News for 'M Venkaiah Naidu'

Vice Prez cautions against judicial overreach

Vice Prez cautions against judicial overreach

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

He said the legislature, the executive and the judiciary are bound to work within their respective domains as defined in the Constitution. Addressing the 80th All India Presiding Officers' Conference on 'Harmonious Coordination between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary -- Key to Vibrant Democracy', Naidu said harmony lies in each organ doing its job without interfering with that of the others.

Oppn moves 172 amendments on motion of thanks on President's address

Oppn moves 172 amendments on motion of thanks on President's address

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha have moved 92 amendments on the motion of thanks on the President's address, while those in the Rajya Sabha have moved 80 amendments.

'Cong trying to save its leaders in anti-Sikh riots case'

'Cong trying to save its leaders in anti-Sikh riots case'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The double standards of Congress in following moral benchmarks stand exposed as it allegedly tried to shield its leaders who are involved in 1984 anti-Sikh riots, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader M Venkaiah Naidu alleged.

Nothing to worry: Air Deccan MD

Nothing to worry: Air Deccan MD

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

Thirty, including 27 children, killed as school bus plunges into gorge in HP

Thirty, including 27 children, killed as school bus plunges into gorge in HP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The bus was carrying 40-45 people and most of those killed were students of elementary classes, aged below ten.

BJP disagrees with TDP

BJP disagrees with TDP

Rediff.com10 May 2005

The TDP also distanced itself from the National Democratic Alliance, during the latter's boycott of Parliament.\n\n

Man who has the third most important job in the government

Man who has the third most important job in the government

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party's M Venkaiah Naidu is proud of the fact that he never speaks to reporters off-the-record. He has a bluff, hearty, no-nonsense style -- that can be misunderstood. Archis Mohan reports

Anti-rape Bill: BJP to make its stand clear on Mar 18

Anti-rape Bill: BJP to make its stand clear on Mar 18

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Accusing the government of acting in haste on the anti-rape Bill, Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said it will make its stand clear on the proposed legislation at an all-party meeting on March 18.

BJP takes up the farmers' cause

BJP takes up the farmers' cause

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

BJP to project Vajpayee, Advani in poll campaign

BJP to project Vajpayee, Advani in poll campaign

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

The prime minister is Vikas Purush, while his deputy is Lauh Purush, party chief Venkaiah Naidu said.

PM will lead NDA during 2004 polls: BJP chief

PM will lead NDA during 2004 polls: BJP chief

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

Stating that there was no proposal before the party to advance the Lok Sabha election, Naidu said 'we propose to hold them as per schedule'.

May 'this temple of democracy' ...: Modi on new Parliament

May 'this temple of democracy' ...: Modi on new Parliament

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Modi also noted that through very emotional voiceovers people are conveying a spirit of pride that the nation is getting a new Parliament which will keep working to fulfill people's aspirations with more vigour.

Beware! India may face another Emergency: BJP

Beware! India may face another Emergency: BJP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday claimed that the country faces the threat of "another Emergency" and people should be aware of it."Evil designs" and "arrogant deeds and acts" of the Congress-led UPA government showed that the current situation may lead to "another Emergency", he told reporters in Vijayawada. The scam-ridden Manmohan Singh government is attacking others to cover up its "failures", he alleged.

No truck with Congress: Kumaraswamy

No truck with Congress: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com7 Oct 2007

The Congress also said it will not make any move, unless the BJP ministers actually hand over their resignations to the governor.

Modi has the qualification, the ability to be PM: BJP

Modi has the qualification, the ability to be PM: BJP

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Amid a debate on the Bharatiya Janata Party projecting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate, senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said the party would only take a call on the issue before the 2014 general elections.

Delhi gangrape: Parl panel to meet on Dec 27

Delhi gangrape: Parl panel to meet on Dec 27

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Taking serious note of the gruesome gang-rape of a para-medic in a moving bus at Delhi, the parliamentary standing committee on home affairs has convened a meeting on December 27 to discuss the issue.

Reveal Walmart bribe list or Parliament won't work: BJP

Reveal Walmart bribe list or Parliament won't work: BJP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Seeking to put pressure on the government on the Walmart lobbying issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it was determined to raise the matter in both Houses of Parliament and seek suspension of Question Hour.

Advani wants BJP's second rung to contest polls

Advani wants BJP's second rung to contest polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

The Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate L K Advani has asked the second rung leaders in the party to contest elections. Advani had wanted some of them like Arun Jaitley, M Venkaiah Naidu and Sushma Swaraj to take charge of the election campaign at national level.

Government makes fresh attempt to pass GST bill

Government makes fresh attempt to pass GST bill

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Modi's reform agenda suffered a major setback earlier this month when lawmakers in the Rajya Sabha refused to support the the Goods and Service Tax bill.

BJP gets a facelift

BJP gets a facelift

Rediff.com6 Jun 2004

Venkaiah Naidu has appointed former Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Arun Jaitley as party general secretaries.

Sonia or not, foreign origin is the issue: BJP

Sonia or not, foreign origin is the issue: BJP

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

'Even if tomorrow some American comes here and wants to become President or Prime Minister, we will pursue it,' said Venkaiah Naidu.

Advani to be leader of the opposition

Advani to be leader of the opposition

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Vajpayee was elected chairman of the BJP parliamentary party.

Haryana to grant OBC status to Jats, will table bill in upcoming session

Haryana to grant OBC status to Jats, will table bill in upcoming session

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

BJP general secretary in-charge of Haryana Anil Jail also appealed to the Jats who have been protesting in Haryana to call off their agitation, which has badly hit life in the region, and return to their homes as their demands have been met.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

Congress, BJP bicker over Baba Ramdev

Congress, BJP bicker over Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Wednesday exchanged heated words over Baba Ramdev, with Digvijay Singh attacking the yoga guru for 'targeting' his party on the black money issue and questioning the source of funds for his activities.Defending Baba Ramdev, BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu accused the Congress of leveling 'absurd' allegations against the Yoga guru.Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh had asked Baba Ramdev to verify the trail of funds.

BJP amends constitution, Gadkari gets a second term

BJP amends constitution, Gadkari gets a second term

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Bowing to the wishes of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday amended its constitution enabling the party president, state and district unit chiefs to get a second term, which paves the way for Nitin Gadkari to seek another term for the top post after he completes his present tenure in December.

BJP-AIADMK join hands in Tamil Nadu

BJP-AIADMK join hands in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Details of seat-sharing will be worked out between AIADMK and the BJP's state unit, AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa and BJP president Venkaiah Naidu told reporters after a 45-minute meeting in Chennai.

Rajini calls Modi-Shah duo as 'Krishna and Arjun'

Rajini calls Modi-Shah duo as 'Krishna and Arjun'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

However, "we don't know who is Krishna and who is Arjuna," added the actor, who has said he would launch his political party and contest the 2021 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

'BJP will bring anti-conversion law if it comes to power'

'BJP will bring anti-conversion law if it comes to power'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Former Bharatiya Janata Party President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said his party would bring an anti-conversion law if it comes to power at the Centre.

Fast over, but WILL continue my mission: Narendra Modi

Fast over, but WILL continue my mission: Narendra Modi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Attempting an image makeover, Narendra Modi on Monday wound up his three-day fast for communal harmony, claiming that his government made no distinction between minority and majority communities and skirted the issue of his being in the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial race.

Narendra Modi's Sadbhavana fast nears end

Narendra Modi's Sadbhavana fast nears end

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Among the most prominent BJP leaders, who are expected to arrive at the Gujarat University Convention Centre in Ahmedabad, include Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, former BJP president Venkaiah Naidu, party MP and actor Hema Malini, national spokesperson Nirmala Sitaraman and Maharashtra Navnirman Seva (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray.

BJP leaders discuss poll strategy

BJP leaders discuss poll strategy

Rediff.com25 May 2003

Among others, L K Advani, Venkaiah Naidu, P L Khandelwal Khandelwal and Pramod Mahajan are attending the daylong meeting.

Vajpayee will not retire: BJP chief

Vajpayee will not retire: BJP chief

Rediff.com30 May 2003

Constitution evolution has to take place in Parliament: Dhankhar

Constitution evolution has to take place in Parliament: Dhankhar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

It is the primacy of the Constitution that determines the stability, harmony and productivity of democratic governance and Parliament reflecting mandate of the people is the ultimate and exclusive architect of the Constitution, he said.

Step down NOW, BJP top brass tells Yeddyurappa

Step down NOW, BJP top brass tells Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa landed at Bengaluru from New Delhi following a meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Thursday, and mentioned nothing about him stepping down.

Congress may get prestigious PAC, hints Naidu

Congress may get prestigious PAC, hints Naidu

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The Congress may get chairmanship of the prestigious Public Accounts of Committee but still there is no guarantee whether it will get the post of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

Talks with BJP leaders positive: Munde

Talks with BJP leaders positive: Munde

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Talks between Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari and sulking senior party leader Gopinath Munde remained inconclusive late on Sunday with both sides sticking to their stand over the appointment of their men in key posts in Maharashtra and hold over party politics in the state. "I have been holding talks with our state in-charge M Venkaiah Naidu, Ananth Kumar and general secretary (organisation) Ramlal. Today, I met party president Nitin Gadkari," he said.

Leader by default

Leader by default

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Advani takes over as BJP chief

Advani takes over as BJP chief

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004