Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday dismissed speculation over a possible merger of opposition parties with the Congress, saying any such move would ultimately benefit the BJP.Addressing a press conference to mark 12 years of the PM Modi government, Fadnavis delivered a scathing critique of the opposition, mocking their leadership and declaring that any such consolidation would ultimately benefit the BJP.Fadnavis stated, “Regarding the merger talks, al…
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New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the performances of Indian sportspersons and urged the nation to set ambitious targets for the Olympics, saying the country’s growing sporting success reflects its rising aspirations.Speaking at the NDA Conclave, Modi highlighted the achievements of young athletes and the rapid growth of sports in India, while stressing the need to aim higher on the global stage. “Indian youth are performing remarkably well in sports, and their perfo…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) In a fiery and wide-ranging address marking the Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) 27th Foundation Day, veteran political leader and party supremo Sharad Pawar on Wednesday delivered a scathing critique of the NDA-led Union government. Covering internal leadership rivalries, historical distortions, agrarian distress, and shifts in foreign policy, Pawar laid out an aggressive roadmap for his party, warning of state-wide agitations if public grievances are left unaddressed.P…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national president Sunetra Pawar, on Wednesday, marking the party’s 27th foundation day, called upon workers to renew their commitment towards building a stronger, more prosperous, and progressive Maharashtra.She urged party members to draw inspiration from the ideals of Shiv-Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar, while following the progressive path laid down by the late Yashwantrao Chavan.Sunetra Pawar also paid tribute to the late former NCP president …
Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for a possible crack in the Mamata Banerjee-led outfit’s parliamentary unit, and, drawing similarities with the split in Shiv Sena and the NCP, termed it part of the ruling party’s ‘Operation Lotus’ to break parties by “intimidating, threatening and tempting people”.His reaction came after senior Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar reportedly claimed that nearly 20 Lok Sabha MPs had decided…
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…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) nominee Rajendra Jain is set to get elected unopposed in the Rajya Sabha elections as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) did not field its candidate. Rajendra Jain filed his nomination on Monday in the presence of senior leaders, including Chhagan Bhujbal, Praful Patel, Dilip Walse Patil, youth leader Parth Pawar, and Mahayuti leaders Ashish Shelar and Bharat Gogawale.Thereafter, another independent also filed his nomination, but the MVA refrai…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Veteran NCP leader and Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday dismissed reports that injustice has been done to him, but commented that he deserved the same justice that others received. Speaking to reporters after the party nominee Rajendra Jain filed nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections slated for June 18, Bhujbal admitted that he was keen to get the nomination and that he had also requested the party that his nephew and former MP Sameer Bhujbal should be giv…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha nomination exercise within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) underscored the leadership’s tightrope walk as it sought to balance generational aspirations and organisational stability.Following the withdrawal of OBC stalwart and Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and handing the ticket to Rajendra Jain — a staunch loyalist of party Working President Praful Patel — the NCP leadership managed to avert a messy, public showdown.This move represents a hig…
Srinagar, June 6 (IANS) Former chief minister and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti said on Saturday that she will attend the INDIA Bloc meeting in Delhi on June 8. Mehbooba Mufti said she would be attending the INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi on June 8.Earlier, former chief minister and ruling National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah also said that either he or his son, Omar Abdullah, would attend the INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi.The Indian National Develop…