Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) In a scathing attack, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Tuesday took a sharp dig at the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction for announcing its support to Sonam Wangchuk’s protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, accusing them of trying to orchestrate instability across the country. Shinde, during the press conference, touched upon a wide array of topics, including Hindutva, the Ram Temple, Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s lea…
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Srinagar, July 12 (IANS) The State Committee of the Communist Party of India-Marxist has lent support to the National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah’s decision to organise a protest at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on the opening day of the Monsoon session of Parliament in demand of restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Md. Abass Rather, State Secretary of the CPI-M, has appealed to all political parties, organisations and individuals to set aside their differences and join …
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Is it a coincidence that Dr Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the ruling National Conference, has decided to stage a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood? The timing certainly invites scrutiny. Barely days after a letter surfaced in which Abdullah was among the signatories urging New Delhi and Islamabad to end their “prolonged hostility”, arguing that it was denying millions of young people opportunities, pro…
Srinagar, July 11 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Vice President of ruling National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah, on Saturday alleged a conspiracy to break his party and claimed that MLAs were being offered Rs 20-30 crore each and the promise of statehood, to bring down his government.”When offers of money and ministerial posts failed, attempts are now being made behind closed doors to lure our MLAs. I will ensure the BJP cannot make a backdoor entry here,” CM Abdullah said.He …
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) As National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, reached out to INDIA bloc leaders and other political parties seeking support for the party’s proposed protest demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the BJP on Friday termed the move an attempt to divert attention from the party’s failures and unfulfilled promises. The development comes days after J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, intensified his demand for the restoration of s…
Srinagar, July 8 (IANS) Former Chairperson of District Development Council Baramulla and the wife of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) co-founder Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Safina Baig, on Wednesday joined the National Conference (NC) at the party headquarters here.Safina Baig, who was accompanied by her supporters, joined the party in the presence of NC President Dr Farooq Abdullah, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Minister for Rural Development Javid Ahmad Dar, senior leaders Ali Muhammad Sag…
Patna, July 7 (IANS) The BJP and the JD(U) on Tuesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks describing the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A as the most fitting tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, while asserting that the country would continue to be governed strictly in accordance with the Constitution. The leaders said that nothing contrary to the Constitution would be supported, while praising the Centre’s decision to revoke the special status of…
Ambala, July 6 (IANS) Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday lauded Haryana’s “double-engine government” and appreciated the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, highlighting the state’s developmental achievements. Speaking after paying tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, on his 125th birth anniversary, Nadda said the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant in Yamunanagar, the Dwarka Expressway, the Rewari Bypass, expa…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Vice President, C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday paid floral tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan on the late leader’s 125th birth anniversary and said that he left an enduring imprint on India’s educational, political and democratic journey. VP Radhakrishnan took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Paid floral tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan today on his 125th birth anniversary.””A distinguished educationist, vis…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Sunday hailed Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s views on Swadeshi, highlighting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has carried forward that vision through unprecedented efforts in indigenous manufacturing. Delivering a speech as part of the Bharat Kesari Syama Prasad Mookerjee Memorial Fortnight being observed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from June 23 to July 6, Trivedi said that d…