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Digvijay hits back at BJP over Karkare issue

Digvijay hits back at BJP over Karkare issue

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Congress leader Digvijay Singh, who has kicked up a storm over his remarks on slain top cop Hement Karkare, on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, maintaining that the Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad chief's life was under threat and the opposition lent its support to Hindu radical groups.

Wherever BJP gets majority, it takes fascist steps: Digvijay

Wherever BJP gets majority, it takes fascist steps: Digvijay

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

In the wake of arrested IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's wife alleging that her husband was being treated like a terrorist by Gujarat police, the Congress on Friday cautioned people against "such fascist steps" if BJP comes to power at the Centre.

Digvijay says he still stands by his Batla House comment

Digvijay says he still stands by his Batla House comment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Sunday said that he never looked to stir up controversies and the allegation that he spoke out only against Hindu terrorism was wrong.

MP recruitment scam case: Digvijay granted bail by Bhopal court

MP recruitment scam case: Digvijay granted bail by Bhopal court

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday appeared before a court in Bhopal in connection with an alleged recruitment scam at the assembly secretariat which took place when he was chief minister of Madhya Pradesh.

Attack on Ramdev a conspiracy, RSS behind it: Digvijay

Attack on Ramdev a conspiracy, RSS behind it: Digvijay

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday alleged that there was a "well-orchestrated conspiracy" by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak sangh behind the ink attack on yoga guru Ramdev. He further claimed that the NGO activist who carried out the attack was "anti-Congress" and has links with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Am sorry if my comments hurt PC, says Digvijay

Am sorry if my comments hurt PC, says Digvijay

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh has said he was ready to express regret if his criticism of Home Minister P Chidambaram's handling of Maoist problem has hurt him deeply.

Stay away from the RSS, Digvijay warns Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Stay away from the RSS, Digvijay warns Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Controversy seems to travel wherever Congress leader Digvijay Singh goes. This time around, on a visit to Bengaluru to meet his grandson, Singh asserted that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was trying to bring in spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in their campaign against the government.

RSS gives training in making bombs: Digvijay

RSS gives training in making bombs: Digvijay

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Known for his Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh bashing, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Thursday alleged that the organisation gives training in the making of bombs. He told reporters that he was saying this on the basis of incidents that had taken place in the state in the past.

Digvijay rubbishes reports of quitting as UP poll in-charge

Digvijay rubbishes reports of quitting as UP poll in-charge

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Friday said there was absolutely no truth in media reports saying that he had made up his mind to resign as party in-charge of poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.

Batla House encounter fake? Digvijay says yes, PC says no

Batla House encounter fake? Digvijay says yes, PC says no

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday stuck to his claim that the the Batla House encounter in New Delhi was "fake" even as Home Minister P Chidambaram insisted that the gunfight between security forces and terrorists was "genuine".

Digvijay's latest salvo: BJP is a party of dancers

Digvijay's latest salvo: BJP is a party of dancers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Terming the Bharatiya Janata Party as a party of "nachiyon (dancers)", Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday said its party leaders had violated the sanctity of Rajghat by dancing there and demanded an apology from them. "The way in which party leaders breached the sanctity of Rajghat by dancing there is condemnable. The party should tender an apology to the people," he told reporters."The BJP belonged to an ideology which killed Mahatma Gandhi," he said.

Punish me if I'm guilty in Indore mall case: Digvijay

Punish me if I'm guilty in Indore mall case: Digvijay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

A day after the Madhya Pradesh high court asked Central Bureau of Investigation to probe Treasure Island mall case allegedly involving him, Congress general secretary Digvijay

Cong workers want larger role for Rahul in party: Digvijay

Cong workers want larger role for Rahul in party: Digvijay

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Congress workers want Rahul Gandhi to play a "pre-dominant" role in the party but the young leader should not be pressurised, Digvijay Singh said on Friday.

MP govt taps my phone; I am okay with it: Digvijay

MP govt taps my phone; I am okay with it: Digvijay

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

"I know that the Madhya Pradesh government taps my phone. I have no problem with it," Singh said a day after he rejected the involvement of the Centre into the alleged phone tapping of four senior leaders, including himself.

Once kingmaker, JJP bites dust; flop show by INLD too

Once kingmaker, JJP bites dust; flop show by INLD too

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Jannayak Janta Party, which had emerged as the kingmaker last assembly polls, was decimated this time round, while the Indian National Lok Dal also failed to create much impact, with prominent leaders of both outfits Dushyant Chautala and Abhay Singh Chautala losing their seats.

Digvijay takes dig at CAG Rai, asks him to stop leaks

Digvijay takes dig at CAG Rai, asks him to stop leaks

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh took a dig at Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai on Thursday asking why does he not stop leak of reports from his office, a day after the latter deprecated the "brazenness" with which the decisions were being taken by the government.

Digvijay to approach Centre on reopening Bhojshala

Digvijay to approach Centre on reopening Bhojshala

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003

The Dhar district administration has recommended that the Bhojshala-Kamal Moula mosque be kept open every Friday from 1300 to 1500 hours IST to enable Muslims to offer namaz and every Tuesday from 0900 and 1100 hours IST for Hindus to offer prayers.

Digvijay says protest against him part of RSS/BJP plan D

Digvijay says protest against him part of RSS/BJP plan D

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday termed the protest by Bharatiya Janata Party workers against him at Mughalsarai station as "part of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh/BJP plan D".

Yet again, Digvijay hints at RSS-Sri Sri Ravishankar nexus

Yet again, Digvijay hints at RSS-Sri Sri Ravishankar nexus

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday fired a fresh salvo at Sri Sri Ravishankar, suggesting a nexus between the spiritual leader and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh after he released a book containing speeches of Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari.

First own up wrongs in Babri, Gujarat: Digvijay to BJP

First own up wrongs in Babri, Gujarat: Digvijay to BJP

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party over its attempt to reach out to the minorities, questioning whether it will take action against Narendra Modi for the Gujarat riots or L K Advani will accept his "crime" in the Babari Mosque demolition.

Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

After spending nearly 50 years in a colonial bungalow at 24, Akbar Road, the Congress moved into a new office on January 15. Rasheed Kidwai, who knows the history of the Congress better than the Congress, looks back at the people who breathed life into this address.

Modi has no vision, only knows how to abuse: Digvijay

Modi has no vision, only knows how to abuse: Digvijay

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

As Narendra Modi hits the campaign trail in Madhya Pradesh, Congress leader Digvijay Singh trained his guns on him, saying the BJP's prime ministerial candidate will not have an impact as he has no vision for the country and "only knows how to abuse".

Digvijay launches campaign to counter BJP in MP

Digvijay launches campaign to counter BJP in MP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2003

The 19-day 'Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara' campaigan will end on Martyrs Day on January 30, Indore collector Mohammad Suleiman, the brain behind the campaign alongwith Seva Sourabh, a non-government organisation, said.

Don't jump to conclusions on Modi: Digvijay tells Tharoor

Don't jump to conclusions on Modi: Digvijay tells Tharoor

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Congress spokesperson Shashi Tharoor, who has come under fire from party leaders for praising Narendra Modi, on Friday, got a piece of advice from party general secretary Digvijay Singh "not to jump to conclusions".

Oppn parties to move EC over EVMs, remote voting concerns; TMC may keep away

Oppn parties to move EC over EVMs, remote voting concerns; TMC may keep away

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar convened the meeting of leaders of opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha, which was attended by Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, independent Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal, Samajwadi Party leader Ramgopal Yadav, Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) member Anil Desai and Bharat Rashtra Samithi member K Keshav Rao among others.

Will you do a dharna outside Advani's home, Digvijay asks Anna

Will you do a dharna outside Advani's home, Digvijay asks Anna

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

With the bill giving constitutional status to the Lokpal defeated in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Wednesday took potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party and Team Anna, asking Anna Hazare whether his colleagues would stage a dharna in front of LK Advani's residence pleading with the BJP not to oppose it in the Rajya Sabha

SC verdict in 2G case likely to be challenged: Digvijay

SC verdict in 2G case likely to be challenged: Digvijay

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court judgment cancelling the licences of telecom companies in the 2G spectrum allocation case is likely to be challenged by way of a review petition, All India Congress Committee General Secretary Digvijay Singh said in Hyderabad on Friday.

I don't want to cross swords with Anna Hazare: Digvijay

I don't want to cross swords with Anna Hazare: Digvijay

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh talks to Kavita Chowdhury about his role as AICC in-charge of Uttar Pradesh in the run-up to the 2012 assembly polls.

'Rahul Gandhi Would Have Been Wiser Had He...'

'Rahul Gandhi Would Have Been Wiser Had He...'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'...spent 1/10th of his time at 24, Akbar Road...' 'He would have met thousands of party workers and ordinary Congress supporters who have love for the party.' 'Left of Centre intellectuals have shaped Rahul's values, but he lacks earthiness.'

Ajit Singh's RLD joins UPA

Ajit Singh's RLD joins UPA

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The Rashtriya Lok Dal, with five members in the Lok Sabha, on Monday formally joined the United Progressive Alliance amid speculations that its chief Ajit Singh would be included in the Cabinet as the civil aviation minister. With the RLD joining the ruling coalition, its strength has gone up from 272 to 277 MPs. In the backdrop of speculations that Ajit Singh will be inducted into the Cabinet, Digvijay Singh was asked who will be the next civil aviation minister.

Jeev Milka Singh maintains lead

Jeev Milka Singh maintains lead

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

The Indian golfing ace, who carded a superb 66 on the opening day, has a two-day total of six-under-par 138 in the Hero honda Masters.\n\n

Sushma better choice for PM than Modi: Digvijay

Sushma better choice for PM than Modi: Digvijay

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Making a strong attack against Narendra Modi, whom he termed a "megalomaniac psychopath liar", Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Sunday stoked a fresh controversy saying why can the Bharatiya Janata Party not field a "better leader" like Sushma Swaraj as its prime ministerial candidate.

'Cong to meet the same fate in UP as Digvijay did in UP'

'Cong to meet the same fate in UP as Digvijay did in UP'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

A day after being fielded as a candidate in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti on Thursday said she will work for the defeat of Congress in the state the way she made Digvijay Singh "bite the dust" in Madhya Pradesh.

President Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras

President Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Three personnel, including two of major-rank and one naib subedar, have been conferred the Kirti Chakra, the ministry said.

MP recruitment scam: Digvijay faces non-bailable arrest warrant

MP recruitment scam: Digvijay faces non-bailable arrest warrant

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

A local Bhopal court on Friday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Congress leader Digvijay Singh in an alleged recruitment scam at assembly secretariat which took place when he was the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh.

Can Sai Catch Up With Pooran In MVP Race?

Can Sai Catch Up With Pooran In MVP Race?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 29.

Digvijay slams BJP for making false promises

Digvijay slams BJP for making false promises

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power by "making false promises", Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Sunday said some shortcoming lay with his party too in taking the United Progressive Alliance's achievements effectively to the people.

Arjun Singh triumphs

Arjun Singh triumphs

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

The Delhi pro shot a superb eight-under 64 on the final day to win the TNGF-KONE Open golf tournament.\n\n

A Wife Weeps For Her Husband, The Hero

A Wife Weeps For Her Husband, The Hero

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on July 5, 2024 conferred 10 Kirti Chakras, including seven posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

Digvijay asks Modi not to play politics on Food Security Bill

Digvijay asks Modi not to play politics on Food Security Bill

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh asked Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to stop playing politics over the United Progressive Alliance government's food security programme.