Page 28 - Indian Politics

First-ever Balika Panchayat to promote participation of girls in politics

The country's first-ever girl Panchayat, "Balika Panchayat", which was started in several villages of Gujarat's Kutch district, aims to promote the social and political development of the girls

Money laundering case: 5 Indian politicians who were summoned by ED

Here are five instances when ED summoned politicians in various money laundering cases

PM Modi has changed culture of Indian politics in 8 years in office: Nadda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the political culture and ushered in a responsive and pro-active government, BJP president J P Nadda said here. Addressing a press conference here to mark eight years of the Modi government, Nadda said "seva, sushasan and garib kalyan" (service, good governance and welfare of poor) are soul of the Modi government. Nadda, flanked by Union ministers Smriti Irani, Dharmendra Pradhan and Anurag Thakur, also released a theme song to mark the Modi government's anniversary that described it as the creator of modern India. The BJP president said ensuring last-mile delivery of various government schemes has been the biggest challenge of the Modi government. "Prime Minister Modi has himself taken care of last-mile delivery," Nadda said. Nadda also launched a special campaign, called 8 Years of Seva, Sushasan & Garib Kalyan', to reach out to the youth and citizens through the NaMo App. "This special platform on the NaMo App has a lot of interactive a

Concentration of power in some families bane of Bihar politics: Kishor

If at all I have drawn inspiration from anybody, it is from Gandhi and the Congress of his times, when the party was not controlled by a family or a coterie: Prashant Kishor

Modi pays tribute to former PM Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to the country's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary.In a tweet today, the Prime Minister wrote, "Tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on his death anniversary."The official Twitter handle of the Congress party also paid tributes to India's first Prime Minister, on his death anniversary."A brave freedom fighter, the architect of modern India, a statesman, a visionary, a patriot, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was a true son of Bharat Mata. A billion salutes and billion tributes to our first Prime Minister, on his death anniversary," tweeted the Congress party today.Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal also took to Twitter and said, "A leader loved by young and old; A leader with an unmatched vision; A leader solely dedicated to building a free & prospering nation; Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was everything and beyond what India needed in her first Prime Minister. On his death anniversary, my humblest ...

The new ideology of politics

India is fighting an old battle again, with two ideas of the country colliding with each other

Prashant Kishor to prepare ground for 'Jan Suraaj' campaign within 10 days

The Jan Suraaj campaign is kicking off from Mahatma Gandhi Ashram in West Champaran district on October 2 this year and he will do a Padyatra of 3,000 km across Bihar

Congress to be pivotal for anti-BJP formation in 2024 polls: Sachin Pilot

Accusing the ruling BJP of diverting people's attention from the real issues, Pilot said "some fringe elements" are trying to change the name of some monuments and roads

Tajinder Bagga and Jignesh Mewani: Making sense of bizarre arrests

Kejriwal's image of a middle-class son and brother, will begin to crumble if he is seen as inimical to the perceived interests of the majority. So, Bagga had to be challenged in such a dramatic mode

When it comes to politics, inflation is no longer what it used to be

There is near total political silence around inflation with neither politicians nor their parties caring to take it up

Prashant Kishor says will set up Jan Suraaj to work for Bihar's development

Kishor brushed aside speculation that he would be launching a new political party and said, instead he would work for Bihar's development

Odisha MLA among 5.8 lakh students appearing for Class 10 board exam

Angada Kanhar, the state's Phulbani legislator, wrote his second language paper at Rujangi High School in Pitabari village of Kandhamal district

Dusted, rusted approach of vote bank is no longer working, says Nadda

Nadda said: "Indian politics has undergone a rapid transformation in the last eight years."

Every PM helped fulfil goals of constitutional democracy, says Modi

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is aimed at sensitising and inspiring the younger generation about the leadership, and achievements of Indian prime ministers.

National interest supreme in a polarised world: Modi on BJP foundation day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that the BJP is dedicated to "rashtra bhakti" while its rivals stand for "parivar bhakti"

Shivpal to visit Ayodhya after Navratri, to announce a 'major decision'

Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia (PSPL) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav will visit Ayodhya after Navratri and announce a 'major decision' about his next political move

MNS' Muslim leader resigns, accuses Raj Thackeray of changing party's stand

Charging Maharashtra Navnirman Sena with attaining a communal approach rather than a developmental one, one of its Muslim leader from Pune on Tuesday resigned from the party

Revival of Congress is essential for Indian democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi while addressing the parliamentary party on Tuesday said that the revival of the party is essential for democracy

Country in dire need of learning brotherhood and eradicating hatred: Rahul

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the country is in dire need of learning brotherhood and eradicating hatred as taught by 12th Century social reformer Basaveshwara

Women leaders find favour, but not votes in India, say Pew survey

Only a quarter of Indians say that men generally make better political leaders than women.