New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In an unprecedented move, as many as 23 leaders of major opposition parties, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, have jointly written a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant and other judges, raising grave concerns over the alleged manipulation of the country’s electoral process and demanding the immediate suspension of the ongoing voter verification system. The Opposition, comprising…
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New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Friday accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of “shielding big names” in the controversy over the alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple.The reactions came after an FIR was lodged against eight people in the case and following the resignations of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and Trust member Anil Mishra.Addressing reporters after his visit to the Ram Temple, AAP national Convener Arvind K…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) As the INDIA bloc meeting is set to begin in New Delhi, CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby on Monday said he will not attend the meeting, but added that this did not mean that the party is disassociating from the opposition bloc. This comes as many key allies of the alliance, including DMK, JMM and CPI(M), have either chosen to boycott it or vent ire over the grand old party’s moves.Speaking to IANS, the CPI(M) General Secretary said, “The INDIA bloc meeting i…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) After the Communist Party of India (CPI) on Friday formally extended “unconditional support” to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), its General Secretary D. Raja asserted that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar should not create “hurdles: in government formation in the state.Interacting with reporters about the political developments in the southern state, where the TVK emerged as the largest party but fell short of a majority, Raja said that the TVK, led by acto…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) CPI General Secretary, D. Raja, on Tuesday claimed that there were several “apprehensions” in the way the Election Commission functioned during the Assembly polls. However, he said that West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, should present “facts” to prove her allegations against the polling agency.Speaking to IANS, he alleged: “There were several apprehensions the way the Election Commission has been working. It has been favouring the BJP.”Referring to Prime Minist…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress and the CPI on Wednesday dismissed the exit polls of the just concluded Assembly polls in five states, saying that the people “will reject the BJP” in West Bengal.Out of four exit polls, three agencies have projected a comfortable victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Trinamool Congress in the keenly contested Assembly elections in the state, potentially ending weeks of suspense over the outcome.Rejecting the analysis, Trinamool c…
Chennai, April 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Friday lauded the unity of opposition parties under the INDIA bloc, thanking a wide range of national and regional leaders for their collective opposition to the Centre’s proposed Delimitation Bill. In a post on social media, Stalin expressed particular gratitude to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for raising concerns in Parliament against what he described as an attempt by the BJP to push through the legislation without a…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday commented on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s statement suggesting that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should lead the INDIA bloc that is comprised of Opposition parties, saying that Aiyar himself is more capable than CM Banerjee.“Mani Shankar Aiyar is more capable than Mamata Banerjee, as he is more educated, has served as an IFS officer, and has been in Parliament for a long time. The Indian…
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 26 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (CPI) marks its centenary on December 26, tracing its origins to the founding conference held in Kanpur in 1925.Centenary celebrations are underway in New Delhi, where General Secretary D. Raja will hoist the party flag at Ajay Bhavan. The programme includes a seminar titled “100 Years of the CPI — Tradition and the Future”, cultural events, and an exhibition chronicling the party’s long political journey.Few politic…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As BJP National President J.P. Nadda alleged the involvement of some Congress leaders in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Maoist attack, the party’s media in-charge, Pawan Khera, questioned the timing of the “childish claims” made by the Union Health Minister. This comes as Nadda claimed that some Congress insiders were involved in the 2013 Maoist attack, in which several state party leaders were killed.Reacting to the claim, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday said the allegati…