Tag: Political party

The institutional crisis that Pakistan faces

Within the government, Imran Khan’s major backer is Dr Arif Alvi, the country’s president. A member of his political party, PTI, Arif was appointed President on 18 September 2018. His term will conclude in September 2023.

April 11, 2023

Govt. notifies electoral bond scheme

Only the political parties registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951).

September 29, 2022

Defection law needs safeguards

Interestingly, post-poll alliances have numbered more in India than pre-poll alliances.

August 18, 2022

Doubts about launch of Rajinikanth’s political party after bout of ill-health

Though sources close to Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM), the fan club, insists that the official launch will be realised on New Year’s Eve, the uncertainty over the actor’s presence on the occasion continues as he has been advised a week’s rest and “minimal physical activity” after being discharged from the Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad on Sunday.

December 29, 2020

Armed forces should not be politicised

The armed forces belong to the nation and swear allegiance to the Constitution. They are responsible to the nation, not a political party, individual or political leader.

April 9, 2019

From success to collapse

The Aam Aadmi Party has lost the initiative and is facing collapse in the state ahead of the 2019 general election.

August 13, 2018

Nation can’t be served by forming a party: Anna Hazare

Social activist Anna Hazare said on 19 January that he is not in contact with Arvind Kejriwal anymore. Speaking to reporters on the day the EC recommended the disqualification of 20 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs, the former mentor of the Delhi Chief Minister said that their paths separated the day Kejriwal formed AAP. He...

January 19, 2018

Kamal Haasan to annnounce political party’s name on Feb 21

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has announced he will commence his political journey from his hometown Ramanathapuram on February 21, when he will also reveal the name of his party. He made the announcement in a statement issued late on Tuesday night, saying his purpose in life is to “challenge the status quo that has been...

January 17, 2018

No political party can be erased in India: Pranab Mukherjee

No political party can be erased in the multi-party political system in India, former President Pranab Mukherjee said adding ups and downs are a part of the cycle. In an interview to CNN-News 18, Mukherjee, in response to a question whether Congress is dead, said: “India has a multi-party political system and I believe no...

October 27, 2017

‘Rs.2,000 is maximum cash donation to political parties’

Stressing the need for greater transparency in political funding, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the maximum amount of cash donation by an individual to a political party could be Rs 2,000 — a sharp drop from the Rs 20,000 amount in cash earlier. Presenting the Union Budget for 2017-18, Jaitley said political parties...

February 1, 2017