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AAP threatens to exit INDIA if Cong goes solo in LS polls in Delhi

AAP threatens to exit INDIA if Cong goes solo in LS polls in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

AAP chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said its top leadership will take a call on attending the Mumbai meeting of the opposition bloc INDIA, following the statement by Lamba.

K'taka SIT to probe sex scandal involving Deve Gowda's MP-grandson Prajwal

K'taka SIT to probe sex scandal involving Deve Gowda's MP-grandson Prajwal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The 33-year-old Prajwal was the National Democratic Alliance candidate in the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, which went to polls on April 26.

Grand alliance breaks in Bihar; 'humiliated' Mulayam walks away

Grand alliance breaks in Bihar; 'humiliated' Mulayam walks away

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The Samajwadi Party on Thursday pulled out of the 'grand alliance' in poll-bound Bihar, saying it felt "humiliated" as it was not consulted while deciding seats and would contest the assembly elections in the state on its own.

Nitish moves trust vote, 3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

Nitish moves trust vote, 3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Kumar, who heads the Janata Dal-United, moved the motion soon after the House passed a proposal for the removal of Rashtriya Janata Dal's Awadh Bihari Chaudhary as Speaker of the assembly.

To take on BJP, Opposition decides to forgo differences

To take on BJP, Opposition decides to forgo differences

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Earlier this week, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi held a series of meetings, including with Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and Janata Dal-United president Rajiv Ranjan Singh Lallan.

'Forget About EVM Hacking!'

'Forget About EVM Hacking!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'Party workers sit outside polling booths and they know everything that is happening.' 'Besides, as a voter when you push the EVM button to vote there is a paper slip that comes out showing you who you voted for.'

How The BJP Plans To Shackle Nitish Kumar

How The BJP Plans To Shackle Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The BJP will use Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha to check Nitish Kumar.' 'They will not allow him to function freely as before.'

Power of Constitution: Cong on govt's lateral entry roll-back

Power of Constitution: Cong on govt's lateral entry roll-back

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi asserted that the Congress will protect the Constitution and the reservation system at all costs and foil "conspiracies" of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Opposition leaders gather to give final shape to joint front

Opposition leaders gather to give final shape to joint front

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Top leaders of 26 opposition parties were arriving in Bengaluru on Monday for a two-day brainstorming session with a call for unity and are expected to chalk out their joint programme aimed at defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Kharge gives INDIA 295+ seats as exit polls predict BJP sweep

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Leaders of several Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties met on Saturday to take stock of the opposition's preparations leading up to the June 4 counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha elections, and claimed they will get more than 295 seats, enough for them to form the next government.

Modi faces bigger enemy within: Digvijaya

Modi faces bigger enemy within: Digvijaya

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Downplaying contentions that Narendra Modi has shored up his claim for Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate after Gujarat victory, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday said the chief minister faces a "bigger enemy within" and is a "dilemma" for his party and National Democratic Alliance leaders.

MPs spar over Maharashtra upheaval during no-trust motion

MPs spar over Maharashtra upheaval during no-trust motion

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Shinde, participating in a discussion on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha, took a jibe at the opposition coalition Indian National Develomental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) describing it as a 'destructive alliance' and said the next elections will be fought on the issue of scams of the United Progressive Alliance and schemes of the National Democratic Alliance.

NDA set to bag 275 seats, Cong only 111: Opinion poll

NDA set to bag 275 seats, Cong only 111: Opinion poll

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

An opinion poll on Monday night projected the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance securing majority with 275 out of the 543 Lok Sabha seats in the elections.

Can Modi 3.0 Beat The 3 Cs Trap?

Can Modi 3.0 Beat The 3 Cs Trap?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Don't be surprised if the Census forms come with a caste box.' 'I will be surprised if it doesn't. It will be a point conceded to Rahul Gandhi and his allies,' asserts Shekhar Gupta. The BJP machine could take all 3 in its stride, but this election has changed that, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Coalition partner NCP sees UPA-3 with additional allies

Coalition partner NCP sees UPA-3 with additional allies

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Predicting a hung Parliament post 2014 general elections, the Nationalist Congress party on Thursday said it will continue to be part of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance, which may possibly expand itself with additional allies, as none of the party combines will be able to form a government on its own.

Vasundhara Raje trying best to save Gehlot govt: BJP ally

Vasundhara Raje trying best to save Gehlot govt: BJP ally

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Beniwal, a former BJP leader and Raje-baiter for a long time, claimed that there is an "internal understanding" between her and incumbent Chief Minister Gehlot.

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

On February 1, grappling with the intractable issue of the AMU's minority status, the top court said the 1981 amendment to the AMU Act, which effectively accorded it a minority status, only did a "half-hearted job" and did not restore the institution the position it had prior to 1951.

BJP vows to kick out 'coalition of the corrupt'

BJP vows to kick out 'coalition of the corrupt'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

With an eye on next year's general elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday projected itself as the sole alternative to Congress, vowing to move ahead with unity and expand the National Democratic Alliance to oust the United Progressive Alliance, which it termed a "coalition of the corrupt".

3 years after expelling him, BJP names Jaswant for VP

3 years after expelling him, BJP names Jaswant for VP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The decision was taken at a meeting in senior BJP leader LK Advani's residence on Monday, which was attended by the party's allies. At a press conference soon after, Jaswant Singh described the decision as a "great honour".

Rahul calls out Sitharaman for U-turn on Rafale deal

Rahul calls out Sitharaman for U-turn on Rafale deal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Referring to Modi's speeches in Parliament on Wednesday, he said it was clear that the prime minister was not interested in answering "fundamental questions".

Support NDA, but no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM

Support NDA, but no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Zoramthanga said people fleeing from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur feel safe in Mizoram which is ruled by his party.

Stage set for Pranab vs Sangma showdown

Stage set for Pranab vs Sangma showdown

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Pranab Mukherjee and P A Sangma will file their nominations on Thursday, setting off the presidential race between the United Progressive Alliance and the Bharatiya Janata Party-backed opposition candidate in which the ruling alliance is set for a runaway victory.

NDA to decide PM nominee at appropriate time: Sharad Yadav

NDA to decide PM nominee at appropriate time: Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

National Democratic Alliance will decide its prime ministerial candidate at the "appropriate time" ahead of the next general elections, Janata Dal-United national president Sharad Yadav said on Friday.

Sonia, Rahul to attend Modi's swearing-in

Sonia, Rahul to attend Modi's swearing-in

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Congress Vice President Rahul will represent the party at the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the prime minister on Monday.

Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel in Delhi to meet Shah amid standoff over portfolios

Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel in Delhi to meet Shah amid standoff over portfolios

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

In a surprise development on July 2, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP split as his nephew Ajit Pawar and almost three dozen MLAs joined the ruling Shiv Sena-BJP alliance. Ajit Pawar and eight other NCP leaders were sworn in as ministers.

INDIA Reaches Out To Naidu's TDP

INDIA Reaches Out To Naidu's TDP

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The BJP senior leadership believes the YSRCP is a more reliable potential ally post-2024 Lok Sabha election than the TDP.

Tejashwi hints Kushwaha is welcome to join RJD-led alliance

Tejashwi hints Kushwaha is welcome to join RJD-led alliance

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Kushwaha was absent at a get-together of the NDA in Patna on Thursday night and his party demanded that the next Lok Sabha and assembly polls be fought under his leadership.

Nitish meets Rahul, to call on other Oppn leaders

Nitish meets Rahul, to call on other Oppn leaders

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

This is the first meeting between Gandhi and Kumar since the latter walked out of the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar and formed a 'Mahagathbandhan' government with the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Congress and outside support of the Left.

Rift in NDA? Manjhi's party insists on seat held by JD-U

Rift in NDA? Manjhi's party insists on seat held by JD-U

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Manjhi's son Santosh Suman, who is a minister in the Nitish Kumar cabinet, made the statement a day after reports emerged that a seat-sharing formula has been arrived at in the National Democratic Alliance, and the HAM was likely to get only one of the state's 40 constituencies.

What Smriti, Anurag Thakur said after omission from Modi 3.0

What Smriti, Anurag Thakur said after omission from Modi 3.0

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in a post on X that his 18-year-long stint in public service has come to an end.

Rahul draws flak from BJP over Kargil remark

Rahul draws flak from BJP over Kargil remark

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Rahul Gandhi and the Bharatiya Janata Party sparred today with the Congress leader reminding it that while in opposition his party had supported the ruling National Democratic Alliance on the Kargil issue but with roles reversed, it was not reciprocating on national issues.

Farooq to lead Gupkar alliance, asserts it's not anti-national

Farooq to lead Gupkar alliance, asserts it's not anti-national

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The Lok Sabha member from Srinagar was elected chairman of the PAGD after the first meeting of the amalgam at the residence of Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti.

Birla gets 2nd term as speaker; PM, Rahul escort him to chair

Birla gets 2nd term as speaker; PM, Rahul escort him to chair

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

National Democratic Alliance nominee Om Birla was elected as Lok Sabha speaker on Wednesday after a motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was adopted through voice vote, capping intense debate on the issue with the opposition in a rare move proposing its own candidate.

Haryana: NDA-rule was discriminatory, says Sonia

Haryana: NDA-rule was discriminatory, says Sonia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said that while the Congress ensured equitable and uniform development in all areas, the National Democratic Alliance rule was biased against states ruled by her party.

UPA not keen on passing food, land bills: BJP

UPA not keen on passing food, land bills: BJP

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Countering the government's and Congress' allegations that the National Democratic Alliance has been an irresponsible and disruptive opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said the Manmohan Singh led government is not keen on passing the Food Security Bill and the Land Acquisition Bill. The main opposition also picked holes in the UPA report card on its performance in the last four years and said it is making false claims of success.

Why Telangana, Odisha may go soft on NDA

Why Telangana, Odisha may go soft on NDA

Rediff.com24 May 2019

A new realignment should be expected in equations between the non-BJP, non-Congress parties and the government at the Centre. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Kerala CM agreed to JDS-BJP alliance in K'taka: Deve Gowda

Kerala CM agreed to JDS-BJP alliance in K'taka: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'In Kerala, we are part of the government and our MLA is a minister there. These units understood the situation that made us to go with the BJP and supported our move. Our minister in the Left party's government (K Krishnankutty) in Kerala has given consent to us'

Coal-gate: 8 uncomfortable questions for BJP

Coal-gate: 8 uncomfortable questions for BJP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The Congress is showing a combative mood in defence of the party-led United Progressive Alliance's policy on coal allocation.

'Difference between NDA and INDIA is a mere 50 seats'

'Difference between NDA and INDIA is a mere 50 seats'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Someone who cannot even take his cabinet into confidence, how will he take the NDA alliance into confidence?'