NEW DELHI: Union health minister JP Nadda on Tuesday recalled the emergency period and said that democracy is standing strongly today because of the sacrifices made at that time. Addressing the ‘Dark Days of Democracy’ program on Emergency’s 49th anniversary, Nadda said, “I request all of you to meet those who have seen the emergency … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first to take oath as the opening day of the new Lok Sabha was dedicated to newly elected members taking oath as members of the House. As Modi, accompanied by some senior Cabinet ministers walked into the House at 11 am, BJP MPs raised the customary ‘Modi, Modi’ and … Read more
After the PM targeted Congress by raking up the anniversary of the imposition of Emergency by Indira Gandhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge asked how long the PM wanted to rule by repeatedly talking about Emergency. “He (Modi) will say this 100 times. How long do you want to rule by talking about this,” Kharge asked. … Read more
Amid constant criticism by opposition parties claiming that the country’s constitution is in danger, JD(U) leader and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan, alias Lalan Singh, rubbished such claims and said the opposition wants government intervention to refrain constitutional bodies from taking actions against the guilty. Lalan Singh, who took the oath as MP on Monday, said, … Read more
Lucknow: After his party’s performance in Lok Sabha elections in UP, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, “Yes, I am going to Delhi. It is all a matter of numbers (govt formation). The public has rejected negative politics. We aimed to stop BJP. I thank the public for this and their cooperation. The votes were … Read more
(This story originally appeared in on May 26, 2024) SP chief and leader of Opposition in UP Assembly, Akhilesh Yadav, is leading a spirited campaign for INDIA Bloc in the ongoing LS elections. Amid a hectic campaigning schedule, he spoke to Pervez Iqbal Siddiqui about his PDA plank, tie-up with Congress and prospects of Opposition … Read more
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday called on the Bahujan Samaj Party to help the INDIA bloc and to save the Constitution. “I would request the BSP to help the INDIA bloc to save the Constitution… The (INDIA) alliance will surely form the government,” said Akhilesh. The olive branch comes days after … Read more
Guwahati: Opposition parties in Assam attacked chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for stating the that the original copy of the Constitution of India has a blue cover. Attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Sarma had stated in X, “The original copy of the Constitution of India has a blue cover. The original Chinese constitution has a … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his latest ‘BJP trying to abolish Constitution’ remark. “The Prince’s grandmother’s father insulted the Constitution… Then his grandmother got the opportunity to do unconstitutional acts…and they talk about the Constitution in front of us,” said PM Modi. Read original article here Denial … Read more
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would use “whatever tools the constitution allows” to pass criminal justice laws if his party forms the next government. Speaking to the Canadian Police Association on Monday, Poilievre promised to implement more stringent requirements for bail and make it harder for convicted murderers to transfer out of maximum security … Read more
