Central Bureau of Investigation

CBI Queries Trinamool MP on Saradha Scam

The CBI grilled Trinamool Congress MP and owner-editor of a vernacular daily Srinjoy Bose in connection with the multi-crore-rupee Saradha chit fund scam on Wednesday. Sep 10, 2014
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Govt to remove LoP post from Lok Sabha, Politicos React

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Since the absence of Leader of Opposition is becoming a hurdle in the appointment of the CVC and CIC, the Government will be very soon taking a conclusive decision on the removal of LoP from the Lok Sabha. Reacting on the Government's proposal, Congress leader Manish Tewari said that instead of removing the post of LoP why doesn't the government tell the speaker that Congress is the biggest opposition party and that it should get the post. NCP leader Majid Memon and SP leader Naresh Aggarwal said that if the post of LoP is removed, it is clear that the Government wants to act in an authoritative way. Sep 10, 2014
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Appeal Central govt to increase coal supply in UP for power generation: Akhilesh

Lucknow, Sep 10 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that the state requires more coal supply for power generation to solve its power and electricity crisis spread across the state. Yadav said that although the government has been in power for just 100 days, it should cater to the needs of the state which has led to victory in maximum number of seats in Lok Sabha polls. He further added that if UP is supplied with adequate amount of coal, it will be self sufficient in generating power and will also be able to supply power to neighbouring states. Sep 10, 2014
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AAP lusty for power, we will respond to LG if he invites: BJP

New Delhi, Sep 09 (ANI): President of BJP’s Delhi unit, Satish Upadhyay on Tuesday slammed the Aam Admi Party for its constant blames on BJP with regard to government formation in Delhi. Upadhyay said that AAP is lusty for power which is evident from the fact that its Chief Arvind Kejriwal quit as CM before Lok Sabha polls. Upadhyay further said that Kejriwal has double standards and he can do anything to come to power. He added that BJP stands clear that if Lieutenant Governor gives an invitation to BJP for government formation, the party will critically analyse it. Sep 9, 2014
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AAP lusty for power, we will respond to LG if he invites: BJP

New Delhi, Sep 09 (ANI): President of BJP’s Delhi unit, Satish Upadhyay on Tuesday slammed the Aam Admi Party for its constant blames on BJP with regard to government formation in Delhi. Upadhyay said that AAP is lusty for power which is evident from the fact that its Chief Arvind Kejriwal quit as CM before Lok Sabha polls. Upadhyay further said that Kejriwal has double standards and he can do anything to come to power. He added that BJP stands clear that if Lieutenant Governor gives an invitation to BJP for government formation, the party will critically analyse it. Sep 9, 2014
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Amit Shah looks forward to formation of BJP Govt in Jharkhand

Ranchi, Sep 08 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Monday said that seeing the kind of support that was visible to him in Jharkhand, the BJP would surely form the state government in the next assembly elections. Addressing a rally in Ranchi, Shah praised the work done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) so far. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP had won 12 of a possible 14 seats in Jharkhand, an encouraging sign for the party ahead of the state assembly elections to be held later this year. Sep 8, 2014
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Reactions flow as Muralidhar Rao assures to solve Ayodhya Temple issue on priority

New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): BJP's General Secretary Muralidhar Rao listing out Government's immediate priority said that along with the economic problems of the country, sorting out the issue of Ayodhya Temple is on their agenda. BJP leader Bizay Sonkar Shastri defending Rao's statement said that BJP had spoken about Ayodhya temple in the previous Lok Sabha elections and that a temple should be built there but only with the agreement of the people. Manish Tewari said that by making such comments they are just trying to spread communalism in the country. NCP leader Majid Memon said that price inflation and power shortage should be in their priority list. Congress leader. Sep 7, 2014
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Politicos react as BJP says it's ready for elections in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): Commenting on the possibility of BJP forming a government in Delhi, BJP Delhi President Satish Upadhyay on Saturday said that the BJP is ready for fresh elections even if they are held tomorrow. He said that the people of Delhi will vote for the BJP in the same way that they did during Lok Sabha elections. The Congress and other parties had accused BJP for running away from the elections after Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung had appealed to the President to give permission to invite the single largest part to form its government. Manish Tewari said that if BJP is ready for the elections then the Governor should recommend the Election Commission that election in Delhi should take place with the rest of the states. NCP Leader, Majid Memon, commenting on the Delhi's political scenario said that since no party can prove its majority until and unless horse trading takes place, hence the best option would be that Delhi goes for polls all over again. CPI leader Atul Anjan, however feels that the reason of this political turmoil is AAP and its leader Arvind Kejriwal who ran away when he was given the power to run the government. Sep 6, 2014
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Congress hits out at PM Modi over inflation, black money

New Delhi, Sept 2 (ANI): Congress on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government for failing to curb inflation and solve issue of black money as it completed 100 days in office. Modi was sworn-in as prime minister of India on May 26 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power after it won a whopping 282 out of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha, ousting out the Congress party which had been in power for ten years. Addressing a news conference in New Delhi, a leader of Congress party, Anand Sharma, attacked Modi's BJP and questioned about good days they had promised in their manifestos to people. Meanwhile, Sharma demanded BJP's action in bringing back black money stashed abroad. Sep 2, 2014
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Kumar Vishwas on his controversy of being offered CM post by BJP MLA

Ghaziabad, Aug 30 (ANI): AAP leader Kumar Vishwas on Saturday clarified his controversial disclosure of being offered CM post by a BJP MLA post Lok Sabha results. Vishwas said that he had been offered by a BJP MLA to become the CM of Delhi if he joins BJP. He said that he had declined the offer on grounds of not being a political person. He added that AAP is not a party; it is a political movement which is why he is associated with it. Aug 30, 2014
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Former Haryana Congress leader Birender Singh joins BJP

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Former Congress leader Chaudhary Birender Singh on Friday joined the BJP. 67-year-old Singh is a Rajya Sabha MP, who had openly revolted against Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, he said that the BJP will win the upcoming Haryana assembly elections with full majority. Aug 29, 2014