Page 8 - Latest Updates on P Chidambaram
Kharge resigns in Rajya Sabha; Digvijaya, Tiwari in race to replace him
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has resigned as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, sources said on Saturday, a day after he filed his nomination papers for the president's election
 "Kharge resigns in Rajya Sabha; Digvijaya, Tiwari in race to replace him")
MUDRA scheme 'practically worthless' in promoting businesses: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday criticised the Centre's MUDRA loan scheme, saying it was "practically worthless" in promoting businesses.
 "MUDRA scheme 'practically worthless' in promoting businesses: Chidambaram")
J&K: Will BJP explain decision to honour Hari Singh, says Chidambaram
The decisions of August 5, 2019 were not the decisions of the people or of the elected Legislature, or of the duly constituted government, he added.
 "J&K: Will BJP explain decision to honour Hari Singh, says Chidambaram")
'If FM doesn't see red now...': What Chidambaram says on retail inflation
According to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Monday, the inflation in food basket was 7.62 per cent in August, up from 6.69 per cent in July and 3.11 per cent in August 2021
Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra is India's 2nd freedom struggle: Chidambaram
Bharat Jodo Yatra is launched by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday
 "Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra is India's 2nd freedom struggle: Chidambaram")
Activist Teesta Setalvad 'a courageous fighter for justice': Chidambaram
"Welcome to freedom, Ms Teesta Setalvad, a courageous fighter for justice!" Chidambaram said in a tweet
Chidambaram offers help to Assam Congress in CAA case in Supreme Court
P Chidambaram offered assistance in the case filed by Assam Congress at Supreme Court against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), a party spokesperson said
Wilful defaulters in India have decreased 56% in last 8 years: BJP
"Banks recovered over Rs 1,86,000 lakh crore from written-off loan accounts of wilful defaulters from 2014 to 2021," BJP's Amit Malviya added.
 "Wilful defaulters in India have decreased 56% in last 8 years: BJP")
Did Gujarat govt consult Centre on Bilkis Bano case, asks Chidambaram
A special CBI court in Mumbai had sentenced the 11 accused on January 21, 2008. The Bombay High Court later upheld their conviction
Have right to protest: P Chidambaram on Sonia Gandhi's questioning by ED
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram asserted that it was not Sonia Gandhi, but the Congress that was protesting as it has the right to do so when its leader is being "harassed"
Ex-Finance Minister Chidambaram slams govt's GST hike on scientific devices
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday criticised the government over the increase in GST rate on scientific equipment
'Unkind act': Chidambaram slams govt for GST hike on scientific equipment
Criticising GST hike on scientific equipments, P Chidambaram said government believes that all the scientific knowledge that we need can be gathered by gazing at the sky and re-imagining our past
Chidambaram slams Centre over handling of economy for falling rupee
Former finance minister P Chidambaram has launched a scathing attack on the central govt, blaming its handling of a host of issues including falling rupee, employment generation and LPG price rise
Chidambaram cites UPA's rupee strengthening in 2013, criticises BJP
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday noted that the UPA government in 2013 brought back the value of the rupee from 69 to 58 against the US dollar within four months
Teach Goa Cong defectors lesson by not electing them: Chidambaram to people
Senior party leader P Chidambaram on Monday urged the people of Goa to teach Congress defectors a lesson by not electing them ever again.
GST had serious defects which worsened over last 5 years: Chidambaram
Asserting that the GST had serious "birth defects" which became only worse over the last five years, the Congress on Friday said the GST laws and their implementation have "wrecked the economy"
 "GST had serious defects which worsened over last 5 years: Chidambaram")
Chidambaram criticises Centre on state of Indian economy amid FPI outflows
Senior Cong leader P Chidambaram criticised the govt over the state of the Indian economy, asking if it was in the "pink of health" after high fiscal deficit, inflation
Chidambaram resigns from Maharashtra seat following election to RS from TN
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram resigned from his seat in Maharashtra on Thursday, following his election to the Rajya Sabha from the state of Tamil Nadu.
Congress protest: 'I am fine,' says Chidambaram after hairline fracture
However, he tweeted that he was lucky to get away with only a suspected hairline crack
 "Congress protest: 'I am fine,' says Chidambaram after hairline fracture")
Police hit Venugopal; broke Chidambaram's rib: Surjewala on Cong protest
Thousands of Congress workers carried out protest marches in the national capital as well as state capitals against the ED action on the former Congress president.
 "Police hit Venugopal; broke Chidambaram's rib: Surjewala on Cong protest")
