Politics
Cong says Central policy change to scuttle Karnataka scheme
Accusing the Modi government of being “anti-poor”, the Congress on Wednesday said the Centre discontinued the sale of foodgrains from the central pool under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) to state governments to “scuttle” the Karnataka government’s Anna Bhagya scheme. The Anna Bhagya scheme, one of the five...
Opposition’s Patna meet to pitch for bipolar fight in 450 seats
‘One against one’, consensus on caste census, movement against central agencies’ “high-handedness”, Hindu-Muslim polarisation and “projection of a larger united Opposition” — these will be the probable topics on the table to be discussed when the Opposition parties meet on June 23 in Patna. The meeting was earlier scheduled...
KCR decision to skip Patna fuels rumours of deal with BJP
With Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao skipping the big opposition meeting on June 23 in Patna, rumours that the pink party and saffron party are now friends have become stronger. Recently, NCP chief Sharad Pawar called BRS the ‘B team’ of the BJP. On the home turf too,...
Mann threatens to sue Centre over non-release of funds
In yet another point of confrontation, the Punjab government moved a resolution in the Assembly against the non-release of Rural Development Fund (RDF) by the Centre, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann threatening to move the Supreme Court if the funds aren’t released within 10 days. Speaking on the resolution...
Governor ignores Mamata to hold Bengal ‘Foundation Day’
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday organised the state’s ‘Foundation Day’ programme at Raj Bhavan here, despite objections raised by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. At the programme, Bose spoke on ‘zero tolerance’ for violence and emphasised the right of the common people to vote freely. “I’m dedicated...
Patna Opposition meet to avoid tricky topics
About 20 opposition parties are coming together at the unity meeting on June 23 in Patna and sources say contentious issues are likely to be brushed under the carpet. The biggest among these is the Delhi ordinance issue. Both the Punjab and Delhi Congress units have said “no” to...
Manjhi party withdraws support to Nitish Kumar govt
Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) on Monday announced withdrawal of its support to the Nitish Kumar government. Manjhi’s son Santosh Suman, the party’s national president, said an appointment has been sought with Governor Rajendra Arlekar for handing over the letter of withdrawal of...
Cong demands white paper, debate on LAC row with China
The Congress on Monday demanded a white paper on the situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at the border with China and a comprehensive discussion on the India-China border dispute in Parliament. Senior spokesperson of the Congress Manish Tewari said at a press conference here that three...
Bengal BJP civic poll candidates complain to governor
The West Bengal BJP leadership on Monday took a section of the party’s panchayat polls candidates to Raj Bhavan and narrated their harrowing experiences during nomination filing to Governor C V Ananda Bose. They also urged him to ensure safety and security on the day of elections on July...
RSS concerned at Manipur violence, appeals for peace
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday condemned the ongoing violence in Manipur and appealed to the government, including local administration, police, security forces and central agencies to take every possible step to restore peace immediately. In a statement, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale also urged them to ensure...
Kejriwal asks voters to reject ‘those with fake degrees’
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said “illiterate people” are running the government at the Centre and urged voters not to pick those with ‘fake degrees’ next time. Addressing a rally in Sriganganagar district of poll-bound Rajasthan, he said as a kid, he had heard politicians saying that India...
UPA-3 ‘very Much Possible’ in 2024, says Kapil Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Sunday said a UPA-3 government coming to power in 2024 is “very much possible” provided the Opposition parties have a commonality of purpose, an agenda reflecting it and are ready for “give and take” when fielding candidates to take on the BJP in...
Bengal govt moves SC against deployment of central forces
Political slugfest erupted in West Bengal as the State Election Commission and the state government, on Saturday, approached the Supreme Court against Calcutta High Court’s order for deployment of central armed forces throughout the state for the forthcoming panchayat elections. Approaching the apex court in this matter is a...
VHP protest against repeal of Karnataka anti-conversion law
The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Saturday condemned the Karnataka government’s decision to repeal the anti-conversion law introduced by the previous BJP regime and launched a mass protest against it. In a statement, VHP general secretary Milind Parande termed the state government’s decision as “the culmination of Muslim and Christian...
Stalin snubs governor insisting Balaji will remain minister
A few hours after Governor RN Ravi released a statement confirming the changes in the Tamil Nadu cabinet and seeking Senthil Balaji’s removal, the state government issued an order changing the portfolios but kept Balaji as a minister without portfolio. As per the government order, finance minister Thangam Tennarasu...
Cong wants all like-minded parties to unite against BJP
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Friday said his party wanted all like-minded outfits to join hands to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Addressing a press conference after a meeting of the Congress’ core committee , Patole said the aim is to avoid...
Karnataka HC extends stay on FIR against Rahul, others
The High Court of Karnataka on Friday extended the stay on the FIR against Congress party leaders Rahul Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh and Supriya Shrinate till June 23, over the alleged copyright violation of music from the hit film ‘KGF Chapter 2.’ MRT Music, a sister concern of Lahari Music,...
Ajit Pawar accuses Shinde govt of graft, fixed transfer ‘fee’
Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Friday accused the Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra of indulging in massive corruption, including fixing rates for transfer of officials. The personal assistants of several ministers had been raided (for corruption), the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly alleged. Speaking to...
