Bharatiya Janata Party Leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on March 21, hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. Reacting to the Congress Party’s press conference on account freezing Ravi Shankar Prasad had called it an utter desperation of defeat. "If we summarise the press conference of Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi, we can say that in the utter desperation of defeat, the Congress party has created an alibi today… There is gentle advice to the Congress Party, we wish you well but realize now the more you allow Rahul Gandhi to speak the more you are losing ground in the country," said Ravi Shankar Prasad. Watch the video to know more.
21 March,2024 08:09 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20th of March addressed the Summit for Democracy via video conferencing. The PM called Summit for Democracy a crucial platform for democracies worldwide to exchange experiences and learn from each other. The Prime Minister reiterated India’s deep-rooted commitment to democracy. Addressing the summit, he said, “Today, India is not only fulfilling the aspirations of its 1.4 billion people but is also providing hope to the world that democracy delivers and empowers.” PM Narendra Modi lauded India's democracy. Watch video to know what he said.
21 March,2024 12:26 PM IST
As India gears up for upcoming Lok Sabha elections, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, while addressing at 3rd Summit for Democracy on March 20, hailed India’s festival of democracy. He said, “With 968 million registered voters, 15 million elections officials and 1.2 million polling booths the upcoming 18th edition of National Election is the largest electoral logistics exercise that this planet has ever witnessed. Well indeed, this is the celebration of democracy, the mammoth exercise involves navigating through remote villages and challenging geographical terrains, incorporating measures to enable our senior citizens and differently-abled persons to participate fully in the electoral process.”
20 March,2024 03:40 PM IST
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar schooled a Western journalist at the ‘Discussion at Council on Foreign Relations in New York on September 26, While the question over India’s Democracy Index to which EAM staunchly replied that if he would be objective enough to understand it.
27 September,2023 04:29 PM IST | Mumbai
Addressing the US Congress, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the presence of Indian Americans elected in the United States Congress or at top leadership positions. “There are millions here, who have roots in India. Some of them sit proudly in this chamber and one of them is behind me (US Vice-President Kamala Harris). I have been told that the ‘samosa caucus’ is now the flavour of the House. I hope it grows and brings the full diversity of Indian cuisine here,” said Prime Minister Modi at the joint session. ‘Samosa Caucus’, named after the popular snack, refers to a group of elected officials in the US Congress who have South Asian ancestry, particularly Indian.
23 June,2023 03:28 PM IST | Mumbai
High drama unfolded outside Jantar Mantar as Delhi police detained several wrestlers on May 28. The protesting wrestlers were stopped as they attempted to march towards the new Parliament building. A clash erupted between the wrestlers and security personnel while the police tried to stop the protestors from marching forward. Ace wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Malik and Bajrang Punia were among others who were detained by Delhi Police. The protestors wanted to march towards new Parliament and hold a women’s Maha Panchayat there. Meanwhile, Delhi Police said that protesting wrestlers breached security cordon while trying to move towards new Parliament building. Delhi police have also reportedly "removed" the makeshift tents placed by the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. The protesters have been staging a sit-in at Jantar Mantar -- about 3 km from the Parliament complex since April 23. The wrestlers demand the resignation and arrest of the president of the wrestling federation. Brij Bhushan Sharan. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has been accused of sexually harassing young athletes, including a minor.
29 May,2023 01:05 PM IST | Mumbai
Earlier today, PM Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building in the presence of several dignitaries, religious heads, and political leaders. However, a large number of opposition parties boycotted the ceremony insisting that President Droupadi Murmu should have done the honours as the President of India.
28 May,2023 06:30 PM IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on March 15 held a press conference and condemned Rahul Gandhi for his remarks he made in London about India’s democracy. Kiren Rijiju said that no one has any right to abuse the nation. “If Rahul Gandhi says something and Congress gets into trouble because of that, we have nothing to do with it. But if he defames our country, then as the citizens of this country, we can’t be quiet,” said Union Minister Rijiju. “Rahul Gandhi must apologise for what he said in his London seminar. He has insulted our democracy, judiciary & nation. We must our raise voice against those who speak against our nation,” he added.
16 March,2023 05:14 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 12 made a veiled attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his “democracy” comments in London. “India is not only the largest democracy but is the mother of democracy...it's unfortunate that in London questions were raised about India's democracy...Some people are constantly questioning India's democracy...,” said PM Modi in Hubballi-Dharwad. Opposition Minister and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge responded to this in Rajya Sabha.
13 March,2023 07:43 PM IST | Mumbai
After billionaire investor George Soros said that Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani's recent troubles in the stock market would spur a 'democratic revival in India' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will 'have to answer questions', Union Minister Smriti Irani called upon Indians to unitedly respond to 'foreign powers who try to intervene in India's democratic processes'.
17 February,2023 11:23 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
