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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.

Define HINDUTVA: Digvijaya challenges RSS

Define HINDUTVA: Digvijaya challenges RSS

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

With Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's pitch for a 'secular' face as the National Democratic Alliance's prime ministerial candidate evoking strong reaction from Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday posed five questions to the Sangh asking it to define Hindutva.

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.

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.

Digvijaya targets Gadkari over son's wedding, income

Digvijaya targets Gadkari over son's wedding, income

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari should explain the growth in his assets and income over the years.

Digvijaya targets Gadkari over son's wedding, income

Digvijaya targets Gadkari over son's wedding, income

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari should explain the growth in his assets and income over the years.

Gadkari slaps defamation case against Digvijaya

Gadkari slaps defamation case against Digvijaya

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari on Monday slapped a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for accusing him of having business links with his party MP Ajay Sancheti who allegedly pocketed Rs 500 crore in coal block allocation.

Gadkari files defamation notice against Digvijaya

Gadkari files defamation notice against Digvijaya

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari on Friday served a criminal defamation notice on Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh for implicating him in the allocation of a coal block to BJP Rajya Sabha member Ajay Sancheti by the BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh government.

Now Digvijaya compares RSS with Ravan

Now Digvijaya compares RSS with Ravan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

In comments that could stoke a fresh controversy, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has likened Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to mythological demon king Ravan while slamming Bharatiya Janata Party and the Sangh over Wednesday's attack on the Aam Aadmi Party office in Ghaziabad.

Advani's BJP encouraged terrorism, attacks Digvijaya

Advani's BJP encouraged terrorism, attacks Digvijaya

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Training his guns on L K Advani, Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Thursday alleged that the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and his party had stoked communal hatred and were responsible for "encouraging terrorism" in the country.

It's time for Rahul to take charge, says Digvijaya

It's time for Rahul to take charge, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Saturday stirred a controversy by saying that time has come for Rahul Gandhi to take charge of the party from his mother Sonia Gandhi, a statement that was described as his "personal views" by the party.

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.

Modi hires professionals to abuse Congress: Digvijaya

Modi hires professionals to abuse Congress: Digvijaya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of hiring a group of about 50 IT professionals at Sanskar Kendra in Ahmedabad to disseminate his propaganda, follow trending issues and abuse the Congress online.

Kejriwal is a 'self-serving megalomaniac': Digvijaya

Kejriwal is a 'self-serving megalomaniac': Digvijaya

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Arvind Kejriwal is a "self-serving ambitious megalomaniac" having "streak" of Hitler, Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh alleged in the sharpest attack on the activist on Friday.

CAG report no evidence against Dikshit: Digvijaya

CAG report no evidence against Dikshit: Digvijaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Defending Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit over her indictment in the recently published report of Comptroller and Auditor General of India on irregularities observed in Commonwealth Games, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has said the party has decided not to take any action against her.

Why is Team Rahul angry with Digvijaya?

Why is Team Rahul angry with Digvijaya?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Sixteen Congress secretaries drafted a letter on September 2 to be sent to party general secretaries and Congress Working Committee members, criticising senior leaders (without names, of course!) for their comments, asking the old guard to introspect about what went wrong at the general election.

BJP won elections with money from Naxalites: Digvijaya

BJP won elections with money from Naxalites: Digvijaya

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh has alleged that Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh won the last two assembly elections by using money received from Naxalites.

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday raked up the issue of BJP leader Rajnath Singh's alleged meeting with 2008 Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur.

PM is the power centre in governance: Digvijaya

PM is the power centre in governance: Digvijaya

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh maintained on Friday that party President Sonia Gandhi has not interfered in the functioning of the government even once and that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was the "power centre in governance."

Cong rejects Digvijaya's comment on 'two power centres'

Cong rejects Digvijaya's comment on 'two power centres'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The Congress on Tuesday rejected its general secretary Digvijay Singh's remarks -- that the model of 'two power centres' has not worked well -- asserting that a unique relationship exists between party chief Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Kejriwal wanted place in Sonia's NAC: Digvijaya

Kejriwal wanted place in Sonia's NAC: Digvijaya

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday claimed that India Against Corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal had approached him in the past to push his name for a position in the Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council.

'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.'

Action befitting a fraud like Ramdev: Digvijaya

Action befitting a fraud like Ramdev: Digvijaya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Unfazed by attack from various quarters, the Congress on Sunday justified the midnight crackdown on Baba Ramdev's fast against corruption and accused him of "inciting people" despite striking a deal with the government for ending his protest.

Antony panel will decide on Congress-JD-U alliance: Digvijaya

Antony panel will decide on Congress-JD-U alliance: Digvijaya

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Amid indications of growing bonhomie between Congress and the Janata Dal-United, which has broken its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, All India Congress Comittee general secretary Digvijaya Singh Tuesday said the decision on any tie-up between the two parties would be taken by the A K Antony committee.

Modi following Hitler's tactics to grab power: Digvijaya

Modi following Hitler's tactics to grab power: Digvijaya

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh, who has been unsparing in his criticism of Narendra Modi, on Thursday compared him to Adolf Hitler saying he was following the disgraced dictator in many ways to grab power.

Will NOT declare Rahul as PM candidate: Digvijaya

Will NOT declare Rahul as PM candidate: Digvijaya

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The Congress will not declare Rahul Gandhi as its prime ministerial candidate in the Lok Sabha elections, senior party leader Digvijaya Singh hinted on Friday.

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".

Clarify stand on reservation issue: Digvijaya to Hazare

Clarify stand on reservation issue: Digvijaya to Hazare

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Asking Team Anna to clarify its stand on reservation issue, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday said he suspected "political ambitions" behind Anna Hazare's decision to expand his committee to include Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Muslims.

Irked by terror probe, RSS targeting Chidambaram: Digvijaya

Irked by terror probe, RSS targeting Chidambaram: Digvijaya

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday strongly backed P Chidambram over the latest controversy surrounding the finance ministry note on 2G scam and accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha of targeting the home minister as he acted against "Sanghi" terror.

Will sue Digvijaya for outraging my modesty: Rakhi

Will sue Digvijaya for outraging my modesty: Rakhi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Irked over Digvijaya Singh's remark comparing her to Arvind Kejriwal, Bollywood item girl Rakhi Sawant has issued letters to Mumbai police commissioner and Maharashtra home secretary asking them to book the Congress general secretary for "outraging" her modesty.

After K'taka and Goa, Digvijaya removed as party in-charge of Telangana

After K'taka and Goa, Digvijaya removed as party in-charge of Telangana

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Satish Jarkiholi has been appointed the AICC secretary in the new team for Telangana.

Gadkari more of a businessman than politician: Digvijaya

Gadkari more of a businessman than politician: Digvijaya

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

With activist Arvind Kejriwal targeting Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari, Congress on Wednesday demanded the opposition party clarify before the nation the "very serious" allegations against him.

Rahul to be seen in new avatar after Bharat Jodo Yatra: Digvijaya

Rahul to be seen in new avatar after Bharat Jodo Yatra: Digvijaya

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Rahul Gandhi has become a symbol of 'Bharat jodo' (unite India) and will be seen in a new avatar post the Congress' pan-India march, senior party leader Digvijaya Singh said.

Dr Manmohan Singh's seat shifted to last row in RS, here's why

Dr Manmohan Singh's seat shifted to last row in RS, here's why

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Senior Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Digvijaya Singh will now occupy front-row seats after their reallocation by the party.

Digvijaya gyan: The buck should stop at one point

Digvijaya gyan: The buck should stop at one point

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Notwithstanding his party rejecting his views on separation of powers between the Prime Minister and the Congress President, Digvijaya Singh has said that the buck should stop at one point and the general impression was that the present system does not really help.

Many BSP leaders in touch with Cong: Digvijaya

Many BSP leaders in touch with Cong: Digvijaya

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday claimed that a large number of Bahujan Samaj Party leaders in Uttar Pradesh are in touch with the party, and Ajit Singh-led Rashtriya Lok Dal is also willing to form an alliance with it ahead of the state assembly polls.

'Mandbuddhi': BJP hits back at Rahul over his 'panauti' remark

'Mandbuddhi': BJP hits back at Rahul over his 'panauti' remark

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

At an election rally in Rajasthan on Tuesday, Gandhi said, "PM means Panauti Modi", insinuating the prime minister's presence at the Ahmedabad stadium during the India-Australia Cricket World Cup final brought bad luck to the home side, which lost the decider.

Digvijaya's latest jibe: Team members exploiting Hazare

Digvijaya's latest jibe: Team members exploiting Hazare

Rediff.com6 Nov 2011

"Simpleton" Anna Hazare is being made a scapegoat to fulfil the political ambitions of some "very smart people" in his own team, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has alleged.

Modi trained by RSS in 'Nazi tradition': Digvijaya

Modi trained by RSS in 'Nazi tradition': Digvijaya

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday hit out Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over his allegation on Sonia Gandhi's foreign trips, saying he has been trained well by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in the 'Nazi tradition' of false propaganda and Bharatiya Janata Party's 'cheap intentions' have been proved by trying to politicise a health issue.

Digvijaya praises Hazare's 'good work' at Ralegan Siddhi

Digvijaya praises Hazare's 'good work' at Ralegan Siddhi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

While senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said on Tuesday that Anna Hazare must be praised for the 'good work' he has done in his native village Ralegan Siddhi, he continued his tirade against the social activist's movement and Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal.