Gandhinagar/New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Union Sports Minister and Porbandar MP Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday accused Congress of harbouring a “negative mindset” towards Gujarat, as the political row escalated over remarks by the party’s national President Mallikarjun Kharge during a rally in Kerala.Addressing a public meeting in Idukki ahead of the Assembly elections, Kharge had said: “Don’t misguide the people of Kerala. They are very clever and educated. Modi, Vijayan, you both can fool …
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New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A political row broke out on Sunday after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, during a rally in Kerala, made remarks seen as targeting people of Gujarat, prompting a sharp response from Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.Reacting to Kharge’s statement, Chief Minister Patel took to X and termed the remarks “extremely objectionable and unfortunate”.In a post on X in Hindi, CM Patel said the comment was not only an insult to “six crore people of Gujarat” but als…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Former AAP leader and educator Avadh Ojha, who recently stepped away from active politics, gave his views to IANS on the forthcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal. He said that though people say it is difficult to defeat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the BJP is very determined this time. He also stated that it was time for a change in Uttar Pradesh and a system of rotation should exist so that political parties remain on their toes to serve the people. Here are so…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Former AAP leader and educator Avadh Ojha on Thursday said that though Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has evolved as a politician over time, he needs a ‘good guru’ and should build a strong ‘Navratna’ team around him. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Ojha said he was unsure about the purpose of LoP Gandhi’s foreign trip but acknowledged that he has evolved as a politician over time. However, he stressed that further growth would requir…
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday rendered an unconditional apology for the recent derogatory comments by Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra about the Gujarati community, in which she questioned their contribution to India’s freedom movement. “Bengalis are proud people. We led the freedom struggle against the British. Where were the Gujaratis? Look at the history of Kalapani. Almost 68 per cent of those who were killed and imprisoned in Kalapani wer…
Jaipur, March 19 (IANS) On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday flagged off 207 new buses of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) from the Ajmer Road bus terminal. The induction of these buses is expected to further strengthen the state’s public transport system and provide improved, accessible commuting facilities to the general public.Extending his greetings to the people of the state on Rajasthan Day and the Hindu New Year, the Chief M…
Jaipur, March 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stated that industry and investment are the primary drivers of economic prosperity, and that entrepreneurs, while expanding their own enterprises, are also accelerating the growth of Rajasthan’s economy. He noted that the State Government has created a conducive industrial environment through continuous policy reforms, enabling Rajasthan to script a new chapter in industrial development.Appealing to entrepreneurs, Sharma urged …
Gandhinagar/Sabarkantha, March 18 (IANS) Under the ‘Green Wall of Aravalli’ scheme, 2.30 lakh trees have been planted in Sabarkantha district over the last two years, State Minister for Forests and Environment, Pravin Mali, informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.The project, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5, 2025, from New Delhi, aims to develop a green corridor along the Aravalli mountain range, which extends from Gujarat to Delhi.Responding to a question raised by…
Jaipur, March 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasised that youth are the nation’s greatest strength, noting that India has one of the largest youth populations in the world. He said that by effectively harnessing their energy and talent, the country could emerge as a global leader. He added that youth play a crucial role in achieving the vision of a Developed India – Developed Rajasthan, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling their aspirations. He en…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on the Congress and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over the shirtless protest staged by the party’s youth wing at the AI Impact Summit and the remarks that followed it.Citing an example from the tenure of late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the succession to the Holkar dynasty, the BJP questioned why the Congress was ignoring Pandit Nehru’s own views on national identity a…