Azharuddin courts arrest in support of JoshiJuly 17th, 2009 MORADABAD - Congress MP Mohammad Azharuddin on Friday courted arrest in support of Uttar Pradesh Congress unit chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi. "We are over 150 of us who have courted arrest.
Sonia Gandhi regrets Joshi's statement against MayawatiJuly 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Congress President Sonia Gandhi expressed regret over the remarks made by UP Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, but at the same time described the actions of the Uttar Pradesh Government as high handed. Earlier in the day, Mayawati condemned Gandhi for remaining silent on the Joshi incident, and said it was shameful that she had not taken any action against Joshi.
Joshi arrest: Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh meet Sonia GandhiJuly 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh Thursday met party president Sonia Gandhi and apprised her of the situation in the wake of the arrest of state Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi and the attack on her house, allegedly by Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) workers. We met Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and told them that there is state sponsored violence in the state, Congress MP Jagdambika Pal told IANS.
BSP to give outside support to UPA government: MayawatiMay 19th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Tuesday announced that her party's 21 MPs will extend outside support to the new United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the centre. That means the new government will be comfortably ahead of the halfway mark in parliament.
Mayawati to give outside support to new UPA GovernmentMay 19th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Further strengthening the stability to the new United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Tuesday said that her party would give outside support to the Congress-led alliance without any condition. Mayawati further said that her party has agreed to provide outside support of all 21 MPs to the UPA Government without any condition.
NC ready to lend 'unconditional support' to UPA: OmarMay 18th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Monday said that his party was ready to lend 'unconditional support' to the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre. "Our support to the UPA is unconditional.
Unconditional support to government: LaluMay 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Outgoing Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Monday said that his party, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), would extend unconditional support to the new United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. Emerging from the last meeting of the outgoing cabinet, Lalu Prasad said his party would provide 'unconditional support' to the new government.
Media shy MayawatiMay 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati continues to shun the media as much as she avoids any direct contact with the public. A leading media baron-cum-celebrated journalist moved heaven and earth to get an appointment with Mayawati but to no avail.
Samajwadi Party speaks in support of dismissal of Mayawati Govt.May 7th, 2009 MAINPURI - Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday said his party would extend support whoever dismisses the Mayawati Government in Uttar Pradesh. After casting his vote, Mulayam said, "The youth, farmers and traders, all are disheartened with the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Mayawati says a 'dalit's daughter' should be made next PMApril 25th, 2009 RAMAIPUR - Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Saturday said a 'dalit's daughter' should be made the Prime Minister of the country. Mayawati further said a dalit Prime Minister would ensure the upliftment of the backward and minority communities in the country.
Case against Digvijay Singh for intimidating MayawatiApril 22nd, 2009 LUCKNOW - Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh has been booked for threatening Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati by misusing CBI against her. The case has been booked for violating the model code of conduct against Singh late on Tuesday night on the directions of the district administration, said Hardoi sources.
Pawar has qualities necessary to be PM: JayalalithaApril 20th, 2009 MADURAI - AIADMK chief J. Jayalalitha said Monday that she considers Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) boss Sharad Pawar suitable for the country's top job.
Pawar has qualities necessary to be PM: JayalalithaApril 20th, 2009 MADURAI - AIADMK chief J. Jayalalitha said Monday that she considers Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) boss Sharad Pawar suitable for the country's top job.
Pawar has qualities necessary to be PM: JayalalithaApril 20th, 2009 MADURAI - AIADMK chief J. Jayalalitha said Monday that she considers Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) boss Sharad Pawar suitable for the country's top job.
Mayawati launches BSP campaign in BiharMarch 29th, 2009 PATNA - Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati kicked off her party's election campaign in Bihar Sunday. 'Please bring BSP to power at the centre to serve all, particularly the poor and weaker sections of the society,' Mayawati said in her address at a public meeting in Bhagalpur town, about 200 km from here.