Tag: LK Advani
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Borderline sensitivities
While Imran Khan's unsolicited comment was rightfully slammed by all (including Naseeruddin Shah), with a suggestion to put his own house in order, it was not Pakistan's Prime Minister who failed India, as he only toed the traditional Pakistani line of interference. Rather it was the Indians who failed each other and opened the doors for the likes of Imran to comment. The de-hyphenation of Pakistan with any person from the minority community, in any matter of disagreement with them individually or even collectively, is absolutely necessary
January 4, 2019 -
Rs 100 coin released by PM Modi in memory of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Addressing a gathering at the Parliament House Annexe here, Modi said Vajpayee never compromised on the ideologies of the party and always spoke about national interest.
December 24, 2018 -
Democracy needs citizens to step up
‘Patriotism is the last refuge for a scoundrel,’ Dr Samuel Johnson said. In George Bernard Shaw’s words, ‘Politics is the last resort for the scoundrel.’
December 6, 2018 -
LK Advani renominated as chairman of Lok Sabha ethics panel
The Committee examines complaints relating to unethical conduct by members of Parliament.
September 12, 2018 -
Vajpayee will be remembered for first stable non-Congress coalition government: Advani
"Vajpayee's remarkable ability to win over adversaries despite ideological differences have all had a profound effect on him in all his years in public life.
August 16, 2018 -
Mamata Banerjee meets LK Advani, Kirti Azad, Congress leaders in Parliament
Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad also came to meet her at the TMC office in Parliament, followed by Congress leaders Gulam Nabi Azad and Ahmed Patel.
August 1, 2018 -
Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of insulting ‘mentor’ Advani; BJP hits back
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of insulting his “mentor” and senior BJP leader L K Advani. The Congress chief took to Twitter and shared a video showing how the PM, who earlier used to touch Advani’s feet, ignored him on stage in 2018. Sharing the video, Rahul Gandhi wrote: …
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June 13, 2018 -
Miss George Fernandes’ speeches now: LK Advani
Veteran BJP leader L.K Advani on Sunday said that he missed the speeches of former Union Minister and anti-Emergency crusader George Fernandes in Parliament. Advani’s observation came as he, along with veteran socialist leader Sharad Yadav, launched a website publishing articles and write ups on George Fernandes by his close associates, on the occasion of …
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June 4, 2018 -
Delhi: PM Modi opens new BJP HQ at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the BJP’s new headquarters at, 6 Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, in the presence of veteran leaders like LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi on Sunday. PM Shri @narendramodi inaugurates BJP’s new HQ in the presence of BJP National President Shri @AmitShah at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, Delhi. https://t.co/lnp7W09cS1 pic.twitter.com/P2UkHwaU5R — …
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February 18, 2018 -
India is headed towards a brighter future: Advani on Budget
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani on Thursday hailed the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “pursuing growth with a human face”. “Overall, the Budget makes me happy to see that my party, the BJP, is pursuing economic growth with a human face. I am sure India …
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February 1, 2018 -
Former PM Shastri not hostile to RSS, often consulted Golwalkar: LK Advani
Lal Bahadur Shastri was not ideologically hostile towards the RSS like Jawaharlal Nehru and would often invite its chief Guru Golwalkar for consultations when he was prime minister, veteran BJP leader L K Advani has said. Describing Shastri as a “dedicated Congressman” in an article in the 70th anniversary edition of the RSS-affiliated weekly Organiser, …
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January 24, 2018 -
Gujarat Elections 2017: Political parties to bring ‘star campaigners’ to lure voters
As the last day for the filing of nomination papers for the Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017 comes to an end on Tuesday, the political parties across the state are all set to bring in their most prominent faces to lure the voters. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has some of the most popular faces, including …
November 20, 2017 -
Man who arrested Advani becomes minister in Modi govt
As an IAS officer, Raj Kumar Singh saw power from close quarters, both in his native Bihar and the national capital, and will now occupy a seat of power himself. The first-term MP from Arrah was always known as a tough officer and his toughest assignment was to arrest LK Advani when the BJP stalwart’s …
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September 3, 2017 -
Venkaiah Naidu files nomination for vice-presidential poll
Former Union minister Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for the vice-president’s post as a candidate of the ruling NDA in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and other NDA leaders. Earlier in the day, Naidu met veteran BJP leaders LK Advani and Murali Manohar Joshi at their …
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July 18, 2017 -
NDA Presidential candidate Kovind meets AB Vajpayee
A day after meeting BJP veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday met former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Kovind's meeting with Vajpayee comes on the day when Opposition parties, headed by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, are meeting to decide their choice of candidate for the July …
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June 22, 2017 -
Kovind meets Advani, Joshi; to visit Vajpayee today
NDA presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday met BJP veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, who were seen as contenders for the candidature. He is scheduled to meet ailing former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Thursday. BJP sources said Kovind (71) paid courtesy visit to the two leaders credited with playing a …
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June 22, 2017 -
Babri case: Advani, Joshi, Bharti exempted from personal appearance
A special CBI court on Wednesday exempted veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Union Minister Uma Bharti from personal appearance in connection with the Babri demolition case. Special CBI judge, SK Yadav, passed an order granting them the exemption. However, Justive Yadav made it clear to the Babri demolition conspiracy …
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June 7, 2017