Modi Trouble For Bjp

In a surprise move, soon after PM Modi's visit to Bhopal, that has set political circles abuzz, the party announced it is fielding seven Lok Sabha members, three of them union ministers, and also its national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya.

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu aimed a jibe at the BJP over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach, saying he was "troubled" only by a 15-minute wait. The farmers, he said, had to wait for a year to get the farm laws scrapped.

The Congress on Saturday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, saying that the party had orchestrated the resignations of nearly a dozen legislators in Karnataka, spelling fresh trouble for the ruling coalition.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today warned that the government will have no option but to do away with Articles 370 and 35A if "somebody" talks about having a separate Prime Minister for the troubled state. The two provisions in the constitution provide special status to Jammu and Kashmir, preventing outsiders from settling down or purchasing p...

In more alliance trouble for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union minister Ram Vilas Paswan and his son Chirag Paswan have served an ultimatum over the appointment of a retired judge they say acted against Dalit interests. The Paswans have threatened that their Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) will join anti-government protests by Dalit organisations on Au...

It may not be a multi-car pile-up (yet), but the hazard lights are on now for the BJP's coalition in Bihar where three of three partners of the national party are convinced that they're getting a raw deal

As an event meant to demonstrate squad goals, a dinner in Patna last night hosted by the BJP was a failed venture. Upendra Khushwaha, a key ally, who chose not to attend the dinner, said he should not be called out for choosing to fly into Patna pointedly the morning after. "Amit Shah too did not attend the dinner.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday vowed an early solution to the crucial Teesta water-sharing pact that has been under negotiations for over 20 years, telling visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's feelings for Dhaka were as warm as his own. The pact, which was considered a done dea...

BJP lawmaker Subramanian Swamy, whose recent posts on social media have scripted a-controversy-a-day for the ruling BJP, declared today that there would be fewer tweets from him for now.

Leaders of the ruling Congress in Meghalaya have sent a three-page SOS to party president Sonia Gandhi and her son and deputy Rahul, saying they are worried that "the BJP is camping in Shillong" and looking to stir trouble for the state government.

In this season of troubles, the ruling BJP has a new problem. How to separate the four party veterans who have rebelled against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah, from other party leaders who are making critical comments after the BJP's election debacle in Bihar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fly out on Wednesday for his first visit to Britain. The three-day visit comes in the shadow of "troubles at home" after the BJP's defeat in the Bihar election, the British media said today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked for one-on-one meetings with 23 parliamentarians from his party, the BJP. Among those summoned are seven ministers. The mood is expected to be somber - the group defaulted on public meetings they were meant to address in Delhi which is expected to vote for its next government in February.

West Bengal Minister Madan Mitra was arrested on Friday in the Saradha chit fund case, in growing trouble for the government of Mamata Banerjee. "I dare the Prime Minister and the BJP leadership to arrest me," the Chief Minister challenged, alleging vindictive politics by the Centre.

In signs of growing trouble for the NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu, MDMK Chief Vaiko hit out at two BJP leaders for criticizing him over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also questioned the Prime Minister's silence over the matter.

In a surprise move, soon after PM Modi's visit to Bhopal, that has set political circles abuzz, the party announced it is fielding seven Lok Sabha members, three of them union ministers, and also its national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya.

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu aimed a jibe at the BJP over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach, saying he was "troubled" only by a 15-minute wait. The farmers, he said, had to wait for a year to get the farm laws scrapped.

The Congress on Saturday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, saying that the party had orchestrated the resignations of nearly a dozen legislators in Karnataka, spelling fresh trouble for the ruling coalition.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today warned that the government will have no option but to do away with Articles 370 and 35A if "somebody" talks about having a separate Prime Minister for the troubled state. The two provisions in the constitution provide special status to Jammu and Kashmir, preventing outsiders from settling down or purchasing p...

In more alliance trouble for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union minister Ram Vilas Paswan and his son Chirag Paswan have served an ultimatum over the appointment of a retired judge they say acted against Dalit interests. The Paswans have threatened that their Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) will join anti-government protests by Dalit organisations on Au...

It may not be a multi-car pile-up (yet), but the hazard lights are on now for the BJP's coalition in Bihar where three of three partners of the national party are convinced that they're getting a raw deal

As an event meant to demonstrate squad goals, a dinner in Patna last night hosted by the BJP was a failed venture. Upendra Khushwaha, a key ally, who chose not to attend the dinner, said he should not be called out for choosing to fly into Patna pointedly the morning after. "Amit Shah too did not attend the dinner.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday vowed an early solution to the crucial Teesta water-sharing pact that has been under negotiations for over 20 years, telling visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's feelings for Dhaka were as warm as his own. The pact, which was considered a done dea...

BJP lawmaker Subramanian Swamy, whose recent posts on social media have scripted a-controversy-a-day for the ruling BJP, declared today that there would be fewer tweets from him for now.

Leaders of the ruling Congress in Meghalaya have sent a three-page SOS to party president Sonia Gandhi and her son and deputy Rahul, saying they are worried that "the BJP is camping in Shillong" and looking to stir trouble for the state government.

In this season of troubles, the ruling BJP has a new problem. How to separate the four party veterans who have rebelled against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah, from other party leaders who are making critical comments after the BJP's election debacle in Bihar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fly out on Wednesday for his first visit to Britain. The three-day visit comes in the shadow of "troubles at home" after the BJP's defeat in the Bihar election, the British media said today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked for one-on-one meetings with 23 parliamentarians from his party, the BJP. Among those summoned are seven ministers. The mood is expected to be somber - the group defaulted on public meetings they were meant to address in Delhi which is expected to vote for its next government in February.

West Bengal Minister Madan Mitra was arrested on Friday in the Saradha chit fund case, in growing trouble for the government of Mamata Banerjee. "I dare the Prime Minister and the BJP leadership to arrest me," the Chief Minister challenged, alleging vindictive politics by the Centre.

In signs of growing trouble for the NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu, MDMK Chief Vaiko hit out at two BJP leaders for criticizing him over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also questioned the Prime Minister's silence over the matter.