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Why BJP dropped Muralidhar Rao and brought him back

Why BJP dropped Muralidhar Rao and brought him back

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The accent on 'making the south feel wanted' was the reason why P Muralidhar Rao, who was dropped as general secretary, was partially reinstated in the central apparatus as prabhari in charge of Madhya Pradesh. 'Pressure from the RSS was brought to bear on Rao's return,' a source said. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

BJP leader says Brahmins, Baniyas are in his pockets; Cong seeks apology

BJP leader says Brahmins, Baniyas are in his pockets; Cong seeks apology

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'A party which talk about sabka saath, sabka vikas is now focussing on certain sections for power'

Justice Muralidhar gives his last verdict as Delhi HC judge

Justice Muralidhar gives his last verdict as Delhi HC judge

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

"This is my last judicial act as a judge of the Delhi high court," Justice S Muralidhar, who has been transferred to the Punjab and Haryana high court, said after delivering a judgment in a matter relating to commercial activities being carried out from residential areas.

Karnataka BJP infighting: 4 leaders lose party posts

Karnataka BJP infighting: 4 leaders lose party posts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

2 office bearers each from Yeddyurappa and Eshwarappa camps have been relieved.

Advani's yatra is not to compete with Anna's campaign: BJP

Advani's yatra is not to compete with Anna's campaign: BJP

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said L K Advani's proposed rath yatra against corruption should not be seen as a 'competition' to Anna Hazare's anti corruption campaign, but as a 'complementary' action.

BJP top brass to camp in Kerala for poll campaign

BJP top brass to camp in Kerala for poll campaign

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party's national secretary in-charge of Kerala, Muralidhar Rao, on Monday said that the national leaders of his party, including the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushama Swaraj, will be camping in the state for the electioneering of the BJP candidates.

Maran's continuation in cabinet untenable: BJP

Maran's continuation in cabinet untenable: BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said Union Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran's continuation in the cabinet was "untenable" in the wake of allegations that he could have indirectly benefitted from payoffs in a telecom deal.

BJP leaders dropped as CMs, Union ministers get new roles

BJP leaders dropped as CMs, Union ministers get new roles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The appointments holds significance as a large number of senior leaders, who had no organisational post currently, have now been given new responsibilities.

Former IPS officer 'Singham Annamalai' joins BJP

Former IPS officer 'Singham Annamalai' joins BJP

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Joining the BJP at its national headquarters, Annamalai heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he embodies a leader's qualities of fearlessness, courage, knowledge and giving spirit.

Is Rajinikanth joining the BJP?

Is Rajinikanth joining the BJP?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Tamil Nadu unit Bharatiya Janata Party president Tamilisai Soundarajan on Monday said the list of those joining the party was growing as it was the "last hope" for the nation's development and a corruption-free administration.

Judge tweet: Editor Gurumurthy refuses to apologise once again in HC

Judge tweet: Editor Gurumurthy refuses to apologise once again in HC

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Gurumurthy's counsel said the journalist has already tendered his apology in relation to a tweet and there is no necessity for him to file another affidavit conveying an unconditional apology in clear terms.

Alagiri an important person, party would gain from him: BJP

Alagiri an important person, party would gain from him: BJP

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Cosying up to suspended Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader M K Alagiri, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday termed him as an "important person" and said the party would gain in the Lok Sabha polls if he extends his support to it.

16 of 17 disqualified K'taka MLAs join BJP; 13 get bypoll tickets

16 of 17 disqualified K'taka MLAs join BJP; 13 get bypoll tickets

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The BJP will need to win at least six seats to remain in power.

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Radha Mohan Singh appointed in-charge of politically crucial UP. Kailash Vijayvargiya will continue to be the in-charge of West Bengal and he will be assisted by BJP national secretary Arvind Menon and party national IT cell head Amit Malviya.

BJP slams Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls

BJP slams Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

BJP general secretary and in-charge of Karnataka's party affairs P Muralidhar Rao alleged that the problem of the Congress was looking at schemes through the prism of religion which is reflected in promising benefits to autorickshaw owners, "who in majority belong to the minority community."

Campaigning in COVID-19 era: BJP's blueprint for Bihar polls

Campaigning in COVID-19 era: BJP's blueprint for Bihar polls

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

While P Muralidhar Rao, BJP general secretary, says, 'Digital electioneering is here to stay until the elections in 2021,' the BJP's rallies in Bihar will not be confined to cyberspace. Its strategists have devised other ways of getting around the hygiene protocol that Covid-19 has entailed.

Vivek Agnihotri apologises to Delhi HC in contempt case, discharged

Vivek Agnihotri apologises to Delhi HC in contempt case, discharged

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri appeared before the Delhi high court on Monday and tendered an unconditional apology in connection with a criminal contempt case over his alleged remarks against a judge of the court.

BJP national executive begins; Land Bill in focus

BJP national executive begins; Land Bill in focus

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Under attack over the land bill, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said it will launch a mass contact programme to dispel "myths and propaganda" spread by the opposition and engage farmers in dialogue even as it insisted that it remains open to changes suggested by rival parties and farmers.

Ahead of polls, BJP to hold 300 rallies across Maharashtra

Ahead of polls, BJP to hold 300 rallies across Maharashtra

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Party also plans over 35 virtual rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

HC directs Facebook, Google to delete politician's 'objectionable pix'

HC directs Facebook, Google to delete politician's 'objectionable pix'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The Delhi high court on Wednesday directed Facebook and Google to remove alleged derogatory material related to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sasikala Pushpa who claimed that her image was being tarnished by purported morphed photos and videos with a man on social media.

Why sports minister called social media sprint sensations for trials

Why sports minister called social media sprint sensations for trials

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The minister said it's high time people broaden their knowledge about sports other than cricket to enable India become a sporting powerhouse. "Then 4-5 months back a news broke out that somebody broke Usain Bolt's record in a bull race in Karnataka. Even some of the professional people, some of the businessmen, some of the renowned people of India stated that now this guy will bring Olympic gold in 100m," Rijiju said.

Appear in person and apologise: Delhi HC to Vivek Agnihotri

Appear in person and apologise: Delhi HC to Vivek Agnihotri

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The high court asked him to appear after he tendered an unconditional apology, through an affidavit, for his alleged remarks.

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The party has also expanded its list of spokesperson to 23, with MP Anil Baluni being elevated as the chief spokesperson and remaining its media head.

BJP readies for 2019, eyes 115 seats in 6 states

BJP readies for 2019, eyes 115 seats in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The seats identified are from Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Northeast.

VP visits Karunanidhi, DMK releases image of ailing leader on bed

VP visits Karunanidhi, DMK releases image of ailing leader on bed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

They said the picture did not feature any 'life support system like a ventilator' and it was reassuring that their Thalaivar (leader) was recuperating well.

Is this Indian faster than Usain Bolt?

Is this Indian faster than Usain Bolt?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Kambala racer Srinivas Gowda, whose running exploits during a traditional buffalo race in Karnataka has evoked a social media frenzy, will be assessed by expert coaches at SAI Center, Bengaluru on the instruction of Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. Rijiju on Saturday asked the top SAI coaches to conduct a trial of the 28-year-old Kambala jockey Gowda after video clips of him running a distance of 100 metres in just 9.55 seconds have surfaced.

Sushant verdict: Raut says no one above law

Sushant verdict: Raut says no one above law

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

"Nobody is above law. With the Supreme Court giving its judgment, it is not right to make a political comment," the Rajya Sabha member said. Asked if the verdict was a setback to the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government, Raut said, "Such things do happen in legal battles."

Yeddy takes charge as state BJP chief, sets 150-seat target

Yeddy takes charge as state BJP chief, sets 150-seat target

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Yeddyurappa termed the Congress a "sinking ship" and asked his party men to work hard to realise PM Modi's dream of "Congress-free India".

BJP workers will 'educate' people on fuel price rise

BJP workers will 'educate' people on fuel price rise

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The party says it has trained over 1,00,000 workers in the last one year.

HRD report on Rohith's suicide likely today

HRD report on Rohith's suicide likely today

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The report, sources said, would dwell on the role of the university authorities, who have been blamed for the suicide, and systemic aspects to ensure such incidents do not recur.

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Meaningless to talk to Pak until it stops aiding terrorism: Rajnath

Meaningless to talk to Pak until it stops aiding terrorism: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Singh said India has a policy of maintaining cordial relations with neighbours.

BJP national executive to focus on expanding base in 7 states

BJP national executive to focus on expanding base in 7 states

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Expansion of the BJP's base in the South, will be the main focus of the party's two-day national executive meeting

Some people are trying to colour me as BJP man: Rajini

Some people are trying to colour me as BJP man: Rajini

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Neither Thiruvalluvar nor me will get trapped, Rajini said with a big laugh.

BJP hopes to shake up Tamil politics this week

BJP hopes to shake up Tamil politics this week

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The party is looking at Amit Shah's visit to Tamil Nadu and the PM's to Sri Lanka to boost its expansions efforts in the state for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, reports Archis Mohan.

Senior journalist Gauri Lankesh shot dead

Senior journalist Gauri Lankesh shot dead

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Among very few woman editors in Kannada journalism, she was a fierce activist, who openly expressed her pro-Naxal and Leftist views.

BJP ministers, university VC left Rohith with no option: Rahul

BJP ministers, university VC left Rohith with no option: Rahul

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday targeted Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani and Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya over the suicide by a Dalit scholar saying the ministers and the vice chancellor have "not acted fairly" that forced him to take the extreme step.

K'taka poll: How Congress, BJP are battling it out online

K'taka poll: How Congress, BJP are battling it out online

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

While the Congress has found success in scoring over the BJP on Twitter and Facebook, it has failed to match the Sangh Parivar's finesse at utilizing WhatsApp as its primary medium to send its message across to the Karnataka electorate, reports Archis Mohan.

Will 'Modi wave' wrest TN back into NDA's fold?

Will 'Modi wave' wrest TN back into NDA's fold?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Will the perceived Narendra Modi wave help the National Democratic Alliance re-enact the 1998 spectacular success in Tamil Nadu when it bagged 30 seats in alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, is the million dollar question on the minds of the Bharatiya Janata Party workers as the party heads into the April 24 Lok Sabha polls armed with a rainbow combine excluding the two Dravidian majors.