August, 2019
‘Robin Hood of Rae Bareli’, Five-Time MLA Akhilesh Singh Passes Away
A local strongman, Akhilesh Singh was known for his bold statements. He was elected from Rae Bareli (Sadar) on a Congress ticket once, Peace Party ticket once and as an independent candidate several times. Lucknow: Five-time MLA and the “Robin Hood of Rae Bareli” Akhilesh Singh died at the SGPGI Hospital in Lucknow early on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. His last rites will be performed at his ancestral home in the Lalupur village of Rae Bareli. A local strongman, who had the image of Robin Hood, Akhilesh SinghRead More
‘Anti Dalit-Backward Face’ of RSS-BJP Exposed: Congress Attacks Govt Over Bhagwat’s Reservation Remarks
Congress’ attack came a day after Mohan Bhagwat said there should be a conversation in a harmonious atmosphere between those in favour of reservation and those against it. New Delhi: The Congress on Monday cited RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’sremarks on reservation to allege that the “anti Dalit-backward face” of the RSS-BJP has been exposed. The attack by the opposition party came a day after Mohan Bhagwat said there should be a conversation in a harmonious atmosphere between those in favour of reservation and those against it. “Attack on the rightsRead More
Removing J&K’s Special Status Right Move But Economy Needs to be Corrected, Says Subramanian Swamy
The Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy, told reporters Sunday the ‘wrong policies’ adopted during former finance minister Arun Jaitley’s tenure were responsible for the economy slowing down. Pune: BJP lawmaker Subramanian Swamy has said the withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status was correct but the state of economy “needs to be corrected” as this issue is also important for national security and nation-building. The Rajya Sabha MP told reporters Sunday the “wrong policies” adopted during former finance minister Arun Jaitley’s tenure were responsible for the economy slowing down. HeRead More
Bit of Satire, Lots of Cartoons: Mamata’s War of Resurrection in Bengal Has a Tricky Makeover
The move is being construed as Kishor’s master plan to bring down the political temperature persisting in the state by communicating messages through social media cartoons. Kolkata: In Mamata Banerjee’s war against a strong anti-incumbency wave that brought her tally from 34 to 22 seats in the Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal, a social media makeover is the latest weapon. The Trinamool Congress has relaunched Banerjee’s social media campaigns on Facebook and Twitter, which is full of gleaming and smart cartoons, under the name, “Amar Gorbo Mamata” (Mamata, My Pride).Read More
Everyone Afraid of ‘Jungle Raj’: Mayawati Slams Yogi Govt Over Journalist’s Death in UP
Mayawati said that it’s unfortunate how the feeling of fear permeates the minds of people under a government that is led by ‘goons and mafias’. Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Monday launched a scathing attack on chief minister Yogi Adityanath and blamed him for the prevailing law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, saying the ‘Jungle Raj’ in the state has left everyone cowering for their safety. Her remarks come in light of the murder of a journalist and his brother, who were shot dead in broad daylightRead More