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2G audit row: BJP hits back at Congress, DMK

2G audit row: BJP hits back at Congress, DMK

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday hit back at the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government and its chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her remark that R P Singh's revelations have "exposed" the BJP. The BJP alleged that Gandhi's statement and the demand for a discussion on the issue from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam have exposed the government's intentions.

Antony, Khurshid divided over cancelling chopper deal?

Antony, Khurshid divided over cancelling chopper deal?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for speaking in different tunes over the need to cancel the VVIP chopper deal with AgustaWestland, and said that the main opposition party would like to know is it a cover-up exercise, which has begun.

BJP's CHALLENGE to Mulayam: Cut off ties with UPA

BJP's CHALLENGE to Mulayam: Cut off ties with UPA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Hitting out at Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav for favouring a Third Front, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday dared him to first cut off ties with the United Progressive Alliance government, of which his party has been a "part and parcel". BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy claimed that Yadav is "showing a lot of desperation" about a Third Front, though he himself is supporting the "corrupt" UPA government.

Top BJP leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Top BJP leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said its top leaders will attend the oath-taking ceremony of Narendra Modi as Gujarat chief minister on December 26.

Watch what you say against PM, BJP tells Team Anna

Watch what you say against PM, BJP tells Team Anna

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party Monday asked Team Anna to exercise control over its language while criticising the prime minister, saying use of intemperate words against somebody holding the top post is not acceptable.

Won't hesitate to STALL Parliament again, warns BJP

Won't hesitate to STALL Parliament again, warns BJP

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said it won't hesitate to stall Parliament's forthcoming winter session it if it helps fill the government's coffers and fight corruption. BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy claimed that two years ago, by stalling the winter session of Parliament over the 2G spectrum scam issue, there had been a net benefit of Rs 2 lakh crore to the country.

Goa mining: BJP wants financial package from Centre

Goa mining: BJP wants financial package from Centre

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party demanded that the Centre should step in with a financial package to ease the impending crisis in Goa due to halting of the mining industry.

Petrol price hike betrayal with the people: BJP

Petrol price hike "betrayal" with the people: BJP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

On Friday govt increased the petrol price by Rs 1.40 a litre.

Is Digvijay YOUR spokesperson, BJP asks Sonia, Rahul

Is Digvijay YOUR spokesperson, BJP asks Sonia, Rahul

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday slammed Digvijay Singh for attacking Sri Sri Ravishankar and asked Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi whether the Congress leader was their spokesperson.

More bilateral air traffic pacts to open up Indian sky further

More bilateral air traffic pacts to open up Indian sky further

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

The negotiations will be held in Mumbai on Tueday at the International Civil Aviation Negotiations Conference which will be inaugurated by President Pratibha Patil.

Swaraj to make statement on Indo-Pak developments on Dec 14

Swaraj to make statement on Indo-Pak developments on Dec 14

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will make a statement in Parliament on December 14 on the recent developments in India-Pakistan relations.

Minority quota: Prosecute Union minister, BJP tells EC

Minority quota: Prosecute Union minister, BJP tells EC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday complained to the Election Commission against Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's remarks on minority sub quota, asking the poll body to book him for allegedly violating the model code of conduct. A BJP delegation comprising Jagat Prakash Nadda, Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Shahnawaz Hussain, along with R Ramakrishna, convener of the party's election cell, met Chief Election Commissioner S Y Qureshi and ECs V S Sampath and H S Brahma.

MPs decide to forgo food subsidy at Parliament canteen

MPs decide to forgo food subsidy at Parliament canteen

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The decision was taken after a suggestion from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Cabinet reshuffle a damp squib, says BJP

Cabinet reshuffle a damp squib, says BJP

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday described the Cabinet reshuffle as a "damp squib" and insisted that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has failed to reassure the nation and dispel the "gloom shadowing the United Progressive Alliance government". "The prime minister's much acclaimed and awaited reshuffle has proven to be a damp squib. It is a futile exercise which inspires none and in no way dispels the gloom shadowing the embattled UPA government," said BJP.

PM's remarks on police action inhuman: BJP, CPI-M

PM's remarks on police action inhuman: BJP, CPI-M

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Communist party of India-Marxist on Monday criticised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his statement justifying the police crackdown on Ramdev's supporters and alleged his comments were "inhuman" and did not do "much credit" to his government.

'PM misleads people on CVC's appointment'

'PM misleads people on CVC's appointment'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh "cannot be lying" on the controversial appointment of the Central Vigilance Commission but has "opted to mislead" the people on the issue and demanded sacking of the top official.

PM let down nation with flag hoisting message: BJP

PM let down nation with flag hoisting message: BJP

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday night expressed "shock and disappointment" over Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement conveying his reservations against its plan to hoist the national flag in Srinagar on January 26, charging he has "let down the nation".

BJP nominates Rudy, Naidu for RS

BJP nominates Rudy, Naidu for RS

Rediff.com28 May 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday evening announced its list of members for the Rajya Sabha.

Withdrawal of AFSPA could help extremists: BJP

Withdrawal of AFSPA could help extremists: BJP

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday opposed withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir, saying such a step could help extremists who are "caught in crossfire" in Pakistan.

Private firms get nod for Bangalore airport

Private firms get nod for Bangalore airport

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval for private participation in the construction of international airport in Bangalore.

In PHOTOS: When Congress, BJP exchanged notes

In PHOTOS: When Congress, BJP exchanged notes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

The Congress and the Bahratiya Janata Party seemed to have made their peace in the United States. In a moment that photojournalists in India would die to capture, Congress spokesman Manish Tiwari and his counterpart from the BJP Rajiv Pratap Rudy were seen sharing a light moment at the New Haven campus of Yale University in Connecticut.

Mamata is 'absentee' Railway Minister, says BJP

Mamata is 'absentee' Railway Minister, says BJP

Rediff.com16 May 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said criticised Mamata Banerjee over the stampede at New Delhi Railway station, saying nothing better could be expected from an "absentee" Railway Minister.

Tej Pratap floats Lalu Rabri Morcha 'within' RJD

Tej Pratap floats Lalu Rabri Morcha 'within' RJD

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The BJP has named sitting MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy as its nominee on the politically important seat.

Congress only loves 'golmaal song': BJP hits back

Congress only loves 'golmaal song': BJP hits back

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday rejected the Congress's demand for Sushma Swaraj's resignation as the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha for dancing at Rajghat and said the party is proud of her. "The BJP would like to state categorically that the appointment (of the Leader of the Opposition) is made by the party leadership and the MPs and not by Congress president Sonia Gandhi," said BJP national spokesman Rajiv Pratap Rudy.

Is BJP's criticism of Obama a publicity stunt?

Is BJP's criticism of Obama a publicity stunt?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday criticised United States President Barack Obama's speech at the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, for not mentioning Pakistan as the perpetrator of the terror attacks in 2008, which had targeted the luxurious hotel.BJP's national spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy had termed Obama's speech a disappointment, claiming that by omitting to name Pakistan, he had missed an opportunity to strike a chord with the people of India.

We will make Kerala committed to fight terror: BJP

We will make Kerala committed to fight terror: BJP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

Announcing the party manifesto at the state headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, national spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata party said that the BJP will focus on the poor and the downtrodden in the state. He added that the party will be providing homes to the homeless if elected to power in the state.

PM should talk about curbing inflation: BJP

PM should talk about curbing inflation: BJP

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

As inflation surged to double digits, the Bharatiya Janata Party demanded that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should rein in spiralling prices of essential commodities and talk less of achieving high GDP growth.

Congress austerity measures 'bizarre tokenism':BJP

Congress austerity measures 'bizarre tokenism':BJP

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Tuesday, alleging that the recent austerity guidelines issued by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, was merely a case of 'bizarre tokenism to hoodwink the nation'. Commenting on the various steps taken by senior Congress leaders, including party president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, to cut down governmental expenditure, BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy said, "This is just hogwash."

'No Pak in Obama's speech': BJP remains silent

'No Pak in Obama's speech': BJP remains silent

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party top brass met on Sunday to discuss the ongoing visit of United States President Barack Obama but did not come out with any statement on his remarks about tackling terror.

BJP slams Congress over advt goof-up

BJP slams Congress over advt goof-up

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

The BJP on Sunday said the inclusion of the photograph of a former Pakistan Air Force Chief in a government advertisement was in "consonance" with the thought process of Congress and demanded a clarification from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh whether there was any change in the relations with that country.

Twitter trouble: BJP joins Tharoor-bashing

Twitter trouble: BJP joins Tharoor-bashing

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday described Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor's tweet on new visa rules as 'callous' and said the government should clarify its position on the issue instead of "speaking in different voices". "Tharoor has made a callous remark (on 26/11 killers not needing visas). How can a person in his position make such statements even in jest," BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy said.

Modigate: Govt turns tables on Congress, asks why didn't they bring Lalit back

Modigate: Govt turns tables on Congress, asks why didn't they bring Lalit back

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The Modi sarkar said that the former even though the IPL boss committed all offences during the UPA rule no action had been taken by them.

Paswan, Rudy win Rajya Sabha polls from Bihar

Paswan, Rudy win Rajya Sabha polls from Bihar

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Lok Janshakti Party supremo Ram Vilas Paswan and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajeev Pratap Rudy on Thursday won their respective Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar.It has been reported that the BJP and its partner Janata Dal -United are optimistic about winning three seats, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal and LJP appear confident of winning both the seats they are contesting.The RJD-LJP alliance has the support of 68 MLAs, against the requirement of 76.

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

First Investigation Reports have been filed against Bihar minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and four Members of Parliament including Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Pappu Yadav of Rashtriya Janata Dal and his wife for allegedly violating the model code of conduct for elections.

Kalyan should have apologised in 92, says BJP

Kalyan should have apologised in 92, says BJP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

"Kalyan Singh is making a very late beginning and if he was so apologetic he should have done it exactly 14 years ago," BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy told reporters.

Tharoor's political probation a fiasco: BJP

Tharoor's political probation a fiasco: BJP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Coming down heavily on Union Minister Shashi Tharoor for his "cattle-class" remarks, BJP today said his political probation has been a complete fiasco.

BJP downplays India Inc's vote for Modi as PM

BJP downplays India Inc's vote for Modi as PM

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

"The prime minister doesn't get elected in an investors' conference." This was the terse official reaction of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday to the top industrialists viewing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prospective prime minister.

It is a war against India, says BJP

It is a war against India, says BJP

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Describing the gruesome attack on CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh as a "war against India", the BJP on Tuesday said it was completely with the government in the fight against Naxals and would support all measures the UPA regime took to combat the menace.

China grabbing land in Ladakh, alleges BJP

China grabbing land in Ladakh, alleges BJP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2010

The five-member delegation headed by former Uttrakhand Chief Minister Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, party spokesperson Rajeev Pratap Rudy and former J and K state chief Nirmal Singh visited this area and bordering areas of Nyoma and Demchok, 300 kilometres from southeast of this Himalayan town. "We have come here to ascertain reports about the Chinese incursion and what we have found is shocking...," Rudy told PTI.

Our MPs may soon pedal to Parliament

Our MPs may soon pedal to Parliament

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

The idea of a handful of MPs to pedal their way to Parliament could become a reality soon amid chances that the trend will catch on among lawmakers who have always upheld the 'green' cause.