New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday labelled Congress as the biggest anti-OBC (Other Backwards caste) party, while asserting that at least 27 ministers in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government belong to the OBC community. Replying to the debate on the women’s reservation bill in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah charged the Congress with not only opposing women’s reservation but also being perennially against the OBCs and Dalits.He said that the Co…
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New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday strongly asserted in the Lok Sabha that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological predecessor, the Jan Sangh, have consistently championed greater participation of women in Parliament and state politics.Speaking during the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill and related delimitation measures in the special session of Parliament, HM Shah presented historical data to underscore the steady rise in women’s represent…
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) The Rajasthan Police marked its 77th Foundation Day on Thursday, with great enthusiasm and pride. A state-level programme was held at the Rajasthan Police Academy (RPA) in Jaipur, where Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion, CM Sharma said that the crime rate has reduced in the state.Security and safety issues have been maintained in the state, and hence investors are coming here with confidence, he said.”Cyber cr…
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) Reacting to a recent statement by former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, BJP State President Madan Rathore on Monday said that Gehlot is making baseless and unnecessary remarks against the BJP in an attempt to divert attention from the internal strife and failures within his own party. Rathore stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party is a disciplined and well-organised political party where leaders express their views responsibly.He advised Gehlot to reflect before comm…
Jaipur, April 11 (IANS) Rajasthan’s political landscape on Saturday found itself at the centre of fresh intrigue after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made an unexpected remark, one that has set off a new round of speculation across party lines. In a striking statement, Yadav said, “If Vasundhara Raje were the Chief Minister, the work being done would have been of a much higher quality.” The comment, seen as both a critique of the current BJP leadership and an unusual nod to a seni…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) In a symbolic gesture highlighting women’s empowerment, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje ensured that only women occupied the stage during the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ programme in Banswara. Emphasising the spirit of the event, she appealed to male leaders present on the stage to vacate their seats and extend their support to women.“This programme is dedicated to Nari Shakti. I request my brothers to support us by giving space to women,” Raje said. In resp…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan BJP State President Madan Rathore on Wednesday said the Pachpadra Refinery Project would generate direct and indirect employment for nearly 90,000 people and play a key role in strengthening the state’s self-reliance and economic growth.The refinery, currently under construction in Pachpadra in the Balotra district of western Rajasthan, is poised to become a landmark achievement for the state. Its foundation stone was originally laid in 2007-08 under the leadersh…
Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje, on Monday underscored the importance of ideological commitment and loyalty within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that positions in the organisation should be given to dedicated workers rather than opportunists.Addressing party workers during the BJP’s Foundation Day event in Jaipur, Raje remarked that while party-switching is common in politics, it does not necessarily reflect a change in mindset.“Politics ha…
Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) On the BJP’s Foundation Day, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje shared a message, recalling the party’s ideological roots and the sacrifices of its founding leaders. “Nation First, Party Next, Self Last,” she said and paid homage to leaders such as Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Vijayaraje Scindia.Referring to stalwarts like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani, she emphasised that their legacy is not merely history but a solemn resp…
Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) More than two years after the BJP formed the government in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has been allotted a dedicated chamber at the party’s state headquarters in Jaipur.Room No 5 at the BJP office has now been reserved exclusively for the Chief Minister, and a nameplate bearing his name has been installed outside the chamber. Sharma formally inaugurated the room on Monday by taking his seat there, marking the beginning of its official use.Significantly, t…