Dissent

Shashi Tharoor Writes To PM, Cites "Naya Bharat" After FIR Against Celebs

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday October 8, 2019

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declaring himself "deeply disturbed" by the FIR filed against the authors of an open letter to the PM and urging the PM to guarantee freedom of speech and expression

Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2019: 213 Candidates In Fray From 18 Seats In Thane

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 8, 2019

At least two rebels of the BJP are in the fray from Kalyan West and Mira-Bhayander seats in politically sensitive Thane district despite Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' appeal to dissenters to withdraw their nominations against official candidates

Karnataka Minister Says Considering Whether To Accept Additional Portfolio

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 28, 2019

Striking a dissenting note over the additional charge of sports and youth empowerment, Karnataka Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj KS Eshwarappa on Saturday said he was mulling whether to accept it or not.

Except Emergency, Media Never Saw Such Self-Censorship: Shashi Tharoor

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

The space for dissent in politics has shrunk dramatically in 2019, said Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday.

Row Over Nitish Kumar's "Captaincy" Leaves BJP A Divided House In Bihar

India News | Written by Manish Kumar, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday September 13, 2019

There seem to be serious differences in the Bihar BJP over the path to next year's assembly elections. Despite a full-throated endorsement by Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will lead the BJP-Janata Dal United alliance to the polls, voices of dissent have only firmed up in the last few weeks.

Second Republican Joins 2020 Presidential Race To Challenge Trump

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 25, 2019

A second Republican on Sunday entered the fray to battle Donald Trump for the party's presidential nomination in 2020 -- an indication of the simmering dissent and division among GOP faithful.

Day After Karnataka Cabinet Formation, Signs Of Dissent In BJP Ranks

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday August 21, 2019

The induction of 17 new ministers into the Karnataka cabinet on Tuesday may have brought some relief to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, but it has also given rise to resentment among BJP MLAs who could not make the cut.

"Culture Of Violence" Silencing Dissent: Aparna Sen, 27 Others Speak Up

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Prominent members of Kolkata's civil society have spoken up again, condemning the "culture of violence and intolerance" that made film-maker Anurag Kashyap quit the microblogging platform Twitter after allegations of threats to his family.

After Jyotiraditya Scindia Stand, Congress Dissent Over J&K Move Spreads

India News | Written By Anurag Dwary, Edited By Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday August 9, 2019

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia has received support from many party leaders in Madhya Pradesh over his tweet in which he had welcomed the centre's move to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate it into two Union territories.

COA Member Diana Edulji Expresses Dissent Over Conflict Of Interest Clearance Of CAC

Press Trust of India | Monday August 5, 2019

CoA member Diana Edulji expressed her dissent but was overruled 2-1, clearing the Cricket Advisory Committee of conflict of interest and paving the way for them to appoint the next India's head coach.

Jason Roy Fans Upset As Kumar Dharmasena Is Named To Officiate In World Cup Final

Friday July 12, 2019

Kumar Dharmasena was the umpire who gave Jason Roy out caught behind during the World Cup 2019 semi-final with Australia, a decision that incensed the batsman.

World Cup 2019: Jason Roy Fumes, Refuses To Walk After Controversial Dismissal - Watch

Friday July 12, 2019

Showing dissent at an umpire's decision is an offence under the International Cricket Council's code of conduct.

World Cup 2019: Adam Gilchrist Asks Michael Vaughan To Pad-Up For Final As Jason Roy Faces Action

Friday July 12, 2019

Michael Vaughan's advice to Australia's bowlers did not go well with Adam Gilchrist.

United States Remains Outlier As G20 Split Over Tackling Climate Change

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 30, 2019

After much wrangling, the Group of 20 major economies on Saturday agreed to disagree on fighting climate change, with the United States dissenting from a commitment to carry out the 2015 Paris climate change agreement.

Karnataka Congress Dissolved Amid Growing Dissent, State Chief Retained

Karnataka News | Edited by Stela Dey | Wednesday June 19, 2019

The Congress today dissolved its unit in Karnataka in the wake of its abysmal performance in the general elections in the state, but spared state president Dinesh Gundu Rao and working president Easwar Khandre the axe.