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Pranab's 'At Home': BJP leaders fume at 'discourtesy'

Pranab's 'At Home': BJP leaders fume at 'discourtesy'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

'Discourtesy and ill-treatment' to 85-year-old senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani at President Pranab Mukherjee's 'At Home' function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by not providing a seat for senior leaders Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitely is now turning out to be a major political issue.

PM must ensure rehabilitation of people in Assam: Advani

PM must ensure rehabilitation of people in Assam: Advani

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Flagging concerns of people rendered homeless in violence-hit Assam, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to ensure their rehabilitation so that they do not meet the same fate as Kashmiri Pandits who could not go back.

LS, state assembly polls must be held together: Advani

LS, state assembly polls must be held together: Advani

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has strongly pitched for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies which should have a "fixed tenure" and sought the President's initiative in this regard, saying frequent polls affect decision-making process

Thackeray backs Advani's remarks on 'illegitimate' govt

Thackeray backs Advani's remarks on 'illegitimate' govt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who had criticised senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani for his controversial blog, on Saturday supported him on the 'illegitimate' United Progressive Alliance government comment.

Angry Sonia at her combative best in LS

Angry Sonia at her combative best in LS

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

An angry Congress President Sonia Gandhi was at her combative best after senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Wednesday dubbed as 'illegitimate' the 2009 election, a remark which he later retracted.

I am NOT obsessed with PM's post: Rahul

I am NOT obsessed with PM's post: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that he was not "obsessed" with becoming the prime minister but remained "committed to transforming Uttar Pradesh", where people have been "fooled" for the last 22 years by successive regimes. At a rare press conference, a combative Rahul sharply criticised Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on corruption in Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Punjab.

Sparks fly ahead of BJP presidential election

Sparks fly ahead of BJP presidential election

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

High drama unfolded in the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday on the eve of election of a new party president with Yashwant Sinha procuring a nomination form and Mahesh Jethmalani complaining that he was being denied one even as Nitin Gadkari appeared set to get a second term.

Yeddyurappa slams Advani for blog slamming K'taka

Yeddyurappa slams Advani for blog slamming K'taka

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Speaking to party colleagues at the BJP party office in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Yeddyurappa said that Advani's views on Karnataka were misplaced

Vajpayee's condition stable, he is responding to treatment: AIIMS

Vajpayee's condition stable, he is responding to treatment: AIIMS

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

However, he will continue to be in hospital till infection is controlled.

Consensus emerges on Gadkari's 2nd term as BJP president

Consensus emerges on Gadkari's 2nd term as BJP president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

A consensus seems to have emerged on giving a second term to Nitin Gadkari as the Bharatiya Janata Partu president in coming elections for the post, a notification of which would be issued shortly.

'The BJP will win by two-thirds majority in Himachal'

'The BJP will win by two-thirds majority in Himachal'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Anurag Thakur, son of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal and president of the Bhartiya Yuva Janata Dal, is confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party will return to power in the state with more than two-thirds majority.

Advani visits Shatrughan Sinha in Mumbai hospital

Advani visits Shatrughan Sinha in Mumbai hospital

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani visited actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who is recuperating in a city hospital in Mumbai after a bypass surgery, and wished him speedy recovery.

Dream close to my heart is being fulfilled: Advani

Dream close to my heart is being fulfilled: Advani

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

In a statement, he said it is his belief that the Shri Ram Mandir will represent India as a strong, prosperous, peaceful and harmonious nation with justice for all and exclusion of none to truly usher in 'Ram Rajya, the epitome of good governance'.

Delhi Police told to probe vote scam money source

Delhi Police told to probe vote scam money source

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

A Delhi court on Monday directed the police to "investigate from all angles" and trace the source of money in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam in which Amar Singh, L K Advani's former aide Sudheendra Kulkarni and two other BJP leaders have been chargesheeted.

PHOTOS: Sonia Gandhi's first appearance post-surgery

PHOTOS: Sonia Gandhi's first appearance post-surgery

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

After undergoing surgery for an undisclosed aliment over a month ago, Sonia Gandhi on Sunday made her first public appearance when she attended a prayer meeting at Raj Ghat on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 142nd birth anniversary.

Sharad Yadav does U-turn on backing Advani as PM candidate

Sharad Yadav does U-turn on backing Advani as PM candidate

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Janata Dal-United President Sharad Yadav on Thursday tied himself in knots over his remarks that appeared to favour L K Advani as National Democratic Allaince's prime ministerial candidate for the next general elections.

Why Advani is upset with Nitin Gadkari

Why Advani is upset with Nitin Gadkari

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The induction decision, it turns out, was solely the party head's. And that has sowed seeds of discomfort in its top brass.

Advani among 13 MPs to attend UNGA

Advani among 13 MPs to attend UNGA

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

India, the only country to send MPs to attend sessions of United Nations General Assembly, is deputing 13 Parliamentarians this time, including Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani.

SPG creates special fire escape route for PM in Parl

SPG creates special fire escape route for PM in Parl

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Taking a cue from the Mantralaya fire in Mumbai, the administration has taken several steps to secure the 92-year old Parliament House building from such an untoward incident.

UPA government won't last till 2014: Advani

UPA government won't last till 2014: Advani

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Accusing the government of using the Central Bureau of Investigation to remain in power, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Friday said he was "almost sure" that it will not last till 2014.

Advani slams PM over FDI in retail

Advani slams PM over FDI in retail

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

Slamming Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the issue of allowing foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Sunday said the red carpet was being rolled out for Walmart when it faced protests even in the US and New York City "shut Walmart out".

Jaya shocks BJP; wants Sangma to quit Prez race

Jaya shocks BJP; wants Sangma to quit Prez race

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

According to sources, the Tamil Nadu chief minister, in a telephone conversation with veteran BJP leader L K Advani on Wednesday, reportedly said that Sangma should withdraw from the presidential race after filing his nomination.

BJP-JD(U) bury the hatchet over NDA's PM candidate

BJP-JD(U) bury the hatchet over NDA's PM candidate

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The recent war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party and its alliance partner Janata Dal-United seems to have come to an end after the former assured its allies it would decide on the prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 general elections after consulting them

Mishra does a U-turn; apologises to BJP leaders

Mishra does a U-turn; apologises to BJP leaders

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Anshuman Mishra, who has leveled certain allegations against Bharatiya Janata Party leaders after the party backed out of supporting him for Rajya Sabha seat from Jharkhand, on Monday retracted his comments and apologised to them.

UPA govt built no consensus for Prez poll: Advani

UPA govt built no consensus for Prez poll: Advani

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Defending his party's decision to support the Presidential poll contest, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Monday said the government has to build consensus on the issue and the UPA dispensation made no such effort as it sought support for Pranab Mukherjee only after announcing his candidature.

BJP overlooks Advani, Jaitley to lead its protest rallies

BJP overlooks Advani, Jaitley to lead its protest rallies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

In a rude shock to top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani, Arun Jaitley and Uma Bharati, the party leadership chose not to include their names in the list of leaders to address protest rallies.

Prez poll: NDA to adopt wait and watch approach

Prez poll: NDA to adopt wait and watch approach

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

With the Presidential race hotting up, the National Democratic Alliance on Friday discussed all candidates in the fray but decided to 'wait and watch' the developments.

'Does Advani agree with Sushma on Modi being PM?

'Does Advani agree with Sushma on Modi being PM?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Taking a dig at Sushma Swaraj for her statment that Narendra Modi is fit to become the prime minister of the country, Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Sunday said she must first make clear if Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani also agrees with her.

Will new fiscal year be from January to December?

Will new fiscal year be from January to December?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

A new committee chaired by former Chief Economic Advisor Shankar Acharya will examine the feasibility of having a 'new financial year' to coincide with the calendar year.

Prez polls: Advani, Jaya to coordinate, NDA meet on Friday

Prez polls: Advani, Jaya to coordinate, NDA meet on Friday

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

National Democratic Alliance Working Chairperson L K Advani on Thursday met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in Chennai on to discuss fresh developments in the run-up to Presidential election and they agreed to "coordinate" with each other on their strategy.

PM's statement on coal-gate 'unconvincing': Advani in blog

PM's statement on coal-gate 'unconvincing': Advani in blog

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday gave further indication of a climb down from its stand on the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying the government was yet to respond to the National Democratic Alliance offer of resolving deadlock in Parliament if the controversial coal block allocations were cancelled and a judicial probe ordered.

V S Sampath is new chief election commissioner

V S Sampath is new chief election commissioner

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

62-year-old Sampath will take over as CEC after incumbent S Y Quraishi demits office on June 10.

Advani's proposal on choosing CAG, ECs gets DMK, CPI-M nod

Advani's proposal on choosing CAG, ECs gets DMK, CPI-M nod

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Bharatiya Janjata Party veteran L K Advani's suggestion for a collegium to appoint Election Commissioners and Comptroller and Auditor General was on Tuesday backed by United Progressive Alliance ally Dravida Munetra Kazhagam and opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist.

Feud at the top in BJP continues

Feud at the top in BJP continues

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Feud at the top in the Bharatiya Janata Party took new dimensions with the party mouthpiece making a veiled attack on leaders including Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, asking them to rise above issues of self and self-existence.

How Sushma became one of BJP's most popular leaders

How Sushma became one of BJP's most popular leaders

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

A protegee of Advani, she stood out due to her mass appeal, an ability most of the party's second generation leaders lacked, resulting in her being elected to the Lok Sabha four times.

Advani, Sushma skip BJP rally in Mumbai

Advani, Sushma skip BJP rally in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party's internal problems showed no signs of ebbing with senior leader L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj on Friday skipping a public meeting in Mumbai as Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi appeared to be strengthening his grip over it.

PM hapless, UPA regime most corrupt, inefficient: Advani

PM hapless, UPA regime most corrupt, inefficient: Advani

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Dubbing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as the most hapless Prime Minister India has ever seen, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Friday slammed the United Progressive Alliance government as the most ineffective, corrupt and indifferent dispensation since Independence.

Coal-gate: BJP to AGGRESSIVELY demand PM's resignation

Coal-gate: BJP to AGGRESSIVELY demand PM's resignation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Partuy on Monday decided to aggressively demand the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the Comptroller and Auditor General report on the allocation of coal blocks and stall both Houses of Parliament on the issue on Tuesday.

Bullying intellectuals, submissive BJP

Bullying intellectuals, submissive BJP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

It is time those who claim to champion the cause of Hindus became a little more assertive and took on the peddlers of moral equivalence and exposed their lies, says Ravi Shanker Kapoor.

Bold, historic and monumental: BJP hails govt's Art 370 move

Bold, historic and monumental: BJP hails govt's Art 370 move

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The BJP celebrated the revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution.