Category: Politics

Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday attacked the Centre alleging that the government is in cahoots with profiteers and it does not want to give MSP to the farmers. Speaking to reporters in the UP Assembly after three SP candidates filed their nomination papers, Akhilesh Yadav said, “Why is the government, which wants to garner votes in the name of farmers and has given Bharat Ratna to (MS) Swaminathan and farmers’ leader Chaudhary Charan Singh, not giving MSP to the farmers?” “Either the…

The Delhi government has rejected the Centre’s proposal to convert Bawana stadium into a makeshift jail in view of the farmers’ march to the national capital on Tuesday stating that the demands of the farmers are justified. In a letter addressed to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot expressed solidarity with the farmers’ march and said, “The demands of the farmers are genuine. Secondly, it is the constitutional right of every citizen to make a peaceful protest. It is therefore, incorrect to arrest the farmers.” “The Central…

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday oversaw preparations for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of Shri Kalki Dham here ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit at the invitation of Acharya Pramod Krishnam. The prime minister will lay the foundation stone of the dham on February 19. Kirshnam was recently expelled from the Congress for alleged anti-party activities. Adityanath visited the venue and held a review meeting with officials to ensure seamless coordination and execution of plans for the event, an official statement said. During the review meeting, officials…

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is likely to move to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan, while her daughter and party leader Priyanka Gandhi is expected to contest from Rae Bareli in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi is likely to be nominated for Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is likely to contest from the party’s traditional bastion—Raebareli. Sonia Gandhi has been contesting from Raebareli for decades. This would be Priyanka’s first election. Sonia Gandhi had emerged victorious from the constituency in 2019.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar clinched a resounding victory in a floor test, with 129 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The trust vote was necessitated after Nitish Kumar, now in his ninth term as Chief Minister, forged a new government in collaboration with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). This significant political maneuver unfolded following Nitish Kumar’s departure from the Congress-led Mahagathbandhan alliance, triggering a seismic shift in Bihar’s political landscape. With the majority mark set at 122 in the 243-member assembly, Nitish Kumar and the BJP exude confidence…

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann will visit Ayodhya today (February 12) along with their families to seek the blessings of Lord Ram in the newly built temple, AAP sources said. According to sources, Kejriwal will leave for Ayodhya at 11 am. He will be accompanied by his parents to the holy place. Interestingly, Kejriwal was invited to the January 22 consecration ceremony at the temple but had said that he wanted to visit the temple later with his family. “Kejriwal and Mann will be…

The Bihar Assembly Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary will face the no-confidence motion moved by the ruling NDA before the newly formed government seeks a trust vote on Monday. The assembly secretariat released the business agenda of the House for Monday, when the budget session commenced, with a customary address by the Governor to members of the bicameral legislature. As per the agenda, released unusually before time, the Governor’s speech will be preceded by a preliminary address, to the assembly, by the Speaker. Immediately after Governor’s address, the assembly took up…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections this year. Asserting his party’s electoral prospects, Shah expressed confidence in the BJP securing 370 seats and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) crossing the 400-seat mark. Highlighting the BJP’s accomplishments, Shah referenced the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, indicating widespread support for the party. Shah framed the 2024 polls as a contest between development and mere rhetoric, emphasizing the government’s focus on tangible progress over…

In a significant announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, would receive India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna. With this declaration, the esteemed list of Bharat Ratna recipients expands to 53, with five individuals receiving the honor within the year 2024 alone, underscoring the profound impact of their contributions. PM Modi’s tribute to PV Narasimha Rao emphasized the statesman’s multifaceted leadership and significant role in shaping India’s economic trajectory. He hailed Rao’s tenure as…

V Sugnana Kumari Deo, affectionately known as the “Queen of Khallikote,” passed away in the early hours of Saturday at a private hospital in Chennai. Odisha Mourns the Passing of Political Icon. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik made a poignant visit to Chennai to meet her. Hailing from Ganjam and born on August 5, 1937, Deo transcended the realms of politics, also emerging as a prominent social activist. Spanning six decades of dedicated service to the public, Deo’s electoral triumphs in 1963, 1974, 1977, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2004, 2009, and…