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10 Janpath could have been my residence, not Sonia's: Advani

10 Janpath could have been my residence, not Sonia's: Advani

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Pointing out that 10 Janpath, Congress President Sonia Gandhi's residence, is the most important address and not 7 Race Course Road, the prime minister's residence, Bharatiya Janata Party veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani hyas said it may well have become his residence, had he agreed to late Rajiv Gandhi's proposal way back in 1991.

No diktat to Advani: RSS

No diktat to Advani: RSS

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Against the backdrop of Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani indicating that he would not be the prime ministerial candidate in 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Wednesday said it does not issue any "diktat" to the party leaders on such issues and it was up to the party to take a call.

Crucial NDA meet on vice presidential poll today

Crucial NDA meet on vice presidential poll today

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

With the stage all set for a direct contest between Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Jaswant Singh, leaders of the National Democratic Alliance will meet at Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Lal Krishna Advani's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the vice presidential election.

Is Uma coming back to BJP's fold?

Is Uma coming back to BJP's fold?

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Sadhvi Uma Bharti on Tuesday claimed in Lucknow that she will be back in the Bharatiya Janata Party in "another 2-4 days."

In B'luru, Advani sends a subtle message to Yeddy

In B'luru, Advani sends a subtle message to Yeddy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Thursday asked his party leaders to check their conduct and keep a clean image so that the opposition does not get the opportunity to point fingers at them.

Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra won't have any impact in 2024: MJ Akbar

Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra won't have any impact in 2024: MJ Akbar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Akbar said the next general election "will be won on the basis of governance and not on journeys".

RS win morale booster for BJP ahead of Presidential poll

RS win morale booster for BJP ahead of Presidential poll

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The Rajya Sabha elections have again highlighted dissension and lack of cohesion in the opposition ranks from Maharashtra to Karnataka and Haryana.

Sushma meets Jaswant; asks him to quit PAC post

Sushma meets Jaswant; asks him to quit PAC post

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj on Monday met expelled party veteran Jaswant Singh and is understood to have demanded that he step down from the post of chairperson of the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee.

How Shajahan Sheikh became 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali

How Shajahan Sheikh became 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The meteoric rise of Shajahan Sheikh from a modest background of a helper in a local transport company to becoming the so-called 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali is what Bollywood film scripts are made of. And so does his fall.

'Don't make us fight': Gehlot to media amid tussle with Pilot

'Don't make us fight': Gehlot to media amid tussle with Pilot

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The media is under the pressure of the central government but they should see the interest of the public, Gehlot told reporters.

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will J&K See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'If Modi is re-elected again, we can forget these things for a long time.'

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

Advani is not leaving: Shatrughan

Advani is not leaving: Shatrughan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

With raging dissent in Bharatiya Janata Party coming out in the open, a senior party Member of Parliament on Wednesday said that the points raised by veterans like Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie and Jaswant Singh should be given due importance.

'Knew to bowl a googly': Sharad Pawar on 2019 Maha coup

'Knew to bowl a googly': Sharad Pawar on 2019 Maha coup

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Pawar also said that instead of making unnecessary statements, Fadnavis, who is also home minister, should focus on ensuring women's security in the state.

8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray in first phase of LS polls

8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray in first phase of LS polls

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Eight Union ministers, two former chief ministers and one ex-governor are among those who are set to test their electoral fate in the first phase of elections on April 19 when 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories will go to polls.

Call polls; can't have a silent PM, paralysed govt: BJP to Prez

Call polls; can't have a silent PM, paralysed govt: BJP to Prez

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Friday said the only way to end the present situation of uncertainty in the country and tackle the economic crisis effectively is to hold Lok Sabha elections in 2013.

View: LK Advani could've won the race by sitting out

View: LK Advani could've won the race by sitting out

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

What has gone against Advani is the sense that he is desperate to become PM, says Neerja Chowdhury

BJP leader Mukul Roy's 'brother-in-law' joins TMC

BJP leader Mukul Roy's 'brother-in-law' joins TMC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

A Bharatiya Janata Party leader, who the Trinamool Congress said is a brother-in-law of the saffron party's national vice-president Mukul Roy, rejoined the ruling party of West Bengal on Wednesday.

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Modi spoke to the BJP's longest serving president, who is credited with crafting the party's rise through the 90s when it came to power for the first time as the head of coalition governments under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and congratulated him.

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

BJP workers depend on Annamalai's popularity to emerge victorious. He has has made 100 promises to be fulfilled in 500 days and assurances include cleaning up rivers, an international airport and food vans named after former Chief Minister K Kamaraj.

From Baramati to Nagpur: High-profile battles in Maharashtra

From Baramati to Nagpur: High-profile battles in Maharashtra

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra will be held in five phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13 and May 20. Counting of votes will be held on June 4.

Gujarat riots: 'SC clean chit to Modi vindicates BJP stand'

Gujarat riots: 'SC clean chit to Modi vindicates BJP stand'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Welcoming the Supreme Court order in the Gulbarga society case, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said it has vindicated the party's stand that there is no shred of evidence against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the case relating to the 2002 riots in the state.

Ahead of swearing-in, Modi pays tributes to Gandhi, Vajpayee

Ahead of swearing-in, Modi pays tributes to Gandhi, Vajpayee

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Modi will take oath for a second term on Thursday at 7 pm.

Congress veteran Rita Bahuguna joins BJP, attacks Rahul

Congress veteran Rita Bahuguna joins BJP, attacks Rahul

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Forget India, UP won't accept Rahul's leadership, says Rita Bahuguna Joshi while joining the BJP

PM post for 2024 is not vacant: Giriraj Singh

PM post for 2024 is not vacant: Giriraj Singh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Asserting that the prime minister's job will remain with BJP leader Narendra Modi even after the general elections slated for next year, Singh claimed the country is scaling new heights under PM Modi's leadership.

Top Goa Congress leader withdraws from poll race against daughter-in-law

Top Goa Congress leader withdraws from poll race against daughter-in-law

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Rane, 87, who has served as the chief minister of the coastal state for six times, had won from the Poriem assembly constituency as many as 11 consecutive times.

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Modiji has a vision for the country, not just to fight the elections but about achieving certain goals for the country.' 'Congress does not even have a vision for 25 days.'

12 first-timers in Delhi Assembly

12 first-timers in Delhi Assembly

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

A firebrand youth leader, a seasoned politician who became a legislator for the first time, and a veteran physician are among the 12 new faces elected to the fourth Assembly of Delhi. The Congress leads the debutants pack with six MLAs, the Bharatiya Janata Party has five and the Indian National Lok Dal one.

Ram Naresh Yadav takes oath as MP governor

Ram Naresh Yadav takes oath as MP governor

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The veteran Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh Ram Naresh Yadav on Thursday took oath as the 25th governor of Madhya Pradesh.

BJP suspends two MPs, issues notice to Keshubhai

BJP suspends two MPs, issues notice to Keshubhai

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Keshubhai Patel, who was the rallying point for the detractors of Chief Minister Narendra Modi, and Rana were accused of 'sabotaging' the party's poll prospects through their public statements, which 'helped' the ruling BJP's political rivals in the state.

Jaitley's Hindutva remark exposes BJP's real face: Sibal

Jaitley's Hindutva remark exposes BJP's real face: Sibal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Sunday said Arun Jaitley's reported comment that the Bharatiya Janata Party was using Hindutva as an opportunistic tool has exposed the real face of the party and demand an apology from him. The senior Congress leader also asked BJP veteran L K Advani and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to tell the nation "what they now think about Jaitley."

5 interesting facts about Modi's Statue of Unity

5 interesting facts about Modi's Statue of Unity

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The Statue of Unity will be double the height of the Statue of Liberty in the USA and five times taller than the Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The construction is estimated to cost Rs 2063 crore, and will be completed in four years.

53 Padma awards handed out, Sudha Murthy, Keeravani among recipients

53 Padma awards handed out, Sudha Murthy, Keeravani among recipients

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Veteran socialist leader and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, and medical professional Dilip Mahalanabis, known globally for his work on Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), were among those conferred the Padma Vibhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.

Chandan Mitra quits BJP, likely to join Trinamool

Chandan Mitra quits BJP, likely to join Trinamool

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

"I have sent my resignation letter (to BJP)," Mitra, who is a senior journalist, said.

Can BJP's Christian outreach secure its first LS win in Kerala?

Can BJP's Christian outreach secure its first LS win in Kerala?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

In a strategic move, the BJP has welcomed prominent Christian figures like Anil K Antony, son of Congress stalwart AK Antony, and seasoned Kerala politician PC George, into its fold.

Mithun Chakraborty gets central Y+ security cover

Mithun Chakraborty gets central Y+ security cover

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

"Chakraborty has been given a 'Y+' cover and armed CISF commandos will accompany him during poll campaign in West Bengal," a senior officer said.

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A Lucknow bench of justices Ramesh Sinha and Saroj Yadav passed the order on the appeal by two Ayodhya residents -- Haji Mahmood Ahmad and Syed Akhlaq Ahmad.

Yashwant Sinha granted bail, set to walk out of jail soon

Yashwant Sinha granted bail, set to walk out of jail soon

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

A day after veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani met him at Hazaribagh jail, Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday secured bail from a local court having spent a fortnight in prison following his refusal to seek relief after his arrest during a power crisis stir.

'Rahul Gandhi is a big reason for Congress debacle'

'Rahul Gandhi is a big reason for Congress debacle'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Somehow, Rahul Gandhi is not able to connect with the youth of the country.' 'While Modiji is 72, Rahul is only 52.' 'But the popularity of the prime minister among the young population is a lot more than Rahul's.'

Gadkari to assume BJP chief's office tomorrow

Gadkari to assume BJP chief's office tomorrow

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Nitin Gadkari, who is all set to take over as the new Bharatiya Janata Party president, will assume office in Delhi on Saturday afternoon.