News for 'Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani'

No Advani speech on Babri tapes: CBI

No Advani speech on Babri tapes: CBI

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

CBI counsel S S Gandhi, however, said the CBI had, 'oral evidence' against all the eight accused persons, including Advani, M M Joshi and Uma Bharti.

US 'nudge' made govt go for Indo-Pak talks: Advani

US 'nudge' made govt go for Indo-Pak talks: Advani

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Accusing the government of making a U-turn on holding talks with Pakistan following US "nudge", senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has said that no concrete outcome is possible in any dialogue till that country abandons terrorism.

Advani goes all out against UPA in his latest blog

Advani goes all out against UPA in his latest blog

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Sunday launched a broadside against the government on corruption, raking up issues like the "bribing" of MPs during the 2008 trust vote and Wikileaks expose.

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Politely decline to be prime minister, and hand the baton to someone else in the BJP -- like Sonia did to Manmohan Singh -- advises Krishna Prasad.

'Patak patak ke maarenge': BJP MP stirs row over Marathi issue

'Patak patak ke maarenge': BJP MP stirs row over Marathi issue

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Uddhav Thackeray criticized BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his controversial remarks amid the Marathi-Hindi language row, accusing him of trying to divide people and disturb harmony.

Babri case: HC notices to Advani, Thackeray

Babri case: HC notices to Advani, Thackeray

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

The CBI has challenged the 2001 order of a Special CBI court dropping proceedings against the duo in the Babri Masjid demolition case on technical grounds.

Many BJP leaders capable of becoming PM: Yashwant Sinha

Many BJP leaders capable of becoming PM: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha has said there are many "capable" prime ministerial candidates in the party, including himself, but a decision on whether or not to project anybody for the coveted post would be taken before the Lok Sabha elections. Sinha also sought to downplay reports of differences between BJP leader L K Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Cash-for-votes: Former Advani aide Kulkarni sent to Tihar

Cash-for-votes: Former Advani aide Kulkarni sent to Tihar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Special Judge Sangita Dhingra Sehgal turned down the interim bail application of Kulkarni, 54, saying it was devoid of merits and fixed hearing on his plea for regular bail on October one. Till then he will be in judicial custody in Tihar Jail.

BJP leaders not talking to Jaswant: Congress

BJP leaders not talking to Jaswant: Congress

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders are not on talking terms with expelled leader Jaswant Singh after he refused to resign from the chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament, Union minister Murli Deora claimed on Friday. The Petroleum and Natural Gas minister, who is heading a high-level delegation to London, said senior BJP leaders, including L K Advani, Sushma Swaraj and Murali Manohar Joshi, are not on talking terms with their former colleague.

Advani asks govt to name Indians with black money in Geneva

Advani asks govt to name Indians with black money in Geneva

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Reports had it that the Centre recently received information about 700 Indians having black money in secret accounts with a multi-national bank in Geneva.

Hope PM, Sonia make Telangana a reality by New Year: Advani

Hope PM, Sonia make Telangana a reality by New Year: Advani

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Playing up the Telangana issue, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Wednesday accused the United Progressive Alliance government of going back on its promise and dragging the region into misery and asked it to shun its "indecisiveness" to make the statehood dream a reality by New Year

Mishra does a U-turn; apologises to BJP leaders

Mishra does a U-turn; apologises to BJP leaders

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Anshuman Mishra, who has leveled certain allegations against Bharatiya Janata Party leaders after the party backed out of supporting him for Rajya Sabha seat from Jharkhand, on Monday retracted his comments and apologised to them.

Top BJP leaders meet to discuss strategy post May 16

Top BJP leaders meet to discuss strategy post May 16

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have been engaged in consultations with each other over the post-poll situation in the wake of exit polls projections that the party-led National Democratic Alliance may form the government.

Running after L K Advani is no easy task

Running after L K Advani is no easy task

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Keeping up with the 83-year-old BJP veteran and his yatra across India is a bit of a mad rush, says Priyanka

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Modi spoke to the BJP's longest serving president, who is credited with crafting the party's rise through the 90s when it came to power for the first time as the head of coalition governments under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and congratulated him.

No dearth of leaders for PM's post: Joshi

No dearth of leaders for PM's post: Joshi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Against the backdrop of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Kishenchand Advani's 'PM-in-waiting' remarks, former Union minister Murli Manohar Joshi on Friday said he believes there is no dearth of leaders in the party for the post.

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A Lucknow bench of justices Ramesh Sinha and Saroj Yadav passed the order on the appeal by two Ayodhya residents -- Haji Mahmood Ahmad and Syed Akhlaq Ahmad.

Bharat Ratna to Advani emphasizes his role in BJP's rise

Bharat Ratna to Advani emphasizes his role in BJP's rise

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The Bharat Ratna for him comes nine years after the honour was bestowed on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The two leaders together spearheaded the journey of the Jana Sangh and then the BJP for over five decades.

Modi meets Advani, spends time with Vajpayee

Modi meets Advani, spends time with Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani.

Plan to separate Mumbai: Raj; Will stay together: Uddhav

Plan to separate Mumbai: Raj; Will stay together: Uddhav

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

MNS chief Raj Thackeray alleges the state government's three-language formula is a precursor to separating Mumbai from Maharashtra, speaking at a rally with Uddhav Thackeray.

Will raise black money issue in winter session of Parl: Advani

Will raise black money issue in winter session of Parl: Advani

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Calling upon "honest" people within the Congress to act the way VP Singh had done on Bofors, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Wednesday said they should show the same courage in getting back black money stashed abroad by Indians.

BJP leaders were behind Joshi CD: VHP

BJP leaders were behind Joshi CD: VHP

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

BJP leaders were behind Joshi CD: VHP

Political ego reason behind corruption: Advani

Political ego reason behind corruption: Advani

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Terming corruption as the biggest problem facing the country, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Saturday said it emanated from the ego of the political class.

LK Advani gets back room in Parliament

LK Advani gets back room in Parliament

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani will sit in his old room in Parliament House with the Government on Tuesday restoring it to the veteran leader, days after indications of his possible dislocation from there.

Advani elected BJP president

Advani elected BJP president

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

His name for the post was proposed by outgoing BJP chief Venkaiah Naidu and seconded by the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Jaswant Singh.

Advani, the lion in winter

Advani, the lion in winter

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

'This is not the party I knew... it has changed so much,' he said wistfully.

Will accept any role party gives after elections: Advani

Will accept any role party gives after elections: Advani

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Voicing confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the next government at the Centre, veteran BJP leader L K Advani, who had reservations on the PM candidature of Narendra Modi, on Sunday said he will accept any role the party will offer him after the Lok Sabha elections.

Thackeray does not meet Advani

Thackeray does not meet Advani

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Against the backdrop of some strains between the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the general elections, Sena supremo Bal Thackeray today refused to meet the saffron party's prime ministerial candidate L K Advani who was in Mumbai in connection with a party function.

Advani resignation: Mixed reaction in Ayodhya

Advani resignation: Mixed reaction in Ayodhya

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

Faizabad-Ayodhya Babri Masjid Action Committee convenor Mohammed Yunus Siddiqui said the comments about Jinnah may have been Advani's 'personal opinion' and similar views had been expressed by other leaders in the past.

Mr Advani visits Pakistan

Mr Advani visits Pakistan

Rediff.com31 May 2005

It is his second visit in 26 years.

No competition within BJP for PM's post: Advani

No competition within BJP for PM's post: Advani

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Amid growing clamour in the Bharatiya Janata Party to name Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate for 2014 Lok Sabha elections, veteran BJP leader L K Advani said on Saturday there was no competition in the party for the top post.

'Gadkari-Vivekananda row similar to Advani-Jinnah issue'

'Gadkari-Vivekananda row similar to Advani-Jinnah issue'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party's oldest ally Shiv Sena on Tuesday said that while L K Advani "lost ground" due to the controversy over his remarks on Jinnah, similarly Nitin Gadkari has been jolted because of the Swami Vivekananda comments row.

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'During Eid Muslims get Eidi, but Opposition parties never gave that to them.' 'When PM Modi is giving Eidi to Muslims Opposition leaders are getting upset.'

Cong, CPI dismiss Advani's demands

Cong, CPI dismiss Advani's demands

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

Mitrokhin revelations: Congress, CPI dismiss Advani's demands

Pranab, PC both can't be at No 2 in govt: Advani

Pranab, PC both can't be at No 2 in govt: Advani

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani on Monday took a dig at the Congress saying though there was always a question mark over who was the number one in the government, now by creating a "pecking order" the government has now raised a question mark over who was the number two

Dream close to my heart is being fulfilled: Advani

Dream close to my heart is being fulfilled: Advani

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

In a statement, he said it is his belief that the Shri Ram Mandir will represent India as a strong, prosperous, peaceful and harmonious nation with justice for all and exclusion of none to truly usher in 'Ram Rajya, the epitome of good governance'.

It's never been so good for BJP, so bad for Congress: Advani

It's never been so good for BJP, so bad for Congress: Advani

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Saturday said there was no question of a hung Parliament after the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Pranab Mukherjee, LK Advani will release book on Biju Patnaik

Pranab Mukherjee, LK Advani will release book on Biju Patnaik

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Naveen Patnaik's guest list has been prepared with an eye on the forthcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls, reports Archis Mohan.