Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on Wednesday condemned Congress legislator Sukhpal Khaira for derogatory remarks he made on social media, demanding an immediate and unconditional apology. The minister also appealed to the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha to initiate strict disciplinary action if Khaira failed to apologise publicly for his offensive and unparliamentary language.Addressing the House, Cheema said, “Sukhpal Singh Khaira made offensive comments directed…
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Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to replace the “Indian Constitution: with their own party manifesto”.According to her, in this attempt, the ruling party at the Centre, the BJP, is systematically weaponising every democratic institution and every constitutional post to serve their own anti-people ambitions.The observations from Mamata Banerjee come just a day after she, her party Trinamool Congre…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) on Friday called for a complete university strike to protest the arrest of 13 students, including three office-bearers, during a march to the Ministry of Education (MoE). The union alleged that several students were “brutally attacked and injured” during the protest and claimed that a portrait of Babasaheb Ambedkar was damaged during police action. The arrested students have been produced in the Court as the D…
Lucknow, Feb 18 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati has firmly ruled out any alliance for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Terming ongoing speculation as “fake news” and politically motivated propaganda, she asserted that the BSP will contest the elections independently with the aim of forming a full majority government.Addressing media persons here on Wednesday, the BSP supremo said media reports suggesting that the party is exploring alliance options are “misleading, fa…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Tuesday that the youth are powering a resurgent India that is moving steadily towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Addressing the 35th Annual Day and Prize Distribution Function of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi, Gupta said the youth are not just the beneficiaries of a developed India but the primary architects of this transformation.Highlighting the national vision, Gupta spoke …
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party President and MP Sunil Tatkare on Sunday scoffed at the rumours over a possible merger between two NCP factions, making it amply clear that it will remain with the NDA.“We are with the NDA, and a decision has been taken to remain with it permanently. I have not taken any decision without late Ajit Pawar’s consent. Irrespective of who says what, our role is to carry forward the party and the ideology given by Dada, and we are firm on…
Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) The celebration of the 77th Republic Day at the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office on Monday turned into an attack on the BJP-led Central government, with Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasra alleging a systematic assault on the Constitution and voting rights. Dotasra hoisted the Tricolour at the PCC office here. Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully, former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, MLAs Rafiq Khan and Amin Kagzi, along with several seni…
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Tuesday, released “Kejriwalchi Guarantee” (Kejriwal’s Guarantee) Mumbai Manifesto, promising free water round the clock, “zero electricity bills”, world-class education and healthcare, among others, party sources said. The Four Kejriwalchi Guarantees for Mumbai include free and 24×7 water up to 20,000 litres per household every month, including a leak-control plan and 100 per cent sewage treatment; “revolutionise” Brihanmumbai Municipal Corpora…
Lucknow, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday claimed that there were attempts to erase the contributions of national icons like Babasaheb Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, after Independence, and it was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government which prioritised restoration of their enduring legacy and also ensured that they “got their rightful due”. Hitting out at the politics of ‘parivarvad and culture of “linking” every good work with a particular family, appar…