‘Cover up’: BJP hits out at AAP’s Sanjay Singh’s remarks on cash and liquor seizure row

'Cover up': BJP hits out at AAP's Sanjay Singh's remarks on cash and liquor seizure row

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) BJP candidate for the New Delhi Assembly seat Parvesh Verma on Thursday accused AAP’s Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh of trying to cover up his party’s involvement after Delhi Police seized a car with a “Punjab government” sticker, containing cash, alcohol, and political pamphlets. This follows AAP’s claims that the … Read more

Both BJP, AAP doing drama, says Cong leader Pramod Tiwari on Yamuna water row

Both BJP, AAP doing drama, says Cong leader Pramod Tiwari on Yamuna water row

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Thursday sharply criticised both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), calling their political antics mere “drama” over the Yamuna water while neglecting critical issues affecting Delhi. Tiwari’s remarks came after a series of political exchanges, particularly around the quality of water … Read more

Willing to change if needed, open to suggestions: K’taka BJP chief Vijayendra

Willing to change if needed, open to suggestions: K'taka BJP chief Vijayendra

Bengaluru, Jan 30 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra said on Thursday that he was ready to correct himself and make changes if necessary. He also clarified that he had no role in the selection of district presidents. He said this while reacting to the scathing remarks by senior party leader and BJP MP K. … Read more

BJP slams AAP govt as liquor, cash seized from Punjab govt vehicle in Delhi

BJP slams AAP govt as liquor, cash seized from Punjab govt vehicle in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government after a huge amount of cash, liquor bottles, and election pamphlets were recovered from a government vehicle bearing a Punjab registration plate which was parked at the Copernicus Road near Punjab Bhawan here. Reacting … Read more

Opposition should avoid politics over Maha Kumbh stampede: Rajasthan BJP Chief

Opposition should avoid politics over Maha Kumbh stampede: Rajasthan BJP Chief

Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore on Wednesday criticised the opposition parties for politicising the Maha Kumbh Sangam stampede in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, emphasising that it was an unfortunate accident and not a deliberate or “sponsored” incident. He also extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in … Read more

BJP infighting: Karnataka MP lashes out at state President Vijayendra, seeks national leaders’ intervention

BJP infighting: Karnataka MP lashes out at state President Vijayendra, seeks national leaders' intervention

Bengaluru, Jan 29 (IANS) The infighting within the BJP’s Karnataka unit has come out into the open with the party’s Chikballapur MP and former minister K. Sudhakar on Wednesday lashing out at state President B.Y. Vijayendra and warning that if national leaders fail to take action, the party has no future. Addressing the media in … Read more

BJP govt in 11-year rule destroyed democracy in the country, alleges CPI (M) leaders

BJP govt in 11-year rule destroyed democracy in the country, alleges CPI (M) leaders

Agartala, Jan 29 (IANS) Top CPI-M leaders in Tripura on Wednesday claimed that the 11-year rule of the BJP-led Narendra Modi government at the Centre destroyed democracy in the country and the saffron party was running the government to favour only the millionaires. Addressing a public rally, CPI-M politburo member Prakash Karat said that in … Read more

Punjab BJP leaders meet Governor, seek probe into Ambedkar’s statue vandalism

Punjab BJP leaders meet Governor, seek probe into Ambedkar's statue vandalism

Chandigarh, Jan 29 (IANS) Demanding an investigation by an independent agency into vandalising of B.R. Ambedkar’s statue followed by an attempt to burn the stone sculpture of the Constitution in Amritsar on the Republic Day, a delegation of senior BJP leaders on Wednesday met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, here. They apprised the Governor that … Read more

Maha Kumbh stampede: Karnataka BJP expresses regret, prays for speedy recovery of injured

Maha Kumbh stampede: Karnataka BJP expresses regret, prays for speedy recovery of injured

Bengaluru, Jan 29 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Wednesday expressed regret over the tragic incident of stampede resulting in minor injuries to 40 to 50 devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh and prayed for the recovery of injured persons. Reacting to the incident, State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra said, “The tragic … Read more