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INLD rejoins NDA

INLD rejoins NDA

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

The Indian National Lok Dal on Sunday rejoined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and announced that it will contest the coming Lok Sabha elections in Haryana in alliance with the BJP.

When Modi told Oppn to be ready to bring no trust vote again in 2023

When Modi told Oppn to be ready to bring no trust vote again in 2023

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

"I want to send you my good wishes that you prepare so much that you get a chance to bring a no-confidence again in 2023," he had said while replying in Lok Sabha to the no-confidence motion in 2019, ahead of the general elections.

Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM on Nov 28

Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM on Nov 28

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren on Sunday met Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and staked claim to form the government, soon after leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in the state unanimously elected him as the legislature party leader.

Textbooks row: Students join BJP march

Textbooks row: Students join BJP march

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

The students, from various schools in Delhi, carried placards with slogans like 'No change of books in mid-session' and 'No politics in education'.

TDP to return to NDA? Chandrababu Naidu meets Shah

TDP to return to NDA? Chandrababu Naidu meets Shah

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

If Naidu returns to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, he will be the second major regional leader to have done so after Janata Dal-United president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar snapped ties with the opposition and joined its fold last month.

BJP firms up alliance with GK Vasan's party in Tamil Nadu

BJP firms up alliance with GK Vasan's party in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The BJP state unit hailed Vasan and said his advice will be used in the coming days to guide the alliance.

Lesser seats predicted always, but...: AAP on exit polls

Lesser seats predicted always, but...: AAP on exit polls

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Most exit polls predicted an edge to the BJP over the ruling AAP.

BJP, BJD, TDP expel errant MPs, others to follow

BJP, BJD, TDP expel errant MPs, others to follow

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Cracking the whip, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday summarily expelled eight of its MPs who cross-voted or abstained during the trust vote as shocked opposition parties got down to fix errant MPs whose actions helped the United Progressive Alliance government survive.

Nitish is playing out a charade for Muslim votes: Lalu

Nitish is playing out a charade for Muslim votes: Lalu

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Making a scathing attack on his rival, Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad on Saturday described Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as an 'opportunist' and said his protest over the elevation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi within the Bharatiya Janata Party was a 'charade' to corner Muslim votes.

Modi never asked to be made PM candidate: Rajnath

Modi never asked to be made PM candidate: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh on Wednesday claimed that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had never sought to be projected as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's prime ministerial candidate.

Why the BJP lost Election 2009

Why the BJP lost Election 2009

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Most media pundits and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters were surprised with the party's performance in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections. It was always in doubt whether the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance would reach the magical figure of 272, but optimists believed that post-electoral alliances could help.

To fight Left, Congress ties up with Trinamul

To fight Left, Congress ties up with Trinamul

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

The Trinamul Congress on Sunday night formed an alliance with the Congress in West Bengal to fight the Left Front in the Lok Sabha elections in a significant development that gave the UPA one more ally weaning Mamata Banerjee's party away from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

Incredible win for BJP, humiliation for Congress: Opinion poll

Incredible win for BJP, humiliation for Congress: Opinion poll

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

An opinion poll conducted by ABP News-Nielsen should give the Bharatiya Janata Party lots of reasons to cheer.

Modi WILL BE PM candidate if he wins Guj polls: BJP

Modi WILL BE PM candidate if he wins Guj polls: BJP

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Ignoring the strong reservations of ally Janata Dal United's leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will be the prime ministerial candidate of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance if the party won the forthcoming assembly elections in Gujarat.

Revive POTA: Advani

Revive POTA: Advani

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Leader of the Opposition Lal Kishenchand Advani makes a strong case for the revival of POTA.

BJP plans to ask UPA to show its strength

BJP plans to ask UPA to show its strength

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

A decision to this effect was taken by BJP president Rajnath Singh soon after the Left parties announced their withdrawal of support to the four-year-old government.

What's your agenda for Narendra Modi? Tell us!

What's your agenda for Narendra Modi? Tell us!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Given Modi's online interests, who knows, your suggestions may just catch his camp's attention!

JD-U 'arm-twisting' BJP on Modi issue: RSS

JD-U 'arm-twisting' BJP on Modi issue: RSS

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

As the Janata Dal - United appears set to part ways with the Bharatiya Janata Party over Narendra Modi issue, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has said his appointment as the Election Campaign Committee head does not mean he is the prime ministerial candidate.

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Karur could still impact Jana Nayagan's box-office success if Vijay and the TVK do not get their act together,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

My dignity, self-esteem deeply hurt by Rahul: BJP MP from Nagaland

My dignity, self-esteem deeply hurt by Rahul: BJP MP from Nagaland

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

A BJP MP from Nagaland has alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came "very close" to her and "shouted" at her during a protest outside the Parliament, making her feel "uncomfortable." The incident has led to a war of words between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, with both sides accusing each other of misconduct. The BJP has demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi, while the Congress has denied the allegations.

Overconfidence did us in: Vajpayee

Overconfidence did us in: Vajpayee

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance lost power to the Congress-led alliance in the election despite its high-profile 'India Shining' media campaign.

Modi fasts for 'peace' in Gujarat, JD-U stays away

Modi fasts for 'peace' in Gujarat, JD-U stays away

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday started his three-day fast at the Gujarat University Convention Centre for "peace, harmony and unity in the state".

Exit polls: The biggest loser in 2024 elections

Exit polls: The biggest loser in 2024 elections

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The Exit polls for the Lok Sabha 2024 elections were way off the mark this time with the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc whose rout they had predicted touching nearly 230 seats on the counting day with good showing in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh as per the current trends.

Condemned Indian's sister joins politics

Condemned Indian's sister joins politics

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Dalbir Singh, sister of Sarabjit Singh who has been condemned to death in Pakistan, announced on Thursday that she has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party to express her gratitude to the party for highlighting her brother's plight.

Too early to speak about PM candidate: SAD chief

Too early to speak about PM candidate: SAD chief

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday took a jibe at Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray -- for his remarks that Sushma Swaraj is the "only deserving" prime ministerial candidate in the Bharatiya Janata Party -- saying it is premature to say anything at this stage.

Purulia: CPI(M) demands clarity from Cong, BJP

Purulia: CPI(M) demands clarity from Cong, BJP

Rediff.com5 May 2011

The Communist party of India-Marxist on Thursday demanded a judicial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the 1995 Purulia arms drop, saying both the Congress and the Bharatiya janata party have a lot to explain in the matter and said Trinamool Congress was a member of the Union Cabinet when Peter Bleach was released on Presidential pardon.

Will These 5 Parties Survive After Defeat?

Will These 5 Parties Survive After Defeat?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The parties which gave chief ministers and sent scores of MPs to Parliament, drew a blank this time.

Waqf bill debate finale to Budget session ending with over 100% productivity

Waqf bill debate finale to Budget session ending with over 100% productivity

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Parliament's approval of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, a contentious piece of legislation aimed at reforming Waqf bodies, has sparked strong reactions from the opposition, who allege that the bill was "bulldozed" through Parliament. The bill, considered the government's most consequential legislation in its third term, was passed with comfortable majorities in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha despite opposition claims of a lack of consultation and an intrusion into religious affairs. Other notable bills approved during the session included the Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill, Immigration and Foreigners Bill, and Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill. The session, which saw high productivity, also witnessed debates on issues such as economic distress, delimitation, and the three-language policy. While the government touted its achievements, the opposition criticized the government's approach and vowed to challenge the Waqf bill in court.

Bharat Bandh tomorrow; NDA chalks out strategy

Bharat Bandh tomorrow; NDA chalks out strategy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Top leaders of BJP-led National Democratic Alliance chalked out the strategy for a nation-wide strike call tomorrow against the government's "failure" to control price rise.

Advani slams Centre for inaction on river interlinking

Advani slams Centre for inaction on river interlinking

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch Lal Krishna Advani on Tuesday pulled up the government for dragging its feet on the constitution of a special committee as commanded by the Supreme Court for interlinking of rivers -- an abandoned landmark decision of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government.

Vasundhara Raje trying best to save Gehlot govt: BJP ally

Vasundhara Raje trying best to save Gehlot govt: BJP ally

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Beniwal, a former BJP leader and Raje-baiter for a long time, claimed that there is an "internal understanding" between her and incumbent Chief Minister Gehlot.

Centre plans to revive disinvestment ministry

Centre plans to revive disinvestment ministry

Rediff.com26 May 2009

The government plans to resurrect the ministry of disinvestment in a bid to raise resources by selling its shareholding in public sector companies.

Is the Congress awake and listening?

Is the Congress awake and listening?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

'NDA Will Win 30-32 Seats In Bihar'

'NDA Will Win 30-32 Seats In Bihar'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Desh mein Modi ka parbhav ghat gaya hai.'

Govt plans Rs 550 cr ad blitz for flagship program

Govt plans Rs 550 cr ad blitz for flagship program

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

There may be two years left for the general elections but the United Progressive Alliance government is already planning a Rs 550-crore

Will react only to BJP's official stand on PM: JD-U

Will react only to BJP's official stand on PM: JD-U

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Shortly after senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha said that he thinks his party should name Gujarat CM Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate for 2014 general elections, BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's largest ally Janata Dal-United sought to downplay Sinha's remarks by stating that it wasn't BJP's official stand.

Why are you soft on BJP, Digvijay asks Hazare

Why are you soft on BJP, Digvijay asks Hazare

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

With Team Anna campaigning against his party in Hisar bypoll, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday questioned Anna Hazare on why he was not attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party and cautioned him against "lofty promises" by that party of making him a presidential candidate.

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

An impressive performance in Jharkhand and, especially, Maharashtra assembly polls next month by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will lay to rest the doubts over the party's political dominance after its underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha polls and strike a body blow to the Opposition.

Advani takes a dig at UPA

Advani takes a dig at UPA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance was the best example of how to run a coalition in the era of parties working on a common minimum programme," he said at the launch of a special-edition magazine named Sankalp brought out by Shyama Prasad Mukheree and Pandit Deendayal Trust in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Congress party is searching for a big bang idea

Congress party is searching for a big bang idea

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

In a bid to lift the sagging mood and morale of its party workers over the developments of the last one month, including the crushing defeat in Bihar, the Congress party and the government have suddenly woken up to the need to effectively and aggressively counter the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's campaign against the party.