political statement

Kolkata, April 10 – The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, announced on Friday its decision to withdraw from its previously announced alliance with former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir and the new political outfit floated by the latter for the...

Chennai, April 8 The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) launched a strong attack on actor Vijay, the founder of TVK, on Wednesday, condemning his recent remark, "the real Congress is with us," as "baseless, false, and politically motivated."In a strongly worded statement, TNCC Organisation...

Srinagar, April 8 The Jammu and Kashmir Congress welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, saying that the pause must be converted into a credible and structured peace process."I welcome the ceasefire between Iran and the US as a prudent and timely step towards...

Kolkata, April 8 – A political confrontation erupted in West Bengal on Wednesday following a statement released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that appeared to directly address the Trinamool Congress regarding their responsibility to ensure that the upcoming two-phase state assembly...

New Delhi, April 8 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed regret over his controversial statement calling the people of Gujarat "illiterate", and said he has always had and will continue to have the highest respect for the people of the state.In a post on X, the Congress...

Bengaluru, April 7 The BJP on Tuesday demanded the arrest of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and the registration of a case against him for his alleged provocative statement during an election rally in Assam.In a complaint to the Karnataka Director General of Police M A Saleem, BJP...

New Delhi, April 7 The Congress on Tuesday accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of insulting party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and demanded an unconditional apology from him for his "deplorable conduct," which the party alleged reflects the "anti-Dalit mindset" of the BJP.Congress...

Mumbai, April 6 NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said on Monday that the Congress has every right to contest the Baramati assembly by-election, questioning the "political maturity" of his grandnephew Parth Pawar, who criticised the Congress for fielding a candidate against his mother and Deputy CM...

New Delhi, April 6 The Delhi High Court ruled on Monday that the assurance given by then Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in March 2020 regarding payment of rent on behalf of poor tenants during the Covid-induced lockdown could not be enforced, as it was not followed up with any official action...

Thrissur (Kerala), April 1 Union Minister Suresh Gopi said on Wednesday that there are no concerns among churches regarding the amendments to the FCRA, asserting that only those who violate norms need to worry.Speaking to reporters here, he said the amendment was not targeted at any particular...

Bhubaneswar, March 31 Opposition members in the Odisha Assembly strongly protested on Tuesday what they alleged was an "insult" to the son of the soil and former chief minister Biju Patnaik by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, and demanded the passage of a censure motion against the lawmaker.As soon as...

Bhubaneswar, March 31 The Odisha Assembly was adjourned for about 40 minutes on Tuesday as opposition members strongly protested alleged "insult" to the son of the soil and former chief minister Biju Patnaik by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.As soon as the House assembled for the Question Hour at...

Bhubaneswar, March 29 BJD MP Sasmit Patra resigned from a parliamentary committee headed by BJP lawmaker Nishikant Dubey on Sunday over the latter's remarks about former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik.Dubey, in a statement on March 27, claimed that Biju Patnaik was the link between former...

Guwahati, March 29 – The Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, alleged that the ruling BJP has "betrayed" the people on several fronts, including its "failure" to ensure justice for singer Zubeen Garg, and expressed confidence that the Congress and its...

Bhubaneswar, March 28 The BJD on Saturday demanded the dismissal of Odisha's Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling and the arrest of BJP's Titlagarh MLA Nabin Jain for allegedly violating laws during Ram Navami processions in separate locations.The opposition party, in a statement, alleged that...

Bhubaneswar, March 27 In response to the Central Government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, the main opposition party, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), demanded a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed by the Odisha government on fuel, citing that the...

Melbourne, March 27 A cricket fan was denied entry to the Sheffield Shield final here for wearing a T-shirt with "Free Imran Khan" written on it, sparking a controversy before authorities changed their stance, classifying it as a humanitarian issue rather than a political statement.According...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today condemned the "unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran" and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that Omar Abdullah made the...

New Delhi, March 24 The Congress on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement on the West Asia situation in the Rajya Sabha, saying it was a "pre-prepared text full of self-praise" regarding all that he claims to have achieved in the last 11 years.Congress general...

March 17, New Delhi: Former SP Vaid has strongly criticised Rahul Gandhi for his actions inside the Indian Parliament on March 12. In a detailed statement, Vaid said that Gandhi, along with several MPs, defied the Speaker's instruction prohibiting demonstrations within the parliamentary complex...