenda for the meeting is 'Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Communication (Department of Telecommunications) on the subject of 'Citizens' data security and privacy'.

Shatrughan Sinha may contest LS poll on Congress ticket

Shatrughan Sinha may contest LS poll on Congress ticket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'Shatrughan Sinha's name is in the Congress's probable candidates list.'

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

Oops! RSS magazine shows PoK as Pak territory

Oops! RSS magazine shows PoK as Pak territory

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

An embarrassed government promised to investigate the matter saying this was not its stand and neither of the Sangh.

Parliamentary committee to discuss net neutrality issue today

Parliamentary committee to discuss net neutrality issue today

Rediff.com21 May 2015

A Parliamentary Committee will discuss the controversial issue of net neutrality on Thursday at a meeting where officials of telecom companies like Airtel, Vodafone and Idea are expected to present their views.

Do you support 'anti-national' views of NC, PDP: BJP to Cong

Do you support 'anti-national' views of NC, PDP: BJP to Cong

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday hit out at its rival parties in Jammu and Kashmir, saying their stand on a number of issues, including the demand for restoration of Article 370, is the same as that of countries like Pakistan, and asked the Congress if it agrees with the "anti-national" views of the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party over its support to them.

Shatrughan Sinha to join Congress on March 28

Shatrughan Sinha to join Congress on March 28

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Sinha is a two-term BJP Lok Sabha member from Patna Sahib Singh but has been dropped by the saffron party which has chosen to field union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad from the seat.

BJP leaders target Congress on Emergency anniversary

BJP leaders target Congress on Emergency anniversary

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

On the 45th year of the imposition of Emergency in the country, Shah claimed leaders are feeling suffocated in the Congress and the party's disconnect with people keeps widening.

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'We are seeing an era where only what Modi wishes is going to happen.' 'A clear message has now been sent to others that if this fate could befall on Nitin Gadkari, then just think what could happen to lesser mortals.'

After lunch with BJP's Amit Shah, Bengal couple joins TMC

After lunch with BJP's Amit Shah, Bengal couple joins TMC

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Raju Mahali and Geeta Mahali, who had hosted Amit Shah on April 25 during his visit to the area, on Wednesday joined the TMC in the presence of senior TMC leader and tourism minister Gautam Deb.

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

No change in decision to elevate Modi, says Rajnath

No change in decision to elevate Modi, says Rajnath

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Notwithstanding L K Advani's resignation, BJP President Rajnath Singh made it clear that there will be no going back on the decision to appoint Narendra Modi as campaign committee chief.

Elections to 58 Rajya Sabha seats announced

Elections to 58 Rajya Sabha seats announced

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The members, whose terms are ending, include union ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan, J P Nadda, Thaawarchand Gehlot and Ramdas Athawale.

PM meets ministers, Nadda amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz

PM meets ministers, Nadda amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

For the past one week, Modi has been holding in-person meetings with Union ministers apparently to take stock of the work done by the government in the last two years and to discuss various issues.

Diwali swearing-in for Khattar, Dushyant in Haryana

Diwali swearing-in for Khattar, Dushyant in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Khattar, Dushyant and some ministers will be sworn-in at 2.15 pm at the Haryana Raj Bhavan on Sunday.

How's the josh, asks BJP as Goyal presents Budget

How's the josh, asks BJP as Goyal presents Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

From referencing "josh" of Bollywood flick 'Uri', to chants of "Modi, Modi" from the Bharatiya Janata Party, there were varied reactions in Lok Sabha as Finance Minister Piyush Goyal gave his interim budget speech on Friday.

Rupee has lost its value, PM his grace: Sushma

Rupee has lost its value, PM his grace: Sushma

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

After Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's aggressive stance in Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said he looked for "alibis' in his speech on the state of the economy and his words reflected "pessimism and negativism".

BJP hits back, says Congress showing desperation with 'stoop-gate'

BJP hits back, says Congress showing desperation with 'stoop-gate'

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Asserting that it had nothing to fear, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday lashed out at the Congress over the 'snoopgate' probe issue, accusing it of "stooping low" in "desperation" and said the next government would be within its rights to review the "malafide" last-minute decision.

Emotional pitches don't win elections Rahul Gandhi: BJP

Emotional pitches don't win elections Rahul Gandhi: BJP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday attacked Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for making an emotional pitch to garner votes and claimed he had been compelled to do so as he had nothing to drive home about UPA government's performance.

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The meme contained photographs of Modi, United States President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May engaged in a conversation.

REJECT JPC report on 2G spectrum scam: BJP to LS Speaker

REJECT JPC report on 2G spectrum scam: BJP to LS Speaker

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Yashwant Sinha, Bharatiya Janata Party's member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G spectrum scam, on Saturday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar requesting her to reject the panel's report.

How nation greeted NaMo on his 71st birthday

How nation greeted NaMo on his 71st birthday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Birthday greetings poured in for him from all quarters, with his supporters and Bharatiya Janata Party workers offering prayers for him and organising events to mark the occasion.

New BJP allies, fresh conquests may get cabinet berths

New BJP allies, fresh conquests may get cabinet berths

Rediff.com26 May 2019

A number of senior faces from the outgoing cabinet including Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar and Prakash Javadekar are expected to figure in the new cabinet.

Chidambaram, BJP spar over his Article 370 comment

Chidambaram, BJP spar over his Article 370 comment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The former union home and finance minister also alleged that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government would not have taken the bold decision had Jammu and Kashmir been a "Hindu-dominated" state.

Rahul seeks speaker's permission to respond to 'defamatory' claims

Rahul seeks speaker's permission to respond to 'defamatory' claims

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Gandhi invoked Rule 357 which allows for "personal explanations" and also cited the example of Bharatiya Janata Party MP and then minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who invoked the Rule to give an explanation regarding comments made by Jyotiraditya Scindia in relation to him in Parliament

BJP picks up the pieces in Bihar after Nitish blow

BJP picks up the pieces in Bihar after Nitish blow

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'Our approach is forward-looking. The central leadership wants young leaders to lead the charge now. This will also send a clear signal that lapses will not be tolerated. We are targeting beyond 2025.' Satyavrat Mishra reports.

Coal scam is monumental, says BJP; targets PM in Rajya Sabha

Coal scam is monumental, says BJP; targets PM in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday once again targeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha on missing files pertaining to coal mines allocation saying the scam is "monumental" and demanded that he clarify on it.

BJP on Kejriwal's threat to quit: It's an escape route

BJP on Kejriwal's threat to quit: It's an escape route

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday attacked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his threat to resign if the Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed, saying he is looking for an escape route, as he is unable to govern and is getting "exposed".

BJP raises pitch on 'nationalism' in party meet

BJP raises pitch on 'nationalism' in party meet

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

The raging row over nationalism was at the centre of Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah's inaugural address at the party's national executive meeting on Saturday as he asserted that it will not tolerate criticism against the country and that freedom of expression cannot be a plea for shouting anti-national slogans.