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Dangerous misuse of mandate by BJP: Sonia

Dangerous misuse of mandate by BJP: Sonia

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

She noted that the democracy was at peril under the Modi government and alleged that it was misusing and abusing its mandate in the "most dangerous" fashion, the sources said.

Congress to challenge summons to Sonia, Rahul in SC

Congress to challenge summons to Sonia, Rahul in SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The party said it will 'not only challenge the order, but will take all legal recourse and avenues'.

'Everything will be resolved smoothly': Cong on Gehlot-Pilot tussle

'Everything will be resolved smoothly': Cong on Gehlot-Pilot tussle

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The party is very much united and working together, the AICC general secretary organisation said.

UP police books Twitter, scribes over Ghaziabad incident video

UP police books Twitter, scribes over Ghaziabad incident video

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Police in Ghaziabad have booked Twitter, a news portal and six people for circulating a video in which an elderly Muslim man says he was thrashed and asked to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'.

Voting begins for final phase of UP polls

Voting begins for final phase of UP polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

613 candidates are in the fray on 54 seats, including those falling in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary segment Varanasi.

Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost

Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu said the nation will benefit from Dhankhar's long and rich experience in public life and extended her best wishes for a productive and successful tenure.

'Priyanka will take call on whether to fight poll or not'

'Priyanka will take call on whether to fight poll or not'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rahul said his party's soon-to-be released manifesto will reflect the people's voice and not just one man's view.

Cong should be ashamed of Rahul's visit to JNU campus: Shah

Cong should be ashamed of Rahul's visit to JNU campus: Shah

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on Saturday attacked Congress over the Jawaharlal Nehru University row, saying it should be "ashamed" of Rahul Gandhi's visit to the campus and questioned whether "anti-national slogans" can be called freedom of speech.

LS passes Rs 45L cr Budget 2023-24 without debate amid Oppn ruckus

LS passes Rs 45L cr Budget 2023-24 without debate amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Lower House of Parliament took up the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bills after two adjournments as the ruling and Opposition MPs engaged in a matching duet over demands for an apology by Rahul Gandhi and the Adani issue.

UPA's Antrix-Devas deal a 'fraud against country', says Sitharaman

UPA's Antrix-Devas deal a 'fraud against country', says Sitharaman

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The government will use the Supreme Court order calling the 2005 deal between ISRO's commercial arm Antrix and privately-owned Devas Multimedia a fraud, to counter seizure of its properties, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday as she launched a blistering attack on the Congress for handing over airwaves used by the defence to the private firm for pittance. "It is a fraud of Congress, by Congress (and) for Congress," the minister told reporters as she read out paragraphs from the Supreme Court's January 17 decision allowing winding up of Devas Multimedia because of the fraud.

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

A new Congress leader may make an electoral impact by his very presence. Congress voters who had moved away from the party, after being influenced by the BJP's 'family rule' campaign, can now return with a certain moral satisfaction, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'This letter assumes significance as it is for the first time that a letter has been documented and collectively agreed upon.'

Nitish 'would like' to host Opposition meet in Patna after K'taka poll

Nitish 'would like' to host Opposition meet in Patna after K'taka poll

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hinted that a meeting of opposition leaders may take place in Patna after the crucial Karnataka assembly polls were over as many would be busy electioneering there.

With a day of campaigning to go, BJP pulls out all the stops

With a day of campaigning to go, BJP pulls out all the stops

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat reached the poll-bound state besides Union ministers J P Nadda and Thawar Chand Gehlot, and Bihar minister Mangal Pandey, who are already camping here.

BJP eyes seventh straight win in Gujarat

BJP eyes seventh straight win in Gujarat

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The recent bridge collapse in Morbi in which 135 people were killed may have an impact on BJP's electoral fortunes.

Trust of crores of people my shield against Oppn abuse, says Modi in LS

Trust of crores of people my shield against Oppn abuse, says Modi in LS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Raising slogans, members of the BRS, Left parties and some members of the Congress walked out of Lok Sabha in protest as the prime minister was speaking.

Congress likely to get 4 ministerial berths in new govt in Bihar

Congress likely to get 4 ministerial berths in new govt in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Besides the four ministerial berths, the Congress has also sought the post of Speaker of the state assembly, but Kumar is not keen on giving that, sources said.

RS deputy chairman poll: Oppn to put up joint candidate

RS deputy chairman poll: Oppn to put up joint candidate

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The Congress will reach out to various parties in this regard.

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Fire at Delhi's Shastri Bhawan triggers political row

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The fire broke out at 2.15 pm on the terrace of the six-storeyed building, which is located in the high security India Gate-Parliament House area, the Delhi fire department said.

Ghulam Nabi Azad to hold 1st rally in Jammu after quitting Congress

Ghulam Nabi Azad to hold 1st rally in Jammu after quitting Congress

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Azad would be accorded a grand reception on his arrival from Delhi Sunday morning, and a procession would accompany him to the venue of the public meeting at the Sainik Colony.

SC flips result in 'rigged' Chandigarh mayoral poll; declares AAP winner

SC flips result in 'rigged' Chandigarh mayoral poll; declares AAP winner

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

It also ordered prosecution of the returning officer for the poll, Anil Masih, a BJP leader, for his 'misdemeanour', after finding serious faults in the conduct of the January 30 election.

119 of 160 Cong candidates for UP polls are debutants

119 of 160 Cong candidates for UP polls are debutants

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Of the total 166 names declared so far by the Congress, 119 candidates will be making their electoral debut.

PM endorses intolerance, says Sonia as Congressmen march to Rashtrapati Bhawan

PM endorses intolerance, says Sonia as Congressmen march to Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday took to the streets and led a march of its top leaders to Rashtrapati Bhavan to protest against the climate of growing intolerance in the country and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "endorsing" incidents of hate.

Akhil Gogoi to contest Assam polls from Sibsagar

Akhil Gogoi to contest Assam polls from Sibsagar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Jailed activist Akhil Gogoi will contest the upcoming elections in Assam from Sibsagar as a candidate of his newly-floated Raijor Dal.

BJP ally JD-U repeats demand for Agnipath review

BJP ally JD-U repeats demand for Agnipath review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Friday made a fresh plea to the Narendra Modi government at the Centre for an immediate review of the Agnipath scheme, and assure protesting youngsters that their future will not be adversely affected by the new recruitment policy in the armed forces.

Will work with every member of Cong family: Sidhu

Will work with every member of Cong family: Sidhu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The cricketer-turned-politician thanked the party leadership for appointing him head of the Punjab unit and said he would work with every 'member of the Cong family' to fulfil the 'Jittega Punjab' mission and strengthen the party's organisation in the state.

Jyotiraditya Scindia: Like father, like son

Jyotiraditya Scindia: Like father, like son

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Madhavrao Scindia briefly left the Congress in 1996 and was later pacified to rejoin ranks

Rahul, Kejriwal spar over tie-up; but talks 'still on'

Rahul, Kejriwal spar over tie-up; but talks 'still on'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The Congress president accused the AAP of taking a U-turn over alliance talks.

Look 'Rahul baba', no scams in 2 years: Amit Shah

Look 'Rahul baba', no scams in 2 years: Amit Shah

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday attacked Rahul Gandhi after the Congress vice president questioned the NDA government's achievements, saying it was no mean feat that even the opposition has been unable to level any corruption charges against it.

Paytm means Pay To Modi, demonetisation move foolish: Rahul

Paytm means Pay To Modi, demonetisation move foolish: Rahul

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Opposition leaders on Thursday observed a 'Black Day' in Parliament premises to mark one month of the announcement of demonetisation, with Rahul Gandhi launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his "foolish decision" has "devastated" the country.

BJP MP quits party, Lok Sabha; to share dais with Rahul

BJP MP quits party, Lok Sabha; to share dais with Rahul

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Patole accused the saffron party of failing to keep the promises it made to the people.

Cong was strong due to our sweat and blood: Azad

Cong was strong due to our sweat and blood: Azad

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday launched a veiled attack on Congress leaders and said he gave sweat and blood for the party unlike those who are spreading 'falsehood' through social media.

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Shah said that it is "a 3-D government in Rajasthan and three Ds stands for 'dange' (riots), 'durvyavhar' (ill-treatment) with women and 'Dalit' atrocities.

Rahul meets Congress leaders to chalk out strategy on GST

Rahul meets Congress leaders to chalk out strategy on GST

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The vice president met Leader of the party in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, P Chidambaram and Deputy Leader of the party in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma, among others and discussed various points regarding the key tax reform legislation.

2 more Oppn parties join INDIA, take number to 28

2 more Oppn parties join INDIA, take number to 28

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Ahead of the crucial third round of discussions, the opposition INDIA bloc on Wednesday exuded confidence that it would provide a formidable alternative to bring political change in the country and asserted that it has several prime ministerial faces against BJP's only one.

Woman accuses Shivraj of crediting wife for poem written by her

Woman accuses Shivraj of crediting wife for poem written by her

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

In a tweet on November 22, Chouhan shared a few lines of a poem titled 'Bauji' (father) on his Twitter handle, stating that it was written by his wife to express her feelings after the last rites of his father-in-law. Bhumika Birthare, who claims to be a TV anchor/reporter, took to Twitter on Monday to assert that it was her poem.

BJP's 6,500 public meetings fail to impact Delhi voters

BJP's 6,500 public meetings fail to impact Delhi voters

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The BJP, whose campaign was focussed more on issues related to nationalism and Shaheen Bagh, failed to find support among voters.

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Voting for the seventh and final phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections covering 54 seats, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency Varanasi, will be held on Monday to decide the phase of 613 candidates.

Cong spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack

Cong spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

A young leader, Tyagi suffered an attack soon after a TV debate and fell unconscious at his residence in Vaishali. He was immediately rushed to the Yashoda Hospital in Ghaziabad, where doctors tried to revivehim, but could not.

Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Congress now knows that it is the only force -- however weakened it might be -- that stands between the BJP and India's evolution into a single-party Republic. Because, once it is out of the way, the BJP could sort out the other regional powers: Co-opting some, demolishing others, asserts Shekhar Gupta.