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Wherever BJP gets majority, it takes fascist steps: Digvijay

Wherever BJP gets majority, it takes fascist steps: Digvijay

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

In the wake of arrested IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's wife alleging that her husband was being treated like a terrorist by Gujarat police, the Congress on Friday cautioned people against "such fascist steps" if BJP comes to power at the Centre.

Digvijay not to contest Madhya Pradesh assembly polls

Digvijay not to contest Madhya Pradesh assembly polls

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Wednesday said he would contest the next Lok Sabha polls from Madhya Pradesh if the party asks him to do so.

Digvijay says he still stands by his Batla House comment

Digvijay says he still stands by his Batla House comment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Sunday said that he never looked to stir up controversies and the allegation that he spoke out only against Hindu terrorism was wrong.

MP govt taps my phone; I am okay with it: Digvijay

MP govt taps my phone; I am okay with it: Digvijay

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

"I know that the Madhya Pradesh government taps my phone. I have no problem with it," Singh said a day after he rejected the involvement of the Centre into the alleged phone tapping of four senior leaders, including himself.

Digvijay's latest salvo: BJP is a party of dancers

Digvijay's latest salvo: BJP is a party of dancers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Terming the Bharatiya Janata Party as a party of "nachiyon (dancers)", Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday said its party leaders had violated the sanctity of Rajghat by dancing there and demanded an apology from them. "The way in which party leaders breached the sanctity of Rajghat by dancing there is condemnable. The party should tender an apology to the people," he told reporters."The BJP belonged to an ideology which killed Mahatma Gandhi," he said.

BFI secretary general Kalita suspended for financial fraud

BFI secretary general Kalita suspended for financial fraud

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Before being elected as secretary general for the 2021-25 term, Kalita had served as the treasurer of the apex boxing body.

Punish me if I'm guilty in Indore mall case: Digvijay

Punish me if I'm guilty in Indore mall case: Digvijay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

A day after the Madhya Pradesh high court asked Central Bureau of Investigation to probe Treasure Island mall case allegedly involving him, Congress general secretary Digvijay

Digvijay rubbishes reports of quitting as UP poll in-charge

Digvijay rubbishes reports of quitting as UP poll in-charge

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Friday said there was absolutely no truth in media reports saying that he had made up his mind to resign as party in-charge of poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.

Batla House encounter fake? Digvijay says yes, PC says no

Batla House encounter fake? Digvijay says yes, PC says no

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday stuck to his claim that the the Batla House encounter in New Delhi was "fake" even as Home Minister P Chidambaram insisted that the gunfight between security forces and terrorists was "genuine".

Digvijay takes dig at CAG Rai, asks him to stop leaks

Digvijay takes dig at CAG Rai, asks him to stop leaks

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh took a dig at Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai on Thursday asking why does he not stop leak of reports from his office, a day after the latter deprecated the "brazenness" with which the decisions were being taken by the government.

SC verdict in 2G case likely to be challenged: Digvijay

SC verdict in 2G case likely to be challenged: Digvijay

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court judgment cancelling the licences of telecom companies in the 2G spectrum allocation case is likely to be challenged by way of a review petition, All India Congress Committee General Secretary Digvijay Singh said in Hyderabad on Friday.

I don't want to cross swords with Anna Hazare: Digvijay

I don't want to cross swords with Anna Hazare: Digvijay

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh talks to Kavita Chowdhury about his role as AICC in-charge of Uttar Pradesh in the run-up to the 2012 assembly polls.

Ajit Singh's RLD joins UPA

Ajit Singh's RLD joins UPA

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The Rashtriya Lok Dal, with five members in the Lok Sabha, on Monday formally joined the United Progressive Alliance amid speculations that its chief Ajit Singh would be included in the Cabinet as the civil aviation minister. With the RLD joining the ruling coalition, its strength has gone up from 272 to 277 MPs. In the backdrop of speculations that Ajit Singh will be inducted into the Cabinet, Digvijay Singh was asked who will be the next civil aviation minister.

Power wars hit Indian boxing in 2025 but new World Champs rise

Power wars hit Indian boxing in 2025 but new World Champs rise

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The year began on an unusually dull note with boxers absent from most international competition in the aftermath of a medal-less Olympic campaign.

Rahul not PM material, says BJP; Cong plays down Digvijay remark

Rahul not PM material, says BJP; Cong plays down Digvijay remark

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Congress on Monday went into damage control mode over party general secretary Digvijay Singh's purported comment that Rahul Gandhi does not have the temperament of a ruler even as BJP attacked the Congress Vice President saying he was "not Prime Minister material".

BFI president elections to witness four-cornered fight

BFI president elections to witness four-cornered fight

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) chief Ajay Singh will be up against secretary general Hemanta Kalita, vice-president Rajesh Bhandari, and Kerala State Amateur Boxing Association secretary D Chandralal when the BFI holds its long-awaited elections on March 28.

Furious Chhattisgrh CM hits back at Digvijay

Furious Chhattisgrh CM hits back at Digvijay

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Hitting back at Digvijay Singh for his 'buck stops with the chief minister' remark following the massacre of security forces in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Monday described the Congress general secretary as 'intellectually dishonest' and blamed him for the rise in Maoist menace in the state.I have no hesitation in saying that Digvijay Singh is intellectually dishonest for a deliberate, motivated and deceitful article, Raman Singh said in a statement.

Don't jump to conclusions on Modi: Digvijay tells Tharoor

Don't jump to conclusions on Modi: Digvijay tells Tharoor

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Congress spokesperson Shashi Tharoor, who has come under fire from party leaders for praising Narendra Modi, on Friday, got a piece of advice from party general secretary Digvijay Singh "not to jump to conclusions".

MP recruitment scam case: Digvijay granted bail by Bhopal court

MP recruitment scam case: Digvijay granted bail by Bhopal court

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday appeared before a court in Bhopal in connection with an alleged recruitment scam at the assembly secretariat which took place when he was chief minister of Madhya Pradesh.

'Kalam's decision appropriate, Mamata should back Pranab'

'Kalam's decision appropriate, Mamata should back Pranab'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Terming as "appropriate" the decision by her favoured candidate A P J Abdul Kalam to pull out of the Presidential race, Congress renewed its appeal to Mamata Banerjee to back UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee.

Congress, BJP bicker over Baba Ramdev

Congress, BJP bicker over Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Wednesday exchanged heated words over Baba Ramdev, with Digvijay Singh attacking the yoga guru for 'targeting' his party on the black money issue and questioning the source of funds for his activities.Defending Baba Ramdev, BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu accused the Congress of leveling 'absurd' allegations against the Yoga guru.Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh had asked Baba Ramdev to verify the trail of funds.

Sushma better choice for PM than Modi: Digvijay

Sushma better choice for PM than Modi: Digvijay

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Making a strong attack against Narendra Modi, whom he termed a "megalomaniac psychopath liar", Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Sunday stoked a fresh controversy saying why can the Bharatiya Janata Party not field a "better leader" like Sushma Swaraj as its prime ministerial candidate.

Has the buck finally stopped for Chidambaram?

Has the buck finally stopped for Chidambaram?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Digvijay Singh's indictment of Home Minister P Chidambaram's strategy seems to be a preamble to the party's stance on Maoists which will differ from the government's plan, says Sheela Bhatt.

Will Congress face anti-incumbency in AP?

Will Congress face anti-incumbency in AP?

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Singh stressed on discipline and unity in the party.

Digvijay asks Modi not to play politics on Food Security Bill

Digvijay asks Modi not to play politics on Food Security Bill

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh asked Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to stop playing politics over the United Progressive Alliance government's food security programme.

Digvijay dares Centre to reveal names of black money account holders

Digvijay dares Centre to reveal names of black money account holders

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Reminding the Bharatiya Janata Party government of its poll promise of bringing back black money, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday dared the Centre saying if it has courage it should reveal the name of account holders.

Digvijay begins fast on issues of farmers, MPPEB scam

Digvijay begins fast on issues of farmers, MPPEB scam

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Monday began a seven-day fast near the Collectorate in Guna to protest the non-payment of compensation to farmers for crop damage and for demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the MPPEB scam.

Digvijay slams BJP for making false promises

Digvijay slams BJP for making false promises

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power by "making false promises", Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Sunday said some shortcoming lay with his party too in taking the United Progressive Alliance's achievements effectively to the people.

Decision on much-delayed Telangana issue soon: Digvijay

Decision on much-delayed Telangana issue soon: Digvijay

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

A decision on the sensitive and much-delayed Telangana issue may soon come from the Centre, the Congress indicated on Monday.

Digvijay draws flak for remarks on Meenakshi Natarajan

Digvijay draws flak for remarks on Meenakshi Natarajan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Congress leader Digvijay Singh courted a fresh controversy when he described party Member of Parliament Meenakshi Natarajan "sou tanch khara maal" (totally pure), remarks that were slammed as sexist and derogatory.

UP is battlefield for some Madhya Pradesh leaders too

UP is battlefield for some Madhya Pradesh leaders too

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

The forthcoming assembly election in Uttar Pradesh is a high stake political battle for some prominent leaders from Madhya Pradesh too.

BJP should arrange history tuitions for Modi: Digvijay

BJP should arrange history tuitions for Modi: Digvijay

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh took a dig at BJP's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi for his frequent gaffes at poll rallies and asked the saffron party to arrange history lessons for him.

BFI vs IOA: Why Indian boxing is in turmoil

BFI vs IOA: Why Indian boxing is in turmoil

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Abuse of power, financial misconduct, and the never-ending turf wars are now coming to light as Boxing Federation of India's officials jostle to escape blame for the shocking turn of events.

Why 'all Hindu terrorists' had RSS links: Digvijay

Why 'all Hindu terrorists' had RSS links: Digvijay

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Firing yet another salvo at RSS, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh alleged that all arrested "Hindu terrorists" had links with the Sangh.

Cong dismisses reports of Digvijay stripped of duties

Cong dismisses reports of Digvijay stripped of duties

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

It was a comedy of errors on Tuesday that saw Congress's vocal leader Digvijay Singh being 'stripped of' the key charge of Uttar Pradesh and Assam and only retained as party general secretary.

BJP's tirade against Shinde 'diversionary tactics': Cong

BJP's tirade against Shinde 'diversionary tactics': Cong

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The Congress and the government on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for its 'unnecessary and unwarranted' agitation over Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's remarks on Hindu terror, saying it was a 'diversionary tactics' to keep away media attention from its internal affairs.

'Mulayam only promising, not delivering on Muslim quota'

'Mulayam only promising, not delivering on Muslim quota'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Having a dig at Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's pledge of reservation to Muslims in the party's manifesto, Congress today said his party does not have the numerical strength in Parliament to deliver on the promise by amending the Constitution.

Bhopal: Security beefed up at Digvijaya's house

Bhopal: Security beefed up at Digvijaya's house

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Security has been strengthened at the official residence of Congress General Secretary, Digvijay Singh in Bhopal, in view of the reaction to his statements following the police crackdown on Baba Ramdev's agitation in New Delhi.

Digvijay takes dig at SC's 'caged parrot' observation

Digvijay takes dig at SC's 'caged parrot' observation

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday took a dig at the Supreme Court over its observation that Central Bureau of Investigation was a "caged parrot," suggesting the description was "belittling" the country's institutions.

Ex-home secretary now BJP man, allegations are political in nature: Shinde

Ex-home secretary now BJP man, allegations are political in nature: Shinde

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Thursday refused to react to R K Singh's allegations against him, saying he no longer considered the retired bureaucrat as being a former home secretary but saw him as a politician and Bharatiya Janayt Party man.