News for 'Bihari Vajpayee'

'Mamata Has Crossed The Limit'

'Mamata Has Crossed The Limit'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'The TMC can't go on forever taking advantage of the people's fright of the BJP.'

Next election to be fought under Vajpayee: V Naidu

Next election to be fought under Vajpayee: V Naidu

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

On Wednesday, the prime minister had declared that Advani would lead the BJP in the next general election.

Caste census: Opposition parties claim victory

Caste census: Opposition parties claim victory

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

As the Centre announced the inclusion of caste enumeration in the next census on Wednesday, opposition parties said it is a victory for their long-standing demand and sought time-bound implementation.

Vajpayee has adopted Cong line on Pak: Sonia

Vajpayee has adopted Cong line on Pak: Sonia

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

"At one time, Vajpayee was talking about 'aar paar ki ladayi' (fight to the finish)...at another point he said talks with Pakistan would not be possible till cross-border terrorism was stopped," Gandhi said.

Hurriyat to meet Vajpayee on Friday

Hurriyat to meet Vajpayee on Friday

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

IPL: Kohli, Gambhir fined 100% match fees for clash

IPL: Kohli, Gambhir fined 100% match fees for clash

Rediff.com2 May 2023

RCB opener Virat Kohli and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir were fined their entire match fees following their heated exchange after the IPL 2023 match on Monday.

Beware of Congress, Vajpayee to MPs

Beware of Congress, Vajpayee to MPs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

'The opposition cannot face the defeat in the assembly electionsÂ… So we should be careful,' he said at the parliamentary party meeting.

Can Pak be trusted with nukes, Rajnath asks the world

Can Pak be trusted with nukes, Rajnath asks the world

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday questioned the safety of nuclear weapons in the hands of Pakistan, and said they should be taken under monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Vajpayee continues to be critical, PM visits twice

Vajpayee continues to be critical, PM visits twice

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi, Rajnath, Advani, Sushma, Shah and several other leaders visited the AIIMS to enquire about the ex-PM's health.

'Vajpayee, Advani should make way for new leaders'

'Vajpayee, Advani should make way for new leaders'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

Both leaders should take note of their age and remove themselves from active command of the party, RSS chief K S Sudarshan said.

PM meets Vajpayee, greets him on his birthday

PM meets Vajpayee, greets him on his birthday

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday went to the house of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who turned 87, and greeted him on the occasion. After returning from his visit to Kerala, Dr Singh drove straight to the Krishna Menon Marg residence of the former prime minister and presented a bouquet to the ailing leader. During the brief meeting, the prime minister also inquired about the health of the octogenarian leader from his family members.

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Modi will visit RSS headquarters in Nagpur on March 30.

Parliament standoff: Speaker writes to Vajpayee

Parliament standoff: Speaker writes to Vajpayee

Rediff.com3 May 2005

"I request you to please see that my friends in NDA join the House and take part in the proceedings," Somnath Chatterjee said in a letter to the former prime minister.

Violence is against Kashmiri culture: Vajpayee

Violence is against Kashmiri culture: Vajpayee

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

Speaking at the Kashmir University, the prime minister said the people who support militancy in are against the basic ethos of Kashmiri culture and Sufi Islam.

PM wishes Vajpayee on 92nd birthday, lauds his contribution

PM wishes Vajpayee on 92nd birthday, lauds his contribution

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Modi, who was accompanied by BJP president Amit Shah, also met the family members of the former prime minister, who completed 92 years on Sunday and is ailing for a few years now.

Vajpayee's 'insult': BJP threatens to stall LS

Vajpayee's 'insult': BJP threatens to stall LS

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The controversy over a derogatory statement, made against former prime minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee by a Congress member during the debate over the Liberhan Commission's report in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, is not likely to die down soon with the party threatening to stall Parliament till he apologises for his remarks. "I am today both sad and angry," said deputy Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj.

What Rahul says on Liberhan and Vajpayee

What Rahul says on Liberhan and Vajpayee

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he respected veteran BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a senior politician and did not know whether the Liberhan Commission has done the right thing or not by naming him in its report on the Babri demolition.

What You Must Know About The Emergency

What You Must Know About The Emergency

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

During Emergency Indira Gandhi acquired absolute power. Lakhs of political opponents, students, activists were arrested.

We are still behind Vajpayee: NDA

We are still behind Vajpayee: NDA

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

BJP will discuss Modi's removal: Vajpayee

BJP will discuss Modi's removal: Vajpayee

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

The former prime minister confirmed what had been widely speculated earlier that he personally favoured Modi's removal but was prevailed upon by hawks in the Sangh Parivar.

The Indo-Pak Hyphen Became Blurred

The Indo-Pak Hyphen Became Blurred

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'We are too important to want to be paired with Pakistan but too intensely connected to it to successfully detach ourselves,' asserts Aakar Patel.

Bamboo associated with my name: Vajpayee

Bamboo associated with my name: Vajpayee

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

He said in an ancient Indian sacrifice called 'Vajapeya', bamboo seeds were offered to fire.

Vajpayee to visit Ayodhya by train

Vajpayee to visit Ayodhya by train

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

He will travel from Katra to Ayodhya on February 7 to dedicate to the nation a mega-bridge on Sarayu River.

Sidhu rally boosted by Vajpayee's words

Sidhu rally boosted by Vajpayee's words

Rediff.com11 Feb 2007

Asking people to vote out the Congress, he said, "Punjab will see a change and when our alliance comes to power, we will bring a check to the rising prices."

VHP does not want Vajpayee as PM again

VHP does not want Vajpayee as PM again

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

Speaking to reporters in Jammu, VHP international president Ashok Singhal said Vajpayee has weakened the country and has shown little regard for the Hindu sentiment

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

According to sources, Sinha was suffering from high blood pressure and was rushed to RK Hospital in IP Extension when he complained of uneasiness.

Peace process has become Kashmir-centric: Vajpayee

Peace process has become Kashmir-centric: Vajpayee

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

Atal Bihari Vajpayee has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stating that the Indo-Pak peace process has become Kashmir-centric with the Hurriyat Conference getting prominence over the democratically-elected government of J&K.

CAS: Khurana likely to meet Vajpayee on Saturday

CAS: Khurana likely to meet Vajpayee on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

BJP's Delhi president Madan Lal Khurana, who has been opposing the implementation of CAS in Delhi in the present form, is expected to meet Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Saturday to discuss the controversial issue.

'Modi a self-proclaimed hero; he is no Vajpayee'

'Modi a self-proclaimed hero; he is no Vajpayee'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Calling Narendra Modi a "chest-thumping, self-proclaimed hero", Union Minister Sachin Pilot has said that it is not possible for the Gujarat leader to be like former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Vajpayee will not retire: BJP chief

Vajpayee will not retire: BJP chief

Rediff.com30 May 2003

Vajpayee to be conferred Bharat Ratna on March 27

Vajpayee to be conferred Bharat Ratna on March 27

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Departing from the protocol, President Pranab Mukherjee will visit the former PM's residence to confer upon him the prestigious award.

Vajpayee to visit China next month

Vajpayee to visit China next month

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Defence Minister George Fernandes said China wanted peace with India.

The secret of Vajpayee's success

The secret of Vajpayee's success

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

Vajpayee completes 5 years in power

Vajpayee completes 5 years in power

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

The earlier non-Congress prime ministers fell like nine-pins with only the late Morarji Desai remaining at the helm for two-and-a-half years as the head of the Janata Party government in the late seventies.