News for 'Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi'

Digvijaya Singh speaks: 'Yes I helped Narasimha Rao on Ayodhya'

Digvijaya Singh speaks: 'Yes I helped Narasimha Rao on Ayodhya'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

In an exclusive interview, Digvijaya Singh speaks about his role during former prime minister Narasimha Rao's regime in the back-channel talks to resolve the Bari Masjid issue and the upcoming elections.

PHOTOS: Your dream is my dream, Rahul tells the poor

PHOTOS: Your dream is my dream, Rahul tells the poor

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

At the rally in election-bound Rajasthan the Gandhi scion stressed on the collective dream for a prosperous nation, reports Shahnawaz Akhtar

'Modi's security adequate, Rajiv didn't have even a sub-inspector'

'Modi's security adequate, Rajiv didn't have even a sub-inspector'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

In the wake of the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for fool-proof security to Narendra Modi, the government on Wednesday said the BJP's prime ministerial candidate's security has already been tightened but ruled out Special Protection Group protection for him.

No gag order from Rajnath on PM candidate issue: Joshi

No gag order from Rajnath on PM candidate issue: Joshi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Tuesday defended party president Rajnath Singh's directive to party members not to speak on the prime ministerial candidate issue and said till now no demand for choosing Narendra Modi for the post has come up before BJP Parliamentary Board.

If Modi wave, why BJP leaders looking for safe seat: Cong

If Modi wave, why BJP leaders looking for safe seat: Cong

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Taking a jibe over the reported row in Bharatiya Janata Party over a move to field Narendra Modi from Varanasi and Rajnath Singh from Lucknow, Congress on Monday wondered as to why Opposition party leaders were looking for a safe seat if there was a Modi wave across the country.

Kejriwal tries to outdo Modi with mega roadshow

Kejriwal tries to outdo Modi with mega roadshow

Rediff.com10 May 2014

After Narendra Modi, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Friday held an impressive roadshow in Varanasi and derided the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate for resorting to "helicopter and corrupt politics".

India Inc supports Narendra Modi to be on the safer side: Captain Gopinath

India Inc supports Narendra Modi to be on the safer side: Captain Gopinath

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Many corporate figures, who are not full-fledged businessmen, have felt the need to make a change in the system. That's why they are joining the AAP, Captain Gopinath tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa

NDA to disintegrate soon, says Lalu

NDA to disintegrate soon, says Lalu

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Rashtra Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Monday said the National Democratic Alliance led by Bharatiya Janata Party would soon disintegrate as there is discontent among its allies with the saffron party indicating that it may project Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate.

Modi too self-obsessed, intoxicated with PM dream: Pilot

Modi too self-obsessed, intoxicated with PM dream: Pilot

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Slamming Narendra Modi for making rhetorical speeches on every given occasion, Union Minister Sachin Pilot says that the Gujarat chief minister is intoxicated with prime ministerial ambitions and is too self-obsessed to see "right from wrong".

Kejriwal hopes to replicate Delhi victory in Varanasi

Kejriwal hopes to replicate Delhi victory in Varanasi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The party plans to deploy its top leaders Yogendra Yadav, Shazia Ilmi and Manish Sisodia, among others, in Uttar Pradesh, says Somesh Jha

Is the BJP more sinned against than sinner?

Is the BJP more sinned against than sinner?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

BJP workers and leaders are enjoying each bit of abuse thrown at them. It tells them the party is winning the elections. Archis Mohan reports

Kejriwal to camp for a month in Varanasi

Kejriwal to camp for a month in Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

After seeking public opinion, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal will stay in the holy city to understand local issues, says Somesh Jha

'Modi Run', 'Shivraj App' violate election code: Congress

'Modi Run', 'Shivraj App' violate election code: Congress

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The Madhya Pradesh unit of Congress has demanded a ban on 'Shivraj App' and 'Modi Run' applications for promoting the Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

RaGa charm choking the Congress?

RaGa charm choking the Congress?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Congress campaign for the 2014 Lok Sabha contest is fast fading away, thanks to the tempo maintained by BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. For the disenchanted Congress worker, the blame for the shoddy party campaign squarely lies at the doorstep of Rahul Gandhi.

Vote: Who is the most admired of them all?

Vote: Who is the most admired of them all?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Seven of the 30 most-admired people on the planet are Indians. Now, isn't that cool?

Now, NaMo on your dinner table!

Now, NaMo on your dinner table!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

From stainless steel plates to sweets to T-shirts, brand Modi is going places You have seen him in giant hoardings and on your television screens almost 24x7.

Modi fit to be PM, he is 100 per cent secular: Jethmalani

Modi fit to be PM, he is 100 per cent secular: Jethmalani

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

"According to me, Narendra bhai is the best prime minister for this country. Nothing has happened to change my mind. Modi in my definition of secularism is 100 per cent secular," Jethamalani told media persons in New Delhi.

JD-U hints not averse to Advani as NDA's PM candidate

JD-U hints not averse to Advani as NDA's PM candidate

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

As it virtually shut the door on Narendra Modi, Janata Dal-United on Sunday indicated it would prefer Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani as National Democratic Alliance's prime ministerial candidate over the Gujarat chief minister.

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.

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After big win in Bihar, the BJP is likely to push harder in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK government and the uneasy BJP-AIADMK alliance are preparing for a tense election filled with seat-sharing fights, changing alliances, and the unpredictable entry of Vijay's TVK party, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi is BJP's 'best product', says Murli Manohar Joshi

Modi is BJP's 'best product', says Murli Manohar Joshi

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Hours before Bharatiya Janata Party's Parliamentary Board meeting in New Delhi, senior party leader Murli Manohar Joshi had called Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as "chokh maal" (best product).

Pay Rs 5 to attend Modi meet, BJP tells workers

Pay Rs 5 to attend Modi meet, BJP tells workers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party has charged its party workers Rs 5 per head for attending a mass meeting organised by the party to be held in Bhopal on September 25, which will be addressed by its prime ministerial candidate, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

'Mahagathbandan Lost Steam After Vote Chori Campaign'

'Mahagathbandan Lost Steam After Vote Chori Campaign'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The campaign by the Mahagathbandan has failed to capture the imagination of the electorate given the fatigue factor with the Nitish government.'

NaMo stores may be launched across India

NaMo stores may be launched across India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

So far online merchandise NaMo store mulling whether to go offline, with brick-and-mortar NaMo Stores across states

Modi's projection: RSS leader meets Advani, Sushma, Rajnath

Modi's projection: RSS leader meets Advani, Sushma, Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Seeking a consensus on Narendra Modi's projection as the prime ministerial candidate, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has held confabulations with top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including L K Advani, who is said to have reservations on the issue.

Is Narendra Modi really an OBC?

Is Narendra Modi really an OBC?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

It is unusual to see Narendra Modi highlight his OBC status -- something he has never done in his long political career. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com examines Modi's compulsions for bringing his caste to the foreground

Now INDIA bloc unites behind Tejashwi Yadav after weeks of discord

Now INDIA bloc unites behind Tejashwi Yadav after weeks of discord

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The INDIA bloc in Bihar has announced Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate, signaling a united front after weeks of internal disagreements. The move aims to challenge the incumbent NDA government, with both sides engaging in political maneuvering and accusations.

PHOTOS: Rahul's 'answer to Modi' roadshow in Varanasi

PHOTOS: Rahul's 'answer to Modi' roadshow in Varanasi

Rediff.com10 May 2014

Days after Narendra Modi took on Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, the Congress vice president retaliated on Saturday by campaigning on the last day in Varanasi, where the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate is in the fray.

What the tech, telecom leaders want from Modi

What the tech, telecom leaders want from Modi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Modi on Friday met industry leaders in New Delhi at a closed-door meeting.

'Congress is the biggest communal party in India'

'Congress is the biggest communal party in India'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

BJP president Rajnath Singh talks on issues like Modi as PM, ties with JD-U and Congress's tainted secular creditials.

For BJP, public memory may be short but not Twitter's

For BJP, public memory may be short but not Twitter's

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Many old tweets by various Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including its then prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, have been re-posted by users, to highlight the difference between what they had said in the days of the UPA government in a similar situation, and what is happening now.

Modi must be selling blood, not tea, says Lalu

Modi must be selling blood, not tea, says Lalu

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

With Bharatiya Janata Party Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi set to connect with people through a discussion over a cup of tea, Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Wednesday expressed doubt over Modi being a tea seller and stressed it was he who used to sell tea in his childhood in Patna.

Modi wants YOUR ideas for 2014 manifesto

Modi wants YOUR ideas for 2014 manifesto

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi has called for transformation of Representative Democracy into Participatory Democracy by inviting suggestion from the across the country for his party's manifesto for the upcoming 2014 Loksabha elections.

Commotion at Modi rally in Bihar, police lathicharge crowd

Commotion at Modi rally in Bihar, police lathicharge crowd

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Commotion broke out today at the venue of a rally at Gaya in Bihar shortly before Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was to address it prompting police to resort to a mild lathicharge.

Modi a property dealer for Ambani, Adani and Tatas: Kejriwal

Modi a property dealer for Ambani, Adani and Tatas: Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Launching a broadside against Narendra Modi on his home turf, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal Saturday called the BJP's prime ministerial candidate a "property dealer for corporates like Ambani, Adani and Tatas".

People eagerly awaiting 2014 polls to vote UPA out: Modi

People eagerly awaiting 2014 polls to vote UPA out: Modi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said there is a groundswell of "hatred and dislike" against the UPA government and common people are eagerly awaiting to exercise their mandate to vote the government out of power.

Nobody is upset: Sushma after Advani meeting:

Nobody is upset: Sushma after Advani meeting:

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Sushma Swaraj, Ananth Kumar and Balbir Punj on Saturday met a sulking L K Advani to discuss the elevation of Narendra Modi as prime ministerial candidate, a move the party patriarch is opposed to.

Don't talk about choice for PM publicly: Rajnath to BJP

Don't talk about choice for PM publicly: Rajnath to BJP

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

In a bid to put down party men airing views on its prime ministerial candidate, Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh on Monday issued a virtual gag order on the issue, which was breached by two leaders from Bihar pitching for Narendra Modi.

No Congress leader matches Modi's calibre, says BJP

No Congress leader matches Modi's calibre, says BJP

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday hit back at Finance Minister P Chidambaram for criticising Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, and claimed Chidambaram has given a walkover by accepting that no Congress leader matches the calibre of its prime ministerial candidate.