Congress leader Kapil Sibal on January 30 raised doubts over Red Fort violence and asked how did the protestors raid the iconic monument, which is normally under high security zone, on Republic Day. "Without permission, no one can enter Red Fort.
Why were people allowed in the Red Fort? Why weren't they stopped? Ask the Home Minister what the objective was, of letting those people inside the premises: Rahul Gandhi, Congress
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to contest elections in 6 states -Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa.
Bihar BJP spokesperson and Associate Professor of AS College, Azfar Shamshi, was shot at by miscreants while he was going to his chamber on January 27. He has been referred to Patna for treatment. Shamsi had a dispute with another professor of the college. Speaking to mediapersons, Munger SP Manavjit Singh Dhillon said, "We were informed that Azfar Shamsi (also an Associate Professor) was shot by 2-3 men while he was going to his chamber. He's under treatment. His statement has been recorded, he had dispute with another professor of the college whom we have arrested, he will be questioned." Further details are awaited
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan targeted Congress' Rahul Gandhi and said that his party's foundation is based on 'lies'. "Rahul Gandhi, don't you feel ashamed while lying? Don't lie so much that people stop believing your words, which they already have. Lying is the foundation of his party. If someone is responsible for India's partition, it's Congress," said CM Chouhan in Bhopal.
"Government must bring in another bill, pass it as law, to repeal three farm laws," said TMC MP Derek O' Brien during a part press conference on January 25. "The government must bring in another bill; pass it as law, to repeal the three farm laws, in the upcoming session of the Parliament. The nation watched as democracy was murdered in Rajya Sabha as TMC's motion was not even voted on. So, it's very simple 5 days to go for parliament, new session starts bring the bills, repeal. That's it."
During his visit to Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister for his involvement in leaking information on Balakot airstrike to journalist. "Put our Air Force pilots at risk, if this is available to a journalist, if it is on Whats App, I.m sure forces that are interested in this information, enemy forces can also have access to this. I.m asking a very simple question, why it that there is no enquiry on this? These five people know, somebody out of these 5 have told the journalist, if it is not the Prime Minister why hasn.t he ordered an enquiry? Somebody out of these 5 have put Indian nation, Indian Air Force at risk. I want to find out who it is" said Rahul Gandhi in Karur. He added, "The only reason Prime Minister has not ordered enquiry, is because he is involved in this type of leaking information."
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda has addressed the Swarnim Himachal program. He said that simplicity is the jewel of Himachal, hence it is known as Dev Bhoomi.
There will be an elected Congress president by June 2021, informed party's National General Secretary KC Venugopal on January 22 during a press conference in the national capital. "Congress Working Committee has decided that there will be an elected Congress president by June 2021," said Venugopal.
West Bengal Chief Minister-led Mamata Banerjee's party Trinamool Congress (TMC) has expelled its sitting MLA Baishali Dalmiya from the party. The development has come after the lawmaker had raised corruption issues in the party.
In a big jolt to West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, TMC's Rajib Banerjee resigned from his office as Forest Minister on Friday, ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly election. Rajib Banerjee was in charge of the forest department in the Bengal government.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on January 21 informed that Mahagathbandhan will hold 'Kisan Jagruk Saptaah' (Farmers Awareness Week) to "educate" them about Centre's farm laws. The 'Kisan Jagruk Saptah' will be held for a week from 24th January to 30th January. "People, especially farmers of Bihar, will be made aware during the Saptah," he added. Yadav announced the information after a meeting of constituents of Mahagathbandhan today.
Arindam Bhattacharya, who was elected MLA on Congress ticket & later joined TMC, joins BJP in presence of party leader Kailash Vijayvargiya in New Delhi.
Congress leader and MLA from Tonk Sachin Pilot on January 20 reacted on farm laws and farmers' protest at Delhi borders. He slammed Centre by meeting with farmers' leaders by saying that the government is trying to exhaust farmers. He emphasized that Congress is standing with farmers in their protest. Farmers of different states are protesting at Delhi borders against Centre's newly enacted farm laws.
BJP is protesting, ones who have sold paddy and received the money shouldn't protest on moral ground, said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. "Nearly 17-18 lakh farmers have sold their produce. BJP is protesting, those who don't believe in the system may protest or those who couldn't sell their produce. The ones who have sold paddy and received the money shouldn't protest," said CM Baghel.
BJP supporters raised "desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maaro saalo ko" slogan during a party rally in Chandannagar area in West Bengal's Hooghly on January 20. The same slogan was raised by Union Minister Anurag Thakur during campaigning for Delhi assembly elections last year. Bengal is going for polls in the mid of 2021.
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Rozgar Utsav' under 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' in Bhopal on January 20. CM Chouhan said, "During corona period, we had launched Rozgar Setu portal. So far, 1.44 lakh people have been employed in different sectors."
Ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took "responsibility" of ensuring BJP's victory from Nandigram constituency. "I take the responsibility of ensuring the victory of whoever contests from Nandigram on BJP ticket. Didi (Mamata Banerjee) has announced to contest from there, relying on 62,000 votes but I have 2.13 lakh people who chant 'Jai Shri Ram'. At a rally, TMC state president Subrata Bakshi said - 'Jai Shri Ram nahi chalega'. In elections, people of Nandigram will give a befitting reply to those who coin such slogans," said Suvendu Adhikari.
Ahead of assembly election Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced several projects for Jungle Mahal. The project includes a super speciality hospital in Jhargram.
With political heat rising in West Bengal in the run-up to the upcoming polls in West Bengal, TMC leader Madan Mitra on Tuesday publically threatened the BJP for seeking to take control over the state.
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