HT Interview: BJP’s agenda is to divide, but people are intelligent, says Rajasthan CM
1 year, 1 month ago

HT Interview: BJP’s agenda is to divide, but people are intelligent, says Rajasthan CM

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has visited over 100 of the 200 assembly constituencies in the state ahead of the November 25 elections and targeted the BJP for what he has described as the politics of hate and “misusing” central investigating agencies against political rivals even as he has talked up this government’s welfare schemes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said in rallies that this time Ashok Gehlot’s magic will not work in Rajasthan. In middle of elections, the ED and Income Tax are conducting raids against Congress leaders and their family members in Rajasthan and other states and the election commission is doing nothing. Read here: Rahul Gandhi's 'not only seen together' remark and 'pehle aap' moment of Gehlot, Pilot Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about his guarantees for Rajasthan.

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Congress, allies support RSS chief's Manipur statement, urge Modi to act
6 months, 1 week ago

Congress, allies support RSS chief's Manipur statement, urge Modi to act

Hindustan Times  

Leaders from the Indian National Congress and other opposition leaders banded together to back RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement on the ongoing violence in Manipur, attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deteriorating situation in the northeastern state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Opposition leaders advised PM Modi to pay heed to Mohan Bhagwat's comment about the situation in strife-torn Manipur, …

RSS chief's big statement on Manipur, democracy in first comments on poll results
6 months, 2 weeks ago

RSS chief's big statement on Manipur, democracy in first comments on poll results

India Today  

In his first comment after the results of the Lok Sabha elections were announced, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the need to get over the election rhetoric and resolve the Manipur conflict as a priority. There is a need to get over election rhetoric and focus on problems facing the nation," the RSS chief asserted. Manipur plunged into …

‘BJP propagated lies, misled people to come to power’: Ashok Gehlot
9 months, 1 week ago

‘BJP propagated lies, misled people to come to power’: Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that the latter propagated lies and misled people to come in power, and appealed to people to support the Congress in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, assuring that the party will raise people’s issues inside and outside the assembly and Parliament. But unfortunately, in …

People in Rajasthan will reject BJP’s politics of polarisation: Jairam Ramesh
1 year, 1 month ago

People in Rajasthan will reject BJP’s politics of polarisation: Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said the people in Rajasthan would reject the BJP’s “politics of polarisation” in the upcoming Assembly election and support the ruling Congress, which was seeking a mandate based on the State government’s performance during the last five years. Mr. Ramesh said at a press conference here that the BJP, which was devoid of issues, …

Communal cut and thrust roils Chhattisgarh poll blitz
1 year, 1 month ago

Communal cut and thrust roils Chhattisgarh poll blitz

The Hindu  

The term “lynching”, the Hamas-Israel war, and a Mughal emperor have all become part of the political lexicon of election-bound Chhattisgarh. Two days later in Kawardha, Mr. Sarma – campaigning for Vijay Sharma, another BJP candidate who is an accused in the 2021 communal clashes over religious flag hoisting – targeted the State’s only Muslim Minister, Mohammad Akbar, with a …

Why clash of Meghwals is bad news for Rajasthan BJP
1 year, 3 months ago

Why clash of Meghwals is bad news for Rajasthan BJP

India Today  

Are continuing uncertainties in the Rajasthan BJP beginning to take a toll finally? On August 28, party veteran Kailash Meghwal publicly questioned the integrity of Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Union minister of state for law and justice. Kailash Meghwal and a number of prominent state BJP leaders with a good record of winning elections have been increasingly feeling sidelined. When …

‘Been little disturbed…’: Rahul Gandhi speaks about ‘particular politics’ over Manipur
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Been little disturbed…’: Rahul Gandhi speaks about ‘particular politics’ over Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said he has been a little disturbed over the last few months because of what he saw in strife-torn Manipur. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi “For me, it was a lesson about what happens when you use the politics of division, hatred and anger in a state…It is a direct result of a particular type of …

Petty battles: The Hindu Editorial on Manipur and Parliament
1 year, 4 months ago

Petty battles: The Hindu Editorial on Manipur and Parliament

The Hindu  

The Opposition’s stated objective of moving a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government was to force him to speak on the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. During the debate, Home Minister Amit Shah offered a more detailed exposition of the government’s approach towards the conflict and the situation in Manipur. Mr. Shah noted that the fresh influx of …

‘Congress works to unite, BJP spreads hate’: Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Congress works to unite, BJP spreads hate’: Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday praised the social security schemes of the Rajasthan government and said, “while the Congress works to unite, the Bharatiya Janata Party works to spread hate and divide”. Rahul Gandhi addressed a party rally in Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan’s Banswara district on Wednesday Addressing a party rally in Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan’s Banswara district, he …

Manipur violence shameful, don't politicise ethnic clashes: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur violence shameful, don't politicise ethnic clashes: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Parliament Monsoon Session: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is replying on the No-Confidence Motion as sparks flew in the Lok Sabha on day 2 of debate on the motion moved by the Opposition demanding for PM Modi to speak in the Parliament on the Manipur issue. He said that the Opposition has moved the No-Confidence Motion against the Modi government …

BJP has divided Manipur and communities: Congress
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP has divided Manipur and communities: Congress

The Hindu  

The debate on the Opposition- Mr. Gogoi said the government that “talks of one India has today created two Manipurs and deeply divided communities are now talking the language of revenge against each other”. BJP member Nishikant Dubey said the parties belonging to the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance had brought a no-confidence motion against a “poor person’s son” who …

Under Opposition attack over Manipur, BJP highlights crimes in Rajasthan, West Bengal
1 year, 5 months ago

Under Opposition attack over Manipur, BJP highlights crimes in Rajasthan, West Bengal

The Hindu  

The war of words between Opposition parties and the BJP over the violence in Manipur escalated on Saturday after the ruling party raised the issue of crimes against women in Congress-ruled Rajasthan and Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal and questioned the “silence” of the Opposition. ‘False equivalence’ Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh tweeted, ”The Prime Minister and his drum beaters are …

Over 550 civil society groups, activists, lawyers call for PM to break silence on Manipur
1 year, 6 months ago

Over 550 civil society groups, activists, lawyers call for PM to break silence on Manipur

The Hindu  

Over 550 civil society groups, retired bureaucrats and police officers, activists, lawyers, filmmakers, journalists, academics and writers have now come together to issue a public statement, calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence over the unabated ethnic violence in Manipur, which has been under way for over a month now — killing at least 100 people, injuring …

‘Misguiding people’: Rajasthan CM slams BJP over Pulwama martyrs' widows protest
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Misguiding people’: Rajasthan CM slams BJP over Pulwama martyrs' widows protest

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the protest by Pulwama martyrs' widows, alleging that the saffron party is “misguiding people” and “maligning the image of Rajasthan”. The three widows of soldiers Rohitash Lamba, Hemraj Meena, and Jeetram Gurjar have been sitting on a dharna led by BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena …

BJP adopts ‘wait and watch’ policy on Rajasthan Congress developments
2 years, 2 months ago

BJP adopts ‘wait and watch’ policy on Rajasthan Congress developments

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has adopted a "wait and watch" policy with regard to the rebellion within the Congress over the question of appointing former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot to the top post in the State, and no "active" action is being contemplated by the party towards any kind of government formation efforts. According to a senior party leader …

Rajasthan: BJP instigating violence, can't digest peace, says CM Gehlot
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan: BJP instigating violence, can't digest peace, says CM Gehlot

India TV News  

Highlights CM Gehlot said BJP is trying to defame the state government The Rajasthan CM accused BJP of instigating violence on "orders of high command A communal violence had erupted in Karauli on April 2 when a rally by Hindu outfits was attacked Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday of instigating riots on "orders …

BJP hits out at Congress and other opposition parties over joint statement on hate speech and communal violence
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP hits out at Congress and other opposition parties over joint statement on hate speech and communal violence

Firstpost  

BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed that the opposition’s appeal to people to maintain peace and harmony is as hollow as is the intention of the leaders behind the statement New Delhi: The BJP alleged on 16 April, 2022, that the Congress and other opposition parties do “vulture politics” over dead bodies and are only interested in harming harmony in society. …

Rajasthan | Congress and BJP engage in war of words over Rahul Gandhi's Hindu, Hindutvavadi remark
3 years ago

Rajasthan | Congress and BJP engage in war of words over Rahul Gandhi's Hindu, Hindutvavadi remark

India Today  

A war of words erupted between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan over Rahul Gandhi's speech at the Jaipur rally pertaining to Hindu and Hindutvavadi. The BJP lashed out at Congress claiming that the Gandhi scion was speaking the language of Salman Khurshid and that people will teach the Congress a lesson. On Sunday, the Deputy Leader …

Ashok Gehlot backs Rahul Gandhi's statement, says Congress opposed to 'communal RSS policies'
3 years, 5 months ago

Ashok Gehlot backs Rahul Gandhi's statement, says Congress opposed to 'communal RSS policies'

India Today  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has backed former Congress president Rahul Gandhi's statement where he called out party turncoats for lacking the courage to take on the BJP-RSS combine. In a tweet, Ashok Gehlot said, "Rahul Gandhi ji's statement is significant as he wants every Congressmen to take on BJP fearlessly. Rahul Gandhi ji's statement is significant as he wants …

Up To Rahul to Clarify ‘North vs South Remark’: Congress Leaders
3 years, 9 months ago

Up To Rahul to Clarify ‘North vs South Remark’: Congress Leaders

The Quint  

Sharma, who is deputy leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha, said, "Congress never believes in dividing the country on region and religion and does not disrespect any region. Rahul Gandhi had made certain observations, perhaps shared his personal experiences, but in what context he made that observation, he can clarify so that there is no conjecture or misunderstanding.” …

Rahul Gandhi's North-South Remark Yet Again Exposes Deep Divide Within the Congress
3 years, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's North-South Remark Yet Again Exposes Deep Divide Within the Congress

News 18  

Rahul Gandhi’s north-south politics remark has not just given the BJP a handle to accuse him of dividing the country, but has also exposed the deep divide within the Congress party. Kapil Sibal said, “Voters must be respected no matter where they belong to.” While he did not name Rahul Gandhi, and also clarified that he wasn’t referring to any …

Rajasthan political crisis | Resign on moral grounds, Congress tells Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
4 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan political crisis | Resign on moral grounds, Congress tells Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Hindu  

The Congress on Sunday demanded the resignation of Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on “moral grounds” after his alleged role in a conspiracy to topple the Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan was revealed in some audio tapes. Rajasthan political crisis | Ashok Gehlot ready to face floor test, says AICC Rajasthan in-charge Avinash Pande Late on Sunday night, a team …

Rajasthan political crisis | Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat refutes Congress charge
4 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan political crisis | Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat refutes Congress charge

The Hindu  

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday refuted the Congress' allegation that he was part of a conspiracy to topple the Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan. The accusation, levelled against him by AICC media in-charge Randeep Surjewala, was on the basis of an alleged recording of horse trading transactions between Mr. Shekhawat and Congress MLAs and was revealed in a …

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