News for 'Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani'

Who knows, tomorrow Sindh may return to India: Rajnath

Who knows, tomorrow Sindh may return to India: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Pakistan was created as a result of the 1947 Partition of then-undivided India, and the Sindh region near the river Indus has been part of Pakistan since then.

Digvijaya Singh creates flutter by sharing Modi's photo, lauding RSS-BJP

Digvijaya Singh creates flutter by sharing Modi's photo, lauding RSS-BJP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday lauded the organisational power of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-Bharatiya Janata Party as he shared Narendra Modi's old picture and said how a grassroots worker went on to become the chief minister and prime minister by sitting at the feet of their leaders.

Jaswant Singh meets sulking Advani

Jaswant Singh meets sulking Advani

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh on Sunday met party patriarch L K Advani, who is sulking after Narendar Modi was named the party's prime ministerial candidate.

Four youths may have planted bomb on Advani's yatra route

Four youths may have planted bomb on Advani's yatra route

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Police suspect that four youths planed a bomb on the LK Advani's yatra route in Madurai. The idea was just to create a scare and not attack the Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch, they say ruling out the hand of extremists. Vicky Nanjappa reports

BJP without Advani is unthinkable: Shatrughan

BJP without Advani is unthinkable: Shatrughan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

"Over ambition' of some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders has resulted in the resignation of party patriarch L K Advani and it would be difficult for many of them to work with the same ambition without its 'architect', actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha on Monday said in Patna.

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.

Sonia's letter that made Advani apologise

Sonia's letter that made Advani apologise

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch Lal Krishna Advani's letter apologising Congress President Sonia Gandhi for naming her family in the party task force's report on illegal Swiss bank accounts has set tongues wagging in the political circles. So what did Sonia say to Advani that he made him regret his remarks? This is the text of the letter the Congress President wrote to Advani dated February 15.

Advani continues to sulk as BJP leaders meet him

Advani continues to sulk as BJP leaders meet him

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani continued to sulk over the choice of Narendra Modi as the party's prime ministerial candidate even as party leaders, including Rajnath Singh and Sushma Swaraj, met him in an apparent bid to mollify him and later denied that the party patriarch is upset.

What Advani needs to do: An open letter to the BJP patriarch

What Advani needs to do: An open letter to the BJP patriarch

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

'You have done your best for the party, but the party has moved on. Bow out gracefully, quit politics and work on a one-point agenda -- to bring about an amicable solution to the Ayodhya issue.' Sajid Bhombal pens an open letter to BJP patriarch LK Advani

Is opposition to Modi reason for Advani skipping BJP meet?

Is opposition to Modi reason for Advani skipping BJP meet?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani's absence in Panaji on Friday cast a shadow on the national executive meeting beginning on Saturday raising doubts whether the party would go ahead with its plans to announce Narendra Modi as head of the campaign committee for the Lok Sabha elections.

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.

Rains, delay fail to dampen Advani's chariot ride

Rains, delay fail to dampen Advani's chariot ride

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Staying awake and staying dry were among the major challenges faced by the crowd at BJP leader L K Advani's rally in Madurai, discovered A Ganesh Nadar

Government in a mess of Congress' own making: Advani

Government in a mess of Congress' own making: Advani

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch Lal Krishna Advani on Monday said that the United Progressive Alliance government was in an unenviable mess 'of the Congress' own making'.

READ: Narendra Modi's open letter on Advani's yatra

READ: Narendra Modi's open letter on Advani's yatra

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Here's the full text of an open letter penned by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi supporting Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani's 38-day Jan Chetna Yatra, which commenced on Tuesday.

Day after Advani's dig, Anshuman Mishra hits back

Day after Advani's dig, Anshuman Mishra hits back

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Non-resident Indian Anshuman Mishra, who was recently in the news over the controversy surrounding the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for Rajya Sabha polls from Jharkhand, writes an open letter to party patriarch Lal Krishna Advani in which he advices the latter to make a dignified exit and hand over the reins to the party's second generation leaders.

Gilani welcome for match, not dialogue: Advani

Gilani welcome for match, not dialogue: Advani

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch LK Advani on Monday opposed a formal dialogue with Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani who will attend the World Cup semi-final clash between India and Pakistan on Wednesday with Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Advani rues Obama omitting 'K-word' in Parliament

Advani rues Obama omitting 'K-word' in Parliament

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani on Monday praised United States President Barack Obama for his "superb" address to Parliament but lamented that he did not utter a word on Kashmir even though the issue was part of his speeches during his own election campaign in 2008.

Modi asks BJP workers to ensure Advani's victory

Modi asks BJP workers to ensure Advani's victory

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

In a show of unity, Narendra Modi on Saturday asked party workers to ensure victory of Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani by a "huge margin" from the constituency and recalled the "illustrious" political career of the party veteran.

Advani, Swaraj pay homage to Sheila Dikshit

Advani, Swaraj pay homage to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Dikshit, 81, passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi due to cardiac arrest.

Nobody is upset: Sushma after Advani meeting:

Nobody is upset: Sushma after Advani meeting:

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sushma Swaraj, Ananth Kumar and Balbir Punj on Saturday met a sulking L K Advani to discuss the elevation of Narendra Modi as prime ministerial candidate, a move the party patriarch is opposed to.

BJP didn't give Advani full details on break-up: Sena

BJP didn't give Advani full details on break-up: Sena

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Two days after Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani held the Shiv Sena responsible for breaking ties with his party, the Sena today shot back at the octogenarian saying his party failed to provide him with complete information on the alliance breakdown.

Advani-BJP tiff resolved as RSS intervenes

Advani-BJP tiff resolved as RSS intervenes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Tuesday reached a truce with sulking patriarch L K Advani who agreed not to press for his resignation from key party posts after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh intervened to end the two-day crisis triggered by his opposition to Narendra Modi's elevation.

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.

By revolting, has Advani ruined his chances of becoming President?

By revolting, has Advani ruined his chances of becoming President?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Many in party believe that Advani will be left out as the group of veterans supporting him will not stick together for long.

It's official: Narendra Modi is BJP's PM candidate

It's official: Narendra Modi is BJP's PM candidate

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday formally declared Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the party's prime ministerial candidate after hectic parleys by senior leaders to convince L K Advani, Sushma Swaraj and Murli Manohar Joshi to give up their opposition to him.

Advani shouldn't have said sorry to Sonia: Swamy

Advani shouldn't have said sorry to Sonia: Swamy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Veteran political leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday expressed surprise over Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani's decision to apologise to Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the black money issue

Feud at the top in BJP continues

Feud at the top in BJP continues

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Feud at the top in the Bharatiya Janata Party took new dimensions with the party mouthpiece making a veiled attack on leaders including Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, asking them to rise above issues of self and self-existence.

Advani refuses Gandhinagar seat; wants to contest from Bhopal

Advani refuses Gandhinagar seat; wants to contest from Bhopal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani has refused to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls from Gandhinagar, defying the express wishes of the party high command in general, and BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi in particular.

Modi holds one-on-one meeting with Advani

Modi holds one-on-one meeting with Advani

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a one-on-one meeting with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani, with whom he is not on the best of terms since the party patriarch opposed his elevation as poll campaign head.

What C P Radhakrishnan's Choice Means For Modi, BJP

What C P Radhakrishnan's Choice Means For Modi, BJP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

By naming a sworn swayamsevak for vice president, the Modi-Shah duo have sent out a clear and positive message to Nagpur, where the RSS headquarters is located, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

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 congratulates Modi but does not give all credit to him

Advani congratulates Modi but does not give all credit to him

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani on Friday congratulated Narendra Modi but apparently did not give full credit to him, saying it needs to be assessed as to what contribution his leadership has made to the party's unprecedented victory.

On BJP foundation day, Shah asks cadre to counter oppn's falsehood

On BJP foundation day, Shah asks cadre to counter oppn's falsehood

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

BJP president Amit Shah on the party's foundation day asked partymen to vigorously counter the campaign of disinformation.

A CIVIL WAR is going on in Congress, not BJP: Venkaiah

A CIVIL WAR is going on in Congress, not BJP: Venkaiah

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

After L K Advani's comments appreciating the leadership of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan caused a flutter, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said too much is being read into the comments of the party's patriarch.

BJP turmoil: CHAT with spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain

BJP turmoil: CHAT with spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday emerged from the throes of one of its worst crises yet when party patriarch L K Advani withdrew his resignation from key posts and agreed to "accept" the party's decision to appoint controversial Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the president of its campaign committee for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

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.

Congress attacks Advani over proposed rath yatra

Congress attacks Advani over proposed rath yatra

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

With Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani reportedly planning another rath yatra, the Congress on Monday attacked the BJP patriarch and hoped that this yatra did not create 'discord'. "There is yet another yatra by the eternal yatri, the Bhishm Pitamah of the BJP, L K Advani. The ambition of the yatri knows no bounds. We hope this is not a journey of vendetta, hatred and creating discord," said party spokesman Abhishek Singhvi.

BJP projects Advani as prime ministerial candidate

BJP projects Advani as prime ministerial candidate

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The announcement was made after a meeting of Parliamentary Board, BJP's highest decision-making body, which was chaired by Singh and attended by Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and other senior leaders.

Hurt by your comments on Advani: Sushma to Rahul

Hurt by your comments on Advani: Sushma to Rahul

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Taking strong objection to Gandhi's remarks, Swaraj tweeted: "Rahulji - Advani ji is our father figure. Your words have hurt us deeply. Please try to maintain some decorum of your speech."

Sonia greets Mulayam on his birthday

Sonia greets Mulayam on his birthday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Congress president Sonia Gandhi greeted Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on his 71st birthday inside the Lok Sabha on Monday, minutes before it resumed session.