Pune, Feb 17 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress and said that the party is facing growing dissent not only from within but also among its allies. The BJP’s remarks come amid renewed political churn in the Congress after veteran leader Mani Shankar Aiyar publicly distanced himself from Rahul Gandhi, stating, “I am not a Rahulian.”Aiyar also made comments predicting a third consecutive term f…
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New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) After senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar expressed confidence that Pinarayi Vijayan will continue as the Chief Minister of Kerala, the BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that no one within the party or its alliance accepts Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, as their leader. Speaking to IANS, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, “In the morning, I saw a news report that in Kerala, Mani Shankar Aiyar ex…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday mounted a sharp counterattack against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the India-US trade agreement, alleging that he is attempting to “mislead” the country’s farmers by spreading “propaganda” against the deal.The reaction came after Rahul Gandhi launched a strong critique of the Centre over the trade pact with the United States, claiming that the agreement would “destroy” …
Pune, Feb 4 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has claimed that his mother sustained serious injuries after being “deliberately” struck by a car in Pune, and has appealed to the authorities to apprehend the accused swiftly.According to Poonawalla, an unidentified individual allegedly rammed a vehicle into his mother and fled the scene, leaving her critically injured. He stated that she is scheduled to undergo surgery soon and requested prayers for her recovery.Sharing detail…
Patna, Jan 27 (IANS) Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad has claimed that his life is under threat, days after he publicly described Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi as a “darpok (coward)” and an “insecure” politician. Ahmad, a three-time MLA and two-term MP from Bihar, had quit the Congress following the Bihar Assembly elections last year.On Tuesday, he alleged that he had been “secretly informed” by his former party colleagues that the Congress hig…
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…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed cows at his residence in the national capital to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. A video that circulated widely on social media showed the Prime Minister standing on a lawn while offering food to the cows, which were decorated colourfully The visuals drew reactions from several BJP leaders, who highlighted the cultural and traditional significance of the gesture. Amit Malviya, in-charge of the BJP’s National Inform…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, accusing them of “prioritising” the reception of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over formally welcoming and seeing off German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his visit to the state.German Chancellor Merz, along with his delegation, arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday, visited several institutions across the city and later departed fr…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A political storm erupted on Tuesday after Telangana Congress MLC Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud accused the BJP of invoking Lord Ram for electoral gains, with senior BJP leaders launching a sharp counter-attack and accusing the Congress of repeatedly insulting Hindu beliefs and Sanatan Dharma for political gains.Reacting to the controversy, Union Minister Giriraj Singh strongly criticised the leader’s statement, saying it reflected a lack of understanding of India’s cultur…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) According to several media reports, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is likely to visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Reacting to this, the BJP on Tuesday alleged that Gandhi had not visited the temple earlier and, if he does so now, it would be solely for photographs and publicity, which the Congress party would use for political gains. Speaking to IANS, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao criticised the Congress leader, saying, “One…