News for 'Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament'

BJP MPs give privilege notice against Aiyar in RS

BJP MPs give privilege notice against Aiyar in RS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

After raising strong objections to Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's comments allegedly comparing Members of Parliament shouting slogans in the Well of Parliament with animals -- three Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Friday gave a notice in the Rajya Sabha for alleged breach of privilege by him.

Manmohan Singh files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Manmohan Singh files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Singh, a veteran Congress leader, was a member of the Upper House of Parliament from Assam for almost three decades.

SKM to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 Delhi march

SKM to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 Delhi march

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

According to the Morcha, the demands which Delhi Chalo has been called include: MSP should be guaranteed as per C2+50 percent formula and, as promised, a law should be made to guarantee it; all the farmers should be made debt free, and all agricultural loan must be waived.

BJP may send Jaishankar to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

BJP may send Jaishankar to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Two Rajya Sabha MPs from Gujarat -- BJP president Amit Shah, now Home Minister, and Smriti Irani, who has got the women and child development ministry -- have won the Lok Sabha polls, thus creating two vacancies in the Upper House of Parliament from the state.

ED raids AAP MP Sanjay Singh's premises in excise policy case

ED raids AAP MP Sanjay Singh's premises in excise policy case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday morning raided the premises of Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh in connection with the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case, officials said.

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Experts recommend awaiting the findings of the 2021 Census, which is yet to be conducted, before introducing population control policies.

Parliament work washed out for 5th day over demonetisation

Parliament work washed out for 5th day over demonetisation

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Opposition members kept on shouting 'Pradhan Mantri sadan me aao'.

2G: BJP demands CBI probe in Chidambaram's role

2G: BJP demands CBI probe in Chidambaram's role

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

In an unusual move, Central Bureau of Investigation Director A P Singh on Friday had a meeting with a Bharatiya Janata Party delegation, which demanded a probe into alleged role of the then Finance Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G scam.

Will oppose Communal Violence Bill tooth and nail: BJP

Will oppose Communal Violence Bill tooth and nail: BJP

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Terming the proposed Communal Violence Bill as "dangerous", the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said that the bill presupposed that no member of the majority community could ever be a victim of the communal violence.

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Mishra lost from Datia seat by a margin of 7,742 votes to Congress candidate Rajendra Bharti.

BJP gives breach notice on JPC report leak to media

BJP gives breach notice on JPC report leak to media

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party has given a notice for moving a breach of privilege motion in both Houses of Parliament against Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairperson P C Chacko for leakage of the panel's report on the 2G spectrum allocation issue.

Lok Sabha approves Telecom Bill; allows govt control of communication

Lok Sabha approves Telecom Bill; allows govt control of communication

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which was passed by a voice vote after a short debate, also allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety.

Opposition protests over Pegasus, farm laws continue in Parliament

Opposition protests over Pegasus, farm laws continue in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The proceedings of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Tuesday amid continuous protests by opposition members over the Pegasus snooping row and farm laws, as they demanded that discussions be taken up on the issues in the House.

BJP's indecision on Lokpal: 3 MPs offer to quit

BJP's indecision on Lokpal: 3 MPs offer to quit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Accusing the party of not taking up seriously enough the issue of corruption, three Bharatiya Janata Party leaders including Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday offered to quit as Members of Parliament.

Yeddyurappa praises Sonia Gandhi, shocks BJP

Yeddyurappa praises Sonia Gandhi, shocks BJP

Rediff.com13 May 2012

The situation in the Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party appears to be grim with 21 leaders (9 Members of Legislative Assembly and 12 Members of Parliament) expressing their open support to former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa in case he decides to quit the party. But what has taken everyone by surprise is the open praise lavished upon Congress president Sonia Gandhi by Yeddyurappa.

BJP finalises list of 22 candidates for Goa polls

BJP finalises list of 22 candidates for Goa polls

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a list of 22 candidates for the forthcoming Goa polls. The list, which was announced on Sunday night, includes names of its prominent leaders except its Member of Parliament Sripad Naik, who has refused to contest. The party's central election committee, which met in Delhi on Sunday night with party national president Nitin Gadkari, finalised the list.

Congress pits BJP defector against BJP's Sanjay Sinh in Amethi

Congress pits BJP defector against BJP's Sanjay Sinh in Amethi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The Congress on Monday nominated Bharatiya Janata Party turncoat Ashish Shukla against the saffron party's nominee, Sanjay Sinh, from the high-profile Amethi assembly seat in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court said the exclusion of a member of the Opposition from the House just because of a perspective which may not be consistent with the viewpoint of the government is a serious issue.

'Modi wave much bigger than Vajpayee wave of 1999'

'Modi wave much bigger than Vajpayee wave of 1999'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

A surprise candidate, columnist Prathap Simha will be contesting for the Bharatiya Janata Party from Mysore. Barely a few weeks old in the party, his selection sparked a row causing a lot of heartburn among local leaders as he was picked over two-time MP CH Vijayshankar.

'Jai Shri Ram', 'Har Har Mahadev' heard during FM's budget speech

'Jai Shri Ram', 'Har Har Mahadev' heard during FM's budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Most of the members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were seen wearing face masks. However, members had crowded the Lok Sabha chamber, while hardly a handful of others, including union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Piyush Goyal, were seen seated in the Rajya Sabha chamber.

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha for 'unethical conduct'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra was expelled on Friday from the Lok Sabha after the House adopted the report of its Ethics Committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.

'BJP can't WIN in Karnataka without Yeddyurappa'

'BJP can't WIN in Karnataka without Yeddyurappa'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Dhananjay Kumar questions the functioning of the BJP, and alleges that the party is being selective. He questions why a senior leader such as Ananth Kumar not been acted against when he so easily took down Yeddyurappa on mere allegations, in this interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Didn't raise DDCA issue in Lok Sabha on Sonia's bidding: Kirti Azad

Didn't raise DDCA issue in Lok Sabha on Sonia's bidding: Kirti Azad

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The former India cricketer and Darbhanga MP's response came days after BJP suspended him for "anti-party" activities within and outside Parliament, "lowering the prestige" of the party and its office-bearers.

HC begins hearing on Rahul's plea seeking stay on conviction

HC begins hearing on Rahul's plea seeking stay on conviction

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The court of Justice Hemant Prachchhak had allowed the lawyer for complainant Purnesh Modi to submit additional documents opposing Gandhi's criminal revision application against the Surat sessions court order rejecting his plea to stay his conviction and kept the matter for hearing on May 2.

Gujarat's gun-toting MLA, son quit Cong; to join BJP

Gujarat's gun-toting MLA, son quit Cong; to join BJP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

In a major blow to Congress in Gujarat, influential leader Vitthal Radadia, who was embroiled in a gun-toting controversy, and his son Jayesh, on Monday resigned as members of Legislative Assembly and are set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

CBI starts probe in coal allocation during 1999-2004

CBI starts probe in coal allocation during 1999-2004

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday started probe against 24 companies and public officials in connection with alleged irregularities in coal block allocations between 1993 and 2004, including during the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance regime.

In letter to PM Modi, Danish Ali demands 'suitable punishment' to Bidhuri

In letter to PM Modi, Danish Ali demands 'suitable punishment' to Bidhuri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In a letter to the prime minister, Ali also demanded that he be provided enhanced security in view of an "escalation of threats" against him.

Telangana issue triggers uproar in Lok Sabha

Telangana issue triggers uproar in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Lok Sabha witnessed unruly scenes during Question Hour today as Congress and Telugu Desam Party members raised the Telangana issue and DMK members of Parliament protested holding of Commonwealth Summit in Sri Lanka.

Why are women overlooked by Kerala's ruling, Oppn fronts during polls?

Why are women overlooked by Kerala's ruling, Oppn fronts during polls?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

While the major fronts, the CPI-M led LDF and Congress-led UDF have given three and one seat respectively to women, the BJP-led NDA has set aside five seats for their female politicians in the upcoming LS polls.

I made 4 crore houses for poor, none for myself: Modi

I made 4 crore houses for poor, none for myself: Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said every vote of the electorate in Madhya Pradesh has the power of 'Trishakti', to help the Bharatiya Janata Party form government again in MP, strengthen the PM at the Centre and to keep the 'corrupt' Congress away from power in the state.

Govt ready to discuss Manipur: Shah writes to Opposition leaders

Govt ready to discuss Manipur: Shah writes to Opposition leaders

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament remain disrupted from day one of the Monsoon session with the opposition parties demanding a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Manipur violence before a discussion.

BJP cracks whip on party's ignorant UP MPs

BJP cracks whip on party's ignorant UP MPs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The party finds Uttar Pradesh members of Parliament unaware of govt schemes.

Ex-BJP leader Savitribai Phule joins Congress

Ex-BJP leader Savitribai Phule joins Congress

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

'I have joined the Congress to save the Constitution of the country'

Parliament passes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 yrs

Parliament passes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 yrs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Parliament has passed a bill to extend the tenure of the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to a maximum of five years from the present two years.

Party workers are like mother: Modi tells BJP MPs

Party workers are like mother: Modi tells BJP MPs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The PM was addressing the BJP lawmakers at a two-day training programme for them that began in New Delhi on Saturday.

2 OBC faces from poll-bound UP inducted in Cabinet

2 OBC faces from poll-bound UP inducted in Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

S P Singh Baghel and B L Verma who made it to the Union council of ministers on Wednesday are two prominent Other Backward Classes leaders from Uttar Pradesh.

Two dozen opposition MPs cross-voted for Naidu: BJP

Two dozen opposition MPs cross-voted for Naidu: BJP

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Despite desertion by 40 MPs, the NDA's vote count went down by only six.

No relief from Surat court, Rahul moves Gujarat HC

No relief from Surat court, Rahul moves Gujarat HC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Amid protests against a proposed oil refinery in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, state industries minister Uday Samant on Tuesday said the current site for the mega project was suggested by then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, while the Opposition urged the government to stop soil survey work and be sensitive in handling the situation arising out of the agitation.

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

First Investigation Reports have been filed against Bihar minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and four Members of Parliament including Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Pappu Yadav of Rashtriya Janata Dal and his wife for allegedly violating the model code of conduct for elections.

Naidu's journey from pasting party posters to being Vice President

Naidu's journey from pasting party posters to being Vice President

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Naidu was an ABVP activist during the Emergency and was arrested and jailed.