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…
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New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) With the high-stakes battle for Bankipur by-polls heating up, the leaders of warring alliances – NDA and INDIA bloc have started raising the pitch with ‘victory prophecies’ while those from Opposition calling for closing the ranks against the ruling party candidate. Many NDA leaders speaking to press, a day after BJP fielding its young candidate in the fray, exuded confidence over the upcoming Assembly by-election in Bihar, asserting that the BJP would register a comfort…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) RJD on Tuesday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his statement that the implementation of the CAA would be expedited. The party alleged that the BJP raises such issues to polarise voters and spread hatred on religious lines. This comes as Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Kolkata on Monday that the process of granting citizenship under the CAA will be expedited and completed in West Bengal, and that the central government will make every effort to weed ou…
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…
Patna, July 1 (IANS) Ten members elected unopposed to the Bihar Legislative Council were sworn in on Wednesday during a ceremony held in the main hall of the Legislative Council Annexe.With the oath-taking completed, the newly elected members have formally begun their tenure in the Upper House of the Bihar Legislature.Awadhesh Narayan Singh, the Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council, administered the oath of office and secrecy to all ten members.The newly sworn-in members represent both the …
Patna, June 29 (IANS) Former Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) National President Nitish Kumar appeared unusually active on Monday, making unscheduled visits to veteran party leader Vashishtha Narain Singh’s home and later to his party’s headquarters in Patna.The developments have sparked fresh speculation in Bihar’s political circles about possible organisational or political decisions within the party.Nitish Kumar first visited the residence of Vashishtha Narain Singh, one of his closest politi…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Political leaders across party lines on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day State Visit to Seychelles, saying the visit reflects India’s growing global stature and will further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. Reacting to the Prime Minister’s visit, Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad said the visit was in line with India’s philosophy of fostering global unity and cooperation.“Our philosophy is ‘Vasudhaiva K…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Political reactions have poured in after an FIR was filed in the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, with leaders from different parties responding to the allegations and the ongoing investigation.The case was registered on the complaint of Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, following the recommendation made in the report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav said the government is taking appro…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The attack on Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi’s elder brother triggered a political row in Bihar on Monday, with the Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) alleging a serious deterioration in the state’s law-and-order situation.Reacting to the incident, RJD MP Manoj Jha said the attack had drawn attention because of the victim’s connection to a prominent public figure.“When there was an attack on Pankaj Tripathi’s brother, it became news because he is an importan…
Patna, June 20 (IANS) The police encounter that took place on June 17 in Bilauti village under the Shahpur police station area of Bhojpur district has taken a significant turn, with the Samrat Choudhary government ordering a judicial inquiry into the incident amid mounting political pressure and public outrage.Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced through social media that a retired High Court judge would conduct an independent inquiry into the encounter.The government stated that the probe …