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'There's no BJP anymore. It is now the Narendra Modi Janata Party'

'There's no BJP anymore. It is now the Narendra Modi Janata Party'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'People will realise sooner or later that there are no jobs, inflation is unchecked and loads of corruption charges are coming from various states which the government is totally brazen about.'

Expose 'arrogant' and 'petty' Modi sarkar, Sonia tells partymen

Expose 'arrogant' and 'petty' Modi sarkar, Sonia tells partymen

Rediff.com6 May 2015

A combative Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday mounted a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of running a government "of some people, by one person for a select few" and said he has not much to showcase even as the government completes one year.

Pulping the Modi script on Muslims

Pulping the Modi script on Muslims

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The BJP's panicky return to basic-instinct majoritarianism in Bihar has pushed Muslims back into the 'secular' basement, says Shekhar Gupta.

Agusta case: Centre says PM didn't strike any deal with Italy

Agusta case: Centre says PM didn't strike any deal with Italy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

In the matter pertaining to acquisition of AgustaWestland helicopters, the undisputed central issue that stands out is corruption, especially bribery, the statement said.

PCC chief killed to stop him from becoming Chhattisgarh CM: Rahul

PCC chief killed to stop him from becoming Chhattisgarh CM: Rahul

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Making a strong emotional pitch over the Maoist ambush on Congress leaders in May, Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that former Pradesh Congress Committee chief Nand Kumar Patel was killed to stop him from becoming the chief minister and to silence the voice of the poor and the tribals.

Cong goes all-out to show Rahul's imprint, vision in manifesto

Cong goes all-out to show Rahul's imprint, vision in manifesto

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Described as a novel and pioneering process, Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi said the party's manifesto was based on the views and opinions gathered from people from all walks of life. Anita Katyal reports

Finally! Political parties frantically search for 'honest' candidates

Finally! Political parties frantically search for 'honest' candidates

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Like the Hindi film industry, where formulas for hit films are done to death, the political fraternity in India is making an all out effort to 're-brand' itself to follow the hit script of the AAP, says Upasna Pandey

Battle for 2014: Tech-savvy BJP vs tardy Congress

Battle for 2014: Tech-savvy BJP vs tardy Congress

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

With hi-tech Narendra Modi at the helm of Bharatiya Janata Party's election campaign, its Mission 272 plus is all set to cash in on the popularity of the Internet and the social media. The Congress has a lot of catching up to do. Anita Katyal reports

All about the Indian financial code 2.0

All about the Indian financial code 2.0

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The finance ministry has put out a revised draft in public domain.

The Jurassic Park of Indian politics

The Jurassic Park of Indian politics

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

It is the last place where the dinosaurs who once dreamt of ruling the Earth can still be seen in their natural habitat, says T V R Shenoy.

Why the Congress should have involved Modi in Uttarakhand

Why the Congress should have involved Modi in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

What happened in Uttarakhand is a national tragedy. Why couldn't Dr Manmohan Singh announce that he was forming an Uttarakhand Relief and Rehabilitation Committee, with himself as chairman but inviting Narendra Modi to become the deputy chairman, asks T V R Shenoy.

Aadhaar Act contravenes right to life and personal liberty

Aadhaar Act contravenes right to life and personal liberty

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Aadhaar-related schemes and the Aadhaar Act exist on the assumption that Right to Privacy is not a Fundamental Right.

Full transcript of Rahul interview: I'm against the concept of dynasty

Full transcript of Rahul interview: I'm against the concept of dynasty

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Here is the full transcript of Congress vice president and Lok Sabha poll campaign chief Rahul Gandhi's first formal TV interview with Times Now Editor-In-Chief Arnab Goswami.

Mid-day meal tragedy exposes poor state of Bihar

Mid-day meal tragedy exposes poor state of Bihar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The buck for the Gandamal tragedy should not stop with the school-in-charge Meena Kumari. She is just the face of a deeper malaise in Bihar, says Apoorvanand.

CBI set to probe NSEL crisis

CBI set to probe NSEL crisis

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

I-T dept investigating black money angle; FM hints against bailout for bourse's investors.

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'Today, the gift of a good education and the opportunity it creates are out of reach for millions of struggling Californians. That's why I'm running for governor -- to create jobs and give kids a quality education. Jobs and education. That's it. That's my platform'. Neel Tushar Kashkari, the son of Srinagar-born and raised Kashmiri Pandit immigrants, throws his hat in the ring for California governor.

Bank NPAs are just the tip of the iceberg

Bank NPAs are just the tip of the iceberg

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Once these banks start showing losses, they will not be able to pay dividends to the government nor pay taxes, which will further aggravate the situation for the government as its return on investment as an investor would be very negligible for the next few years, says M V Subramanian.

BJP has nothing new to offer, stealing our ideas: Sonia

BJP has nothing new to offer, stealing our ideas: Sonia

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

In a frontal attack on the Narendra Modi government, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said there has been an "alarming increase" in communal incidents since it came to power and asked party men to resist its "authoritarian and sectarian" tendencies.

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