Patna, April 3 (IANS) Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan a.k.a. Pappu Yadav visited Nalanda on Friday to meet the family of a woman who was allegedly molested and assaulted in a shocking incident that has triggered widespread outrage.After arriving in Patna, Pappu Yadav travelled to Dhibarapar village under the Noorsarai police station area, where the incident took place.A tense atmosphere has prevailed in the region since the incident, which involved a group of miscreants allegedly molesting the woman and…
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Patna, March 30 (IANS) Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Monday came out in strong support of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, asserting that there is no constitutional compulsion for an immediate resignation and cautioning the BJP against actions that could “fragment” the public mandate in Bihar.Speaking to reporters in Patna, Yadav said that a Chief Minister can continue in office for up to six months without being a member of the House, dismissing the urgency being created around the issue.“R…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) A controversy erupted on Wednesday after Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan was asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. The matter has drawn strong reactions from the Opposition, with Samajwadi Party MLA Ashutosh Verma asserting that the Hindu religion and Hindutva are meant to bring people together.The row took place after Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi, on Tuesday, said that all non-Hindu…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Following the resignation of Assam Lok Sabha MP, Pradyut Bordoloi, from the Congress, party leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday termed the development as “unfortunate” and “truly regrettable,” expressing disappointment over his exit. Bordoloi reportedly submitted his resignation to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, ending his long association with the party amid allegations of internal dissatisfaction.Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi said,…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the escalating tensions in the region. The development drew reactions from leaders across the political spectrum on Friday, with some opposition leaders welcoming the move while also raising concerns over India’s foreign policy and the broader regional situation. The Prime Minister shared details of the discussion on the social…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a marriage function in Greater Kailash, prompting widespread condemnation and urgent questions about security arrangements. The assailant, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, fired at Dr Abdullah from behind as he was leaving the function. Quick action by the security personnel deployed with the former chief minister thwarted the attempt, and a licensed pistol used in the…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the Trinamool Congress’ proposal to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging serious irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The reaction came after Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy announced that the party plans to initiate an impeachment motion against the CEC under Article 324 of the Constitution, which outlines the powers and f…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar prepares to formally enter active politics, leaders of the Janata Dal (United) have welcomed the move, saying it reflects the sentiments of party workers. Nishant Kumar is set to join the party on Sunday afternoon in Patna in the presence of senior JD(U) leaders.Speaking about the development, JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said party workers have long been urging Nishant Kumar to step into pol…
Patna, March 7 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Saturday, dismissed the claims made by Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, an Independent Member of Parliament from Bihar’s Purnea seat, regarding the alleged creation of a new Union Territory by merging districts of Bihar and West Bengal. Responding to a social media post by Pappu Yadav, MoS Rai said the Central government has no plan to create a Union Territory by merging districts from the two states.He termed the …
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) As the second half of the Budget Session of Parliament resumes on Monday, the Lok Sabha is set to take up a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, with BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal saying the motion against the Speaker would ultimately fail, asserting that it lacks logical grounds and adequate support in the House.Speaking to IANS on Saturday, Khandelwal said, “According to the provisions of Parliament, such a proposal will be brought to the House with the permis…