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BJP demands probe into charges against Vadra

BJP demands probe into charges against Vadra

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Sticking to its demand for a probe into Arvind Kejriwal's allegations on Robert Vadra's dealings with DLF, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said those involved should put forward "concrete clarification" on the charges to put an end to the issue.

BJP demands rollback of petrol price hike

BJP demands rollback of petrol price hike

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

The Bhartiya Janata Party on Sunday asked the government to unveil a concrete action plan to curb inflation effectively in a month and demanded an immediate roll back in the hike of fuel prices.

Police conducts search on Asianet News office in Kerala

Police conducts search on Asianet News office in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The police search comes just a couple of days after a group of SFI activists allegedly trespassed into the Kochi office of the news channel and intimidated the staff.

BJP seeks to keep 2G issue alive in PAC

BJP seeks to keep 2G issue alive in PAC

Rediff.com17 May 2013

With the 2G spectrum issue getting caught in a logjam in the Joint Parliamentary Committee, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday sought to bring the matter to the forefront of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, saying the matter is pending and should be disposed of.

Manipur govt has failed to end crisis, CM must go: BJP

Manipur govt has failed to end crisis, CM must go: BJP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

BJP has demanded the Central government to act decisively to end the deadlock in the state. Onkar Singh reports.

Jethmalani embarrases BJP, supports interlocutors

Jethmalani embarrases BJP, supports interlocutors

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

In an embarrassment to BJP, its Rajya Sabha member Ram Jethmalani today came out in support of Kashmir interlocutors and termed as "childish and churlish" party accusations that they were internationalising the issue.

Cabinet gives nod to raise abortion limit to 24 weeks

Cabinet gives nod to raise abortion limit to 24 weeks

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

While addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said the upper limit for permitting abortions has been extended from the present 20 weeks to 24 weeks. He also said that this will ensure safe termination of pregnancies and also give women reproductive rights over their bodies.

Govt should take terror head on: BJP

Govt should take terror head on: BJP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Strongly condemning the terror attack in Mumbai, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said that the terror war against India was still on and asked the government to take a determined stand to deal with the menace.

BJP attacks UPA over farmer suicides in Maharashtra

BJP attacks UPA over farmer suicides in Maharashtra

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to Maharashtra was flayed in Rajya Sabha by the Bharatiya Janata Paty and Shiv Sena, which described it as "political tourism" that yielded nothing as the state was witnessing a spate of suicide by farmers. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said five farmers in Vidarbha committed suicide on International Labour Day on May 1, while 900 farmers have committed suicide in six districts of the state in the last eight years

Baba's arrest was 'barbaric': BJP

Baba's arrest was 'barbaric': BJP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Reacting sharply to Sunday's early morning arrest of Baba Ramdev from Ramlila grounds in New Delhi, Bhartiya Janata Party spokesman Prakash Javadekar condemned the government's move and described it as highly barbaric act.

'No politics behind awarding Padma Vibhushan to Rajinikanth'

'No politics behind awarding Padma Vibhushan to Rajinikanth'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said there was no political motive behind awarding Padma Vibhushan to Tamil film star Rajinikanth and it was purely based on merit.

BJP demands CBI probe in IAS official's murder

BJP demands CBI probe in IAS official's murder

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday demanded an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the gruesome murder of Nasik Additional Collector Yashwant Sonawane. "It is surprising why new Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan is shying away from a CBI enquiry. The state police enquiry won't be able to reveal who was protecting the accused Popat Shinde and others," BJP spokesman Prakash Javadekar said.

Post CWG, BJP ups ante over corruption

Post CWG, BJP ups ante over corruption

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

With curtains drawn over the Commonwealth Games, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said it will "pursue" the alleged delay and corruption in Games preparations vigorously as reflected by the "mood of the people".

'Maha govt's inaction led to violence'

'Maha govt's inaction led to violence'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday accused the Maharashtra government of adopting an apathetic attitude to the desecration of Ganesh idols and other cases which led to communal violence in the state and said strong and timely action could have prevented the situation from deteriorating.

Rattled BJP seeks Shourie's clarification

Rattled BJP seeks Shourie's clarification

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Treading cautiously after the criticism over the summary expulsion of Jaswant Singh, the BJP today sought a "clarification" from senior leader Arun Shourie over his fusillade against the leadership yesterday.

Full occupancy to be allowed in cinemas from Feb 1

Full occupancy to be allowed in cinemas from Feb 1

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Terming the decision as "good news for cinema lovers", Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar said that Union home ministry had given the nod to the decision of opening the cinema halls on January 27.

Cash-for-vote: BJP calls police probe a cover-up

Cash-for-vote: BJP calls police probe a cover-up

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday termed the on-going investigation by Delhi police into the cash-for-vote scam as an "eyewash" and "cover-up", saying a clean chit had been given to Congress and Samajwadi Party without examining the whistleblower MPs and former SP leader Amar Singh.

UPA politicising Election Commission: BJP

UPA politicising Election Commission: BJP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

"The Congress-led UPA government is committed towards one objective -- to destroy each and every Constitutional authority in the country for its own narrow political gain," BJP spokesman Prakash Javadekar told reporters in New Delhi.

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

With half of their staff on duty and no visitors allowed in waiting halls, many top leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who are under quarantine due to the extended lockdown are exploring ways to keep themselves busy.

BJP delegation meet Chidambaram over Manipur

BJP delegation meet Chidambaram over Manipur

Rediff.com15 May 2010

A three member delegation of Bhartiya Janata Party headed by Prakash Javadekar called on the union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday evening and demanded that the government should take immediate steps to end the blockade of National Highway 39 by the Naga students so that the supplies of the essential commodities reach the people of Manipur.

India has 70% of world's tiger population: Govt

India has 70% of world's tiger population: Govt

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said India is proud of its achievements and despite the scarcity of land and rainfall, it boasts of eight per cent of the world's biodiversity.

PM oblivious of common man's suffering: BJP

PM oblivious of common man's suffering: BJP

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The BJP has threatened a nationwide stir, along with other parties, against the hike in fuel prices.

UPA's rhetoric against Pakistan is a bail-out:BJP

UPA's rhetoric against Pakistan is a bail-out:BJP

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

In the wake of Pakistan's refusal to extradite those guilty in the Mumbai terror attacks, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday accused the United Progressive Alliance government of converting the 'warning rhetoric into a bail-out plan' for the neighbouring country."It seems that the warning rhetoric of the UPA government against Pakistan has converted into a bail out plan for the neighbouring country from its participation in 26/11 attack in Mumbai," BJP said.

'If Pawar no astrologer, why predict price rise'

'If Pawar no astrologer, why predict price rise'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday termed Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar's recent statement that sugar prices will be high for the next three years, as 'irresponsible.'

BJP responds to Diggy's Twitter post; calls him 'duffer'

BJP responds to Diggy's Twitter post; calls him 'duffer'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Responding to Singh's Twitter post -- which stated that Ramdev was BJP's plan A, Team Anna was plan B, and when both of which had 'crashed', Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was plan C -- BJP national spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said, "Digvijay Singh is no doubt the plan D of the Congress party, and D can be read here as duffer or dirty tricks."

BJP flays minorities panel report on Karnataka

BJP flays minorities panel report on Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Prakash Javadekar has rejected the report submitted by the National Commission for Minorities in which a three-member commission had held the government of Karnataka responsible for inaction and allowing violence against Christians go out of hands.

Not discussing any succession plan, clarifies BJP

Not discussing any succession plan, clarifies BJP

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Leader of Opposition L K Advani and other leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party did not discuss on a succession plan, as was being projected in the media, said a party spokesman on Saturday.

BJP warns not to change India's policy at WTO

BJP warns not to change India's policy at WTO

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday warned that it would launch a an agitation if the government changed India's stand at the Doha Round of WTO negotiations for free trade.

Mischievous designs of CBI will be exposed: BJP

Mischievous designs of CBI will be exposed: BJP

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

"We have always had the highest regard for our judicial system and always cooperate with law, so there will be a legal fight in the court," BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said.

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejigged his team only once, in July 2021, in his second term, unlike in his first stint, when he reshuffled and expanded his council three times.

Revealed! BJP's gameplan to breach 400+ LS seats

Revealed! BJP's gameplan to breach 400+ LS seats

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The BJP is focusing determinedly on the seats it lost in 2019, with the hope of winning these either independently or with the aid of its allies.

Watch out for resurgence of militancy: PM to SGPC

Watch out for resurgence of militancy: PM to SGPC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has written to Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee chief Avtar Singh Makkar, asking him to keep an eye on the misguided youths trying to revive militancy in Punjab.

BJP takes a dig at PM's Naxal comment

BJP takes a dig at PM's Naxal comment

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Reacting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's claim that Naxal problem is the biggest challenge, Bhartiya Janata Party spokesperson Prakash Javadekar found the claim "amusing".

We are with both Modi and the law: BJP

We are with both Modi and the law: BJP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

"Narendra Modi is a popular chief minister who has always respected the law and abided by it," BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said when asked if Modi was evading an appearance before the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 40 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 40 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

While almost all the members belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance took oath by swearing in the name of god, Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, who was re-elected to the Upper House from Maharashtra, took oath affirming his allegiance to the Constitution of India.

Stadium named after Modi, sports complex bears Patel's name: Govt

Stadium named after Modi, sports complex bears Patel's name: Govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Amid a controversy over the cricket stadium in Ahmedabad being renamed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government on Wednesday said the name change involves only the Motera stadium and the entire sports complex continues to be named after Sardar Patel.

'If PM can appear before PAC, then why not JPC?'

'If PM can appear before PAC, then why not JPC?'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Minutes after Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's speech at the 83rd Congress plenary on Monday, where he offered to appear before the Public Accounts Committee in the wake of scams that have rocked the nation, he came under the fire of the Opposition.

Advani's phone was tapped: BJP

Advani's phone was tapped: BJP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

In a new twist to the phone tapping controversy, Bharatiya Janata Party Monday alleged that the telephones of many of its senior leaders, including Leader of Opposition Lal Kishenchand Advani were tapped during the Volcker controversy.

BJP to issue Vajpayee appeal to poll-bound states

BJP to issue Vajpayee appeal to poll-bound states

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to come out with an appeal from its veteran leader Atal Behari Vajpayee on Tuesday, for use in the three poll-bound states.

BJP takes a dig at Farooq Abdullah

BJP takes a dig at Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday flayed Dr Farooq Abdullah, who claimed that the media had distorted his son Omar Abdullah's comments on the Amarnath yatra issue.