Tag: Abhishek Manu Singhvi
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Allegations concerning Bhansali’s Padmavati outlandish: Singhvi
Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday termed as “unfortunate” the political remarks concerning the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmavati” and said the allegations against it “were outlandish”. He also disclosed that he was appearing in the Supreme Court in the matter and his remarks could be discounted. “This is a kind of outlandish...
November 10, 2017 -
Mumbai bridge stampede a man-made tragedy: Congress
Accusing railway officials of not paying heed to multiple warnings by commuters regarding the Parel foot overbridge (FOB) in Mumbai, the Congress on Monday said it was a “man-made tragedy” that occurred due to “criminal negligence”. Congress spokesman Abhishek Manu Singhvi showed to media persons several tweets by users who tagged then Railway Minister Suresh...
October 2, 2017 -
TN Speaker, Governor’s action liable to be questioned: Congress
The Congress on Monday said that the delay in action by the Tamil Nadu Governor and Speaker is something “which is seriously liable to be questioned in court” adding that the Speaker’s decision to disqualify rebel AIADMK lawmakers is also “liable to be challenged”. “Certainly every party in the country is monitoring, it is not...
September 18, 2017 -
Modi government has made economy sluggish: Congress
The Congress on Monday accused the Narendra Modi government of turning India’s economy from the “fastest growing” into a “sluggish and stagnating” one, and said growth and investment rates have seen a decline. Talking to reporters here, Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi also hit out at BJP National President Amit Shah. He said Shah’s efforts...
September 18, 2017 -
Is Article 35A a solution in middle of turmoil in J&K: Congress
The Congress on Monday said it would laud Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who is visiting Jammu and Kashmir “if he can achieve a solution”, but wondered if Article 35A is a solution in the middle of “the delicate situation” in the state. “I am reminded of (noted jurist) Nani Palkhivala, who once said that,...
September 12, 2017 -
Congress accuses Haryana, Modi government of collusion with Dera supporters
Blaming the Haryana and Central governments of “utter callous insensitivity” for the situation in the state after the verdict on Dera Sacha Sauda chief, the Congress alleged “collusion” by the state’s Manohar Lal Khattar regime with the sect’s supporters. “We have seen utter callous insensitivity from the Haryana and the central governments. This was coupled...
August 28, 2017 -
Congress demands President’s rule in Haryana
The Congress party on Saturday demanded President’s rule in Haryana and the sacking of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for his government’s “failure” to stop the widespread violence that broke out after the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in a rape case. Senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi in a press conference...
August 26, 2017 -
Cow protection for BJP means killing of minority people: Congress
The Congress on Saturday targeted the BJP on cow protection and said for the ruling party it means “killing of minority people”. “The new definition of ‘gau raksha’ is killing of innocents, preferably of the minority community, walking down the roads,” Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said. He wondered aloud if the BJP’s Chhattisgarh government...
August 19, 2017 -
Congress hits out at Adityanath’s ‘picnic spot’ statement
The Congress on Saturday criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s remark that people in Delhi are trying to make Gorakhpur a picnic spot, terming it an insult to the children who died in hospital due to lack of oxygen. Senior party leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that Adityanath, who is still MP from the...
August 19, 2017 -
National security going through turbulent times: Congress
The Congress on Monday attacked the central government over national security, saying it was going through "turbulent times" and there had been a steep increase in border incursions by China. "National security is going through turbulent times in different facets with respect to China border," Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi told reporters at a press...
July 3, 2017 -
Adopt one policy on Hurriyat, Congress tells Centre
Accusing the Centre of changing its stance vis-a-vis the Hurriyat on a daily basis, the Congress on Monday said the government should adopt a single policy to deal with the conglomeration of Kashmir-centric parties. "Should there be talks with the Hurriyat or not? When should they be put under house arrest? When should they be put...
May 22, 2017 -
Congress flays government for ‘jobless growth’
The Congress on Friday said the BJP-led central government had planned a 'Modifest' on completing three years in office though its rule was marked by "jobless growth". The party said the BJP had failed to "fulfil its election promise of creating two crore jobs annually". Addressing a press conference here, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi...
May 19, 2017 -
Don’t politicise triple talaq issue: Congress
The Congress on Monday said that the issue of triple talaq was sub-judice and it should not be used to gain political mileage. Noting Congress has been in the forefront of gender reforms, Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said: "Congress always stands for gender justice for Muslim women also. The Supreme Court is actively seized...
April 17, 2017 -
UP defeat hurts, need hard decisions: Congress
With the Congress staring at a drubbing in Uttar Pradesh, the grand old party on Saturday admitted that "the bad loss hurts" and said it needs to do "fundamental restructuring" in the state, calling for hard decisions. While the Congress said the "loss" in the Hindi heartland it once ruled will be assessed, it defended...
March 11, 2017 -
Don’t single out Rahul for loss: Singhvi
Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Saturday said party Vice President Rahul Gandhi should not be singled out for the party's poor showing in Uttar Pradesh. "If these (counting) trends persist, why single out Rahul Gandhi? He will of course take the bullet in his chest," Singhvi told NDTV news channel. The Bharatiya Janata Party...
March 11, 2017 -
Don’t single out Rahul for loss: Singhvi
Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Saturday said party Vice President Rahul Gandhi should not be singled out for the party's poor showing in Uttar Pradesh. "If these (counting) trends persist, why single out Rahul Gandhi? He will of course take the bullet in his chest," Singhvi told NDTV news channel. The Bharatiya Janata Party...
March 11, 2017