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Nuh-like riots may be engineered in MP ahead of polls: Digvijaya

Nuh-like riots may be engineered in MP ahead of polls: Digvijaya

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The former chief minister was speaking at 'Vidhik Vimarsh 2023', a gathering of lawyers organised by the state Congress's Legal and Human Rights Cell in Bhopal.

Cough syrup deaths: MP minister blames Tamil Nadu govt

Cough syrup deaths: MP minister blames Tamil Nadu govt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Madhya Pradesh minister Narendra Shivaji Patel blames the Tamil Nadu government for the deaths of 20 children due to contaminated cough syrup, citing negligence in inspecting medicines. The Tamil Nadu government has banned the sale of the syrup and ordered its removal from the market. Congress leader Digvijaya Singh criticizes the food and drug department's administration.

MP govt crisis: Digvijaya Singh detained in Bengaluru

MP govt crisis: Digvijaya Singh detained in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'MLAs said they're captive, (their) phones snatched away, there is police in front of every room. They're being followed 24X7'

No rift between me and Kamal Naath, says Digvijaya

No rift between me and Kamal Naath, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Singh in a statement noted several newspapers have claimed that he cancelled his visits to Jhabua and Khategaon due to his displeasure.

Don't agree with Digvijaya; army need not give any proof: Rahul

Don't agree with Digvijaya; army need not give any proof: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he and the party do not agree with Digvijaya Singh's comments on surgical strikes and that the armed forces do not need to give any proof.

Cough syrup deaths: Many states ban Coldrif; MP suspends officials

Cough syrup deaths: Many states ban Coldrif; MP suspends officials

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A special investigation team (SIT) has been formed in Madhya Pradesh to investigate the deaths of 14 children in Chhindwara, suspected to be linked to a toxic cough syrup. The investigation includes arrests, exhumations, and a ban on the implicated cough syrup.

Has Rahul Gandhi Forgotten The Malegaon Blasts?

Has Rahul Gandhi Forgotten The Malegaon Blasts?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

For Malegaon's Muslims, Rahul Gandhi's remarks were simply one more indication that the party they once supported no longer cares for them, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Amar Singh will be proved innocent: Digvijaya

Amar Singh will be proved innocent: Digvijaya

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Thursday expressed sympathy for the beleaguered former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh who was arrested in the cash-for-vote case two days ago.

Bajrang Dal a gang of goons, Hindutva no religion, says Digvijaya

Bajrang Dal a gang of goons, Hindutva no religion, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Addressing a press conference in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, the Congress Rajya Sabha member termed Bajrang Dal -- the youth wing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad -- a goondon ki jamat (group of goons).

EVMs can be hacked because ...., claims Digvijaya; BJP hits back

EVMs can be hacked because ...., claims Digvijaya; BJP hits back

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Singh has questioned the reliability of the EVMs on more than one occasion following the Congress' defeat in the recent assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

Congress dials down on Digvijaya's post thanking Germany

Congress dials down on Digvijaya's post thanking Germany

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Congress on Thursday said it firmly believes that India's democratic processes themselves have to deal with the threats posed to its democracy, remarks that came after the Bharatiya Janata Party attacked the opposition party for its leader Digvijaya Singh thanking Germany for "taking note" of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha.

'If Cong wins...': Video of Shivraj's son sparks row

'If Cong wins...': Video of Shivraj's son sparks row

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

A controversy has erupted after Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son, Kartikey, said during a public meeting in bypoll-bound Budhni that 'not even a brick will be laid in any village' in case a Congress candidate wins the by-election.

Digvijaya, Chidambaram in race to replace Kharge as LoP in RS

Digvijaya, Chidambaram in race to replace Kharge as LoP in RS

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has resigned as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, sources said on Saturday, a day after he filed his nomination papers for the All India Congress Committee president's election.

4 more cases against Digvijaya for tweet over Khargone violence

4 more cases against Digvijaya for tweet over Khargone violence

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In a tweet on Wednesday morning, Singh said, 'Instead of answering my question they have filed FIR against me. Is that Democracy BJP Model or Modi Model? What about the Hate speeches made by BJP and RW fraud Babas?'

Digvijaya rules out being in race for Cong president

Digvijaya rules out being in race for Cong president

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Even as the race for the Congress president's post is hotting up, its veteran leader and Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh on Friday said he is not interested in becoming the party chief.

'I Spoke Against Terrorism. Congress Expelled Me'

'I Spoke Against Terrorism. Congress Expelled Me'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'In the Congress, only those people who suck up to the leadership have value. I am not one of them.'

After FIR, Himachal minister calls NHAI officials 'most corrupt'

After FIR, Himachal minister calls NHAI officials 'most corrupt'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Singh said that about 150 people including women and forest, revenue and other officials were present at the time of the incident, and if the officials were assaulted, "why are there no eyewitnesses".

Digvijaya's son, Arjun Singh's son-in-law to contest in MP polls

Digvijaya's son, Arjun Singh's son-in-law to contest in MP polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Jaivardhan Singh, the United States-educated son of Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh, and Bhuwaneshwar Singh, son-in-law of late leader Arjun Singh, figure in the second list of 82 party candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls announced by the All India Congress Committee on Tuesday night.

Kharge to join Cong chief race, Digvijaya may opt out

Kharge to join Cong chief race, Digvijaya may opt out

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The contest for the post will then be likely to be between Kharge, Digvijaya Singh and Shashi Tharoor.

To counter Sadhvi, Digvijaya performs 'Hath Yoga' with Computer Baba

To counter Sadhvi, Digvijaya performs 'Hath Yoga' with Computer Baba

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'BJP sarkaar 5 saal mein Ram Mandir bhi nahi bana paayi. Ab Ram Mandir nahi toh Modi nahi'

MP Polls: Economic Issues Facing Shivraj Singh Chouhan

MP Polls: Economic Issues Facing Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Per capita income in the state has consistently been below the national average for at least 24 years. However, it has narrowed the gap with the all-India level in recent years.

'Biggest reform in sports since independence': LS passes Sports Bill

'Biggest reform in sports since independence': LS passes Sports Bill

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Sports Bill is a key reform aimed at building a "transparent, accountable and world-class sports ecosystem" in India.

It's Tharoor vs Digvijaya in 'friendly contest' after Gehlot bows out

It's Tharoor vs Digvijaya in 'friendly contest' after Gehlot bows out

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Singh met the party MP from Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday after collecting nomination papers for the polls.

From CM's wife to Col Qureshi: Vijay Shah's trail of foul remarks

From CM's wife to Col Qureshi: Vijay Shah's trail of foul remarks

Rediff.com16 May 2025

For Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah, currently under fire for his comments aimed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, this is not the first time he has been embroiled in a controversy.

Congress gameplan behind Digvijaya's dare to SC

Congress gameplan behind Digvijaya's dare to SC

Rediff.com13 May 2013

His provocative comments are the first political steps taken by the Congress to handle the coal scam and its fall-out, says Sheela Bhatt

Digvijaya Singh under fire for sharing stage with Zakir Naik

Digvijaya Singh under fire for sharing stage with Zakir Naik

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is in trouble after a video surfaced on Thursday showing him sharing a stage with Islamic preacher Zakir Naik

Court summons Digvijaya in Gadkari defamation case

Court summons Digvijaya in Gadkari defamation case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh was on Saturday summoned by a Delhi court to face trial in a criminal defamation case lodged against him by Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari.

Digvijaya admits to relationship with journalist Amrita Rai

Digvijaya admits to relationship with journalist Amrita Rai

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday admitted to his relationship with Rajya Sabha TV anchor Amrita Rai.

'Shocks conscience': HC on Ramdev's 'sharbat jihad' remark

'Shocks conscience': HC on Ramdev's 'sharbat jihad' remark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Delhi High Court expressed shock and termed as "indefensible" Yoga guru Ramdev's purported remark of "sharbat jihad" on Hamdard's Rooh Afza. The court was hearing a plea by Hamdard National Foundation India against Ramdev's Patanjali Foods Ltd. Ramdev's counsel was unavailable, and the court will take up the matter again later.

Panel Flags CBSE's Dual Exam Plan

Panel Flags CBSE's Dual Exam Plan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

In its draft policy released last month, the CBSE had proposed conducting Class 10 board exams twice in an academic year from 2026.

Don't need invitation to visit Ayodhya, Ram in our hearts: Digvijaya

Don't need invitation to visit Ayodhya, Ram in our hearts: Digvijaya

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday said he does not need an invitation from anyone to visit the newly-constructed temple in Ayodhya as Lord Ram resides in his heart.

Digvijaya says no proof of surgical strike on Pak; BJP hits back

Digvijaya says no proof of surgical strike on Pak; BJP hits back

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

He said Congress leaders had raised questions about the surgical strikes soon after the Indian Air Force said it hit terror camps in Balakot in Pakistan in retaliation to the Pulwama terror attack.

Cong snubs Digvijaya after he calls Mamata 'immature'

Cong snubs Digvijaya after he calls Mamata 'immature'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

In a clear snub to All India Congress Committee General Secretary Digvijaya Singh for his remarks against Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, the Congress on Monday said that he was "not officially authorised" to speak to the media.

BJP-RSS wrong, population of Muslims is falling in the country, says Digvijaya

BJP-RSS wrong, population of Muslims is falling in the country, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday claimed that contrary to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's "false propaganda" that the population of Muslim community was increasing in the country, the number of the minority community members vis-a-vis Hindus was fast declining, and added that he could prove it.

Not asking proof but show surgical strike video: Rashid Alvi

Not asking proof but show surgical strike video: Rashid Alvi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

"Sushma Swaraj, who was a minister in the government, had said that the air strike was done at a place where there was no possibility of anyone getting killed. Amit Shah claims that more than 300 terrorists were killed in the air strike. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claims that more than 400 terrorists were killed in the air strike," Alvi pointed out.

Tiger abhi zinda hai: Scindia to Digvijaya, Kamal Nath

Tiger abhi zinda hai: Scindia to Digvijaya, Kamal Nath

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

"I don't need any certificate from Kamal Nath nor Digvijaya Singh. The facts are before the people how they looted the state in 15 months. They have taken everything for themselves. They (people) have also seen their history of going back on promises. But I would only like to tell them 'tiger abhi zinda hai (tiger is alive)," Scindia said.

Govt ignored warning on signal system fault, says Congress's Digvijaya

Govt ignored warning on signal system fault, says Congress's Digvijaya

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday claimed a senior railway official had flagged a fault in the signal interlocking system in February and warned of the train accident risk but the problem was not rectified which led to the Balasore train crash.

Sonia meets Antony, Digvijaya may contest Cong president poll

Sonia meets Antony, Digvijaya may contest Cong president poll

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The meeting with Antony comes days after an open rebellion by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot loyalists on a possible leadership change in the state

Digvijaya compares Modi to Ravan, tells him to shun 'ego'

Digvijaya compares Modi to Ravan, tells him to shun 'ego'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

After sympathising with Sanjay Joshi following his "forced" exit from the Bharatiya Janata Party, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh has compared Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to demon king Ravan, asking him to shun vanity.

Oppn moves notice in RS to impeach Allahabad HC judge

Oppn moves notice in RS to impeach Allahabad HC judge

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Members of several opposition parties in India have initiated proceedings to impeach Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his alleged controversial remarks at a recent event. The impeachment motion, signed by 55 opposition MPs, cites the judge's speech at a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) function, where he allegedly made provocative statements on a uniform civil code and the law working according to the majority. The Supreme Court has taken note of the controversy and sought details from the Allahabad High Court.