Guwahati, May 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday cautioned newly elected legislators against arrogance in politics, asserting that public support is never permanent and that voters have the power to both elect and defeat leaders. Speaking during a discussion in the Assembly, Sarma said election victories should not lead to pride or overconfidence, as people closely observe the behaviour and attitude of public representatives. “If arrogance, pride and ego begin to dom…
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Hyderabad, May 25 (IANS) Telangana BJP leaders on Monday slammed the Congress government in the state for what they called gross failure in procuring food grains from farmers.The party leaders led by state president N. Ramchander Rao on Monday launched three day programme titled ‘Rythu Gosa – BJP Bharosa’ (Farmers’ distress, BJP’s reassurance).They visited procurement centres in Vikarabad and Medak and interacted with farmers.During a visit to Parigi Agricultural Procurement Centre, they int…
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) With the 15-day deadline for condoning the actions of 25 AIADMK MLAs who defied the party whip and voted for the TVK government during the May 13 trust vote ending on May 27, signs are emerging that both factions within the AIADMK may be moving towards an amicable settlement to avoid escalating political and legal consequences.The rebellion had triggered a serious internal crisis within the party after 25 MLAs supported the TVK government despite the AIADMK leadership dire…
Bagalkot (Karnataka), May 23 (IANS) Commenting on the leadership tussle, Karnataka Excise Minister R.B. Timmapur on Saturday said it was natural for Congress legislators to express their aspirations for ministerial positions, asserting that the party has an internal democratic system. Minister Timmapur is a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.Speaking to reporters in Bagalkot, the minister reacted to statements made by some Congress MLAs who had reportedly said they would approach the…
Bengaluru, May 23 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President B.Y. Vijayendra said on Saturday that Nitin Nabin will arrive in Bengaluru late evening on his first visit to the state after assuming charge as the party President. Speaking to reporters at the state BJP office in Bengaluru, Vijayendra said that Nabin’s visit would include meetings with senior party leaders, legislators, and party workers.According to Vijayendra, the BJP President will visit former Karnataka Chief Ministe…
Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) In-charge and party’s National General Secretary Radha Mohan Das Agrawal has alleged that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was trying to create differences between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar for his own political interests. Addressing reporters at the state BJP office Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru on Thursday, Agrawal claimed that Kharge was encouraging riv…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday credited the hard working party workers for ensuring the formation of the BJP government in the city after 27 years. Sachdeva inaugurated the Shahdara district training camp and addressed the first session on the topic of worker development, nurturing, and sense of responsibility. District President Deepak Gaba chaired the session.Sachdeva elaborated in detail on the topic of worker developm…
Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Minister and President of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Atul Bora, said on Wednesday that the overwhelming mandate secured by the NDA alliance in the recent Assembly elections reflected the people’s confidence in the development initiatives undertaken by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition government in the state. Speaking to reporters here ahead of the first session of the newly constituted Assam Assembly, Minister Bora added that the scale of the electoral …
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) The ruling BJP National President, Nitin Nabin, on Monday advised ministers in the BJP-led state government to ensure that the government’s people-centric initiatives, achievements, and developmental works are effectively communicated to the public through party workers. During his maiden visit to the state after assuming charge as BJP national president, Nabin held a series of meetings on Monday with party leaders, office-bearers, BJP MLAs, MPs, state ministers, and…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Wednesday assumed office for a record fifth term after taking oath, following the formation of a new government in the union territory.Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, Rangasamy said, “It gives me immense joy to have assumed office as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time. We will work for the sake of the people and for the development of the state. My government will implement every measure, whether it in…