New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, reacting to the Jammu University committee recommending the removal of topics on Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah from the curriculum, on Monday said that history must reflect both heroes and villains to give a complete understanding of the past. Chaturvedi said that if there are heroes in the pages of history, it is equally important to understand whom they fought against.”If there are heroes, then who did they fight? For that…
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New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab and its national leadership, asserting that the party has ruined the state and has failed to fulfil its constitutional responsibilities.Saraogi said the current situation in Punjab and the earlier tenure of the AAP government in Delhi under Arvind Kejriwal were “concerning”, alleging widespread corruption and cr…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Political leaders from the Congress and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday condemned the firing incident that took place at a function attended by Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, terming it “unfortunate” and “a serious security lapse”, and calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. Several leaders expressed concern over the breach in security and stressed the need for stronger protec…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Congress leaders on Wednesday hit back at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav after he criticised senior Congress leaders for not visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, accusing the BJP of politicising religion.Congress MP Pramod Tiwari criticised the chief minister, stating that Congress leaders visit the temple but do not publicise their visits. “Congress leaders do not go there with cameras. I have been there three or four times,” he said. Tiwari also urged t…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Congress party on Thursday described Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s announcement to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections as a betrayal of the people of Bihar, asserting that the NDA sought votes from them by projecting him as the CM.Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Udit Raj said that Nitish Kumar’s decision reflects a betrayal of the people who supported him.“Nitish Kumar is going to betray the people. He became a leader because of the Economically …
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…
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…