New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru as India’s longest serving elected Prime Minister – 4,398 days (between 1952-1964) to 4,399 days, SC Jamir, a political veteran from Nehru’s era, has drawn out a rare yet unique distinction between the two leaders. “Panditji was a philosopher. Modi ji is a practical man. That’s the difference,” SC Jamir said, pointing to the sharp differences in the demeanour and governance approach of the two Prime Min…
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New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he became the country’s longest-serving Prime Minister, revealing that he possesses an extraordinary range of knowledge on development-related issues. Speaking to IANS, Puri highlighted the Prime Minister’s milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.”He (PM Modi) is already among the longest-serving Prime Ministers in the country’s history. Today, he has compl…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has postponed its 27th Foundation Day event to Thursday, June 11, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a crucial meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in New Delhi on Wednesday, June 10.NCP state president and MP Sunil Tatkare shared the information at a press conference on Monday.The high-level NDA meeting in the national capital will be attended by alliance partners, Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers and key l…
Tumakuru (Karnataka), June 8 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara has spoken about his leadership journey and his repeated disappointment over not being made Chief Minister on three occasions, including the recent formation of the Congress government when D.K. Shivakumar was considered for the top post, and he was assigned the Deputy Chief Minister’s role. Parameshwara said on Monday that in 2013, he lost the Assembly election and believes that had he won, Siddaramaiah may no…
Jaipur, June 8 (IANS) Few political rivalries in Indian politics have been as prolonged, dramatic, and consequential as the battle between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan. What began as a struggle for leadership within the Congress eventually emerged into a fierce contest over power, succession, and political legitimacy. Six years on, the two leaders have exchanged words such as “nikamma” (incompetent), “nakara” (useless), and “gaddar” (traitor). Yet they have also referre…
Jaipur, June 8 (IANS) As the long-running political rivalry has again triggered a rift between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, the two top Congress leaders in Rajasthan, the BJP has given a sharp response, affirming it has no role in Congress politics.”The BJP has no role in Congress’ internal politics or leadership disputes,” said Madan Rathore, BJP state president and urged Gehlot and Pilot to settle their differences through dialogue rather than dragging political opponents into their ongoing …
Haveri, June 6 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday alleged that the state’s financial condition is “distressed” and urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to release a white paper on the financial position inherited from the previous government led by Siddaramaiah. Speaking to reporters in Shiggaon, Bommai said there are allegations of harassment and corruption involving officials, ministers, and legislators in connection wi…
Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on Saturday decided to take action in the wake of the violence during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in West Bengal. In 2019, there were allegations of vandalism and arson at various places in the state during the anti-CAA protests.Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has directed the West Bengal Director General Siddh Nath Gupta to investigate the allegations.In December 2019, the Citizenship Amendment Bill was pas…
Patna, June 6 (IANS) In a strong protest against the withdrawal of the Z+ security cover, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday returned all security personnel deployed at their official residence, escalating a political row over the issue. The move drew a sharp reaction from the RJD, which accused the government of engaging in “revenge-driven politics” and attempting to weaken the opposition through administrative measures….
Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) Amid the backdrop of turmoil within the Trinamool Congress, the party’s Rajya Sabha MP Babul Supriyo on Thursday clarified his position in a post on social media.The singer-turned-politician made it clear that despite the ongoing storm, he stands firmly by Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee. At the same time, he vented his anger against those who, according to him, were once willing to “lick the leader’s sandals” to get their work done but are now breaking the part…