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Ye dil mange more; give me 300 lotuses: Modi

Ye dil mange more; give me 300 lotuses: Modi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Amid escalating war of words, Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that Congress was a dhokebaaz (fraud) party and described its manifesto as dhokapatra.

Modi has good potential to be PM, BJP chief: Gadkari

Modi has good potential to be PM, BJP chief: Gadkari

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Ruling out himself as his party's prime ministerial candidate, Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Sunday favoured Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for the top job and promised to back his candidature as party chief.

Shekhawat okays being consensus PM

Shekhawat okays being consensus PM

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Former vice-president and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said he will not contest against the party's prime ministerial candidate Lal Kishanchand Advani, but left himself open to being a consensus candidate. Shekhawat, who had earlier said he may contest the next Lok Sabha polls, was asked if he could be a consensus candidate should the National Democratic Alliance led by Advani failed to attract enough MPs.

PHOTOS: Modi's Vadodara nomination backed by tea vendor, royal

PHOTOS: Modi's Vadodara nomination backed by tea vendor, royal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday filed his nomination from the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat making a pitch for "good governance" and emphasising his links with the region.

Lok Sabha elections 2014: The battle begins on Monday

Lok Sabha elections 2014: The battle begins on Monday

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The high-stakes battle in the virtual Presidential-style contest between BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi with a few other regional satraps also in the fray in the Lok Sabha elections begins on Monday in six constituencies in two states in the first of the nine-phased polls.

World's biggest show of democracy begins

World's biggest show of democracy begins

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The high-stakes battle in the virtual Presidential-style contest between BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi with a few other regional satraps also in the fray in the Lok Sabha elections began on Monday in six constituencies in two states in the first of the nine-phased polls.

Modi is 'Bhasmasur', has consumed his mentor Advani: Ramesh

Modi is 'Bhasmasur', has consumed his mentor Advani: Ramesh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Taking a dig at developments in the Bharatiya Janata Party, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh described Narendra Modi as 'Bhasmasur', a mythological character known for trying to destroy his creator, and said the Gujarat Chief Minister has "consumed" his mentor L K Advani.

PHOTOS: In superstar Nagarjuna, Modi finds another fan from Tollywood

PHOTOS: In superstar Nagarjuna, Modi finds another fan from Tollywood

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Telugu movie star Akkineni Nagarjuna, who has also starred in several Hindi movies, met Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad and announced that India needed a "change" which Modi as the rime Minister should usher in.

Advani unwell, I told him not to attend today's meet: BJP chief

Advani unwell, I told him not to attend today's meet: BJP chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh and the party's senior leader Narendra Modi dodged all questions about the latter's possible projection as BJP's prime ministerial candidate, after they arrived for the party's national executive meeting in Panaji on Friday.

Is Karunanidhi getting cosy with Modi?

Is Karunanidhi getting cosy with Modi?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President M Karunanidhi on Friday described Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi as a 'hardworker' and a 'good friend.'

How Modi plans to eradicate poverty, push growth

How Modi plans to eradicate poverty, push growth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The Gujarat chief minister tells business leaders he will focus on poverty removal, jobs while pushing growth.

Modi asks small traders to compete with big retailers

Modi asks small traders to compete with big retailers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Opposition party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's millions of family-owned traders must learn to work with large modern shops and online retailers, in comments that could signal a shift in thinking.

BJP goes digital to spread NaMo chant

BJP goes digital to spread NaMo chant

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The BJP targets 160 seats for cyber coverage through social media, via multi-tasking volunteers; claims good response.

DON'T MISS: Narendra Modi's 'hat trick'

DON'T MISS: Narendra Modi's 'hat trick'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Rediff.com takes a look at the different avatars of 'Turbanator' Modi and asks you, the readers, to rate them.

10 convicted, 1 acquitted for serial blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

10 convicted, 1 acquitted for serial blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

A special NIA court on Wednesday convicted 10 persons in connection with the serial blasts that took place in 2013 at the venue in Patna of a political rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was then the chief minister of Gujarat.

Modi to bat for rejig of welfare schemes

Modi to bat for rejig of welfare schemes

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Party leaders claim the focus is going to be 'reviving growth with job creation' and checking inflation.

UPA has shrunk, become vulnerable: Sharad Pawar

UPA has shrunk, become vulnerable: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Key United Progressive Alliance ally Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said the Centre's ruling coalition had become "vulnerable" after the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's pullout and that elections were round the corner.

Lack of trust in governance endangers democracy: Modi

Lack of trust in governance endangers democracy: Modi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

In an oblique attack on the United Progressive Alliance government, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there was lack of trust in governance in the country, which poses a "grave danger" to democracy.

Modi pleases India Inc with tax talk

Modi pleases India Inc with tax talk

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

At the Ficci meet, the Gujarat chief minister says 'tax terrorism' in the country is inherently venal; calls for discussion on economic reforms.

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The Delhi assembly results have underscored that a section of Arvind Kejriwal's committed supporters abandoned him because they were let down by his refusal to take a stand on crucial issues that impinge on the security and Constitutionally enshrined rights of the people, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Modi Garjana: I have made my place in the hearts of Indians

Modi Garjana: I have made my place in the hearts of Indians

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi today launched a scathing attack on the Congress, saying those immersed in corruption are now giving "sermons" against it.

When Narendra Modi defeated Sachin Tendulkar!

When Narendra Modi defeated Sachin Tendulkar!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is the most talked about person on Facebook in India beating likes of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and Apple iconic device iPhone 5s, the US-based social networking site said on Monday.

Between Modi magic and Nitish logic

Between Modi magic and Nitish logic

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

If Nitish Kumar did not make his choice now, he could not re-enter the NDA later on and hope to be counted in as a prime ministerial possibility whenever the chance arises, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Modi a poster boy of India's failure to punish the violent'

'Modi a poster boy of India's failure to punish the violent'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Two top members of a US Congress-constituted commission on religious freedom have expressed sadness over nomination of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, terming him as the "poster boy" of India's failure to punish the violent.

On IM's hit list: More Modi rallies, American tourists in Rajasthan

On IM's hit list: More Modi rallies, American tourists in Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Indian Mujahideen's deadly trio -- Tehsin Akthar, Javed Mohammad and Ilyad Bakar -- masterminded the Bodh Gaya and Patna serial blasts. Vicky Nanjappa reports

PM for scrutiny of tax havens

PM for scrutiny of tax havens

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said India is in favour of sharing tax information and monitoring tax havens more closely.

This victory will help us in the Lok Sabha election: Vasundhara Raje

This victory will help us in the Lok Sabha election: Vasundhara Raje

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

In Jhalawar, which her only child Dushyant Singh represents in the Lok Sabha, Vasundhara Raje, the BJP's chief ministerial candidate, told reporters, 'I thought we would win 120, 125 seats, but it is going to be more than that.' Shahnawaz Akthar reports.

Advani upset with spoilers within ranks

Advani upset with spoilers within ranks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Leader of the Opposition Lal Kishanchand Advani on Wednesday appeared upset over the increasing questions being asked about his eligibility as the prime ministerial candidate. First, former vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat questioned the policy of naming a candidate before the elections and usurping the MPs' right to elect a leader.

The prince has no business accusing Muslims: Modi on Rahul

The prince has no business accusing Muslims: Modi on Rahul

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Jhansi ki Rani, special economic package and providing opportunities for the backward classes. These were among some of the many points raised by Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi during a rally at Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh.

Kejriwal sweeps hurdles, Modi runs to power on Android

Kejriwal sweeps hurdles, Modi runs to power on Android

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

These games are not party's initiative but of their supporters, followers.

Digvijaya Singh speaks: 'Yes I helped Narasimha Rao on Ayodhya'

Digvijaya Singh speaks: 'Yes I helped Narasimha Rao on Ayodhya'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

In an exclusive interview, Digvijaya Singh speaks about his role during former prime minister Narasimha Rao's regime in the back-channel talks to resolve the Bari Masjid issue and the upcoming elections.

What could change the 2014 electoral arithmetic

What could change the 2014 electoral arithmetic

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

With just a two to three per cent increase in its vote share from 2009, the Bharatiya Janata Party might inch closer to the magical 180 seats, says Shreekant Sambrani

Will Nilekani take on Modi in Bengaluru?

Will Nilekani take on Modi in Bengaluru?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The Congress has proposed the name of billionaire Nandan Nilekani, the co-founder of software giant Infosys, to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Bengaluru's south constituency. But will his capabilities stand to the popularity of BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi? Vicky Nanjappa finds out

PHOTOS: Your dream is my dream, Rahul tells the poor

PHOTOS: Your dream is my dream, Rahul tells the poor

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

At the rally in election-bound Rajasthan the Gandhi scion stressed on the collective dream for a prosperous nation, reports Shahnawaz Akhtar

JD(U) MLC threatens to snap ties with BJP

JD(U) MLC threatens to snap ties with BJP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The Janata Dal (United) MLC Devesh Chandra Thakur on Tuesday said his party would sever ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party if the latter projected a 'communal' person as the party's prime ministerial candidate in next Lok Sabha election in an apparent reference to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi's elevation a winning decision, Advani will back him: Jaitley

Modi's elevation a winning decision, Advani will back him: Jaitley

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Hailing as a "winning decision" Narendra Modi's elevation as Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate for 2014 Lok Sabha polls, party leader Arun Jaitley on Sunday expressed confidence that sulking L K Advani will "eventually support" the move.

There is a PM and there is a 'shadow' PM: Digvijaya

There is a PM and there is a 'shadow' PM: Digvijaya

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Amid clamour in the Congress to declare Rahul Gandhi its prime ministerial candidate, party leader Digvijay Singh on Friday appeared advocating caution, noting that in a parliamentary system it is the elected members of Parliament and assemblies who choose their leader.

Column: Poor Manmohan Singh!

Column: Poor Manmohan Singh!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

'Singh has two options. Either he asserts the authority of his office or makes way for someone who is not a proxy for the Family and can command the Congress Parliamentary Party's loyalty.'

Modi effect: 172 stocks zoom by 100%

Modi effect: 172 stocks zoom by 100%

Rediff.com27 May 2014

These include Adani Enterprises, BEML, TVS Motor, KEC International, Sintex Industries, Ceat and Suzlon Energy.

'Manmohan Singh is Modi's main election agent'

'Manmohan Singh is Modi's main election agent'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

In an interview to CNN-IBN, Shourie said the country needs a decisive leader and Narendra Modi is a decisive leader.