Ahead of state polls, BJP MP from Rajasthan joins Congress
Jaipur, Nov 14 (IBNS): In another jolt to the saffron outfit ahead of the Rajasthan assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentarian from the state, Harish Chandra Meena, joined the Congress on Wednesday, media reports said.
Rajinikanth clarifies his statement on BJP, says 'people will decide who is dangerous'
Chennai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Fueling speculations about his possible inclination towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), actor-turned politician Rajinikanth on Tuesday said it will be people who will decide whether the saffron outfit is "dangerous", which the opposition parties have been alleging, media reports said.
BJP indulges in communalism by changing names: West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim
Guwahati, Nov 13 (IBNS): Criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s name changing spree, West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim on Monday said the saffron party has indulged in communalism which will weaken the country.
Vasundhara Raje's Minister quits BJP, party faces rebellion in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Nov 13 (IBNS): In a jolt to the saffron brigade ahead of the crucial state polls, Rajasthan Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Surendra Goyal has resigned from the political outfit after he was denied a ticket to contest the upcoming assembly elections, media reports said.
Congress manifesto for Madhya Pradesh promises to ban RSS sessions in govt buildings, BJP hits back
Bhopal, Nov 12 (IBNS): In its manifesto for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, the Congress has promised that it will not allow the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological patron of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to conduct their sessions in government buildings if voted to power.
Chhattisgarh Assembly polls: Voting begins
Raipur, Nov 12 (IBNS): Amidst Maoist's boycott, Chhattisgarh is voting in the first phase of Assembly polls in 18 constituencies on Monday.
Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP over demonetisation in Chhattisgarh
Jagdalpur, Nov 9 (IBNS): Addressing a rally in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, Congress president Rahul Gandhi attacked the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over demonetisation at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh on Friday.
Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day Chhattisgarh trip today
Raipur, Nov 9 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi will begin his two-day trip to poll-bound Chhattisgarh on Friday.
Chandrababu Naidu meets Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy; pitches for united Opposition
Bengaluru, Nov 8 (IBNS): Two days after the Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance trounced the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka by-elections, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday met his Karnataka counterpart HD Kumaraswamy and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda to propose a united opposition to defeat the saffron outfit in the 2019 General Elections.
Demonetisation was PM Modi’s arrogant decision : Gaurav Gogoi
Guwahati, Nov 8 (IBNS): Terming ‘demonetisation’ as an arrogant decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying rich and corrupt people are getting the entire benefit of the note ban policy by converting black money into white under the Prime Minister's own vigilance.
Karnataka bypoll results: Congress-JD(S) stuns BJP in Bellary, leads in four seats
Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IBNS): In a big jolt to the saffron outfit ahead of 2019 General Elections, the Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) alliance is on the verge of snatching the Bellary Lok Sabha seat, where by-elections were held on last Saturday, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.
Karnataka bypoll results: Cong-JD(S) surges ahead of BJP
Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IBNS): Upsetting the saffron brigade, the Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) are surging ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka's five seats where by-elections were held on Saturday, media reports said.
Karnataka bypolls: Voting underway in three LS, two assembly seats
Bengaluru, Nov 3 (IBNS): In a crucial fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress-Janata Dal (United), voting for bypolls in three Lok Sabha and two assembly seats of Karnataka are underway on Saturday, media reports said.
MK Stalin welcomes meeting between Rahul Gandhi-Naidu
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): DMK President M.K. Stalin on Friday said he welcomed the meeting between Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Congress condoles death of BJP leader in Jammu and Kashmir in suspected terror attack
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Congress party on Friday condoled the death of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Jammu and Kashmir in a suspected terrorist attack on Thursday.