News for 'political honesty'

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Ramdev said one does not need to hide their name, but do one's work with truth and honesty.

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'If you look at the average age of all our candidates, you will notice that their average age is between 35 and 40. It is a kind of revolution that the MNS is bringing in Maharashtra.'

Kejriwal set to quit, AAP to name new Delhi CM at noon

Kejriwal set to quit, AAP to name new Delhi CM at noon

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Kejriwal had announced his decision to resign from the post of chief minister on Sunday. He had said that he will only sit on the CM's chair when people give him a "certificate of honesty".

I got booted for my honesty: ex-Puducherry LG

I got booted for my honesty: ex-Puducherry LG

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Days after his ouster as Puducherry's Lt Governor, Virendra Kataria on Friday claimed he was removed because he exposed corruption in the Union Territory government.

Kejriwal resigns, Atishi set to be next Delhi CM

Kejriwal resigns, Atishi set to be next Delhi CM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party led by its chief minister designate Atishi staked claim to form a new government in Delhi on Tuesday shortly after Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the post, an effort seen as a bold gambit to seize the initiative ahead of assembly elections due in five months.

'Shocking Numbers For The BJP'

'Shocking Numbers For The BJP'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The politics of divisiveness won't work.' 'The janta is too clever not to see through it.'

Revealed! What Arvind Kejriwal's future plans are

Revealed! What Arvind Kejriwal's future plans are

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Arvind Kerjiwal, who resigned as Delhi chief minister on Tuesday, is likely to focus on galvanising the AAP cadres and rebuilding trust among the people before the assembly polls, a senior functionary said.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

The BEST Political Web series

The BEST Political Web series

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

City Of Dreams 2 released recently, and is quite a must watch.

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

'Biggest enemy of democracy': Modi hits out at dynastic politics

'Biggest enemy of democracy': Modi hits out at dynastic politics

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

"It is true that (in politics) the fortunes of those who have been winning elections on the basis of surnames are dwindling. But in politics, this disease of dynastic politics is not completely finished. There are still people whose politics is aimed at saving their family," the PM said in an apparent swipe at several opposition parties, including the Congress.

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

Sunita or Atishi, who will replace Kejriwal as Delhi CM?

Sunita or Atishi, who will replace Kejriwal as Delhi CM?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected announcement to resign after two days kicked up a strong buzz on Sunday over the names of his wife Sunita and his ministers Atishi and Gopal Rai as his possible replacement.

'Verdict proves I have done no wrong; victory for honesty'

'Verdict proves I have done no wrong; victory for honesty'

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Jayalalaithaa said it has proved that she did no wrong and vowed to continue to work for the welfare of people of Tamil Nadu.

Putin Takes Oath For 5th Term

Putin Takes Oath For 5th Term

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Vladimir Putin took the oath for a new six year term as Russia's president on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Dangerous narrative: BJP slams Rahul's remarks on Sikhs

Dangerous narrative: BJP slams Rahul's remarks on Sikhs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

"I condemn is the strongest terms the statement he has made about Sikhs not being able to wear turbans and kadas," the BJP leader from the Sikh community said.

Kamal Haasan denies joining INDIA bloc

Kamal Haasan denies joining INDIA bloc

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday said discussions were on for his party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM)'s political alliance and stressed it would support any bloc that would 'selflessly' think about the nation but desist from being part of 'feudal politics'.

We fight for truth, government plays politics: Kejriwal

We fight for truth, government plays politics: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Slamming the central government over various scams, veteran social activist Anna Hazare's key aide Arvind Kejriwal has said that the Centre plays politics of power, corruption, and crime whereas they are fighting for truth, and honesty.

Armstrong says he will testify with 100 percent honesty

Armstrong says he will testify with 100 percent honesty

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Disgraced former Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong says he will testify with "100 percent transparency and honesty" at any independent inquiry into doping in cycling but wants assurances he will be treated fairly.

Cong leader joins BJP's demand for Kejriwal's resignation

Cong leader joins BJP's demand for Kejriwal's resignation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party also slammed Kejriwal's continuation as the chief minister of Delhi despite being under arrest, saying it is the most unfortunate moment in the country's political journey and the worst kind of politics.

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'If someone fiddles us on our religion then we will pay back five times more to that person. We have proved that time and again.'

'BSP Is Not Somebody's Private Property'

'BSP Is Not Somebody's Private Property'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Mayawatiji no more controls the bahujan vote in UP.' 'In this election more than 40 per cent of the BSP's core voters blessed the SP without the SP even asking for it.'

Kejriwal's continuation as CM insult to people: BJP

Kejriwal's continuation as CM insult to people: BJP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Several BJP leaders recalled Kejriwal's claim of probity and past allegations of corruption against politicians, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar among others, while seeking their arrest, as they claimed that he has been exposed now.

INDIA bloc PM within 48 hrs, to be from...: Ramesh

INDIA bloc PM within 48 hrs, to be from...: Ramesh

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will get a 'decisive mandate' in the Lok Sabha polls and may take even less than 48 hours to decide on its prime ministerial pick, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday, asserting that it stands to reason that the party which gets the maximum seats in the alliance will be a 'natural claimant' for its leadership.

TN: Vaiko to continue in DPA

TN: Vaiko to continue in DPA

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

Vaiko said MDMK had paid a heavy price for following probity in public life and honesty in politics.

Rajinikanth scraps political plunge after 'warning from god'

Rajinikanth scraps political plunge after 'warning from god'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

He, however said he will serve people in whatever ways he can without entering electoral politics.

Denied ticket for LS polls, Rajasthan BJP MP joins Congress

Denied ticket for LS polls, Rajasthan BJP MP joins Congress

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

After joining the Congress, Rahul Kaswan said he felt his "voice was not being heard" in the party.

Passing the torch to new generation: Biden in Oval Office address

Passing the torch to new generation: Biden in Oval Office address

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Telling his fellow countrymen that America is at an inflection point, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he has decided that the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.

Jolt to Congress as senior Haryana leader, daughter quit party, to join BJP

Jolt to Congress as senior Haryana leader, daughter quit party, to join BJP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Their joining is likely to come as a big boost to the BJP in Haryana with a few months remaining for the polls.

What's BJP's Game Plan In Haryana?

What's BJP's Game Plan In Haryana?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

When the assembly election comes around later this year with Nayab Singh Saini, from the OBCs, at the helm, the sense of victimhood non-Jats feel will propel the BJP into power again, predicts Aditi Phadnis.

Elections aren't won on social media: Modi's swipe at Oppn

Elections aren't won on social media: Modi's swipe at Oppn

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'For me, every poor is VIP, every mother, daughter, sister is VIP, every farmer is VIP, every youth is VIP'

Women, youth, poor, farmers are 4 biggest castes: Modi

Women, youth, poor, farmers are 4 biggest castes: Modi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

"The results show popular support for our battle against corruption," he told a crowd of cheering supporters at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, adding that they have served a lesson to the Congress and the opposition's INDIA bloc that mere collecting some dynasts on dais may make for a good photograph but cannot win people's confidence.

In letter, Kalam thanks Mamata for 'graceful politics'

In letter, Kalam thanks Mamata for 'graceful politics'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

AJP Abdul Kalam thanks Mamata Banerjee for proposing his name for the President's post.

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Sikhs love a good fight, and that's what the Modi government has given them.

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.

What Manish Sisodia wrote in his resignation letter

What Manish Sisodia wrote in his resignation letter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Sticking onto his stance of calling the allegations against him 'false', AAP leader Manish Sisodia in his resignation letter said that it is unfortunate that despite working with honesty and truthfulness continuously for eight years, corruption charges are being levelled against him.

Kejriwal thanks voters for rejecting politics of caste, religion

Kejriwal thanks voters for rejecting politics of caste, religion

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

The AAP chief lauded the voters in Delhi and tweeted his thanks.

How I Found Love Online: 4 Tips

How I Found Love Online: 4 Tips

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

"If you feel something is right, go for it," says Anamika who also found her match on a dating app.

'There's Pro-Incumbency Wave In Odisha'

'There's Pro-Incumbency Wave In Odisha'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'The BJP is not as mighty a political force in Odisha as it is made out to be.'