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Congress asks opposition to stop faulting PM

Congress asks opposition to stop faulting PM

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

"L K Advani has described Dr Singh as the weakest prime minister but what he has achieved through the nuclear agreement has left our neighbours far behind," Tiwari said.

2G case: BJP fires gun at PM using SC verdict

2G case: BJP fires gun at PM using SC verdict

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The Bhartiya Janata Party on Wednesday turned the needle of suspicion on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the alleged cover-up of scams unless he acts against the ministers, the officers in the Prime Minister's Office and the law officers on the basis of Tuesday's damning verdict of the Supreme Court.

'Gadkari's nomination may lead to revolt in BJP'

'Gadkari's nomination may lead to revolt in BJP'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Though Nitin Gadkari's appointment has been almost approved by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, a senior leader of the Bhartiya Janata Party said there might be revolt against the RSS leadership in the next few hours.

You represent India not China, BJP reminds CPI

You represent India not China, BJP reminds CPI

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

'The BJP is the only political party that has opposed the proposed nuclear deal on pure nationalistic grounds. Playing the role of a constructive opposition party, the BJP has vociferously protested against certain provisions of the proposed deal that could jeopardize our long term strategic sovereignty and interests,' Rajnath said in a statement.

BJP to take up Bihar Dy CM issue after K'taka poll

BJP to take up Bihar Dy CM issue after K'taka poll

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Thirty two BJP MLAs out of 55 reached Delhi on Wednesday to express their resentment against the continuance of Sushil Modi as the deputy chief minister in the Nitish Kumar government. Twelve of the MLAs left Delhi for Patna after sensing the mood of the party top brass.

BJP plans campaign against price rise

BJP plans campaign against price rise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

The Bhartiya Janata Party has questioned Finance minister P Chidambaram's comment that cartelisation by some politicians has led to increase in prices of essential commodities and other items like steel, iron and cement.

Sanay Joshi resigns from BJP

Sanay Joshi resigns from BJP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The case for and against Jinnah

The case for and against Jinnah

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

What several eminent intellectuals said at the launch of Jaswant controversial book, Jinnah India, Partition, Independence.

We will resolve Munde's problems: Naidu

We will resolve Munde's problems: Naidu

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Munde's defiant attitude not to visit Delhi on Tuesday had given rise to the speculation that he may join hands with the Shiv Sena as he had met Bal Thackeray before leaving for Delhi. He also met another powerful leader Chhagan Bhujbal. "I am confident that we should be able to sort out the issue by the end of the day," Venkaiah Naidu told newsmen before leaving for Advani's residence.

Katiyar, AIMPLB dragging us to SC: Akhara

Katiyar, AIMPLB dragging us to SC: Akhara

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

The stand adopted by both the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and Bhartiya Janata Party vice president Vinay Katiyar has clearly frustrated the peace initiatives taken by the two sides to bring an end to the vexed Ram Janmbhoomi- Babri Masjid issue without seeking further adjudication by the Supreme Court.

BJP opposes extension of Prez's Rule in Karnataka

BJP opposes extension of Prez's Rule in Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

"The BJP is totally opposed to the extension of President's Rule in Karnataka, based on specious procedural grounds of the commission not being in a position to complete the procedural work. We earnestly hope the commission will rise to the occasion and find administrative solutions for resolving this problem," BJP leader Yashwant Sinha said.

CPM, BJP in war of words over Delhi clash

CPM, BJP in war of words over Delhi clash

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The CPI-M claimed that the attack on its party office in New Delhi on Sunday by suspected RSS and BJP activists, while its central committee was meeting, was a pre-meditated attack, but rejected BJP calls for a judicial inquiry into the incident. Meanwhile, the BJP in Parliament claimed that the CPI-M was to blame for the atrocities in Kerala, where five BJP supporters were killed.

After 17 years, panel submits Ayodhya report

After 17 years, panel submits Ayodhya report

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Seventeen years after it was set up, the Liberhan Commission, looking into the Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya, submitted its report to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday.

Women's Bill: Sushma Swaraj for 2nd resolution

Women's Bill: Sushma Swaraj for 2nd resolution

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Senior leader of Bhartiya Janata Party Sushma Swaraj said that her party was in favour of adopting the second resolution on women's reservation bill, which neither requires any constitutional amendment and also does not warrant reservation for women of any particular constituency.

Munde to be summoned to Delhi for talks

Munde to be summoned to Delhi for talks

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

"Some of the top party leaders, including party president Rajnath Singh have spoken to Munde on phone and asked him not to precipitate matters and come to Delhi to talk about his problems," a senior BJP leader told rediff.com on Monday morning. According to sources, others who spoke to Munde include Arun Jaitley and BJP vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

Here is BJP's strategy to counter inflation

Here is BJP's strategy to counter inflation

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Former finance minister Yashwant Sinha of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday asked the government to supply 25 million tonnes of food grains to the markets from 65.5 million tonnes stored in its coffers.

India's foreign policy running aground

India's foreign policy running aground

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The idea of India under compulsion harmonising its foreign policy with the US global strategies -- militates other powers. Which is why Iran becomes a test case. The world watches us, and it takes us seriously. We shouldn't appear as one-dimensional men.

BJP calls for transparency in CWG expenditure

BJP calls for transparency in CWG expenditure

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, senior vice-president of the Bhartiya Janata Party, has alleged that in the name of developing Delhi for the Commonwealth Games in October later this year, the development of certain individuals is becoming more visible. Speaking to rediff.com, Naqvi said the Government of India should step in and control the needless expenditure being incurred.

Affidavit is a conspiracy to hurt millions: BJP

Affidavit is a conspiracy to hurt millions: BJP

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

It is a conspiracy to make Lord Ram's existence controversial and hurt the sentiments of over 80 crore Hindus, claimed the BJP.

Delhi heats up with alliances and poll pangs

Delhi heats up with alliances and poll pangs

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Even before a clear picture of the alliances emerges for the April-May Lok Sabha elections, the political scene is hotting up with the parties going through poll pangs and problem of poaching that may accelerate in the days to come.

BJP delegation meet Chidambaram over Manipur

BJP delegation meet Chidambaram over Manipur

Rediff.com15 May 2010

A three member delegation of Bhartiya Janata Party headed by Prakash Javadekar called on the union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday evening and demanded that the government should take immediate steps to end the blockade of National Highway 39 by the Naga students so that the supplies of the essential commodities reach the people of Manipur.

BJP slams law minister's assumption on EC row

BJP slams law minister's assumption on EC row

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Arun Jaitley, general secretary of Bhartiya Janata party and noted Supreme court advocate, said that the arguments given by union law minister Hansraj Bhardwaj and several other constitutional experts were wrong in their assumption that since the government was the appointing authority, hence they too have the right to decide about the removal of a constitutional authority.

Stop misreading Constitution, BJP to Law Minister

Stop misreading Constitution, BJP to Law Minister

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Strange that the Law Ministry acted as the legal adviser to Chawla who sought its opinion on the explanation sought by CEC N Gopalaswami and now its minister claims that the CEC has no powers to recommend an election commissioner's removal unless asked for by the President, BJP spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad asserted. The Congress was, however, quick to rubbish the BJP charge of the nexus between Bhardwaj and Chawla.

Ram temple not an election issue for us: BJP

Ram temple not an election issue for us: BJP

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Bhartiya Janata Party, consciously deciding to steer clear of its close association with the Ram temple, switched gears, and said that the issue would not remain a part of their political agenda anymore. But at the same time, called for all communities to join hands to pave bay for building a temple at the site.

BJP not shielding '84 riots accused: Naqvi

BJP not shielding '84 riots accused: Naqvi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Senior vice-president of the Bhartiya Janata Party Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has rejected Congress leader Jagdish Tytler's claims that the Vajpayee government had dropped the cases against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and BJP leaders for their alleged role in the anti-Sikh riots that broke out after the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi.

Former PoK PM calls on Vajpayee

Former PoK PM calls on Vajpayee

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

'If the BSP gets votes, the Congress will suffer'

'If the BSP gets votes, the Congress will suffer'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

"The Bahujan Samaj Party will get around 15% of votes in New Delhi," says the Bhartiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate Professor Vijay Kumar Malhotra.

BJP meets over Rajasthan

BJP meets over Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Amongst those who attended the meeting included former president L K Advani, current party president Rajnath Singh were prominent leaders who attended the meet.

BJP: Nationwide bandh to protest J&K land issue

BJP: Nationwide bandh to protest J&K land issue

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Rajnath Singh, president of Bhartiya Janata Party, has called for a nationwide bandh on July 3, to protest against the recall of the cabinet order by Jammu and Kashmir government of the land that was allotted to the Amarnath Shrine board.

BJP unveils adopt-a-village plan

BJP unveils adopt-a-village plan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Thomas gulity of collusive corruption, says BJP

Thomas gulity of collusive corruption, says BJP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

"It is amusing to note that P J Thomas,whose appointment as the Central Vigilance Commissioner is under a shadow, should be delivering the key note address on corruption at a seminar organized by his own department. This is the height of defence of corruption," Naqvi told rediff.com.

'The BJP wants to use the JPC as a political tool'

'The BJP wants to use the JPC as a political tool'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

"The Bhartiya Janata Party wants to use the Joint Parliamentary Committee as the political tool. It's the issue of ego. It's a political demand so the Congress is not agreeing to it," says Janardhan Dwivedi, chairman of media cell of the Congress, while talking exclusively to rediff.com about why Congress is not agreeing to a JPC to look into allegations related to the allotment of 2G spectrum.

NDA boycotts PAC meet called by Jaswant

NDA boycotts PAC meet called by Jaswant

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Representatives of BJP, Shiv Sena and Swatantra Bharat Paksh kept away in protest against Singh's continuance as its chairman despite being asked to step down. "We stayed away as it was National Democratic Alliance's directive," said Shiv Sena representative in PAC, Anandrao Adsul.

Advani admits to some errors in autobiography

Advani admits to some errors in autobiography

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

L K Advani admitted that there were few errors in his book 'My Country My Life', which was re-launched by the party president Rajnath Singh along with a special website created by the party. "When I saw the story about S A Dange in a national daily, I realised the mistake and I called him up and apologised to him for the mistake. Such mistakes should not have taken place but somehow it happened," Advani said.

Advani wishes to continue as leader of opposition

Advani wishes to continue as leader of opposition

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The Bhartiya Janata Party on Wednesday cleared the air about confusion regarding the apparent two versions of the result of the meeting between senior leader L K Advani and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Advani pays PM, Sonia Gandhi a visit

Advani pays PM, Sonia Gandhi a visit

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

Advani met Sonia Gandhi at 10, Janpath in New Delhi to gift her his recently-released autobiography 'My Country, My Life'. He later greeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the ocassion of Holi. Advani had earlier regretted the lack of communication between himself Sonia Gandhi and Dr Singh.

HC verdict no setback to Modi: Sushma

HC verdict no setback to Modi: Sushma

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

The high court had on Friday allowed the Special Investigation Team to go ahead with the investigations in the riots cases and question the chief minister who had so far had avoided joining the investigations.