Tag: P Chidambaram
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Bulk of over Rs 12,000 cr electoral bonds sold donated to BJP anonymously, alleges Chidambaram
In a series of tweets on Monday, the Congress leader said, "Over Rs 12,000 crore worth Electoral Bonds sold so far.
March 7, 2023 -
Candidates taking permission from a family before even entering fray: BJP’s fresh dig at Cong presidential poll
The BJP on Wednesday took a fresh dig at the Congress, which is set to hold a poll to choose its next president next month.
September 21, 2022 -
P Chidambaram feels need to make way for youngsters for PCC elections
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday said that there is a need to make way for youngsters for the elections of Pradesh Congress Committees (PCC).
May 7, 2022 -
Induct Umran Malik into the national team, urges congress leader P Chidambaram
P Chidambaram, a senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister, has now praised Umran Malik and asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to include the sensational pacer in the national team.
April 28, 2022 -
No real growth in Indian economy, welfare ignored, subsidies reduced, says former Finance Minister P Chidambaram
Last year, the Finance Minister had projected 2021-22 fiscal deficit at 6.8 per cent. It is 6.9 per cent.
February 8, 2022 -
After Muslims, Christians are new target of Hindutva brigade: Chidambaram
Meanwhile, the Centre, on Monday, clarified that it had not frozen the bank accounts of the Missionaries of Charity.
December 29, 2021 -
Why is PM silent, only he can answer: P Chidambaram on Pegasus row
Chidambaram tweeted, "MoD has 'absolved' itself of any deal with the NSO Group, Israel. Assuming, MoD is correct, that takes out one Ministry/Department. What about the remaining half a dozen usual suspects?"
August 10, 2021 -
Pegasus row: If government did not conduct surveillance then who did, asks Congress
Chidambaram demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi make a statement in Parliament clarifying whether there had been surveillance or not.
July 25, 2021 -
‘Last election’ ploy was ‘plea for mercy’: P Chidambaram on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s claim
'When Mr Nitish Kumar declares that this will be his 'last election' he has effectively conceded defeat,' P Chidambaram said on Twitter.
November 6, 2020 -
Is CAG report opening of a can of worms?: P Chidambaram on auditor’s Rafale deal report
'Will the government say if that obligation was fulfilled?' he asked
September 24, 2020 -
BJP ‘deliberately, maliciously’ distorted Congress Manifesto over farmers’ issue: P Chidambaram
Ahead of the general elections in 2019, Congress had suggested changes to farm laws that would see the APMC Act abolished.
September 19, 2020 -
Increase infrastructure spending to revive economy: Chidambaram
He said that the economic revival will need money. 'Borrow and don't hesitate on this.'
September 6, 2020 -
‘Messenger of God’: Chidambaram jibes at Nirmala Sitharaman over ‘Act of God’ remark at GST Council meet
Briefing reporters after the 41st meeting of the GST Council on Thursday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the economy is facing an extraordinary 'Act of God' situation, which may result in economic contraction.
August 29, 2020 -
‘Have experienced similar taunts for not speaking Hindi’: Chidambaram comes out in Kanimozhi’s support
Meanwhile, the CISF tweeted that it has ordered an enquiry into the matter and that 'it is not the policy of CISF to insist upon any particular language.'
August 10, 2020 -
Defence Minister promised a ‘bang’ and ended with a ‘whimper’: Congress’ P Chidambaram
Chidambaram pointed out that the only importer of defence equipment in India is the Defence Ministry and 'any import embargo is really an embargo on oneself.'
August 9, 2020 -
‘Don’t live in past distorted by half-truths and answer our questions on Chinese intrusion’: P Chidambaram to BJP
Former finance minister's remarks came after the Congress party yesterday clarified that the Rs 20 lakh donation received from the PMNRF was used for the relief work in Andaman and Nicobar islands following the 2004 tsunami.
June 27, 2020 -
‘RBI must bluntly tell Govt to do its duty, take fiscal measures’: Chidambaram
His comments come a day after RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das informed that the GDP growth in 2020-21 is expected to remain in the negative category with some pick up in second half.
May 23, 2020