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NEW DELHI: Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram on Sunday slammed the Centre's decision to convene Parliament just days ahead of polling for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.In a social media post, Chidambaram termed the Centre's proposal "mischievous" and alleged that it was designed to exclude MPs from the discussion and voting on critical Constitutional Amendment Bills."The proposal to convene Parliament on April 16-18 is mischievous and must be opposed. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Sunday expressed support for the Women's Quota Bill, calling it a positive step and stating that there should be no opposition to such a measure. Speaking to ANI on the issue, Dalwai said that the Congress party has already implemented reservations for women in several local governance bodies. Also Read | PF Withdrawals Made Easier: EPFO Introduces New Rules and Digital Access, Check Details. "It's a good thing. Con ...Read More >
The AAP leaders said the issues concerning Punjab should be raised consistently on all platforms. The AAP on Saturday criticised Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha for allegedly failing to raise key issues concerning Punjab in Parliament and said that his "inaction" was contrary to the party's principles. In a joint statement, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, state AAP president Aman Arora and party leader Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that Chadha's silence on several critical matters was ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Sunday expressed support for the Women's Quota Bill, calling it a positive step and stating that there should be no opposition to such a measure. Speaking to ANI on the issue, Dalwai said that the Congress party has already implemented reservations for women in several local governance bodies. "It's a good thing. Congress has already done this in the Rajya Sabha, district councils, taluka panchayats, and municipal bo ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress general secr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 5 (ANI): Incumbent Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar is set to formally take the oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on April 10, confirmed Bihar BJP leader Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday. Following the oath-taking ceremony, Saraogi outlined the roadmap for the new cabinet formation, emphasising a collaborative approach involving senior party leadership and alliance partners. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi Flags Gaps in Women's Safety, Says Distressed Women Strugg ...Read More >
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on Sunday responded to criticism from his own party, which accused him of not raising Punjab-related issues while he was serving as the party's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. His reaction came a day after he was removed from the post. In a post on X, Chadha responded to the allegations, emphasising that Punjab is not just his home but "duty, soil and soul." Raghav Chadha Lists MSP, Nankana Sahib, Bhagat Singh Issues He highlighted the various issu ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sunday said that delimitation of constituencies is essential to ensure effective representation and development, but cautioned that the exercise must not result in disproportionate political advantage or be influenced by partisan considerations. In a post on X, Chaturvedi, a former Rajya Sabha member, highlighted the growing burden on Members of Parliament, stating, "Delimitation is a necessity, Members of Parliam ...Read More >
Patna, April 5: Incumbent Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar is set to formally take the oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on April 10, confirmed Bihar BJP leader Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday. Following the oath-taking ceremony, Saraogi outlined the roadmap for the new cabinet formation, emphasising a collaborative approach involving senior party leadership and alliance partners. "The Chief Minister, our Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central leadership and the NDA will sit together and ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 5 (ANI): Incumbent Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar is set to formally take the oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on April 10, confirmed Bihar BJP leader Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday. Following the oath-taking ceremony, Saraogi outlined the roadmap for the new cabinet formation, emphasising a collaborative approach involving senior party leadership and alliance partners. "The Chief Minister, our Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central leadership and the ND ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 5: The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress gener ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 5 (ANI): Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Sunday hit back at RJD Working President Tejashwi Yadav over his recent remarks claiming that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is set to achieve a "hattrick" of victories in Keralam, saying that the mandate will ultimately be decided by the people of the state. Speaking to ANI, Yadav said that Tejashwi Yadav had not been able to make any impact in Bihar and had therefore gone to Keralam to deliver speeches. Also Read | 'To ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): Auto drivers in Mandya are facing severe difficulties as an ongoing shortage of LPG has disrupted operations at local auto fuel bunkers, impacting their daily livelihoods. Several fuel bunkers across the city have remained closed for days, with "No Stock" boards displayed outside, leaving drivers unable to refuel their vehicles and continue regular operations. Also Read | 'To My Colleagues in AAP, Picture Abhi Baaki Hai': Raghav Chadha Defends Punjab ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): On the occasion of Easter, Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, a DMK candidate of the Secular Progressive Alliance from Thiruverumbur constituency, greeted devotees at St. Philomena's Church in Kattur today. The minister interacted with the congregation during the special Easter service commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the public. Also Read | 'To My Colleagues in AAP, Pict ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the student wing of the Indian National Congress, organised a marathon to mark its upcoming foundation day in Delhi on Sunday. Speaking to reporters, NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar asserted that the marathon aimed to highlight the growing threats to the Indian Constitution and the fundamental rights of freedom of speech and expression. He noted that thousands of students and supporters participated in the even ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Easter, emphasising the festival's message of hope, truth, and goodness. In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Easter! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a timeless reminder that truth always prevails over falsehood, hope rises above despair, and goodness conquers evil. May this Easter inspire compassion, strengthen bonds o ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 5 (PTI) A family from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of "black magic" and promised them divine remedies through elaborate rituals and pilgrimages, police said on Sunday. The Kasarvadavali police district on April 2 registered a first information report (FIR) against Manjunath Shetty, a resident of Andheri in neighbouring Mumbai, based on the family's allegations that they were manipulated into paying th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Sunday defended his record of raising Punjab-related issues while responding to recent criticisms from within his party. Chadha shared a video clip on X from the Rajya Sabha in which he is seen addressing issues related to Punjab, emphasising his commitment to the state. In his post, he wrote, "To my colleagues in AAP who were forced to issue videos saying that 'Raghav Chadha failed to raise Punjab's issues in Parliament', ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Sunday defended his record of raising Punjab-related issues while responding to recent criticisms from within his party. Chadha shared a video clip on X from the Rajya Sabha in which he is seen addressing issues related to Punjab, emphasising his commitment to the state. In his post, he wrote, "To my colleagues in AAP who were forced to issue videos saying that 'Raghav Chadha failed to raise Punjab's issues in Parliament', here is a small t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Amid an escalating political spat within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), MP Raghav Chadha has fired back at his own party over recent claims that he has not raised Punjab-related issues in Parliament. In a post on X, Chadha responded to the allegations, emphasising that Punjab is not just his home but "duty, soil and soul." He highlighted the various issues he raised as an MP, including advocating for the Nankana Sahib corridor, legal guarantees for farmers' Minimu ...Read More >
New Delhi: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha Sunday defended his record of raising Punjab-related issues while responding to recent criticisms from within his party. Chadha shared a video clip on X from the Rajya Sabha in which he is seen addressing issues related to Punjab, emphasising his commitment to the state. In his post, he wrote, "To my colleagues in AAP who were forced to issue videos saying that 'Raghav Chadha failed to raise Punjab's issues in Parliament', here is a small trailer...P ...Read More >
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Mumbai: A political storm is brewing within the Aam Aadmi Party, with senior leaders openly questioning Raghav Chadha's recent actions on social media and his alignment with the party's political stand. The controversy erupted late on Saturday after AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that Chadha had quietly removed several of his old posts that were critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Sharing screenshots on X, Bharadwaj claimed that a detailed search of Ch ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A political row within the Aam Aadmi Party has intensified after former AAP leader Naveen Jaihind made a series of serious allegations against party MP Raghav Chadha, linking the ongoing dispute to alleged financial misconduct. Speaking to news agency ANI on Saturday, Jaihind claimed that Chadha was a close confidant of party chief Arvind Kejriwal and alleged that the internal conflict was rooted in money "extorted" from Delhi and Punjab. "Raghav Chadha is Kejriwal's maaldaar (wealthy ...Read More >
MUMBAI: NCP chief and deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar on Saturday rang up Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and sought his support for her candidature in the Baramati by-poll scheduled for April 23. The NCP has been looking to ensure an unopposed victory for her, and to this end has been approaching parties to not field a candidate. However, while others were favourably inclined, the Congress was not. According to NCP insiders, Sunetra dialled Thackeray soon after the Congress on F ...Read More >
Rohtak (Haryana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing rift within the Aam Aadmi Party surrounding its leaders and party MP Raghav Chadha, former AAP Haryana leader Naveen Jaihind called Chadha Arvind Kejriwal's "raazdaar", stressing that the whole dispute belongs to the money which was "extorted" from Delhi and Punjab. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Jaihind alleged that Raghav Chadha collected the extortion money from Delhi and Punjab, which was later taken to London by him, which was earli ...Read More >
His remarks come days after West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to include illegal voters from NDA-ruled Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the electoral rolls of West Bengal to turn the poll outcome in favour of the saffron party. Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal on Saturday cited examples of five voters who were allegedly registered both in West Bengal and Bihar to take a swipe at the BJP, saying the party is only 'atmanirbhar' in elections when the Election Com ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has issued a strong rebuttal of the allegations made against him by his party colleagues and hit back with a warning, "kyonki mein ghayal hoon isliyey ghaatak hoon" (because I am injured, therefore I am dangerous), a famous dialogue used in Bollywood film film Dhurandhar."I go to Parliament to create impact, not ruckus," Chadha said. Dismissing his party leaders' accusation that he was scared of speaking out against PM Narendra Modi and BJP and had failed ...Read More >
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