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Everything you need to know about Balbir Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Did move to isolate Advani on account of age begin in 2009?

June 8, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Panaji, June 8 (IANS) Did the move in the BJP to isolate party stalwart L.K. Advani on account of his age begin in 2009? The comments of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar at the conclave here remind one of remarks he made four years ago.

Modi gets thumbs up as BJP goes into huddle

June 7, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Panaji, June 7 (IANS) As BJP leaders slipped into their first huddle on day one of a key party conclave, a string of leaders already appear to have given Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi a thumbs up as far as the road to the Lok Sabha polls is concerned.

Suspected Chinese spy arrested in Himachal

May 23, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Dharamsala, May 23 (IANS) Police have arrested a Tibetan, suspected to be a Chinese spy, from McLeodganj, the abode of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, an official said here Thursday.

UP murder suspect dies due to acid injection, 3 suspended

May 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) A murder suspect was given injections of acid and kerosene during police questioning in Uttar Pradesh, following which he fell sick and died in a hospital here. Three errant policemen were suspended, an official said Saturday.

Manmohan Singh hasty in inviting Nawaz Sharif: BJP

May 13, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh invited Nawaz Sharif to India, Bharatiya Janata Party questioned why government was in a hurry to invite the Pakistani leader who is set to lead the country for the third time.

Too early to invite Nawaz Sharif to India: BJP tells PM

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): A day after Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh congratulated Nawaz Sharif and his Pakistan Muslim League- (Nawaz) (PML-N) party over their convincing victory in the May 11 general elections, and invited him to visit India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said the government should have waited till Pakistan's attitude towards India improved before inviting him over.

Two arrested for extortion in Delhi

May 9, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Two men including a son of Uttrakhand minority commission's former vice chairman have been arrested for making an extortion call to a real estate realtor, police said Thursday.

Himachal BJP submits memo against UPA

May 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Shimla, May 4 (IANS) A Himachal Pradesh BJP delegation Saturday met Governor Urmila Singh here and demanded the removal of the Congress-led UPA government at the centre for its alleged involvement in scams.

Bangalore:Explosion near BJP office, 16 injured

April 17, 2013 at 1:07 PM

In a major explosion near at least 16 people were injured in a blast that took place outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Bangalore on Wednesday morning. There are eight cops were also injured in the mishap in the Malleswaram area of Bangalore.

16 injured in blast outside BJP office in Bangalore(Update:Blast)

April 17, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Bangalore, Apr 17 (ANI): At least 16 people, including eight cops were injured in a blast that took place outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Blast outside BJP's office in Bangalore, five injured

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Bangalore, Apr 17 (ANI): At least five people were injured and as many vehicles caught fire in an explosion that took place outside the BJP office in Bangalore today.

BJP welcomes SC judgment on Bhullar's plea

April 12, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Welcoming the Supreme Court's refusal to commute Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar's death penalty sentence to life imprisonment, Bharatiya Janata Party Vice President Balbir Punj on Friday said those who wage a war against the state should be ready to face consequences.

Apex court verdict on Bhullar must be respected: BJP

April 12, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The BJP said Friday the Supreme Court verdict rejecting Khalistani terrorist Devenderpal Singh Bhullar mercy petition against his hanging must be rejected.

Batra to head hockey's high performance committee

April 8, 2013 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) secretary general Narinder Batra will be heading the 15-member high performance and development committee while high performance director Roelant Oltmans will be its vice-chairman.

Rajnath's new team capable of achieving its mandate of displacing Congress: Punj

April 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism for leaving out several party veterans into the party's decision making body for 2014, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice-President Balbir Punj on Monday said party chief Rajnath Singh's new team is capable of achieving its mandate of displacing the ruling Congress Party, which represents the forces of three evils that is corruption, inflation and terrorism.

SP to keep UPA afloat, heat on Congress is on (Roundup)

March 29, 2013 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Congress heaved a sigh of relief after Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mulayam Singh Yadav said Friday that he won't withdraw support to the Congress-led UPA government for now.

Early polls inevitable, says BJP

March 29, 2013 at 12:42 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Early polls are inevitable, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Friday, dismissing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's assertion that the government would complete its five-year tenure.

Antony's comment on copter deal smacks of hypocrisy: BJP

March 25, 2013 at 2:18 PM

New Delhi/Kochi, Mar. 25 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government over Defence Minister A.K. Antony's comment that the AgustaWestland deal for 12 VVIP helicopters was tainted, saying it smacks of hypocrisy for the Centre is talking in vague terms instead of identifying the accused and prosecuting him or her.

Musharraf's return will not usher changes in Pakistan: BJP

March 24, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Reacting to the high-profile homecoming of former president Pervez Musharraf on Sunday, BJP has said his return would not usher any changes in Pakistan.

'Pardoning Sanjay Dutt will send a very wrong message': Balbir Punj

March 22, 2013 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 22 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party spokesman Balbir Punj on Friday said that if actor Sanjay Dutt, whose five-year sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts, is pardoned, then it would indicate that Indian democracy had double standards.

Delhi 'Adhikar Rally' to press Centre to give Bihar Special Status: JD-U leader

March 15, 2013 at 5:11 PM

New Delhi/Patna, Mar. 15 (ANI): The Delhi unit of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a large turnout for the Adhikar Rally to be addressed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday.

BJP alleges India-Italy 'collusion' over marines

March 12, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday alleged "diplomatic collusion" between New Delhi and Rome over its decision not to send back two Italian marines being tried for killing two Indian fishermen.

Punjab Police officer gets 10 years jail for staged shootout

March 11, 2013 at 6:59 PM

Patiala (Punjab), March 11 (IANS) A special court here Monday sentenced a Punjab Police officer to 10 years rigorous imprisonment after convicting him of involvement in a staged shootout case.

Tibetan protester stopped from self-immolation in Dharmashala

March 10, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Dharamsala, March 10 (IANS) A Tibetan man was stopped from immolating himself Sunday in this Himachal Pradesh town where the Dalai Lama has his government-in-exile, police said, adding that the case was first of its kind here.

Immolation bid by Tibetan checked

March 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Dharamsala, March 10 (IANS) A Tibetan man was stopped from immolating himself Sunday in this Himachal Pradesh town where the Dalai Lama has its government-in-exile, police said.

Harsimrat Kaur expresses concern over deteriorating law and order in Punjab

March 6, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 6 (ANI): Terming as extremely unfortunate the killing of a cop in Punjab's Tarn Taran District, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur on Wednesday said it is a challenging task to maintain law and order in a country, which is so diverse.

Wharton Business School should have heard Gujarat CM Modi: Tharoor

March 6, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 6 (ANI): Minister of State for Human Resource and Development (HRD) Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said the Wharton Business School should have heard Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi after inviting him.

Dikshit promises more development, shown black flags

March 3, 2013 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) With an eye to the assembly polls due later this year, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Sunday pushed for more developmental work in the city, stressing that her government will work on all pending issues.

Budget verbose, lacks substance: BJP

February 28, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Expressing disappointment over the general budget presented Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said it was "verbose" and lacking in substance.

BJP takes on Centre, says Union Budget is 'highly disappointing'

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 28 (ANI): Terming as 'highly disappointing' the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in Parliament, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said the sentiments in the market and atmosphere in the economy is so bad that there is absolutely no scope for growth.

Congress lauds rail budget, opposition finds it disappointing

February 26, 2013 at 10:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The ruling Congress and its union ministers Tuesday praised the railway budget as "commendable" while the opposition, including the BJP and the Left, criticised it as "disappointing" and an eyewash.

Congress lauds, BJP condemns rail budget

February 26, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The ruling Congress and its union ministers Tuesday praised the railway budget as "commendable" but the opposition parties, including the BJP and the BSP, slammed it, describing it as "disappointing".

Government stand on Sethusamudram an indirect war against Indian civilisation: BJP

February 24, 2013 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 24 (ANI): Taking on the UPA Government over its stand to go ahead with the Sethusamudram project despite the R. K. Pachauri Committee report suggesting it unviable, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said that the Center has declared an indirect war against Indian civilisation.

BJP welcomes and accepts Shinde's apology over his 'Hindu terror' remark

February 20, 2013 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 20 (ANI): Welcoming Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's apology over his 'Hindu terror' remark, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday accepted his regret and said that though satisfied now, but it would have been better if the former had regretted much earlier.

Four booked for stealing steel, rubber from Maruti unit

February 10, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 10 (IANS) Four people, including two workers of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, were booked for stealing over 10 tonnes of steel and rubber from the car maker's unit here, police said Sunday.

Ban on girl-band rocks Kashmir, triggers debate over fatwa

February 4, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Srinagar, Feb. 4 (ANI): A day after the fatwa (decree) issued by Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Bashiruddin Ahmad, against the girl-band, the associated with the rock-band have decided to call it quits.

CWG scam: BJP takes on Delhi CM after framing of charges against Kalmadi

February 4, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (ANI): Hours after a Delhi Court framed charges against sacked Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi in connection with the scam surrounding the 2010 sporting extravaganza, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday used the occasion to target Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, and maintained that big fish have been allowed to get out of the net.

Sadhus, saints have right to decide who they want as PM, BJP talks tough with JD-U

February 3, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Allahabad, Feb. 3 (ANI): Taking on its core ally partner, the Janata Dal- United (JD-U), over the prime ministerial row, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said the holy men and saints of this country have every right to decide about who they want as the prime minister of the country, not the terrorists like Hafiz Saeed.

Sikh community in US seeks gun-control measures

February 2, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) A Sikh group has urged communities of all faiths to observe Feb 5, marking six months of the Aug 5 shooting at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, with a call to lawmakers to pass gun control measures.

'UPA has a story of broken promises': BJP on Lokpal amendments

January 31, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 31 (ANI): Despite the UPA Government approving key amendments to the draft of the Lokpal Bill, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said it was not at all excited by the Congress-led government's announcement, and added that the latter has a dismal record and a story of broken promises.

BJP warns of serious consequences in wake of Shinde's 'Hindu Terror' remark

January 20, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 20 (ANI): Terming the Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's 'Hindu-Terror' remark as an attempt to distort the atmosphere of peace in the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday warned the Central Government and the Congress Party that it risked facing serious consequences if there was a delay in issuing an apology.

Peace continues on LoC, Khurshid non-committal on talks with Khar (Roundup)

January 17, 2013 at 11:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India and Pakistan maintained the truce on their border Thursday as External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid declined to commit himself to talks with his Pakistani counterpart to resolve their stand-off over ceasefire violations on the LoC.

Former Aviation Minister Shahnawaz Hussain dubs Boeing Dreamliner a 'Chinese Toy'

January 17, 2013 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 17 (ANI): Dubbing the grounded Boeing Dreamliner aircrafts as cheap 'Chinese Toys', former aviation minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Thursday said the government must pressurize the American company to provide other aircrafts of the same category.

Peace process with Pakistan should be stopped: Natwar Singh

January 12, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh on Saturday said that India's peace process with Pakistan should be halted to send a strong message to Islamabad about its repeated ceasefire violations in Kashmir.

BJP slams Uttarakhand CM's 'Taliban' diktat of prohibiting women to work after 6 p.m.

January 12, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 12 (ANI): Lashing out at the Congress-led Uttarakhand Government and Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna over a bizarre guidelines to prohibit women from working or going out after 6 p.m., the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said the government is unable to provide security to women.

Minor rape victim in Sonipat immolates herself

January 12, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Sonipat, Jan 12 (ANI): Social fear haunted a minor rape victim in Sonipat district of Haryana as she set herself on fire late on Friday evening.

Congress playing communal politics in Owaisi case: BJP

January 8, 2013 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday accused the Congress of playing "communal politics" and trying to make Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi a hero by not arresting him over his hate speeches.

Multi-millionaire tea planter set to become Himachal speaker

January 8, 2013 at 5:19 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 8 (IANS) Congress leader Brij Behari Lal Butail, a leading tea grower in the Kangra Valley, is all set to become the Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker, party leaders said here Tuesday.

Congress, MIM delaying Akbar Owaisi's arrest: BJP

January 8, 2013 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday said the delay in arresting Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi in a hate speech case was a "fixed match" between the Congress and MIM.

Fixed match between Owaisis and Andhra Govt., alleges BJP

January 8, 2013 at 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Balbir Punj on Tuesday hit out at the Andhra Pradesh Government for allegedly failing to take prompt action over the "hate speech" of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi.

Sunny but chilly weather in Himachal

December 30, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Shimla, Dec 30 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh saw a sunny Sunday morning but temperatures remained below the freezing point in many places. The Met Office here said such conditions would continue till Tuesday.

BJP says Modi humble to apologise after winning polls

December 21, 2012 at 4:13 PM

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Dec. 21 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said the apology made by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi after he had won his third consecutive assembly polls, was indicative of his 'humble and polite' nature.

MINU Modi as PM? Opinions in BJP differ

December 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Even as it celebrated its victory in Gujarat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was Thursday a divided house on whether Chief Minister Narendra Modi was a prime ministerial candidate.

Manali, nearby hills get more snow

December 16, 2012 at 5:34 PM

Shimla, Dec 16 (IANS) Popular tourist resort Manali and its nearby destinations in Himachal Pradesh turned more picturesque with fresh spells of snow, triggering a rush of holidaymakers there.

FDI debate: Confident Govt., says 'BJP motion won't be passed in Lok Sabha'

December 4, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): Reiterating that the UPA Government was confident of its numbers in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) motion for debate on FDI in retail under rule 184 would not be passed.

US visa row: 'Modi needs blessings from Indians', says BJP

December 4, 2012 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday played down report of American lawmakers requesting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to continue denying visa to the Gujarat Chief Minister, saying the blessings of the people of India is all that Narendra Modi needs and aspires to.

BJP vows to expose Govt., alleges floor management in Parliament done by CBI

December 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): Asserting that the debate on FDI in retail will expose those who stand for selling of national interest, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday alleged that the floor management in Parliament is done by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and not by the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.

Congress blames BJP for ongoing Parliament logjam over FDI

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 28 (ANI): The Congress Party on Wednesday blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the ongoing logjam in both houses of Parliament following a ruckus over the issue of allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail sector.

Congress under fire for controversial advertisement in Gujarat campaign

November 28, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Ahmedabad/ New Delhi, Nov.28 (ANI): The Congress party, which is the opposition in Gujarat, came under fire for a controversial advertisement on farmers' woes in the state.

BJP meets today to finalise its strategy for Winter Session of Parliament

November 20, 2012 at 11:14 AM

New Delhi, Nov. 20 (ANI): With barely 48 hours left for the Winter Session of Parliament, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders will meet here on Tuesday to devise a plan to corner the Congress-led UPA Government on various issues of national interest.

Ready for no?confidence motion, says Congress

November 19, 2012 at 10:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Congress rejected the CPI?M's demand for a vote on FDI and said it was ready to face the Trinamool Congress's threat of a no?confidence motion against the UPA government, party sources said Monday. The CPI?M said a no?trust move would be useless.

BJP welcomes Mamata's plan to move no-confidence motion in Parliament

November 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Monday said that his political outfit welcomes West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee's plan to move a no-confidence motion against the Congress-led UPA Government in the Winter Session of Parliament.

Abortion row: India to formally take up issue with Ireland today

November 16, 2012 at 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday said that India's envoy to Ireland will today formally raise New Delhi's concerns over the death of Savita Halappanavar, an Indian dentist who died in a hospital there from blood poisoning after doctors refused to terminate her pregnancy.

BJP dubs ruling Congress take on telecom scam as 'dishonest'

November 15, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov.15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday termed the Congress-led Union Government's approach and attitude to the telecom scam as completely dishonest.

Brinda Karat describes death of Indian woman in Ireland as culpable crime

November 15, 2012 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 15 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat on Thursday described the tragic death of Indian national Savita Halappanavar in Ireland as a culpable crime, and asked the Indian Government to intervene with the Irish authorities and see that justice is delivered to her family members.

'Congress-led State Governments have not been functioning properly', says Punj

November 15, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Thursday alleged that the Congress-led Governments in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana or Kerala have not been functioning properly to the satisfaction of the people or even to the certain honest values of the ruling party at the Centre.

Woman, mother die in Delhi house fire

November 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) A middle-aged woman and her mother were burnt to death in a fire that engulfed their house here Tuesday, a fire official said.

'BJP's internal problems need not be discussed publicly': Punj tells Jethmalani

November 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Tuesday criticized noted criminal lawyer Ram Jethmalani for his remark that there is a clear division within the party on Nitin Gadkari, saying internal problems need not be raised or discussed in the public domain.

Political leaders say 'sports should not be politicised'

November 5, 2012 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov.5 (ANI): Commenting on Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray's remarks against India-Pakistan cricket match, politicians said on Monday that sports should not be politicised.

Gadkari in fresh controversy over Vivekananda, Dawood IQ comparison

November 5, 2012 at 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) BJP chief Nitin Gadkari Monday was in the thick of another controversy for comparing the IQ level of Swami Vivekananda to that of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim. Gadkari said he had been misquoted, but his comment sparked a flurry of reactions in the virtual world while the Congress demanded an apology from the party.

Congress, BJP lock horns over Gadkari's comparison of Vivekanand to Dawood

November 5, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Monday took potshots at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari over his alleged comparison of spiritual leader Swami Vivekanand to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, saying this reflects the mentality of the main opposition party, and added that it should apologise to the people of this country, and specifically to thinking people and thought leaders of India.

Gadkari in controversy again; denies equating Vivekananda, Dawood

November 5, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Bhopal/New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Hoping to stave off another controversy, BJP chief Nitin Gadkari Monday denied he had compared the intelligence quotient (IQ) level of Swami Vivekananda to that of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim.

BJP dubs Congress rally a 'flop show'

November 4, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Nov.4 (ANI): The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday termed the Ramlila Ground rally of the Congress party as a 'flop show'.

BJP pulls up Congress for its 'mega rally'

November 4, 2012 at 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): Criticizing the Congress party for organising a mega rally, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Sunday described it as a government-sponsored rally, and not an event sponsored by the Congress Party.

J-K Govt. will prove full security to sarpanches, assures Azad

November 3, 2012 at 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 3 (ANI): Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government would provide full security to the village heads in the state, who have received fresh threats from Hizbul.

Kannur MP protest: 'Congressmen have become very arrogant', alleges BJP

November 3, 2012 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday condemned Kannur Member of Parliament K. Sudhakaran's move to stage a protest outside a police station demanding the release of a Congress leader taken into custody for allegedly threatening an inspector in a case relating to sand transporting, and said that leaders belonging to the ruling party at the Centre have become very arrogant in the last eight years.

BJP asks Digvijay Singh to focus on national issues and not Modi

November 3, 2012 at 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Saturday criticised Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh for questioning the marital status of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, and said that the latter should rather focus on more important issues affecting the lives of common people of this country.

BJP targets Gandhi family, backs Swamy's decision to move Election Commission

November 3, 2012 at 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Saturday fully backed Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy's decision to file a plea seeking derecognition of the Congress Party, and said the Election Commission of India should take cognisance of the complaint on merit and act firmly on it.

BJP warns Akhilesh, asks him 'not to support anti-social elements in society'

November 2, 2012 at 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 2 (ANI): With the Uttar Pradesh Government downgrading the probe against Amar Singh in the money laundering case from the Economic Offences Wing to the local district police, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Friday advised Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav not to take such steps that will strengthen the impression that his government has been supporting anti-social elements in the society.

City leader offers cash for criminal's head, served on ice (The Funny Side)

November 2, 2012 at 1:59 PM

What do mayors do? They chair municipal meetings, open public libraries and pay citizens to hack off each other's heads.

Balbir Punj says 'shameless' UPA has nothing to show in its record

November 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Thursday hit out at the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre, saying there is nothing promising to show in its record in the last eight years and that its entire tenure so far has been full of scandals running into lakhs and lakhs of crores.

Kejriwal has right to demonstrate, but within parameters of law: BJP

November 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 1 (ANI): With Arvind Kejriwal heading to Salman Khurshid's constituency Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh to hold a rally and highlight corruption charges against the External Affairs Minister, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Thursday said the former has the right to demonstrate or sit on a protest, but within the parameters of law and decency of public life.

BJP wants Manmohan Singh to relinquish office to improve Government image

October 25, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): Holding Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh responsible for the bad image of the Congress-led UPA government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Thursday said the image of the Union Cabinet can improve if the reshuffle happens in the position of Prime Minister.

Dussehra celebrations begin in Allahabad

October 21, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Allahabad, Oct.21 (ANI): Residents of Allahabad took part in a colourful Dussehra procession on Saturday.

BJP demands PM's resignation over latest exposure in 2G scam

October 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday has demanded Prime Minister's resignation over the latest outcome regarding 2G- spectrum allocation scam as former Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrashekhar has revealed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had ignored his recommendation regarding charging an entry fee of Rs.36,000-crore on telecom players for spectrum allocation.................

BJP targets Kejriwal over fresh allegations against Anjali Damania

October 19, 2012 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Training his guns on RTI crusader Arvind Kejriwal over reports that Mumbai-based activist Anjali Damania bought farm land and then sold it after changing land use, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Friday said it is very sad that the so-called civil society activists are making wild allegations against those with established record of public service on the basis of information supplied by people who have a very dubious past.

BJP demands PM's resignation following ex-Cabinet Secretary's disclosure in JPC

October 19, 2012 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Friday demanded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh resignation in the wake of former Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrashekhar's shocking revelation to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigating the 2G scam that Singh had ignored his recommendation that an entry fee of Rs. 36,000 crore be charged for spectrum.

BJP asks Khurshid to remain calm, be ready for inquiry

October 18, 2012 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Thursday asked Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid, who is embroiled in a controversy over allegations of forgery involving his NGO, to maintain his cool and not use distasteful language against anybody.

'Cabinet image can improve only after Manmohan Singh quits': BJP

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Wednesday said Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh should move out of the Congress-led UPA II Government so that the image of the Union Cabinet improves.

'BJP ready to counter Kejriwal's charges': Balbir Punj

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Wednesday said that the financial transactions of his political outfit have been absolutely transparent, and added that the main opposition is open to scrutiny and ready to answer every charge that will be levelled by India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal.

BJP pulls up Congress over graft allegations against Virbhadra Singh

October 13, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Taking potshots at former Union Minister Virbhadra Singh over allegations that he had received money from a private steel company, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday asked the ruling Congress Party to decide whether it is with the common people or with the corrupt.

Congress MP flaunts gun at toll plaza, party seeks report

October 12, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Porbandar/New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Congress MP from Porbandar, Vitthalbhai Radadiya is facing the heat for brandishing a gun at a toll plaza in Vadodara Thursday night. The party's central leadership Friday sought a report on the incident from the Congress' Gujarat unit.

BJP criticizes Chidambaram over 'CAG, Govt. cast as adversaries' remark

October 9, 2012 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday hit out at Finance Minister P. Chidambaram over his remark that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and the UPA Government have been cast as adversaries, saying the statement comes as a cruel joke.

Trinamool threatens no-trust motion against government (Roundup)

October 1, 2012 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Bringing its differences right to the government's doorstep, a combative Trinamool Congress said Monday that it might bring a no-confidence motion against the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in the next parliament session.

Economic reforms not one-off process, says PM

September 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Signalling the Congress-led UPA's intention to continue with decisions to revive high GDP growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said economic reforms was not a "once for all process" and the government will do what was good for the country.

Robbery will not be tolerated: Court

September 29, 2012 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi , Sep 29 (IANS) A Delhi court has ruled that robbery would not be tolerated while awarding 10 years jail to three men convicted for robbing a nurse in 2008.

BJP does not need 'secularism certificate' from Digvijay Singh

September 29, 2012 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said that it does not need a 'certificate of secularism' from Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh.

Government reforms not for nation's welfare: BJP

September 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the economic reforms would continue, the BJP said Saturday the steps taken by the government were not for the country's welfare.

'Silent Manmohan Singh is taking decisions under U.S. Pressure', alleges BJP

September 29, 2012 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday took a jibe at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh over his remark that the decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail has nothing to do with the U.S.

BJP takes on UPA Government over advertisement blitzkrieg

September 23, 2012 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday criticised the Congress-led UPA Government over the Rs.100-crore advertisement plan to boost its image in the wake of a nation-wide campaign against the diesel price hike and the opening of the retail sector to foreign firms.