Politics

Nation will not be misled by Rahul Gandhi's fake promises: BJP

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday charged Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi of attempting to mislead the nation, and said that the people are not going to believe in such fake promises. BJP spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi used the occasion to target the Congress-led UPA II Government at the Centre. Rahul Gandhi, who kicked off his election campaign in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, claimed that both the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have failed miserably in governance, and said that only a Congress Government can change the face of the state marred by politics based on religion.

Oct 9, 2013

Opposition in Kashmir wants VK Singh to be summoned

Srinagar, Oct 9 (ANI): Amidst high drama and uproar in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti demanded that former army chief VK Singh to be summoned before the house. Leaders in the assembly demanded that Singh be summoned to explain his remark, while speaker of the house stated that he would be writing a letter to the former army chief to explain his statement.

Oct 9, 2013

SP hits back at Rahul, says Congress will be wiped out in upcoming polls

Lucknow, Oct 09 (ANI): Rejecting the allegations of Congress vice President Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal on Wednesday said that people of Uttar Pradesh would never believe Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party. Talking to mediapersons in Lucknow, he said that in upcoming assembly polls and general elections, Congress will be wiped out. Third front will form a stable Government at the centre.

Oct 9, 2013

Aircraft deal: Political leaders question discrimination towards PSUs

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister, Praful Patel's letter to Defence Minister AK Antony, protesting against the Indian Air Force's decision to not allow public sector units ( PSUs) to participate in a global tender for 56 transport aircraft is backed by political leaders. India has set the ball rolling for another mega defence deal by floating the global tender for over Rs 13,000 crore acquisition of 56 transport aircraft to replace the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force.

Oct 9, 2013

Bharti, Wal-Mart call off India joint venture

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): World's largest retail chain Walmart Stores Inc and Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Group have called off their six-year old alliance in India and will own and operate separate businesses in the country. Wal-Mart, tied up with Bharti in 2007 and had been the most vocal proponent of prying open India's restrictive retail market to foreign supermarket operators. However, its growth in India has been hindered by still-evolving rules on foreign investment, an internal bribery probe, and, more recently, the faltering partnership with New Delhi-based Bharti. Under terms of their breakup, Wal-Mart will acquire Bharti's 50 percent stake in Bharti Wal-Mart Pvt Ltd, which runs about 20 wholesale stores in India under the Best Price Modern Wholesale brand, and will run the business independently.

Oct 9, 2013

Rahul Gandhi making efforts to match Modi: BJP

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, BJP Vice-President Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Wednesday said that Congress Vice-President is making all efforts to match Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who speaks his mind before the nation and is well-connected. Rudy, who was commenting on Gandhi's rallies in Uttar Pradesh today, said that the Congress number two just talks about the policies of the country in bits and pieces.

Oct 9, 2013

We provided employment to crores, and then we brought food security: Rahul Gandhi

Aligarh, Oct 09 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday kick-started the Congress's campaign in Uttar Pradesh for national polls due by May, by addressing a rally in Aligarh. He said that Congress provided employment to Crores and brought food security for the common people.

Oct 9, 2013

Congress responsible for Andhra Pradesh mess: BJP

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): As around twenty trains were cancelled and the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh evoked violent protests, forcing the authorities to clamp a curfew in the region, Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy, blamed the Congress for the mess created in the state. He also said that Congress is indulged more in politics than in the interest of people.

Oct 9, 2013

National level politics a dream for Nitish, alleges BJP

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday alleged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's attempt to position himself at the national level is going to remain a dream for him. BJP Vice-President Rajiv Pratap Rudy, who was commenting on Nitish Kumar's crusade for Bihar's special status, said the latter has been talking about it for the six months.

Oct 9, 2013

Political forces incited riots in Muzaffarnagar: Rahul Gandhi

Aligarh, Oct 09 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday addressed party rally in Aligarh for national polls due by May, and attacked the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh for its failures saying the riots in Muzaffarnagar were created, they didn't happen.

Oct 9, 2013

Telangana Fallout: Chandrababu Naidu's fast enters 3rd day

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Supporters of the TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, protested at Andhra Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday (October 09), after they were not allowed to enter its premises while their leader continued his indefinite fast against the formation of Telangana. Naidu began his indefinite fast against the proposed division of Andhra Pradesh and said that he was forced to undertake this protest because the ruling Congress Party was playing with the sentiments of the people of the two regions of his state. A protester highlighted the plight of the people of Seemandhra due to the intensifying protests against the bifurcation.

Oct 9, 2013

Telangana issue: Chandrababu Naidu demands amicable solution from Congress

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu, on Wednesday refused to end his indefinite fast and demanded an amicable solution from the Congress party over the Telangana issue which has revived deep political divisions and raised fears of violence. Naidu said that he would continue his fast and lashed at Congress for playing politics over the Telangana issue.

Oct 9, 2013

If UP is lagging behind it's because people are divided: Rahul Gandhi

Aligarh, Oct 09 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday addressed party rally in Aligarh for national polls due by May, and said that if Uttar Pradesh is lagging behind, it's because people are divided and made to fight amongst themselves. He also said that Congress will change it and will fight those forces.

Oct 9, 2013

Extend our support to TDP, Govt must resolve the Telangana problem: AGP Chief

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): As Supporters of the TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, protested at Andhra Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday, after they were not allowed to enter its premises while their leader continued his indefinite fast against the formation of Telangana, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) chief Prafulla Kumar Mahanta visited Andhra Bhawan to express solidarity with Naidu. Mahanta extended support to TDP and said that the government must come forward and resolve the problem.

Oct 9, 2013

Trains cancelled in view of anti- bifurcation protests in Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam, Oct 9 (ANI): Around twenty trains were cancelled as the announcement of the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh evoked violent protests, forcing the authorities to clamp a curfew in the region. Deepening the crisis, the Electricity department employees stalled work, plunging large parts of the region into darkness. As a result of the power crisis, many trains have been cancelled. A fresh round of talks failed on Wednesday between Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy and the striking power sector employees, who are reportedly not stepping back. Political analysts have observed that the move to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh, by the center ruling Congress was to shore up its political fortunes.

Oct 9, 2013