Politics

We will not form coalition government: Kirti Azad

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): BJP leader Kirti Azad on Monday congratulated AAP and its Convener Arvind Kejriwal on his victory and said that they have performed well at their first attempt. Asked about any possibility of shaking hands with AAP, Azad said that his party will not form government as his party does not want coalition Government.

Dec 9, 2013

AAP presented itself as an ultimate alternative to BJP and Congress: D Raja

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): As the brand new competition AAP swiped the Delhi polls impressively, CPI leader D Raja said that AAP presented itself as an ultimate alternative to both the congress and BJP. He said that BJP took full advantage of no such alternative before but times have changed now. He further said that unless a party won't take up issues related to common man's livelihood, one cannot win their support.

Dec 9, 2013

BJP will restore people's confidence and take economy forward: Yashwant Sinha

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Monday said that the Congress party had damaged the sentiments of people to wide extent in recent years and the BJP will immediately start improving the same and restore the confidence of people and take the economy forward. Sinha said this in the backdrop of poll result's impact on the sensex.

Dec 9, 2013

"Congress' corruption and lust for power lead to its defeat"

Ralegaon/ Kolkata/ Bangalore, Dec 09 (ANI): Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare said that it was Congress party's lust for power that brought about its drastic defeat in the state polls. Congress faced massive defeat in Delhi state with BJP taking the main lead and the new anti-graft Aam Aadmi Party inching to the second place, underlining the struggle that Congress would have to face to cling to power in a national election due by May next year. CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury stated that people wanted an alternative to Congress and that is why they voted for Aam Aadmi Party.

Dec 9, 2013

BJP benefitted from Narendra Modi's popularity: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): BJP President Rajnath Singh credited the party's prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, for its spectacular victory in the assembly polls of four states. The BJP is the clear winner in three big states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan that went to the polls, though it emerged as the single largest party in Delhi too. Singh said the party benefited from the popularity of Modi. The ruling Congress party was defeated in key state polls, including the capital, underlining the struggle it will face to cling to power in a national election due by May next year. Congress, led by Sonia Gandhi, is facing widespread anger at corruption and high inflation after two successive terms at the head of a national coalition.

Dec 9, 2013

Indian Navy showcase its prowess at sea

Kochi, Dec 09 (ANI): Hundreds of people watched awe-inspiring Indian Navy exercise off the southern coast of Kochi. Landing of a helicopter on a moving warship, firing of weapons, special operations by the marine commandos from air and water and a fly past by fighter aircrafts were some of the special features of the event. Indian Navy officer, Captain Sandeep Sandhu, said it was a rare sight for the general public. Newly inducted Fast Interceptor Craft were also fielded to demonstrate its capabilities in coastal security and force protection.

Dec 9, 2013

Top MHA officials visit Manipur to resolve border fencing issue

Manipur, Dec 09 (ANI): A delegation of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) visited Manipur in a bid to resolve the border fencing row with neighbouring Myanmar. According to the claims of Manipur Government, the border fencing in the State was indeed taking place well within the Indian Territory and had provided an opportunity to the neighbouring country to grab a large part of the same. The delegates inspected various disputed pillars at the border in Moreh town where they conducted a spot verification of the fencing work. Speaking to media persons, Joint Secretary of MHA in north east, Shambhu Singh, who was part of the delegation, said that a joint verification of the spot by both the countries can solve the problem.

Dec 9, 2013