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Those who called me a liar should apologise: Digvijay

Those who called me a liar should apologise: Digvijay

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Under attack over his claim about a call from late top cop Hemant Karkare, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday produced a record of the conversation the slain Anti-Terrorism Squad chief had with him on 26/11 and sought an apology from Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil and all others who had dubbed him a 'liar'.

I am not a liar, Digvijay on Karkare claim

I am not a liar, Digvijay on Karkare claim

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

A day after he claimed of having proof of his phone talk with Hemant Karkare just before the 26/11 attacks, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday said he has not been able to get the phone records but stuck to his remarks about threat to the police officer from right-wing Hindu groups.

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't suspend officials: Digvijay to EC

Can't suspend officials: Digvijay to EC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2003

'We are asking the state chief electoral officer to file a charge sheet. How can we suspend them even before a charge sheet is filed,' he said.

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.

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.

Phone tapping of Uma, Digvijay Singh: TV channel

Phone tapping of Uma, Digvijay Singh: TV channel

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Reacting to the alleged phone-tapping, Bharti said, "It is against principles of democracy, violative of rules and an act of cowardice."

Mr Advani, where did funds for Ram temple go: Digvijay

Mr Advani, where did funds for Ram temple go: Digvijay

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh has criticised Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani for raising the contentious Ram temple-Babri mosque row before the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

Team Anna is being very cruel to Anna Hazare: Digvijay

Team Anna is being very cruel to Anna Hazare: Digvijay

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Taking potshots at Team Anna, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday accused it of acting "dictatorial" and said it would find an excuse to oppose the Lokpal Bill no matter what the government does.

Ramdev was RSS' plan A, Hazare is plan B: Digvijay

Ramdev was RSS' plan A, Hazare is plan B: Digvijay

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday said Anna Hazare is "under the influence of people who have their separate political agenda" and asked Team Anna to wait for the decision of Parliament before attacking party leader Rahul Gandhi on the Lokpal Bill.

High time marshals are used to make Parliament work: Digvijay

High time marshals are used to make Parliament work: Digvijay

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

In remarks that could spark controversy, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday said it is "high time" marshals are used to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament.

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.

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.

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.

Can't rule out RSS hand in Mumbai blasts: Digvijay

Can't rule out RSS hand in Mumbai blasts: Digvijay

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday courted another controversy by saying he did not rule out the involvement of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in Mumbai serial blasts, evoking sharp criticism and condemnation from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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 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".

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

Digvijay accuses Chhattisgarh govt of 'sheltering' Naxals

Digvijay accuses Chhattisgarh govt of 'sheltering' Naxals

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Thursday alleged that lack of coordination between the security forces and the state police was leading to rise in Naxal violence in Chhattisgarh, and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government of having a nexus with ultras for political gains.

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.

ITBP officer's son shoots dead constable in Delhi camp

ITBP officer's son shoots dead constable in Delhi camp

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A 36-year-old constable posted at the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp in south-west Delhi's Chhawla area was killed on Wednesday allegedly after being shot by the son of an officer residing on the same campus of the border guarding force, official sources said.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

India's top two singles players Sumit Nagal and Sasi Kumar Mukund have conveyed to the national tennis federation that they won't travel to Pakistan for the next Davis Cup tie.

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.

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

Never expected Anna to react the way he did: Digvijay Singh

Never expected Anna to react the way he did: Digvijay Singh

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday accused activist Anna Hazare of provoking violence, in an apparent reference to his reaction over the attack on Union minister Sharad Pawar. In two of his posts on the microblogging site Twitter, Singh said, "Anna Gandhian -- Provokes Violence. Bedi "X Cop"-- Urges People to break Law Kejriwal "X IRS"- Returns Donations to Anonymous. Shanti Bhushan "X Law Minister"- Promises to fix Judges. Pranab Da How right you are!"

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.

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.

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".

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.

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The concept of an MP IPL team is the brainchild of Kamal Nath.' 'If the Congress government comes to power in the state, he will assemble an IPL team for MP with the assistance of his business contacts.'

Decision on much-delayed Telangana issue soon: Digvijay

Decision on much-delayed Telangana issue soon: Digvijay

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

A decision on the sensitive and much-delayed Telangana issue may soon come from the Centre, the Congress indicated on Monday.

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.

Digvijay begins fast on issues of farmers, MPPEB scam

Digvijay begins fast on issues of farmers, MPPEB scam

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Monday began a seven-day fast near the Collectorate in Guna to protest the non-payment of compensation to farmers for crop damage and for demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the MPPEB scam.

BJP should arrange history tuitions for Modi: Digvijay

BJP should arrange history tuitions for Modi: Digvijay

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh took a dig at BJP's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi for his frequent gaffes at poll rallies and asked the saffron party to arrange history lessons for him.

Exit polls disastrous for Cong; Modi also needs to introspect: Digvijay

Exit polls disastrous for Cong; Modi also needs to introspect: Digvijay

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Digvijay Singh said that PM Narendra Modi would be forced to introspect if polls are correct.

'North-South Divide Is Very Worrying'

'North-South Divide Is Very Worrying'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Every Indian who is concerned about the unity, integrity and the map of India should be worried about this growing divide.'

Digvijay targets Modi, Swaraj on Asaram controversy

Digvijay targets Modi, Swaraj on Asaram controversy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Stepping up attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over Asaram Bapu controversy, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Sunday targeted Narendra Modi, asking why he has not taken action on the report of a judicial commission which probed the mysterious death of two boys at the godman's Gujarat ashram.

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'...the Congress tally in 2028 would further plummet under 50.' 'A fresh face as CM would further strengthen the BJP and weaken the Congress in Madhya Pradesh.'