News for 'Bhartiya Janata Party'

BJP to approach higher court in Ishrat Jahan case

BJP to approach higher court in Ishrat Jahan case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Ravi Shankar Prasad, spokesman of Bhartiya Janata Party, said there were anomolies in the in the orderpassed by the inquiry into the Ishrat Jahan encounter case. "Those who are dealing with the case would move the upper court for a stay," he said while speaking to media-persons in New Delhi.

Sidhu defends Jones comment

Sidhu defends Jones comment

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Natwar did not make money: ATR

Natwar did not make money: ATR

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

BJP denies opposing pay commission

BJP denies opposing pay commission

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

'New block of parties in the offing ahead of Lok Sabha polls'

'New block of parties in the offing ahead of Lok Sabha polls'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Efforts to form a new "block" of parties opposed to the Bhartiya Janata Party and the Congress is all set to gain momentum with a meeting of leaders in Delhi on February 5, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Saturday.

Ayodhya case: Charges framed against Advani

Ayodhya case: Charges framed against Advani

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

Charges framed against Advani, 7 more in Ayodhya demolition

PM won't contest from Amritsar

PM won't contest from Amritsar

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Monday Punjab CM AQmrinder Singh said that the state congress committee had not approached Dr Singh with any such proposal.

BJP takes up the farmers' cause

BJP takes up the farmers' cause

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

BJP demands Maran's ouster

BJP demands Maran's ouster

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Clean chit to Tytler: BJP slams CBI

Clean chit to Tytler: BJP slams CBI

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

S S Ahluwalia, chief whip of the Bhartiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha, has accused the Central Bureau of Investigation of giving a clean chit to Lok Sabha member and Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, for his alleged role in the anti-Sikh riots, as the investigating agency had its own motives in doing so.

Verma denies hijacking Sehwag

Verma denies hijacking Sehwag

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

'BJP is not the sole protector of Hinduism'

'BJP is not the sole protector of Hinduism'

Rediff.com31 May 2007

defended the student by contending that the offending caricature was meant only for examination purposes and had to be graded and it was not put up in the gallery.

'BJP's game plan': Uddhav rejects AIMIM alliance offer

'BJP's game plan': Uddhav rejects AIMIM alliance offer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

'The BJP has ordered the AIMIM to defame the Shiv Sena, to raise questions on Shiv Sena's Hindutva'

Jaitley to defend Ketan Parekh in SC

Jaitley to defend Ketan Parekh in SC

Rediff.com26 May 2005

There's no such report on oxygen shortage: Sisodia on BJP claims

There's no such report on oxygen shortage: Sisodia on BJP claims

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday claimed there is no report approved by the Supreme Court-appointed Oxygen Audit Committee about Delhi exaggerating its oxygen requirement by four times during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uma launches new party

Uma launches new party

Rediff.com30 Apr 2006

Uma's party is called the Bharatiya Janashakti Party.

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'

Ramleela play: Prof, 5 students get bail; Pune varsity to probe incident

Ramleela play: Prof, 5 students get bail; Pune varsity to probe incident

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The play by the Lalit Kala Kendra, officially called the Centre for Performing Arts, was based on the backstage banter of actors who perform various roles in 'Ramleela'.

BJP wins Manipur, but no consensus on CM choice

BJP wins Manipur, but no consensus on CM choice

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead in 20 seats in Manipur, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh leading by a handsome margin of more than 16,000 votes against his nearest Congress rival in Heingang constituency, Election Commission data showed.

Want AFSPA repealed, but with Centre's nod: Manipur CM

Want AFSPA repealed, but with Centre's nod: Manipur CM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said the people of his state, including himself, want the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act but only after mutual understanding with the Centre as national security is their top priority.

Rift in Bihar NDA over Centre's proposed population control law

Rift in Bihar NDA over Centre's proposed population control law

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Earlier this week, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said a law on population control would not serve any purpose but insisted instead on education for girls and women.

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

It is in circumstances like this that the Constitution becomes extremely important. It reminds us that we have a commitment towards higher human values to fulfil, a path to get back to, suggests Shyam G Menon.Else, we risk being rudderless in an ocean of money and majoritarianism, suggests Shyam G Menon.

Can Modi's popularity secure victory for BJP in Rajasthan?

Can Modi's popularity secure victory for BJP in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

It will try to exploit the infighting in the state's ruling Congress while it manages factionalism within its own ranks

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

The youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam on Monday claimed its activists have filed more than 1,000 complaints against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at various police stations in the state over his tweets that left the Northeast out of India's geographical expanse while he talked about the country's unity.

Modi-BJP Gives Two Hoots For...

Modi-BJP Gives Two Hoots For...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

A democracy is one, only if it has a robust Opposition. And as its actions show, the Modi-BJP combine gives two hoots for that. So, the Opposition must learn to convince people why the BJP must go. Else, it can count down to 2029, points out Shyam G Menon.

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

From politicians to entrepreneurs and change makers, Akash Ambani's wedding had some illustrious guests.

BJP breaks into Congress-BSP's SC, ST vote-bank in Rajasthan

BJP breaks into Congress-BSP's SC, ST vote-bank in Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Of the 34 SC reserved seats that went to the polls, the BJP won 22 and the Congress 11.

Akhilesh's Lucknow road show outdoes other parties

Akhilesh's Lucknow road show outdoes other parties

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The last day of the campaigning in Lucknow brought all political rivals to converge on the streets of the state capital, throwing normal life out of gear.

SP supremo's 'chhoti bahu' to contest 2017 UP assembly polls

SP supremo's 'chhoti bahu' to contest 2017 UP assembly polls

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The Samajwadi Party on Sunday declared that party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's youngest daughter-in-law, Aparna Yadav, will contest the 2017 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls. S

Sania Mirza, Sehwag congratulate Modi

Sania Mirza, Sehwag congratulate Modi

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, VVS Laxman and tennis sensation Sania Mirza were among sports personalities to express their views on social media.