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Sangh Parivar's damage control for BJP over Telangana

Sangh Parivar's damage control for BJP over Telangana

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

As people in the Seeema-Andhra region hold the BJP as responsible for the bifurcation of the state as the Congress, the RSS feels the need to assure them that their needs are protected.

Cong sacks rebel Kerala digital media head during presser

Cong sacks rebel Kerala digital media head during presser

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The KPCC made this decision simultaneously as Sarin announced a press conference in Palakkad, declaring his intention to work with the Left Democratic Front moving forward.

Son showing attitude...: Kejriwal's dig at Modi on RSS

Son showing attitude...: Kejriwal's dig at Modi on RSS

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Kejriwal wanted to know if the RSS agreed with the BJP's politics of using central agencies to break up parties and topple opposition governments, and inducting "corrupt" leaders into its fold.

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

With all the evasions, one assertion made by the Pune (Rural) police stood out: They had found no connection of the Elgar Parishad with the violent incidents of January 1, 2018. Yet, the case against the 'Bhima Koregaon 16', which is based on exactly this alleged connection, continues, and seven of the accused continue to be behind bars under the UAPA, explains Jyoti Punwani.

Mo-Sha Are Indispensable For RSS

Mo-Sha Are Indispensable For RSS

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Occasional lovers' tiffs have marked the history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Sangh mutiny against Modi, Shah if BJP fails to win UP

Sangh mutiny against Modi, Shah if BJP fails to win UP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

'The disquiet in the Sangh is, of course, over demonetisation.' 'But more than that, it is about the growing centralisation in the running of the government and party,'

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

The Birth Of BJP, Child Of Largest NGO

The Birth Of BJP, Child Of Largest NGO

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Immediately following its ban being lifted on July 11, 1949, the RSS began debating entering politics in the pages of its house organ, The Organiser. Thus was born the Jana Sangh/BJP, points out Aakar Patel.Thus Was Born Jana Sangh/BJP, asserts Aakar Patel.

Will Dhoni Go To Ayodhya?

Will Dhoni Go To Ayodhya?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was handed the invite by the RSS's Dhananjay Singh and Karmveer Singh.

BJP alienated from Sangh Parivar

BJP alienated from Sangh Parivar

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

He said the BJP was possibly caught in a dichotomy between governance and politics and its political strategy was perhaps not prudent.

Amid rumblings in alliance, Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah

Amid rumblings in alliance, Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has held a meeting with Union Home Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah in Delhi.

Historic win for BJP-led alliance in Maha; INDIA gets Jharkhand

Historic win for BJP-led alliance in Maha; INDIA gets Jharkhand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday pulled off a stunning performance in Maharashtra winning a record number of seats to propel the party-led ruling Mahayuti alliance to a landslide victory while the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) stormed back to power in Jharkhand on the back of a spectacular showing by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.

DYFI under fire over pork challenge for Wayanad survivors

DYFI under fire over pork challenge for Wayanad survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The DYFI has been organising numerous challenges and festivals across the state as part of its various fund-raising events to help the rehabilitation efforts for the survivors of the devastating landslides in Wayanad district on July 30.

Understanding the Sangh Parivar's new tactics

Understanding the Sangh Parivar's new tactics

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

"The new sarsanghchalak, Mohan Bhagwat, is perhaps the most politically inclined head of the RSS since its founder Keshav Baliran Hedgewar some eight decades ago," says American expert Dr Walter Andersen.

True 'sevak' is never arrogant: RSS chief

True 'sevak' is never arrogant: RSS chief

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The RSS chief also mentioned the violation of the 'Code of Conduct' by various political parties during the Lok Sabha polls.

Sangh sets up panel to push 'saffronisation' of education

Sangh sets up panel to push 'saffronisation' of education

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

The Bharatiya Shiksha Niti Aayog will study the present education system and suggest corrective steps to make it Bharat-centric. G Sreedathan reports

Ram temple gets donations worth Rs 3.17 cr on Day 1 of opening

Ram temple gets donations worth Rs 3.17 cr on Day 1 of opening

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

On Tuesday, devotees made offerings in cash at the temple counters and online donations, totalling Rs 3.17 crore, Mishra told PTI.

Tell the Sangh what is wrong with its ideology: Chidambaram to Mukherjee

Tell the Sangh what is wrong with its ideology: Chidambaram to Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The senior Congress leader said there is no point debating now on why the former president accepted the invite to be the chief guest at an RSS function in Nagpur.

Sangh leaders flay BJP for 'diluting' ideology

Sangh leaders flay BJP for 'diluting' ideology

Rediff.com10 Jul 2004

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181 VCs, academicians accuse Rahul of spreading falsehood

181 VCs, academicians accuse Rahul of spreading falsehood

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The selection has been completely based on academic and administrative prowess and with a vision to take universities ahead, they said.

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He was speaking at the 101st anniversary event of Lokmanya Seva Sangh, a Mumbai-based organisation set up to build a 'socially vigilant, disciplined, cultured and progressive society'.

'RSS like a...': BJP, NCP spar over Organiser article

'RSS like a...': BJP, NCP spar over Organiser article

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The article had criticised the BJP for forming an alliance with the NCP.

Cong bastion Konkan now a battleground for Sena vs Sena

Cong bastion Konkan now a battleground for Sena vs Sena

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

All eyes are now on the Sena factions, led by CM Shinde, backed by the BJP, and his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray, and their performance in the coastal belt in the November 20 polls.

AI Express union alleges unfair labour practices; seeks govt intervention

AI Express union alleges unfair labour practices; seeks govt intervention

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

The Air India Express Employees Union, which is affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, has written a letter to the chief labour commissioner (central) in this regard.

Shun disputes, embrace unity as Ram Rajya is coming: RSS chief

Shun disputes, embrace unity as Ram Rajya is coming: RSS chief

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said Ram Rajya is coming and everyone in the country should shun disputes and stay united.

Cong shares video of BJP leader threatening Rahul, seeks Modi's reply

Cong shares video of BJP leader threatening Rahul, seeks Modi's reply

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also shared the video and said the BJP leader is openly threatening to kill the Leader of the Opposition of this country.

Unrest in BJP over tieup with NCP, says RSS-linked weekly

Unrest in BJP over tieup with NCP, says RSS-linked weekly

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Describing the unrest among party members as just the "tip of the iceberg," the report shed light on the underlying discontent within the BJP.

'How Lata, Rafi Helped Liberate Dadra And Nagar Haveli

'How Lata, Rafi Helped Liberate Dadra And Nagar Haveli

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The core group from Pune, which bought arms, trained people, carried out intelligence gathering and participated in all the stages of the battle, consisted of RSS volunteers.' 'The Pune group raised resources with the help of three stalwarts from the film industry.' 'The stalwarts were Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi and C Ramchandra.'

Indira Gandhi put many of us in jail, but...: Lalu on Emergency

Indira Gandhi put many of us in jail, but...: Lalu on Emergency

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

A face-off between the government and the opposition was erupted on Wednesday after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla read out a resolution condemning the imposition of Emergency and termed the decision by then prime minister Indira Gandhi an attack on the Constitution.

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'It has changed the political character of India by ejecting socialism as an ideology from the Constitution of India.'

RSS documentary seeks to clear notions on Sangh

RSS documentary seeks to clear notions on Sangh

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Bhardwaj has also written the script of the documentary.

J-K BJP rocked by rebellion over ticket distribution

J-K BJP rocked by rebellion over ticket distribution

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Two more Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including a district president, submitted their resignations from the primary membership of the party on Saturday, citing their resentment against the choice of candidates in their constituencies for the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Bhagwat was not speaking about Modi: RSS sources on reports of rift

Bhagwat was not speaking about Modi: RSS sources on reports of rift

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday sought to quell the suggestions of its rift with the Bharatiya Janata Party and that Mohan Bhagwat's recent critical references related to the Lok Sabha polls were aimed at the ruling party, insisting that such claims are just speculation meant to create confusion.

Muslims forced to shut shops in Uttarakhand town over girls' abduction

Muslims forced to shut shops in Uttarakhand town over girls' abduction

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

A local traders' body has forced Muslim shopkeepers in Dharchula to down shutters and given a call for their ouster from the Uttarakhand town after two minor girls were allegedly lured by a couple of men from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

Sangh Parivar outfit praises UPA's CMP

Sangh Parivar outfit praises UPA's CMP

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch hailed the Congress-led government's document as 'a good beginning'.

Telangana's saffron firebrand makes it as Union minister

Telangana's saffron firebrand makes it as Union minister

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who took oath as minister in the Narendra Modi cabinet on Sunday, weathered political storms and intra-party bickering before he could successfully establish himself as a firebrand BJP leader in Telangana.

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Some elements are creating obstacles in the path of India's development and are fearful of its rise on the global stage, but they will not succeed, he asserted.

BJP and Sangh Parivar are about to call Rahul's bluff

BJP and Sangh Parivar are about to call Rahul's bluff

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The Sangh Parivar is convinced that by agreeing to Rahul Gandhi's demand for a Parliament debate on communal riots would expose the Congress vice president's lack of homework on the issue.

Modi's Reverence For Ram Lalla

Modi's Reverence For Ram Lalla

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi was the centre of attention at the pran pratishtha ceremony of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.