Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to political parties seeking support for an amendment Bill related to the Women’s Reservation Act, leaders across party lines on Monday expressed strong backing for the proposed move, calling the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ the need of the hour.Speaking to IANS, Supriya Sule, NCP(SP) MP, said she had received the letter and reiterated her party’s consistent support for the legislation.“I have also received a letter fro…
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New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her recent article on the Women’s Reservation Bill, questioning why she would want the legislation to be delayed and accusing the Congress of indulging in “opportunistic politics”. Sonia Gandhi, in an opinion article published in The Hindu said on Monday that the central concern surrounding the Centre’s decision to introduce Bills during a sp…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) As sections of Pakistani media claimed that the country’s diplomatic intervention in the Iran-US crisis merits consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize, political leaders from the BJP and Shiv Sena on Friday dismissed the idea as ‘a joke.’ They argued that if those accused of promoting terrorism are considered for such an honour, then even Adolf Hitler would qualify for the Nobel Prize. The debate gained traction after US President Donald Trump stated that he had agre…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The political row over the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) withdrawing its alliance with the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) intensified on Friday, with leaders across party lines trading sharp accusations and counter-allegations.Speaking to IANS, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari alleged that recent revelations, including a purported video and claims of a Rs 1,000 crore deal, have exposed what he described as the “real conduct, character, and face” of the B…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) As Rajya Sabha Chairman, C.P. Radhakrishnan, rejected the Opposition’s impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, BJP and Shiv Sena on Tuesday termed the rejection a ‘strong response’ to those allegedly misusing constitutional provisions for political gains. However, the Opposition said that the “democratic process had been ignored.” BJP leader Rohan Gupta said that the move sends a clear message that constitutional processes cannot be drive…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A fresh political debate has emerged over the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Budget Session of Parliament has been extended to facilitate its rollout. The law, enacted in 2023, provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures, but is currently linked to delimitation and is expected to come into effect by 2029. Leaders from the Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday welcomed the move, urging…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The recently released film ‘Dhurandhar 2’, which has sparked political reactions over its portrayal of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and alleged links to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), continues to draw mixed responses from leaders across parties.Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav said that films often depict incidents from society and present them before the public, adding that he personally knew Atiq Ahmed from his time in Parliament.Speaking to…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Political reactions poured in on Friday after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament, with leaders across parties offering sharply contrasting assessments of the country’s economic trajectory, growth projections and sectoral challenges.Welcoming the findings, Uttar Pradesh Minister Anil Rajbhar highlighted India’s rapid rise in global economic rankings.“Facing the challenges of the Covid era, India became the worl…
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Thursday visited the family of Pinky Mali, a flight crew attendant who recently lost her life while on duty, at their residence to express condolences and pay tribute. Speaking to IANS, Shaina NC emphasized the need to honor the deceased flight attendant’s family along with nation-wide tributes being paid to Ajit Dada, whose death in the same tragic incident sent shockwaves in the political circles and left entire Sabarmati in deep mourning.“…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday strongly pushed back against former party leader Shakeel Ahmad over his controversial remarks describing Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi as a “darpok” (coward) and an “insecure leader”, accusing Ahmad of ingratitude and questioning his motives for attacking the leadership after leaving the organisation.Hitting out at the former party leader, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said, “Shakeel Ahmed, the Congress party gave you everything — made…