Letters to The Editor — February 11, 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Letters to The Editor — February 11, 2025

The Hindu  

The Delhi result The defeat of the grand old party in the Delhi election should be an eye-opener to the Gandhi siblings. Arunkumar Sadanand, Chennai The Indian electorate is, by and large, a moderately tolerant people, but it does react and flag vulgar extremities of corrupt practices. In Andhra Pradesh, this was fully vindicated in the complete defeat of the YSR Congress Party — the ‘Rushikonda palace case’ in Vizag is a key example. Gregory Fernandes, Mumbai Lessons from deportation It is quite unfortunate that there is hardly any Indian expatriate who ever says, “I will get back to my country.” On the contrary, they say they have better opportunities in Canada, Australia and Germany.

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Will BJP's Delhi victory impact Bihar poll result? Tejashwi Yadav responds
1 month, 1 week ago

Will BJP's Delhi victory impact Bihar poll result? Tejashwi Yadav responds

India Today  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday dismissed suggestions that the BJP's stupendous victory in the Delhi assembly polls will have an impact in Bihar where elections are due later this year. The former deputy chief minister of Bihar also said that a return to power "after nearly 26 years" made it incumbent upon the BJP to fulfil the promises made …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi will be replicated in Karnataka, says BJP leader B Y Vijayendra

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Ecstatic about the party’s emphatic victory in the Delhi Assembly polls, BJP state president B Y Vijayendra on Saturday predicted that the same will be reflected in Karnataka as well in the next Assembly polls. In a post on X, he said, “Delhi results have shown that BJP cannot be defeated by fighting with the party’s ideology and achieving …

‘Delhi has been freed from AAPda’: PM Modi lauds Delhites for removing a “major obstacle” in the development of Delhi
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‘Delhi has been freed from AAPda’: PM Modi lauds Delhites for removing a “major obstacle” in the development of Delhi

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked the people of Delhi for their support to BJP in assembly polls and said they are feeling relief on making the national capital “AAP-da free”. Addressing a gathering at the party headquarters after the party’s resounding victory in assembly polls, PM Modi said the BJP will return the love of the people of …

Delhi Election Result LIVE: PM Modi Arrives at BJP Headquarters in Grand Style After Victory in Delhi
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Delhi Election Result LIVE: PM Modi Arrives at BJP Headquarters in Grand Style After Victory in Delhi

ABP News  

Following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s resounding victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a grand entry at the party headquarters, where celebrations were in full swing. The election results have dealt a major blow to the Aam Aadmi Party, which managed to win only 22 seats, significantly reducing its presence in the 70-member assembly.The elections, …

Election Result 2025: Priyanka Gandhi Responds to Delhi Election Results | ABP NEWS
1 month, 1 week ago

Election Result 2025: Priyanka Gandhi Responds to Delhi Election Results | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

Priyanka Gandhi recently acknowledged the shifting political landscape in Delhi, where citizens expressed a strong desire for change. Her recognition of the people's need for change came after the results that saw a significant change in Delhi's political environment. Priyanka Gandhi's comment about Delhi's demand for change highlights the challenges the Congress faces in the capital. With the 2027 Punjab …

Delhi Election Result LIVE: Parvesh Verma’s Daughters React to Their Father’s Victory
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Delhi Election Result LIVE: Parvesh Verma’s Daughters React to Their Father’s Victory

ABP News  

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Priyanka Gandhi on Delhi 2025 election results, says ‘People wanted change, they voted for it’
1 month, 1 week ago

Priyanka Gandhi on Delhi 2025 election results, says ‘People wanted change, they voted for it’

The Hindu  

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who arrived at Kannur Airport on Saturday morning, said about the Delhi Assembly elections that people wanted a change and they voted for it. For the rest of us, it just means we have to work harder and be responsive to people’s issues,” she said Delhi Assembly election results” Follow LIVE updates The BJP crossed …

Delhi Assembly election results 2025: Delhi will have BJP CM; Kejriwal, Sisodia, Atishi are faces of corruption, says Virendra Sachdeva
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Assembly election results 2025: Delhi will have BJP CM; Kejriwal, Sisodia, Atishi are faces of corruption, says Virendra Sachdeva

The Hindu  

The next Delhi Chief Minister will be from the Bharatiya Janata Party but the Central leadership will decide on who it will be, the party's Delhi president Virendra Sachdeva said on Saturday as votes were counted for the Assembly elections held earlier this week. "The people have picked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership because they wanted a model of development.” …

Delhi election: 'Will continue to fight,' says Rahul Gandhi as Congress scores hat-trick of zeroes in capital
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi election: 'Will continue to fight,' says Rahul Gandhi as Congress scores hat-trick of zeroes in capital

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday conceded his party's drastic defeat in the 2025 Delhi polls. "This fight for the progress of Delhi and the rights of Delhiites – against pollution, price rise and corruption – will continue," Gandhi said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the party workers and voters at BJP's headquarters after the party’s win Hailing the BJP's …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Session Live: PM Modi expected to address Motion of Thanks debate tomorrow evening

Firstpost  

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'Opposition Bloc Disintegrating': Modi Tears Into Congress's Claim Of Moral Victory In Polls, EVM Manipulation
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Opposition Bloc Disintegrating': Modi Tears Into Congress's Claim Of Moral Victory In Polls, EVM Manipulation

News 18  

Senior BJP leader Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the INDIA bloc parties saying the opposition tried to paint the Lok Sabha election results as a loss for the NDA, while the Congress could not even cross 100 seats after 10 years. “NDA sarkar thi, NDA sarkar hai; we have not lost even though the opposition tried to paint 2024 Lok …

Letters to The Editor — June 7, 2024
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — June 7, 2024

The Hindu  

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In the frontline: The Hindu Editorial on Rahul Gandhi contesting from Rae Bareli
10 months, 2 weeks ago

In the frontline: The Hindu Editorial on Rahul Gandhi contesting from Rae Bareli

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has entered the electoral fray in the Hindi heartland too, ending a prolonged suspense just in time to file his nomination on May 3, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. He is seeking re-election in Wayanad, and had to decide whether to contest at all from the Hindi heartland and, if so, whether it had to be …

Letters to The Editor — April 25, 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — April 25, 2024

The Hindu  

Campaign trail, politics It appears that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s lofty goal of ‘crossing 400 seats’ in the ongoing general elections is facing hurdles. Soundarrajan, Chennai There may be many who are criticising the Prime Minister for his recent speech in Rajasthan by terming it as hate towards a particular religion. Thiruvadi, Chennai As a senior citizen aged 92, I …

Rahul’s statement on Pinarayi Vijayan immature, says Raja
11 months ago

Rahul’s statement on Pinarayi Vijayan immature, says Raja

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India Secretary D. Raja has said the recent statement of Congress leader and United Democratic Front candidate in the Wayanad constituency Rahul Gandhi against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is immature and baseless. Addressing the media in Wayanad on April 20 Mr. Raja said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. At a …

INDIA bloc adopts double stance in Kerala and Delhi: Smriti Irani
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INDIA bloc adopts double stance in Kerala and Delhi: Smriti Irani

The Hindu  

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Letters to The Editor — April 3, 2024
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Letters to The Editor — April 3, 2024

The Hindu  

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The opposition alliance that aimed to oust Modi appears to be cracking just before India’s elections
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Associated Press  

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Political storm leaves Rahul Gandhi’s Wayanad voters dejected: ‘What was the need to attack him like this’
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Political storm leaves Rahul Gandhi’s Wayanad voters dejected: ‘What was the need to attack him like this’

The Independent  

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Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | A new narrative for India’s future: Can Rahul script it?
2 years, 1 month ago

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | A new narrative for India’s future: Can Rahul script it?

Deccan Chronicle  

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Rahul-Priyanka are enough to ruin Congress, nobody else needed, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath
3 years, 1 month ago

Rahul-Priyanka are enough to ruin Congress, nobody else needed, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

On Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that "the siblings" are "enough to ruin the Congress" and "nobody else is needed" for the same. In an interview with ANI news agency on the day of the second phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh, he added, "Why are you supporting 'bekaar' Congress in Uttarakhand, I asked the people." No …

Delhi Assembly election results 2020 | Message for BJP is ‘poisonous’ campaign will not work says Manoj Jha
5 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Assembly election results 2020 | Message for BJP is ‘poisonous’ campaign will not work says Manoj Jha

The Hindu  

Senior RJD leader Manoj Jha on Tuesday said the biggest message from the Delhi Assembly polls is for the BJP that “poisonous” campaign and statements will not work. He said the message has also gone out to Bihar where assembly polls are due next year, and to the rest of the country. The biggest message is for the BJP that …

Rahul Gandhi chose Wayanad seat fearing Deve Gowda revenge: Narendra Modi
5 years, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi chose Wayanad seat fearing Deve Gowda revenge: Narendra Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

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Mamata Banerjee rally: TMC chief says BJP's days at Centre are numbered, Opposition to decide PM candidate after polls
6 years, 2 months ago

Mamata Banerjee rally: TMC chief says BJP's days at Centre are numbered, Opposition to decide PM candidate after polls

Firstpost  

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After Shiv Sena, another ally SAD holds BJP's arrogance responsible for Delhi debacle
10 years, 1 month ago

After Shiv Sena, another ally SAD holds BJP's arrogance responsible for Delhi debacle

India TV News  

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Delhi results: Kiran Bedi trails, says will take full responsibility for party's defeat
10 years, 1 month ago

Delhi results: Kiran Bedi trails, says will take full responsibility for party's defeat

Firstpost  

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Desperately seeking victory in Delhi
10 years, 1 month ago

Desperately seeking victory in Delhi

The Hindu  

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Delhi polls: I will be responsible if BJP loses, says Kiran Bedi
10 years, 1 month ago

Delhi polls: I will be responsible if BJP loses, says Kiran Bedi

India TV News  

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Narendra Modi kickstarts poll campaign in Delhi
10 years, 2 months ago

Narendra Modi kickstarts poll campaign in Delhi

The Hindu  

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Forget scams, economy: Modi is the only issue this election
11 years ago

Forget scams, economy: Modi is the only issue this election

Firstpost  

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Nehru heir under fire for 'anti-Muslim rant'
16 years ago

Nehru heir under fire for 'anti-Muslim rant'

The Independent  

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