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Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched a scathing attack on successive central governments led by the Congress and the BJP on Saturday, holding their policy decisions responsible for the country’s worsening energy crisis.In a strongly worded statement...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday alleged that policies pursued by successive central governments, led by the Congress and the BJP, allegedly under US influence, had contributed to the current energy crisis in the country.In a statement, Vijayan...

New Delhi, March 20 Congress leader and former Union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, while extending Eid greetings on Friday, alleged that Muslims around the world, “starting with India”, are often targeted by communal forces.“This has been an extremely difficult year for the Muslim community...

Jaipur, March 16 – The Rajasthan Police registered a case and initiated an investigation on Monday regarding allegedly offensive remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public event held on Saturday at the Kanodia College. Meanwhile, the BJP also staged protests in response to a...

Jaipur, March 15 Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has dismissed the allegation that he made casteist remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that his comments were directed at the prime minister's "character" and not his caste.The former bureaucrat-turned politician also said...

Jaipur, March 15 Former Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar has rejected allegations that he made casteist remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that his comments were directed at Modi's "character" and not his caste.The bureaucrat-turned-politician also said that he is called...

New Delhi, March 12 In a "public letter exchange," Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar declared that he was parting ways with party colleague Shashi Tharoor, while the latter responded by criticizing Aiyar's "unwarranted" remarks.It began with Aiyar writing a public letter to Tharoor, which was...

Chennai, February 24 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said he was aware of his “position” and indicated the importance of his role in Tamil Nadu politics.Responding to a question at CNN News 18’s Town Hall on whether he would take on a national role to lead the INDIA bloc if an opportunity...

Gulmarg, February 23 Amidst talk of a leadership change within the INDIA bloc, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rallied behind Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday, stating that he has been effectively performing the role of Leader of the Opposition and holding both the...

New Delhi, February 23 Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Monday that DMK chief M.K. Stalin is "the best-suited" candidate to be the convenor of the INDIA bloc, asserting that a smaller partner would provide a better assurance of alliance unity than a dominant one.Speaking to

New Delhi, February 23 – BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain commented on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's statement suggesting that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should lead the INDIA bloc, which comprises opposition parties, saying that Aiyar himself is more...

Kolkata, February 22 – Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar stirred political debate on Sunday by asserting that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is central to the survival of the Opposition INDIA bloc, while also expressing uncertainty about his own future within the Congress...

New Delhi, February 18 Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Wednesday that he is a "Gandhian", a "Nehruvian" and a "Rajivian", but not a "Rahulian" because Rahul Gandhi "is far too much younger than me and far too distant from me in his political life”.Aiyar added that he did not say he...

Chennai, February 18 – V. Thirumavalavan, a leader of the VCK and Member of Parliament representing the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency, has defended the Congress party's demand for a share in the government if the DMK-led alliance wins the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, stating that...

New Delhi, February 18 Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Wednesday that he is a "Gandhian", a "Nehruvian", and a "Rajivian", but not a "Rahulian" because Rahul Gandhi "is far too much younger than me and far too distant from me in his political life."Aiyar added that he did not say...

New Delhi, February 17 Veteran leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday said that if the Congress cannot tolerate dissent, it is the party's "doom," and if it doesn't have the courage to respond to dissenting voices in a "polite but firm manner," it doesn't deserve to rule.Aiyar also recalled...

New Delhi, Feb 17 In a strong statement, veteran leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said that if the Congress cannot tolerate dissent, then the party's future is bleak, and if it lacks the courage to address dissenting voices in a "polite but firm manner," then it does not deserve to rule.Aiyar also...

Pune, February 17 – The BJP launched a sharp attack on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and the Congress on Tuesday, stating that the party is facing growing dissent not only from within but also among its allies.The BJP’s remarks came amid renewed political...

New Delhi, February 17 – The Janata Dal (United) launched a strong attack on the Congress on Tuesday, following controversial remarks made by its senior leader, Mani Shankar Aiyar, claiming that the party was facing internal turmoil.In response to Aiyar's recent statements, JD(U) National...

On Monday, senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar publicly criticized his party colleagues, a day after stating that the LDF, led by Pinarayi Vijayan, would retain power in Kerala.In a series of sharp remarks, Aiyar branded Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor a "dishonest careerist" and...