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No new conditions from PDP accepted: BJP

No new conditions from PDP accepted: BJP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

"We have not accepted any new condition from the PDP," said Madhav, the party's pointsman in the state.

Congress backs PDP's Mufti to form new J&K government

Congress backs PDP's Mufti to form new J&K government

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

As the deadlock over government formation in Jammu and Kashmir continued, the state unit of Congress on Thursday backed Peoples Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to lead the new dispensation to respect the people's verdict in the just-concluded assembly elections.

Mahatma killing: Offended RSS lodges complaint against Rahul

Mahatma killing: Offended RSS lodges complaint against Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Stung by Rahul Gandhi linking it with the murder of Mahatma Gandhi, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday filed a complaint with Karnataka electoral authorities for his "malicious remarks", saying it violated the model code of conduct.

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

On Sunday, August 9, over 400 California-based community leaders from various organisations and inter-faith groups gathered under the Indo-American Community of West Coast USA banner, some of whom were the first to sign up for the event.

Sangh does not run BJP: Bhagwat

Sangh does not run BJP: Bhagwat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Addressing diplomats, the RSS chief says his organisation doesn't support online trolling.

Rio has majority, should form government: Nagaland Guv

Rio has majority, should form government: Nagaland Guv

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Acharya said he has asked Rio to submit signatures of all the 32 MLAs supporting him by Monday.

Governor invites Mehbooba Mufti to form govt in J&K

Governor invites Mehbooba Mufti to form govt in J&K

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra on Saturday invited People's Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti to form the government in the state,

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed sworn-in as J-K chief minister

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed sworn-in as J-K chief minister

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

People's Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was on Sunday sworn-in as the 12th chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

RSS chief escapes unhurt in road accident

RSS chief escapes unhurt in road accident

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat escaped unhurt after his car was hit by his security escort vehicle in Delhi on Wednesday while he was on his way to the airport.

Why is BJP shy of naming a CM in Assam?

Why is BJP shy of naming a CM in Assam?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The party is less forthcoming about who the chief minister will be if it stays in power.

Social issues, not Modi, our focus, says RSS

Social issues, not Modi, our focus, says RSS

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Narendra Modi may be virtually an unquestioned leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party but Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh feels that its cadres need not get into the personality-driven campaign of the party during the current election.

Holding consultation with all stakeholders in J&K, says BJP

Holding consultation with all stakeholders in J&K, says BJP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary Ram Madhav on Friday said his party was holding consultations with all important stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir for providing a stable government.

BJP ministers who joined Kathua rally exit govt; Mehbooba thanks PM

BJP ministers who joined Kathua rally exit govt; Mehbooba thanks PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

"The charge that the two ministers were pro-rapist is absolutely wrong. It was sheer indiscretion on their part," Madhav said.

'Chinese influence began with army, Indian with monks'

'Chinese influence began with army, Indian with monks'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Speaking at a seminar in New Delhi, Madhav stressed that culture and religion have been the major aspect of ties between India and Southeast Asia

Suspense over government formation in J&K continues

Suspense over government formation in J&K continues

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Contours of government formation in Jammu and Kashmir appeared hazy on Friday with the Bharatiya Janata Party and the People's Democratic Party trying hard to hammer out a workable arrangement with various stakeholders.

Is a PDP-BJP consensus on the cards in J&K?

Is a PDP-BJP consensus on the cards in J&K?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The Peoples Democratic Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party seem to be nearing an agreement to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said on Friday.

Won't form alliance in J-K in haste, says BJP

Won't form alliance in J-K in haste, says BJP

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Asserting that all options are open for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party state president Jugal Kishore on Monday said his party would not form an alliance in haste as they want a stable government which would last for 6 years.

Sai's Take: Rajiv attack: Modi desperate?

Sai's Take: Rajiv attack: Modi desperate?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'Does the BJP opening up a new assault on Rajiv Gandhi indicate that the BJP's internal calculations are pointing to the election results not going as it hoped, and hence a sign of desperation?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Amit Shah's emissary meets Mufti, seeks 'better coordination'

Amit Shah's emissary meets Mufti, seeks 'better coordination'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

In the backdrop of the release of separatist leader Masarat Alam, Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Ram Madhav met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and called for a better coordination between the alliance partners

RSS denies any link to journalist who met Hafiz Saeed

RSS denies any link to journalist who met Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Ram Madhav, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Tuesday asserted that journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik has no relation with the RSS, saying a person roaming around with Congress leaders is not from the Sangh fountainhead.

Will not interfere in functioning of BJP govt: RSS

Will not interfere in functioning of BJP govt: RSS

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Amid a slew of meetings with Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Sunday said it would not interfere in the functioning of the BJP-led government at the Centre, dismissing suggestions that it was running the party through 'remote control'.

People have voted for a change in favour of Modi: RSS

People have voted for a change in favour of Modi: RSS

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Lauding the strong showing by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the general elections, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday said people of the country have voted for a change in favour of Narendra Modi.

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

According to sources, Sinha was suffering from high blood pressure and was rushed to RK Hospital in IP Extension when he complained of uneasiness.

Madrasa students allege thrashing over 'Jai Shri Ram'

Madrasa students allege thrashing over 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Police said the quarrel was over playing cricket and their investigation showed that no slogans were raised, contrary to what the FIR lodged by the madrasa manager said.

Karnataka verdict: 'BJP's southward march has begun'

Karnataka verdict: 'BJP's southward march has begun'

Rediff.com15 May 2018

With the Bharatiya Janata Party set for an impressive win in the Karnataka assembly poll, its leaders described the victory as an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda and claimed that people have rejected divisive, toxic and negative agenda of the Congress.

After Maya's blow, Akhilesh's gentle warning to Congress

After Maya's blow, Akhilesh's gentle warning to Congress

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party took a swipe at the Congress, with its leader Ravi Shankar Prasad saying forging a coalition was not in its DNA and it only gives importance to the Gandhi family.

Rahul should read history properly, hits back RSS

Rahul should read history properly, hits back RSS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Saturday hit back at Rahul Gandhi for his remarks that Mahatma Gandhi was killed because of its ideology, saying Congress should not give sermons to others as it itself is pursuing a thinking that is opposite to that of the Father of the Nation and Sardar Patel.

Biren Singh sworn-in as Manipur CM

Biren Singh sworn-in as Manipur CM

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Eight other ministers from the BJP and its alliance partners also took oath along with the chief minister.

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

To me he always symbolised the sincere, confident, face of a Bharat whose rise is unstoppable. Ratan Tata was a Rishi who was unquestioningly trusted by people who never saw him and never met him, asserts Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.

Advani's resignation over Modi elevation shocking: RSS

Advani's resignation over Modi elevation shocking: RSS

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh described as shocking and unfortunate BJP patriarch L K Advani's resignation from all party posts over Narendra Modi's elevation as its campaign committee chief, noting all is not well in the saffron party.

BJP fields Prabhu from AP, Akbar, Sahasrabuddhe also on RS list

BJP fields Prabhu from AP, Akbar, Sahasrabuddhe also on RS list

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Party's general secretary Ram Madhav, whose name was doing rounds as a contender, is not among the six candidates with sources saying he is likely to get a bigger responsibility in the organisation following a rejig expected soon.

Uri terror attack looms large over BJP's Kerala meet

Uri terror attack looms large over BJP's Kerala meet

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The Uri terror attack in which 18 soldiers were martyred will be deliberated in the council, said BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav.

War of words between Congress, BJP over NRC

War of words between Congress, BJP over NRC

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Rival political parties crossed swords even as the BJP sought to delink the updation of the NPR and the proposed NRC and no end in sight for the ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

In J&K, no compromise; BJP-PDP try to find common ground

In J&K, no compromise; BJP-PDP try to find common ground

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Peoples Democratic Party are "trying hard" to find a common ground on issues like Article 370 and Armed Forces Special Powers Act on which the two parties have traditionally held different views, a senior leader of BJP said on Saturday.

Mehbooba meets BJP leaders, fuels hopes of revival

Mehbooba meets BJP leaders, fuels hopes of revival

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The PDP chief visited New Delhi on Monday and has reportedly called a meeting of party legislators to brief them about her talks with BJP leaders.

J-K govt formation: PDP will have to take first step, says BJP

J-K govt formation: PDP will have to take first step, says BJP

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday put the onus on the People's Democratic Party over the formation of a new government in Jammu and Kashmir, and said that they do not have any objection to PDP president Mehbooba Mufti becoming the chief mkinister.

Efforts to revive PDP-BJP coalition hits roadblock

Efforts to revive PDP-BJP coalition hits roadblock

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Efforts to revive the Bharatiya Janata Party-People's Democratic Party coalition in Jammu and Kashmir have hit a roadblock with BJP making it clear that government cannot be formed on the basis of conditions.

Shah blames 'pressure groups' for snapping ties with PDP

Shah blames 'pressure groups' for snapping ties with PDP

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

He also claimed that the decision to withdraw support was not taken keeping in mind the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Impasse to end over J&K govt formation after Mehbooba's 'positive' meet with PM

Impasse to end over J&K govt formation after Mehbooba's 'positive' meet with PM

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Deadlock over government formation in J&K seems to have ended with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday calling on PM Narendra Modi, a meeting which she described as "very positive" and "good" in addressing issues pertaining to the people of the state.

When PM Modi spoke of an 'Akhand Bharat'

When PM Modi spoke of an 'Akhand Bharat'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

In 2012, then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi gave an interview wherein the then Gujarat CM spoke about the possibility of and 'Akhand Bharat'.