New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserted on Saturday that Delhi will not be held hostage by certain forces trying to spread anarchy under the guise of democracy and challenging the people''s mandate that they have already given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the third time.
Mathura, Oct 10 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in-charge and Mathura MLA Shrikant Sharma has launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi and opposition parties over the opposition protests in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, the country''s chief election commissioner.
Vijayawada, Oct 10 (UNI) Former Vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu on Sarturday defended embattled Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stating that he was doing his job and found fault with the Opposition leaders for dragging the CEC to the streets, demanding his resignation.
Srinagar, Oct 10 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday stressed the need for a strong and empowered opposition to raise public grievances and hold the government accountable.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) New Delhi turned into a fortress on Saturday as barricaded roads, sweeping security restrictions and widespread detentions marked the Delhi Police crackdown on the proposed ‘Save Democracy’ demonstration at Jantar Mantar, organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing them of cowardice and declaring that the Opposition would intensify its campaign to defend the Constitution and protect the voice of the Indian people.
New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Narendra Modi government of turning India into a “dictatorship”, alleging that the constitutional rights of Opposition MPs and protesters had been violated amid sweeping security restrictions across the national capital.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Friday congratulated and extended his best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, NDA constituent party AINRC, and all the party workers on the unprecedented victories secured by the saffron party and allies in the parliamentary by-election in Assam, two Assembly by-polls in West Bengal, and Puducherry. .
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Friday congratulated and extended his best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, NDA constituent party AINRC, and all the party workers on the unprecedented victories secured by the saffron party and allies in the parliamentary by-election in Assam, two Assembly by- polls in West Bengal, and one in Puducherry.
Patna, Oct 8 (UNI) Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi Thursday launched a sharp attack on the opposition over the Grand Alliance''s (GA) Raj Bhavan march against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the protest was aimed at protecting infiltrators and bogus voters rather than safeguarding the interests of genuine voters.
Shimla, October 8 (UNI) The Shimla Urban District Congress Committee on Thursday staged a peaceful silent protest here against what it described as attempts to suppress the voice of the opposition and undermine democratic institutions.
Varanasi, Oct 8 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin said on Thursday that the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, should resign from his post first because he is protecting infiltrators.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi government of “naked authoritarianism” and contempt for democratic rights, after Opposition MPs protesting against the Election Commission’s functioning were prevented from proceeding with their demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Varanasi, October 7 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday accused the Opposition of trying to create an atmosphere of anarchy in the country with the help of anti-social elements.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) Important roads across Lutyens Delhi on Tuesday witnessed crawling traffic amid route diversions, barricading and security restrictions, as the I.N.D.I.A bloc''s protest march towards the Election Commission office got underway. .
Kolkata, Oct 6 (UNI) Opposition parties alleged large-scale rigging and suppression of votes during polling in Nandigram and Rejinagar, even as the ruling BJP dismissed the charges and was confident of comfortable victories in both constituencies, saying voters had realised that the new government would deliver development and bring investment and jobs to the state.
Ambala, Oct 6 (UNI) Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday delivered a blistering rebuttal to the Opposition''s street protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asking pointedly why agitation was needed when the Supreme Court had already stepped in.
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNI) Bangladeshi police detained around 290 supporters of the left-wing Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) during a meeting in Dhaka on September 26, in what Human Rights Watch (HRW) described as the latest incident raising concerns over political and civil rights in the country.
Mumbai, Oct 6 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday accused the opposition INDIA bloc here of working to question the Constitution of India by discrediting autonomous institutions, which draw their powers from the Constitution.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MPswill join the Opposition parties'' protest march in New Delhi on Tuesday demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the reported deletion of voters'' names across the country.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Monday criticised the ongoing agitation against the Election Commission, alleging that the political forces leading the protests have no faith in either the Constitution or the judiciary as they have not suspended the stir despite the Supreme Court taking up the matter.
Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said his government would continue financial assistance for women, free electricity for households, daytime power for farmers and merit-based recruitment, while accusing the opposition parties of lacking a clear roadmap for the state.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Fresh from India’s Asian Games gold-medal-winning campaign, opener Abhishek Sharma says he is increasingly preparing for international cricket by trying to think like the opposition and anticipate the plans bowlers may have for him.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) More than 146 Opposition MPs will march from Parliament to the Election Commission on Tuesday in protest against the poll panel, Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Derek O’Brien said on Monday, drawing a parallel with the mass suspension of 146 Opposition MPs during the 2023 Winter Session and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Mumbai, Oct 4 (UNI): Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar today criticised the Opposition for questioning the Election Commission, Electronic Voting Machines and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that its stand was inconsistent.
Itanagar, Oct 4 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday defended the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, rejecting allegations by the Congress and other opposition parties as misleading and politically motivated.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Protesters, including opposition party leaders and members of student wings, took to the streets on Friday demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Around 600 protesters were detained by police near Jantar Mantar and other nearby locations in New Delhi.
Chennai, Oct 2 (UNI) The Crime Branch (CCB) Wing of the Tiruchi City police has arrested a functionary of the main opposition DMK, in connection with the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple land fraud case.