finance-minister-says-hoarding-behind-rising-prices-politicos-react

Finance Minister says hoarding behind rising prices, politicos react

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Political leaders on Tuesday reacted over Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's remark in which he attributed the rising inflation to the hoarding of food stocks. He said that Centre is committed to ease supply side bottlenecks and has also asked states to take firm measures against hoarders to check speculation. Jaitley also said the state governments should take effective steps to ensure that hoarding is discouraged. Jun 17, 2014
politicos-react-on-reports-of-aap-mlas-to-support-bjp

Politicos react on reports of AAP MLAs to support BJP

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Political leaders on Tuesday reacted over reports of AAP MLAs to support BJP during the upcoming elections to elect Delhi's Chief Minister. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that AAP was unable to run its government in Delhi so it's not illegal if it now wants to support BJP. Congress leader JP Agarwal said that BJP and AAP are one so it is natural for AAP to support BJP. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that if AAP as a party will support BJP, it will destroy itself. Jun 17, 2014
ram-vilas-paswan-opposes-lop-position-to-congress-politicos-react

Ram Vilas Paswan opposes LOP position to Congress, politicos react

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Union Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs Ram Vilas Paswan has opposed the claims of the Congress for the LOP position in the Lok Sabha, citing parliamentary guidelines and procedures. While the BJP said that the constitutional norms do not allow the Congress to claim for the LOP position, the Congress said that the central government may change laws according to the requirement. Other political parties gave mixed reactions on the issue. Jun 16, 2014
akhilesh-asks-office-bearers-to-maintain-clean-image-politicos-react

Akhilesh asks office-bearers to maintain clean image, politicos react

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has directed all office-bearers of the Samajwadi Party to maintain a clean conduct and image. Akhilesh has said it is the responsibility of party workers and office-bearers to ensure that eligible people get benefits of welfare schemes. Jun 16, 2014
politicos-react-as-woman-gang-raped-by-10-including-husband-in-khandwa

Politicos react as woman gang-raped by 10, including husband in Khandwa

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Politicos on Monday reacted over a tribal woman who was allegedly gang-raped by ten persons, including her husband, following a land dispute. After the woman lodged a complaint in which she alleged that the attack was carried out at the behest of her husband, all the accused were nabbed. Jun 16, 2014
politicos-condemn-increase-of-lawlessness-in-up

Politicos condemn increase of lawlessness in UP

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Politicos on Monday condemned the increase of lawlessness in UP. A spate of BJP leaders have died in the past week in addition to a number of rape cases being registered there. Last night two cops were also shot dead by unknown assailants. Reacting over the allegations leveled against SP, party leader Naresh Agarwal said that all the crimes happened due to personal rivalry and the government has no hand in this. Jun 16, 2014
jp-agarwal-slams-bjp-aap-over-power-and-water-crisis-in-delhi

JP Agarwal slams BJP, AAP over power and water crisis in Delhi

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Congress leader JP Agarwal on Saturday slammed the BJP and the AAP for frequent water and power crisis in Delhi. Congress has been leading a vociferous protest against the water and power crisis in the national capital. Earlier in the day, Congress leaders Arvinder Singh Lovely, Dr. Naresh Kumar and Sajjan Kumar were detained for an hour by the Delhi police in Nangloi. Jun 14, 2014
politicians-busy-passing-the-buck-over-delhi-power-crisis

Politicians busy passing the buck over Delhi power crisis

New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): Delhi continues to reel under the intense heat wave and the persistent power cuts. Instead of coming up with a solution, political parties are simply engaging in blame-game. The BJP blames the Congress for the crisis as it has governed the region for 15 years till they were defeated in December's Election. However the Congress said that the BJP has not been able to run the government properly. Jun 10, 2014
politicos-blame-central-govt-for-power-crisis-in-delhi

Politicos blame central govt for power crisis in Delhi

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Claiming that the common man used to get 24-hour power supply during the UPA government, Congress leader JP Agarwal slammed the BJP-led NDA government for power crisis in the national capital. He said that there is some plotting going on between the government and power companies. Further, NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the Lieutenant Governor should look into the matter and work so that the national capital is not in dark. Jun 9, 2014
sp-set-to-hire-pr-firm-to-build-brand-up

SP set to hire PR firm to build brand UP

New Delhi, June 07 (ANI): Samajwadi Party is all set to hire a PR firm to market its pro-people schemes. The move to build a brand UP, which has already received approval from the "top", is now up for state Cabinet ratification. Commenting on the same, SP leader Naresh Agarwal said that this is a good decision. He said that if Narendra Modi can come to branding using PR firms, then the same is very normal in the case of UP too. Jun 7, 2014