EC to announce poll dates for MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday will announce the dates for the assembly elections in four states, Madhya Pradesh, Rajathan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram.
Will become Prime Minister if allies want: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): Sounding upbeat, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he would assume the position of the Prime Minister if the allies want, after beating the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019 General Elections.
BJP even not protecting Hindus: Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party over the death of an Apple executive in Uttar Pradesh in a firing incident by a policeman and said the ruling party even did not save the interest of the Hindus.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis welcomes SC verdict on Bhima Koregaon violence case
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday welcomed the verdict given by the Supreme Court in the Bhima Koregaon violence case.
RSS welcomes Supreme Court decision to hold hearing on Ayodhya case in October
Nagpur, Sept 27 (IBNS): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu, right-wing organisation, has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to hear the case on whether Ram temple can be built in the disputed land of Ayodhya.
BJP's 12-hour general strike evokes mixed response in West Bengal, 1650 bandh supporters held
Kolkata, Sep 26 (IBNS):Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s 12-hour general strike in West Bengal saw a mixed response on Wednesday when police arrested at least 1650 strike-supporters for forcibly trying to make the shut down successful, official said.
People have made BJP's West Bengal bandh a failure: Mamata Banerjee
Milan, Sept 26 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s 12-hour state-wide bandh, which has been called to protest killing of two students at Islampur College in North Dinachpur district, is a complete failure.
SC's Aadhaar verdict is big victory for pro-poor Modi government: BJP
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Reacting to the Supreme Court's upholding of the constitutional validity of Aadhaar or 12-digit unique identity number, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sambit Patra has said the top court's verdict is a big victory for pro-poor Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government, media reports said.
WB: BJP's bandh to protest killing of students in N. Dinajpur underway, clashes in parts of state
Kolkata Sept 26 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s 12-hour West Bengal bandh (strike) to protest the killing of two students in a clash with police in North Dinajpur district of the state is underway, media reports said.
BJP's top priority is national security and not vote-bank politics: Amit Shah on NRC in Bhopal
Bhopal, Sept 25 (IBNS): Raising the Assam National Register of Citizens (NRC) issue in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah on Tuesday said the saffron party's top priority is national security and not vote-bank politics.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Soundarajan nominates PM Modi for Nobel Peace Prize
Chennai, Sept 25 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Tamilisai Soundarajan has nominated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Nobel Peace Prize, media reports said.
PM Modi, Amit Shah to address BJP's rally in Madhya Pradesh today
Bhopal, Sept 25 (IBNS): Ahead of the crucial Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Amit Shah will address the saffron party workers at a mega rally in Bhopal, the capital city of the state, on Tuesday.
Congress trying to make Rafale an issue to do politics: BJP
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS): Continuing the attacks on the Congress over the controversial Rafale deal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said the opposition outfit is trying to make an issue out of the deal of buying 36 fighter jets only to do politics.
Truth cannot have two versions: Arun Jaitley questions ex- French President Hollande on Rafale
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday negated Congress President Rahul Gandhi's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Rafale deal and questioned ex-French President Francois Hollande's remarks on the issue.
Jaswant Singh's son Manvendra quits BJP
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): Ahead of the Rajasthan elections, Manvendra Singh, who is the son of Jaswant Singh and represents Sheo in the Assembly, has quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.