Latest Husain Dalwai News & Updates

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over alleged remarks made by its leaders about Gujaratis, accusing it of indulging in “divisive and abusive politics” after repeated electoral setbacks.BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticised Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar over his reported comments on Gujaratis, alleging that such statements reflect a broader pattern within the party.”This is not a shop of love; they are ‘bhaijaa…

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The political landscape in New Delhi and Bihar witnessed a significant churn on Friday as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha, triggering a wave of reactions from leaders across the political spectrum, ranging from praise by NDA allies to sharp criticism by opposition parties.Welcoming Nitish Kumar’s Rajya Sabha membership, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha lauded the Chief Minister’s leadership, saying that Bihar had witnes…

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The Congress and the AIMIM urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Maharashtra government to conduct an “inquiry” and initiate “strict action against fake godmen” following the controversy over self‑proclaimed godman Captain Ashok Kharat’s arrest. The Opposition’s reactions stem from Nationalist Congress Party leader Rupali Chakankar’s resignation on Friday from her post as the Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, following directives from Chief…

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Wednesday criticised the Centre’s decision to make it mandatory to play or sing the complete six-stanza version of Vande Mataram at official occasions, calling the move “forceful” and claiming that it goes against earlier decisions on the national song’s recognition.Reacting to the government’s fresh directive, Dalwai said, “This is forceful and wrong. It goes against the earlier decision. They do this deliberately…”He fur…

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) After the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced that they are planning to ban non-Hindus from entering the Badrinath–Kedarnath Dham and other temples under its control, the Congress on Tuesday termed the decision ‘completely wrong.’ Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Husain Dalwai said, “It is completely wrong. Muslims were allowed earlier, and stopping them now raises serious questions. In my view, this move is about creating a mini-Hindu nation, whic…

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Tuesday condemned any threat or attack on individuals for expressing political views, while strongly disagreeing with former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad’s remarks against senior party leader Rahul Gandhi. Responding to Shakeel Ahmad’s reported fear of an attack on his residence following his critical statements against the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Dalwai said that resorting to intimidation or violence is unac…

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The BJP on Friday rejected allegations made by Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman that work opportunities in the Hindi film industry have slowed for him in recent years due to shifting power dynamics and, possibly, what he described as a ‘communal thing.’ Reacting to Rahman’s remarks, BJP leaders and ministers said there was no truth to his claims and maintained that the film industry continues to function on the basis of talent and merit, not religion.Union Minister R…