New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The arrest of Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, in connection with a 1995 case triggered sharp political reactions across party lines on Saturday, with leaders offering contrasting views on the legality, timing, and intent behind the police action.Reacting to the arrest, LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti stressed the importance of constitutional values and legal compliance. “Anyone who is a Member of Parliament must fully respect democratic values, parliamentary nor…
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New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir leaders on Friday condemned the alleged mob attack on a young Kashmiri shawl seller in Uttarakhand, in which the victim suffered multiple fractures and serious injuries, with several of them alleging that such incidents are increasingly being reported in states ruled by the BJP, and called for strict action against those responsible. According to reports, the victim, a minor from Kashmir who had travelled to Uttarakhand to sell shawls, was allegedly ass…
Indore, Jan 17 (IANS) Amid charges of “politics of disaster” by the Madhya Pradesh government, the Congress on Saturday defended Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Indore and held the state government responsible for the loss of lives caused by contaminated drinking water. Amid a sharp political exchange over the issue, the Congress asked “since when has standing with someone in grief become a matter of politics.”Rahul Gandhi visited the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, wh…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Congress on Friday slammed BSP chief Mayawati over her announcement to contest upcoming elections independently, with party spokesperson Surendra Rajput accusing her of indirectly backing “anti-constitutional forces.” Rajput questioned the rationale behind her remarks about alliance possibilities, calling for clarification.“No political party has sent any letter expressing eagerness to form an alliance with Mayawati for the elections. Neither the Congress nor t…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday came out firmly in support of Telangana Congress MLC Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud over his remark on the alleged use of Lord Ram for electoral gains by the BJP, escalating the political row with the ruling party, which has accused the Opposition party of repeatedly insulting Hindu beliefs and Sanatan Dharma.Reacting to the backlash against Goud, Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput defended the MLC and turned the attack back on the BJP, alleging syste…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The appointment of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as Chairperson of the Assam Congress Screening Committee has triggered sharp political reactions across party lines, with JD(U) leader commenting that Rahul Gandhi’s absence abroad has shifted the responsibility to her.Reacting to the development, JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar termed the move an internal matter of the Congress but linked it to the broader electoral calendar. “It is expected that the Legislative As…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A political storm erupted on Saturday after the husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya allegedly made a controversial remark claiming that “Bihar girls are available for marriage for Rs 20,000 to 25,000.” Leaders from across political parties, including the Congress, BJP, Samajwadi Party, and JD(U), condemned the statement, saying it has deeply hurt the sentiments of Bihar’s population of 13 to 14 crore people. The controversy follows a video that has gone viral…