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Priyanka to play 'major role' in UP assembly polls

Priyanka to play 'major role' in UP assembly polls

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Raj Babbar said, "It has been decided that she will campaign for the party in the state elections. She has accepted our request to campaign. Whenever we will get her schedule, we will use her time accordingly".

Kirti Azad's wife Poonam joins AAP

Kirti Azad's wife Poonam joins AAP

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Poonam held Arun Jaitley responsible for her quitting the BJP.

Fresh trouble for AAP: EC notice to 27 MLAs on new plea over office of profit

Fresh trouble for AAP: EC notice to 27 MLAs on new plea over office of profit

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The 27 MLAs include seven legislators against whom the EC is already considering a similar plea for holding the office of parliamentary secretaries.

At home with Manmohan: Bats, owls, peepul, neem...

At home with Manmohan: Bats, owls, peepul, neem...

Rediff.com25 May 2014

When Manmohan Singh takes up residence at his new Motilal Nehru Place address on Monday, he will be greeted by hundreds of bats and several other species of birds and mammals who are old inhabitants of the property.

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Women politicians bring to politics and policy a sensitivity that most of their male counterparts, at least until a generation back, lacked.

Ailing Sonia back in Delhi, taken to Army's RR Hospital

Ailing Sonia back in Delhi, taken to Army's RR Hospital

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Senior party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said her condition was "stable" after she suffered a bout of "dehydration, vomited and had fever" in Varanasi.

CAs back Sheila's balance sheet

CAs back Sheila's balance sheet

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

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.

Kejriwal overstays in official bungalow, PWD scared to send notice

Kejriwal overstays in official bungalow, PWD scared to send notice

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has batted for honesty and integrity in public life, has not vacated his official bungalow C-II/23 at Tilak Lane despite the completion of the 15-day grace period.

AAP moves SC against President's rule in Delhi

AAP moves SC against President's rule in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the decision to impose President's rule in Delhi on the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung alleging it was done to protect Congress leaders and former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit from corruption charges.

Will AAP pit Shazia Ilmi against Sonia Gandhi from Rae Bareli?

Will AAP pit Shazia Ilmi against Sonia Gandhi from Rae Bareli?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

After announcing Kumar Vishwas's candidature against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, there is a buzz that the party might pit Shazia Ilmi against Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the upcoming general elections.

Congress ready for SP tie-up as Yadav pari'war' continues

Congress ready for SP tie-up as Yadav pari'war' continues

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Congress's chief ministerial face Sheila Dikshit offered to step aside in favour of a young Akhilesh Yadav.

Ajay Maken steps down as Delhi Congress chief

Ajay Maken steps down as Delhi Congress chief

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

The 54-year-old leader had taken over as the Congress's Delhi unit chief four years ago, after the party lost the 2015 assembly elections.

Kejriwal, colleagues an 'embarrassment': Ramesh

Kejriwal, colleagues an 'embarrassment': Ramesh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

A few days after praising the Aam Aadmi Party government, Union minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday attacked it, saying Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his colleagues were an "embarrassment" and not "sober people" for governance.

Tariff cut will be implemented at the cost of welfare projects: BJP

Tariff cut will be implemented at the cost of welfare projects: BJP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Attacking Arvind Kejriwal over his announcement of 50 per cent reduction in power tariff up to 400 units, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader Harsh Vardhan today said Kejriwal was indulging in "populism" and the decisions would be implemented at the cost of Aam Admi's welfare projects.

Have given support to AAP manifesto, not to party: Cong

Have given support to AAP manifesto, not to party: Cong

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

The Congress has decided to extend support to the Aam Aadmi Party government as it respects the popular verdict, but the party's role would be that of a constructive opposition, president of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, Arvinder Singh, said on Sunday.

Gadkari is AAP target, Anjali Damania to contest from Nagpur

Gadkari is AAP target, Anjali Damania to contest from Nagpur

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

AAP is quite keen to repeat party chief Arvind Kejriwal's sterling victory against Delhi's former chief minister Sheila Dikshit by pitting Damania against Gadkari in the proposed high-profile contest.

Few takers for 'None of the Above Option' in Delhi polls

Few takers for 'None of the Above Option' in Delhi polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The newly introduced 'None of the Above' option was barely opted by voters in Delhi Assembly polls, for which the results were declared on Sunday.

History made, now we go nationwide: Kejriwal

History made, now we go nationwide: Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Making an electrifying debut in high-profile Delhi Assembly polls in which it routed Congress, the Aam Admi Party on Sunday ruled out taking support of any political party to form the government, saying it will play the role of a "constructive opposition".

100 pc confident of BJP's victory in Delhi: CM candidate

100 pc confident of BJP's victory in Delhi: CM candidate

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday voiced confidence that his party will return to power after a gap of 15 years in Delhi, claiming it was "far ahead" of the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party.

Delhi polls: Vijay Goel's self assertion miffs many in BJP

Delhi polls: Vijay Goel's self assertion miffs many in BJP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party chief Vijay Goels's assertion that he was a popular choice for chief ministerial post has triggered rumblings in the party, threatening to derail its campaign to capture power in the capital after 15 years.

Sonia Gandhi admitted to AIIMS

Sonia Gandhi admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who has been spearheading the UPA's ambitious Food Security Bill, left the Lok Sabha while the voting was underway on Monday night on various amendments moved by the Opposition.

Cong reviews LS poll preparedness in Delhi amid AAP threat to exit INDIA

Cong reviews LS poll preparedness in Delhi amid AAP threat to exit INDIA

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi, who were present at the meeting, asked party leaders to remain united and connected with the people, sources said.

Names of 5 new governors finalised, BJP veteran Ram Naik to get UP

Names of 5 new governors finalised, BJP veteran Ram Naik to get UP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

In fresh trouble for former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, the Election Commission on Sunday slapped a showcause notice on him for failing to lodge his election expenses as per law in a paid news case and asked him why he should not be disqualified.

Mohsina Kidwai quits as Cong gen-sec, likely to become minister

Mohsina Kidwai quits as Cong gen-sec, likely to become minister

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

In her letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi three days ago, Kidwai said she was relinquishing charge as party general secretary and Mahila Congress chief as he felt that Rahul Gandhi should be given the necessary space to bring in younger leaders of his choice

Modi government sacks Puducherry Lt Governor

Modi government sacks Puducherry Lt Governor

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

After forcing some governors to quit, the Narendra Modi government on Friday sacked Lt Governor of Puducherry Virendra Kataria, in the first such action against political appointees of the United Progressive Alliance regime.

Is President's daughter ready to join politics?

Is President's daughter ready to join politics?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmishtha Mukherjee taking up campaigning for Delhi election has triggered speculations about her contesting the upcoming general elections.

AAP wins Delhi civic polls but BJP bags 100+ seats, Cong just 9

AAP wins Delhi civic polls but BJP bags 100+ seats, Cong just 9

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The BJP, which exit polls predicted would suffer a massive defeat, put up a spirited fight.

Governors' removal sparks war of words between Congress, BJP

Governors' removal sparks war of words between Congress, BJP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

When the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government came to power in 2004, then Home Minister Shivraj Patil lost no time in replacing four governors appointed by the NDA dispensation.

Priyanka figures in Cong's list of star campaigners for UP

Priyanka figures in Cong's list of star campaigners for UP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Her name figures among the 40 star campaigners that the Congress has finalised and forwarded to the Election Commission on Tuesday for the first phase of Uttar Pradesh polls.

Govt may appoint 6 new governors in coming weeks

Govt may appoint 6 new governors in coming weeks

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

The government is planning to appoint new Governors in at least six states in the next 15-20 days, with Bihar, Punjab and Assam likely among these.

AAP shielding corrupt Congress leaders: Harsh Vardhan

AAP shielding corrupt Congress leaders: Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday alleged that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, which spoke about sending corrupt Congressmen to jail, is now trying to save them.

Delhi CM draws flak for 'only one gang rape' remark

Delhi CM draws flak for 'only one gang rape' remark

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's remark in the assembly on Friday that only one gang rape in the city in December last year had prompted her government to launch the 181 helpline drew sharp criticism with the Bharatiya Janata Party saying it reflected her "insensitivity" towards women.

No cognizable offence made out against CM: Delhi police

No cognizable offence made out against CM: Delhi police

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Delhi police on Saturday told a court that prima facie "no cognizable offence" is made out against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in a complaint alleging misuse of Rs 22.56 crore in government funds for an advertisement campaign before the 2008 assembly polls.

Fate of over 10 Governors hangs in balance

Fate of over 10 Governors hangs in balance

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Fate of more than ten Governors, including Karnataka's H R Bhardwaj and Punjab's Shivraj V Patil, appointed by the outgoing UPA government hangs in balance with indications that the new dispensation may politely ask them to vacate the Raj Bhavans.

Rahul for UP CM? Likely to be named Congress president soon

Rahul for UP CM? Likely to be named Congress president soon

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Speculation has been rife that the Gandhi or his sister Priyanka could be projected as the Congress face in UP.

Expect Rahul to be Cong chief this year: Jairam Ramesh

Expect Rahul to be Cong chief this year: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The Congress expects Rahul Gandhi to take over as its chief this year, Jairam Ramesh said on Monday.

Manmohan Singh checks in at new residence

Manmohan Singh checks in at new residence

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Immediately after Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Monday shifted to his retirement abode at Motilal Nehru Marg in the heart of the city after staying for 10 years at the official residence of prime minister at 7 Race Course Road.

Row erupts over Pranab attending RSS event

Row erupts over Pranab attending RSS event

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Former Union minister C K Jaffer Shareif, in a letter to Mukherjee, expressed surprise over the move and said he like other secular people was 'stunned' to hear about his attending the RSS function.

Sonia to head of Cong campaign panel for LS polls

Sonia to head of Cong campaign panel for LS polls

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has been made the Chairperson of the party's 50-member Campaign Committee for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls in which Rahul Gandhi will be the Co-Chairman, the party announced on Tuesday night.