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BJP MPs did not mention Indira herself voted to remove many provisions of 42nd Amendment: Jairam Ramesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his colleagues mounted a "furious attack" on Indira Gandhi for the 42nd Amendment but they did not mention that she, along with other Congress MPs, voted in favour of the 44th Amendment which removed a number of provisions introduced through the 42nd Amendment, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday. Mr. Ramesh pointed out that …

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Congress destroyed democratic norms, alleges BJP leader

The Hindu

Calling the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi ‘dictator in-chief’ for imposing Emergency and overthrowing State governments, the National General Secretary of BJP B.L. Santosh alleged in Mangaluru on Saturday, that the ‘Congress destroyed democratic norms’ in the country. ‘Nehru campaigned against Ambedkar twice’ When Ambedkar contested the 1952 Parliamentary elections from Bombay North Central, Congress leader Jawaharlal Nehru campaigned against …

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From the India Today archives (2003) | Heir styling in Indian politics

India Today

Pop psychologists would call it the colonial conundrum; the inherent, almost instinctive, desire among former British colonies of south Asia to opt for dynastic rule as a substitute for royalty. Jawaharlal Nehru, very much kingmaker if not king, his daughter Indira Gandhi, the imperious queen, and even Rajiv Gandhi’s reign drew constant parallels with Camelot till things went sour. Excerpts …

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Binaca Geetmala and the Kishore Kumar-Indira Gandhi rift that led to his ban

India Today

In the 1970s, Binaca Geetmala, already an institution in Indian households, bore witness to one of the most politically charged showdowns in Indian cultural history. Kishore Kumar, the voice that ruled the airwaves, found himself in the crosshairs of the Emergency proclaimed by Indira Gandhi’s government. CB Jain’s note marked Kishore Kumar as “non-cooperative.” In retaliation, the Information and Broadcasting …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

Binaca Geetmala was halted over Kishore Kumar-Indira Gandhi fallout: Amit Shah

India Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday invoked the popular radio programme Binaca Geetmala while delivering a sharp criticism of the Congress during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. As a result, for 19 months, the public heard duet songs of Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar in only Lata ji’s voice.” Binaca Geetmala was a popular radio …

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How Indira Gandhi's 1970 decision was final nail in One Poll coffin

India Today

After Independence, as India took baby steps towards democracy, it was through One Nation, One Election in 1951-52. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to take India back to the One Nation One Election system after five decades. STATE ELECTIONS BROKE OFF ONE NATION ONE ELECTION EARLIER India's first two elections saw polls for the Parliament and …

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Your Constitution amendments vs ours: Amit Shah rips into Congress

India Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday attacked the Congress party on Tuesday, comparing Constitutional amendments brought by governments led by the BJP to those led by the grand old party. Continuing the BJP's attack on former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, Amit Shah accused the Congress of considering the Constitution as a 'private fiefdom' of one family. …

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Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha: Congress amended Constitution 77 times in its 55-year rule | Top Quotes

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Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday delivered a key speech on the Constitution Day discussion in Rajya Sabha. Top Quotes On one hand, this debate will make people realise how the country has moved forward because of the Constitution, and on the other hand, it also makes us realise that it is because of …

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Amit Shah targets Nehru, Indira Gandhi over Constitution: 'Congress curtailed freedom of expression...'

India TV News

Constitution Debate: Union Minister Amit Shah spoke on the Constitution debate in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Participating in a discussion on the "Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India", Shah emphasised the transformative impact of the Indian Constitution on the nation's progress. Shah also launched a sharp attack on former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira …

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INTERVIEW | I was Very Close to RSS Leaders When I Was in the Congress: Najma Heptulla

The Hindu

Published : Dec 16, 2024 23:10 IST - 12 MINS READ Najma Heptulla is one of India’s longest-serving parliamentarians, holding the record for the longest stint as Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. She was close to the Nehru-Gandhi family, working in Indira Gandhi’s inner circle and maintaining a strong relationship with Rajiv Gandhi. Currently living with her daughter in …

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Congress blacklists India Today anchor Rahul Kanwal for exposing Rahul Gandhi's empty posturing on Constitution

Op India

On 15th December, the Congress Party once again opened a front against India Today and Aaj Tak’s News Director, Rahul Kanwal, and announced that they had blacklisted him. The development came after, according to Congress, Kanwal “insulted” Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, at the India Today Conclave during an interview with Home …

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Congress follows Indian Constitution, BJP’s book is Manusmriti: Rahul

Hindustan Times

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, asserting that India faces a battle between constitutional values and those who prefer Manusmriti as the governing law as he cited Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s criticism of the Indian Constitution. Speaking as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gandhi cited Savarkar as having said: …

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Clash in Lok Sabha after NDA cites Indira Gandhi’s letter on Savarkar

Hindustan Times

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Saturday invoked a letter written by former prime minister Indira Gandhi praising V D Savarkar, triggering heated exchanges in the Lok Sabha between the treasury benches and Congress members. I wish success to the plans to celebrate the birth centenary of this remarkable son of India.” Shinde then questioned Rahul Gandhi, “Was your grandmother, …

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Biggest Jumla in India was the Garibi Hatao campaign used by Congress: PM Modi

Op India

Hitting back at Congress over its frequent “jumla” jibes at the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the “biggest jumla in India” was ‘Garibi Hatao’ and alleged that it was used by four generations of Congress leaders in elections. The “Garibi Hatao” slogan was first used by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the 1971 Lok Sabha elections. …

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Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP In Lok Sabha Over 'Manusmriti Law', Responds To Indira Gandhi's Praise For Savarkar

ABP News

During the Lok Sabha discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi delivered a sharp critique of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Farmers demand MSP and a fair price, but you facilitate profits to Adani and Ambani and cut off the thumbs …

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Nehru, Indira, Rajiv, Sonia: PM Modi's big 'Constitution' attack on Gandhis

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mounted a scathing attack on the Gandhi family across its generations, accusing it of leaving no stone unturned in attacking the Constitution. "The legacy that began with former Prime Minister Pandit JL Nehru was carried forward by Indira Gandhi, and when Rajiv Gandhi became the prime minister, he continued to attack the Constitution," PM Modi said. …

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Congress will never be able to erase taint of Emergency: PM Modi's big attack

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked the Emergency period to attack the Congress and the Gandhi family, saying the party strangled democracy by turning the country into a "jailhouse". PM MODI ATTACKS NEHRU, INDIRA GANDHI In a veiled dig at the Gandhis, PM Modi said "one family" assaulted the Constitution. PM MODI'S BIG 'UNITED INDIA' PITCH IN PARLIAMENT Continuing with his …

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Rahul Gandhi's Savarkar offensive, BJP counters with Indira Gandhi letter

India Today

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi referred to Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's remark that there "is nothing Indian about our Constitution" to attack the BJP in Parliament on Saturday. Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi, the BJP shared a letter by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from 1980, in which she had referred to Savarkar as "a remarkable son of India". …

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Single-specialty healthcare is set to fuel India’s next IPO boom

Live Mint

After tapping private investors, single-specialty hospitals are gearing up to test the appetite of retail investors and domestic mutual funds as they plan their initial public offerings. TPG and Temasek-backed Dr Agarwal’s Health Care Ltd, TPG-backed Asia Healthcare Holdings, EQT-backed Indira IVF chain are among those that have set the ball rolling for their public markets debut. “Two to three …

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LDA razes illegal 5-storey complex, dismantles unauthorised plotting

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW The Lucknow Development Authority on Tuesday launched a massive crackdown on illegal constructions and unauthorised plotting across the city, demolishing a five-storey commercial complex in Indira Nagar and clearing illegal plotting over 62709.5 sq m in Mohanlalganj and Sarojini Nagar. A team led by LDA additional secretary Gyanendra Verma razed an illegal five-storey complex built on 10,000 sq ft …

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Can Indian Parliament do what South Korean Parliament did on martial law?

India Today

President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised the world by declaring martial law in South Korea last week, but it was swiftly rejected by Parliament. South Korea's recent brush with martial law has sparked curiosity and raised questions about the arbitrary use of emergency powers in democratic nations, like India. "When India experienced one instance of the application of the emergency provisions …

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From the India Today archives (2005) | Sonia Gandhi: Such a long journey

India Today

There is a proverb in Veneto—once a poor region of peasants in northeast Italy and today a wealthy region made up of big and small industries with immigrants who make them work - that says how a great wife should be: "La piasa, la tasa e la sia dona de casa", which means "Please me, keep quiet and be a …

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Sambit Patra's remark on Indira Gandhi sparks war of words in Parliament

India Today

A heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha during discussions on the Banking Law Bill 2024 when BJP MP Sambit Patra referenced former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, drawing sharp protests from the Opposition. The controversy overshadowed the Bill's intended focus on banking reforms, forcing Speaker Om Birla to intervene and urge members to stay on topic, news agency PTI reported. …

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Treasury, Opposition spar over remarks on Indira Gandhi

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The debate on the Banking Law Bill witnessed ruckus in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday over BJP MP Sambit Patra’s remarks about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Protesting the remark, Congress leader KC Venugopal said Indira Gandhi gave her life to protect India’s sovereignty and integrity and she won against Pakistan. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman intervened, saying, “We …

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BJP MPs did not mention Indira herself voted to remove many provisions of 42nd Amendment: Jairam Ramesh

Congress destroyed democratic norms, alleges BJP leader

From the India Today archives (2003) | Heir styling in Indian politics

Binaca Geetmala and the Kishore Kumar-Indira Gandhi rift that led to his ban

Binaca Geetmala was halted over Kishore Kumar-Indira Gandhi fallout: Amit Shah

How Indira Gandhi's 1970 decision was final nail in One Poll coffin

Your Constitution amendments vs ours: Amit Shah rips into Congress

Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha: Congress amended Constitution 77 times in its 55-year rule | Top Quotes

Amit Shah targets Nehru, Indira Gandhi over Constitution: 'Congress curtailed freedom of expression...'

INTERVIEW | I was Very Close to RSS Leaders When I Was in the Congress: Najma Heptulla

Congress blacklists India Today anchor Rahul Kanwal for exposing Rahul Gandhi's empty posturing on Constitution

Congress follows Indian Constitution, BJP’s book is Manusmriti: Rahul

Clash in Lok Sabha after NDA cites Indira Gandhi’s letter on Savarkar

Biggest Jumla in India was the Garibi Hatao campaign used by Congress: PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP In Lok Sabha Over 'Manusmriti Law', Responds To Indira Gandhi's Praise For Savarkar

Nehru, Indira, Rajiv, Sonia: PM Modi's big 'Constitution' attack on Gandhis

Congress will never be able to erase taint of Emergency: PM Modi's big attack

Rahul Gandhi's Savarkar offensive, BJP counters with Indira Gandhi letter

Single-specialty healthcare is set to fuel India’s next IPO boom

LDA razes illegal 5-storey complex, dismantles unauthorised plotting

Can Indian Parliament do what South Korean Parliament did on martial law?

From the India Today archives (2005) | Sonia Gandhi: Such a long journey

Sambit Patra's remark on Indira Gandhi sparks war of words in Parliament

Treasury, Opposition spar over remarks on Indira Gandhi