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Rahul 'padyatra': Modi govt trying to snatch farmers' land for corporates

Rahul 'padyatra': Modi govt trying to snatch farmers' land for corporates

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Gandhi kicked off his 15-km padyatra from Koritical village in Adilabad district to highlight the problems faced by farmers.

Maneka's remark on Varun dredges up memories about Sanjay Gandhi

Maneka's remark on Varun dredges up memories about Sanjay Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

When Union Minister Maneka Gandhi sought to project her son Varun as a possible future chief minister of Uttar Pradesh last Sunday, it was widely seen as an attempt to claim Sanjay Gandhi's legacy. Anita Katyal reports

Modi@1: All that's changed in Amethi, Rae Bareli, Varanasi, or not

Modi@1: All that's changed in Amethi, Rae Bareli, Varanasi, or not

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Have Amethi and Rae Bareli got rough treatment in the last one year? Has Varanasi become cleaner? Business Standard's Manavi Kapur finds out

BJP vs SP? Don't write us off, remind BSP, Congress and others

BJP vs SP? Don't write us off, remind BSP, Congress and others

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

With their high-decibel campaigns so far, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party may appear to be locked in a direct fight in Uttar Pradesh.

Amit Shah dares Rahul to clarify his stand on OBC bill, NRC

Amit Shah dares Rahul to clarify his stand on OBC bill, NRC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Shah attended a function on renaming of Mughalsarai junction after Pt Deendayal Upadhyay.

Akhilesh says Cong 'very much' in grand alliance; RLD given 3 seats

Akhilesh says Cong 'very much' in grand alliance; RLD given 3 seats

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

To repeated questions, the SP chief asserted that the Congress was 'very much in the alliance'.

Congress crisis: Looking for icons from decades ago

Congress crisis: Looking for icons from decades ago

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

To look for lessons from Nehru's life to find a way out of the Congress' quagmire is probably futile, says Rahul Jacob

Congress-BJP bhai-bhai? Hmmm...

Congress-BJP bhai-bhai? Hmmm...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Is there an understanding between the two parties on critical issues?

Smriti a serial liar: Congress on poll affidavit

Smriti a serial liar: Congress on poll affidavit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Amethi Lok Sabha seat Smriti Irani on Thursday submitted to the Election Commission that she did not complete her graduation from Delhi University.

Priyanka meets Azad amid UP role suspense

Priyanka meets Azad amid UP role suspense

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The meeting comes as reports suggest that she may play a bigger role and canvas for the party all over the state.

Gujarat results indicate people not happy with BJP: Sena's jibe at BJP

Gujarat results indicate people not happy with BJP: Sena's jibe at BJP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

If people in Gujarat are not happy (with the BJP) today, then understand their psyche, understand what people in the country feel," Sena MP Sanjay Raut said.

Why Rahul came across as half a leader on TV

Why Rahul came across as half a leader on TV

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Amethi's member of Parliament failed to use his first formal television interview to reach out to the people in general and the electorate in particular ahead of the crucial elections in which the Congress has already been written off by opinion polls and surveys. He did little to change that impression by failing to exploit the platform provided to him.

'UP doesn't need an adopted son': Priyanka takes aim at Modi

'UP doesn't need an adopted son': Priyanka takes aim at Modi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

In her brief but impassioned speech, she said, "No outside leader is required. Every single youth of the state can become a leader.... Every single youth here will work for UP and make the state progress by leaps and bounds. This is the wish of Rahulji and Akhileshji."

Posters at Varanasi railway station mock Kejriwal

Posters at Varanasi railway station mock Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday arrived in the holy city for a month-long campaign and was greeted with posters that accused him of being a 'deserter', an apparent reference to his resignation as Delhi chief minister within 49 days of taking charge.

Congress dissolves UP unit, overhaul in other states likely

Congress dissolves UP unit, overhaul in other states likely

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In the first major action after its massive drubbing in Lok Sabha polls, Congress on Tuesday dissolved the state unit of politically key Uttar Pradesh signalling a drastic overhaul.

Congress to field candidates against Mulayam, Akhilesh in LS polls

Congress to field candidates against Mulayam, Akhilesh in LS polls

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

The Congress party may not give a walkover to Samajwadi Party President Mulayam Singh Yadav and his chief minister son Akhilesh Yadav in their respective constituencies at the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

BJP to encash UP victory in Gujarat polls

BJP to encash UP victory in Gujarat polls

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Newly elected mayors will campaign for the party in poll-bound Gujarat.

Can Congress dent Modi's image in Varanasi?

Can Congress dent Modi's image in Varanasi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

To counter PM Narendra Modi's aggression, Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav will hold a joint road show on March 4 in PM's constituency, reports Amit Agnihotri.

Can united Opposition defeat Modi in 2019?

Can united Opposition defeat Modi in 2019?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'The Modi-Shah duo won't leave the war zone without putting up a tough fight.' 'Modi's slogan for 2019 could well be, "I have done much. Give me one more chance to do even more".' '2019 will be tough for the BJP.' 'But it will be even tougher for the Opposition -- united or otherwise,' says R Rajagopalan.

Congress to contest all 80 seats from Uttar Pradesh

Congress to contest all 80 seats from Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

To a question whether his party will not forge a coalition with any political party, Azad said, "If any political party is willing to accompany the Congress, and the Congress feels that it can fight the BJP, then it will be definitely accommodated."

Opposition Has More PMs In Waiting

Opposition Has More PMs In Waiting

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

If the Opposition has any chance at the prime minister's job, it can happen only if they all stop dropping names and work at the grassroots-level, state-wise, suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

First public-pvt Rail Neer plant set to quench your thirst soon

First public-pvt Rail Neer plant set to quench your thirst soon

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The first public-private partnership (PPP) initiative in bottled drinking water has taken shape at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, with a Rail Neer plant set for commissioning.

Sonia, 70. Down memory lane

Sonia, 70. Down memory lane

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

As Congress President Sonia Gandhi turns 70, here's recalling her extraordinary life in pictures.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

Aam Aadmi Party will fight Lok Sabha polls from 20 states

Aam Aadmi Party will fight Lok Sabha polls from 20 states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

After tasting electoral success in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday said it would contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls from 20 states, including Uttar Pradesh, where it would field candidates from all 80 constituencies.

Nominating Sadhvi Pragya absolutely right decision: Amit Shah

Nominating Sadhvi Pragya absolutely right decision: Amit Shah

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The allegations against her are baseless. Nothing against her or Swami Aseemanad have been proved, Shah said.

Congress needs to be very worried about its future

Congress needs to be very worried about its future

Rediff.com16 May 2014

In the coming days, there would be loud calls for a greater role for Priyanka Vadra who, party leaders think, has a greater voter connect and appeal than her brother who has been pushed into the forefront by their mother.

Explained: The BSP-SP seat formula

Explained: The BSP-SP seat formula

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

The seat sharing formula reached between the BSP and SP is not on the basis of who emerged stronger in the previous election.

Congress will fight polls in UP on its own strength: Scindia

Congress will fight polls in UP on its own strength: Scindia

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Scindia also said that as far as talks for alliances are concerned, "like-minded parties should also think in a like-minded way".

EC lets off Amit Shah over Nagpur, Nadia speeches

EC lets off Amit Shah over Nagpur, Nadia speeches

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Addressing a rally in Krishnanagar in West Bengal, Shah reportedly said when Indian Air Force jets pounded terror camps in Balakot, the act was mourned in Pakistan and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's office. He also reportedly said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "sent his air force" to destroy terror camps in Pakistan after the deadly Pulwama attack in February this year.

Can a re-energised Rahul revive the Congress?

Can a re-energised Rahul revive the Congress?

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Congress gets into the opposition groove but still has miles to go, says Saroj Nagi.

If Modi loses in Varanasi, none will make him PM: Kejriwal

If Modi loses in Varanasi, none will make him PM: Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said if the people of Varanasi defeat Narendra Modi in the elections then no one will make him the next prime minister.

The Importance of Smriti Irani

The Importance of Smriti Irani

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Being made a member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs makes her an important player in BJP politics, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Alliance announcement on cards as SP, BSP to hold joint presser tomorrow

Alliance announcement on cards as SP, BSP to hold joint presser tomorrow

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Meanwhile, the Congress said that that it is ready to go it alone in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha election.

Modi was an adult during marriage: Nagma

Modi was an adult during marriage: Nagma

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Congress star campaigner and actress Nagma on Wednesday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was not a "minor" at the time of his marriage.

Cong snub to BSP: Priyanka meets Bhim Army chief at hospital

Cong snub to BSP: Priyanka meets Bhim Army chief at hospital

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Azad was taken into custody by police on Tuesday for violating the model code of conduct.

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Is the demoralised party trying to open its account as an Opposition party?

Kejriwal announces decision to take on Modi in Varanasi

Kejriwal announces decision to take on Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced his decision to take on Narendra Modi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in this temple city while appealing for support to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.

Don't campaign for the donkeys of Gujarat: Akhilesh to Amitabh

Don't campaign for the donkeys of Gujarat: Akhilesh to Amitabh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Akhilesh was referring to the advertisement in which Bachchan is seen inviting tourists to visit the Wild Ass Sanctuary located in Little Rann of Kutch in the state.

My aim is to defeat Modi in Varanasi: Kejriwal

My aim is to defeat Modi in Varanasi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday expressed confidence of defeating Narendra Modi in Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming elections, saying that he had not chosen a 'safe' seat since his main objective was to beat the BJP's prime ministerial candidate.