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13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

Who is Kishori Lal Sharma, Cong's candidate in Amethi?

Who is Kishori Lal Sharma, Cong's candidate in Amethi?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Sharma was the key person who looked after Rae Bareli and Amethi constituencies on behalf of the Gandhis.

Why Rahul Gandhi opted for Rae Bareli instead of Amethi

Why Rahul Gandhi opted for Rae Bareli instead of Amethi

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Amid criticism that the Congress had given a walkover to Irani in Amethi, sources said, the party in its wisdom believed that Rae Bareli's historical, emotional and electoral importance for the Gandhi family was higher than that of Amethi.

'Cong will win Amethi and Raebareli; INDIA to get...'

'Cong will win Amethi and Raebareli; INDIA to get...'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

KC Venugopal mentioned that the Congress's goal is to diminish the BJP's representation in Uttar Pradesh by securing half of the seats in the state.

Can BJP breach Gandhi's Raebareli bastion?

Can BJP breach Gandhi's Raebareli bastion?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Several BJP voters say the Ram temple sentiment may give the ruling party a fillip but are also aware of the herculean task at hand and concede that it is a daunting electoral contest for Dinesh Singh, who lost to Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Modi 3.0: Who May Lose, Who May Gain

Modi 3.0: Who May Lose, Who May Gain

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

UP's representation in the government could diminish, given the BJP's decreased seat count in that state.

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners Samajwadi Party and Congress on Wednesday announced a tie-up for the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with UP's main opposition party leaving 17 out of the 80 seats in the state for the ally.

Two suggestions for Smriti Irani

Two suggestions for Smriti Irani

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Why not offer students a choice in the form of two, three and four year UG programmes?

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP, which romped to power in 2019 on the back of an unequivocal mandate from UP, winning 62 of its 80 seats, was cut to size this time and had to be content with only 33 seats.

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) gave a huge blow to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance by winning 43 seats out of total 80 Lok Sabha seats of Uttar Pradesh, as per the Election Commission.

Same address for Irani's husband's co, Goa bar: Cong

Same address for Irani's husband's co, Goa bar: Cong

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The controversial Silly Souls bar and restaurant operates from the same address -- House No. 452, Bouta Vaddo, Assagao -- from which a company controlled by Irani's husband and family, Eightall Food and Beverage, conducts its primary business, Chodankar said.

Rohith's suicide not Dalit vs non Dalit issue, says Smriti Irani

Rohith's suicide not Dalit vs non Dalit issue, says Smriti Irani

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Union minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday alleged that a malicious attempt was being made to project Rohith's suicide as a "dalit versus non-dalit issue to ignite passions".

What Smriti, Anurag Thakur said after omission from Modi 3.0

What Smriti, Anurag Thakur said after omission from Modi 3.0

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in a post on X that his 18-year-long stint in public service has come to an end.

PIX: Rajnath to Mayawati, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Rajnath to Mayawati, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Monday to caste their votes in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Priyanka Gandhi to spearhead Cong campaign in Rae Bareli, Amethi

Priyanka Gandhi to spearhead Cong campaign in Rae Bareli, Amethi

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ending days of suspense, the Congress on Friday announced that Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli, the constituency held by his mother Sonia Gandhi for the last two decades, and Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide of the Gandhi family, will fight from Amethi.

Rohith Vemula's kin to challenge police closure report on his suicide

Rohith Vemula's kin to challenge police closure report on his suicide

Rediff.com4 May 2024

In its closure report on Rohith Vemula's death, the Telangana police claimed he was not a Dalit and died by suicide in 2016 as he feared that his "real caste" would be discovered.

Kejriwal's Resignation: A Master Stroke

Kejriwal's Resignation: A Master Stroke

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

With Atishi at the helm it will not be easy for the BJP to continue using the LG's office and the bureaucracy as political instruments to hinder governance and thereby provoke the electorate's ire against the AAP, expects Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

AMU VC denying library access to women is 'insult to daughters': Smriti Irani

AMU VC denying library access to women is 'insult to daughters': Smriti Irani

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Human Resource Development Ministry on Tuesday sought an explanation from the Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Zameer Uddin Shah over not allowing access to women undergraduates to the main library in the campus, with Minister Smriti Irani saying that it amounted to an 'insult to daughters'.

Rahul to face same outcome as in Amethi: BJP's Wayanad candidate

Rahul to face same outcome as in Amethi: BJP's Wayanad candidate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

'Rahul Gandhi has done nothing for the constituency'

Robert Vadra reiterates ambition to contest from Amethi

Robert Vadra reiterates ambition to contest from Amethi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Robert Vadra indicated that he will also join politics and said there is an atmosphere of change in the country. His entire family is working diligently on this, he added.

Now Adhir seeks unconditional apology from Smriti for insulting Prez Murmu

Now Adhir seeks unconditional apology from Smriti for insulting Prez Murmu

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

However, he pointed out that the manner in which Smriti Irani was taking the name of President in the House was not proper and in consonance with the status and position of the President.

Cong reacts to Rahul 'flying kiss' row, says he never...

Cong reacts to Rahul 'flying kiss' row, says he never...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The Congress on Wednesday came out in defence of Rahul Gandhi saying he never disrespects women and the Bharatiya Janata Party is indulging in an 'indecent' act of accusing him of 'misconduct' as it does not want a debate on Manipur violence.

Smriti, BJP women MPs drag Rahul to speaker over flying kiss in LS

Smriti, BJP women MPs drag Rahul to speaker over flying kiss in LS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Only a misogynistic man can gesture a flying kiss to female parliamentarians, Irani said.

SEE: Video Nixes Smriti's Rahul Attack

SEE: Video Nixes Smriti's Rahul Attack

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

In a video Smriti Irani lambasted Rahul Gandhi for not paying obeisance at the Swami Vivekananda memorial in Kanyakumari from where he set out on the yatra five days ago.

BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri says sorry for remarks on Danish Ali in LS

BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri says sorry for remarks on Danish Ali in LS

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

With Bidhuri expressing regret, sources said, the committee was likely to bring closure to the matter and send its report to the speaker.

Dom's Take: Whatever Happened To Respect For Elders?

Dom's Take: Whatever Happened To Respect For Elders?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the bitter face-off between the frail Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who will be 76 in December, and Union Minister Smriti Irani, 46, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

#Women'sDay: 'Take a minute to celebrate yourself'

#Women'sDay: 'Take a minute to celebrate yourself'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Bollywood stars celebrate Women's Day on March 8 in a special way.

'I'm not nervous at all': Priyanka Gandhi finally makes poll debut

'I'm not nervous at all': Priyanka Gandhi finally makes poll debut

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

If Priyanka wins the Lok Sabha bypolls, it would be for the first time that three members of the Gandhi family will be in Parliament. Her mother Sonia Gandhi is a Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan.

Can History Repeat Itself?

Can History Repeat Itself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Electoral setbacks and thwarted ambition can have an unpredictable effect on leaders,, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Political observers lauded the SP's choices in fielding several non-Yadav and Scheduled Caste candidates, the party's alliance with the Congress, and Rahul Gandhi's campaign around the danger to the Constitution if the BJP won a big majority.

SP joins Cong in protest against Sanjay Gandhi hospital closure

SP joins Cong in protest against Sanjay Gandhi hospital closure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Samajwadi Party district chief Ram Udit Yadav joined the dharna by the Congress members at the office of the chief medical officer, around 12 km from the hospital.

Modi's Invincibility Is Gone And Gone Forever

Modi's Invincibility Is Gone And Gone Forever

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

It is possible to be blind to this and pretend to carry on as if nothing has happened but that will not change the reality, asserts Aakar Patel.

PIX: Bidding farewell to old Parliament building

PIX: Bidding farewell to old Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Dressed in colourful attire, members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday got their group photograph clicked in the old Parliament building, hours before legislative proceedings shift to the new Parliament House.

Rahul vacates Wayanad for Priyanka, keeps Raebareli

Rahul vacates Wayanad for Priyanka, keeps Raebareli

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Rahul Gandhi said both Rae Bareli and Wayanad "will get two MPs".

Day after Rahul's attack, PM to reply in Lok Sabha

Day after Rahul's attack, PM to reply in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Lok Sabha had taken up discussion on the Motion of Thanks, moved by Bharatiya Janata Party member Chandra Prakash Joshi, on Tuesday, after three days of disruptions in Parliament.

BJP's second candidate list for Telangana after Dassehra: Kishan Reddy

BJP's second candidate list for Telangana after Dassehra: Kishan Reddy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Three Lok Sabha MPs, including its former Telangana president Bandi Sanjay Kumar, figured on Sunday in the BJP's first list of 52 candidates.

Cong demands President's rule in Manipur over women's video

Cong demands President's rule in Manipur over women's video

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre after a May 4 video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur surfaced, with party president Mallikarjun Kharge accusing the Narendra Modi government of turning democracy into 'mobocracy'.

Priyanka Gandhi emerges as non-playing captain for Congress

Priyanka Gandhi emerges as non-playing captain for Congress

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Priyanka Gandhi in large part was at the centre of the Congress's action, giving a number of enduring images from this election campaign.

Congress' Double-Engine Vipaksh!

Congress' Double-Engine Vipaksh!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

In the event that like in the 17th Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi again gets locked out of the House, the Congress needs a second-in-command who will keep the momentum going inside Parliament, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.