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

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

Mulayam, Advani conspired on Babri masjid: Beni Prasad Verma

May 14, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Tuesday accused Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav of conniving with BJP leader L.K. Advani to bring down the Babri mosque in Ayodhya.

Parliament disuptions: A negation of democracy?

April 23, 2013 at 9:48 AM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Daily disruptions and ruckus inside parliament - that Vice President Hamid Ansari said has been described as "competitive hooliganism" - have become routine and both the government and opposition blame each other for it, but experts say it is a negation of democracy and probably a way to get media coverage.

Congress intimidates allies into extending support: Mulayam

April 3, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Lucknow, April 3 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Wednesday once again targetted the Congress, saying it intimidated alliance partners and forced them to support it.

BJP demands probe into SP charges against Verma

April 1, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) The BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit Monday jumped into the verbal duel between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, demanding a probe into the "serious" allegations against the minister.

Beni targets Mulayam again, says 'Samajwadi Party has betrayed minorities'

March 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Lucknow, Mar. 30 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Saturday fired a fresh salvo at Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying the latter has betrayed the minorities.

BJP uses Beni's attack on Mulayam to target Congress

March 30, 2013 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): In wake of the derogatory remarks made by the Union Steel Minister against Mulayam Singh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday alleged that the Congress Party's fate can easily be determined when its leaders like Beni Prasad Verma attempt to be elections experts.

Samajwadi Party takes on Beni, calls him 'frustrated'

March 30, 2013 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 30 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday hit back at Beni Prasad Verma over his comment that Mulayam Singh Yadav's party will win only four seats in the Lok Sabha polls and there will be a 'funeral procession' for the party, saying the Union Steel Minister is frustrated.

Beni targets Mulayam again

March 23, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Lucknow, March 23 (IANS) Barely had the controversy over his accusations on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav died down, union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Saturday again fired a salvo at his one-time party chief.

Congress vs allies: All sound and fury signifying nothing (Comment)

March 23, 2013 at 12:50 PM

If the communists were the Manmohan Singh government's bugbear during the first term of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) when they were its allies, then the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is perhaps one of its most irksome partners now.

Samajwadi Party activists demand Beni Prasad Verma's resignation

March 21, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Kanpur, Mar. 21 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) activists and supporters on Thursday protested in Kanpur and demanded the resignation and imprisonment of Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma over his remarks against their party chief, Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Congress misusing CBI to threaten allies: BJP

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday accused the Congress-led UPA of misusing the CBI to threaten its allies into forcibly supporting it.

Congress misusing CBI to threaten allies: BJP

March 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday accused the Congress-led UPA of misusing the CBI to threaten its allies into forcibly supporting them.

UPA has lost right to rule: BJP

March 20, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday said the UPA government had lost the mandate to rule the country following the exit of the DMK from the ruling coalition.

Mulayam plays hardball with Congress

March 20, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, whose support to the UPA government has become crucial after the DMK's exit from the coalition, appears to be striking a hard bargain with the ruling Congress.

Speaker calls all-party meet to end parliament logjam

March 20, 2013 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar has called an all-party meeting Wednesday evening to find ways to end the parliament logjam, and discuss the resolution likely to be adopted by members over the Sri Lanka issue, a Lok Sabha official said.

Samajwadi Party to take decision on Verma Thursday

March 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party would take a decision on Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's regret Thursday, party MP Shailendra Kumar told reporters here.

Beni Prasad 'regrets' statement

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Wednesday expressed "regret" over his reported remarks sharply critical of Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav.

BJP supports SP over Verma issue

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday came out in support of Mulayam Singh Yadav, demanding that union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma resign over his reported comments against Samajwadi Party supremo.

Beni meets PM, expresses regret for remark against Mulayam

March 20, 2013 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, who is in the line of fire for his remarks against Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Wednesday, and expressed regret for his comment.

Lok Sabha stalled over Sri Lankan Tamils, Beni Prasad's remark

March 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Wednesday following an uproar over issues relating to Sri Lankan Tamils and Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma's remarks against Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Parliament disrupted again

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Parliament was disrupted Wednesday as the Samajwadi Pary sought the resignation of Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, while DMK and AIADMK membres raised the Sri Lankan issue.

Government, parties in talks on resolution on Sri Lankan Tamils

March 20, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The government Wednesday said it was talking to political parties on a resolution concerning the Sri Lankan Tamil issue in parliament, but the move was not linked to the withdrawal of support by the DMK to the UPA.

Both houses of parliament adjourned till noon

March 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Parliament was disrupted Wednesday as the Samajwadi Pary demanded the resignation of Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, while members from DMK and AIADMK raised the issue of Sri Lankan Tamils.

Abgry SP wants Beni Prasad out, disrupts parliament

March 18, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party members disrupted both houses of parliament Monday, demanding union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's sacking for allegedly saying their party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav had "terrorist links".

Mulayam demands Beni Prasad Verma's sacking

March 18, 2013 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Taking strong objection to Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's allegation that he had links with terrorists, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday demanded his sacking from the cabinet.

Withdraw support from government, BJP tells SP

March 18, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The BJP Monday slammed Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma for his comments against Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and said that the SP should withdraw its support to the Congress-led UPA government.

Sack Beni Prasad Verma, says SP; disrupts parliament

March 18, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party members Monday demanded the sacking of Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma over his alleged comments that their party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav had "terrorist links".

Beni takes on Mulayam for demanding his dismissal from Union Cabinet

March 18, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Monday hit back at Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav after the latter demanded his sacking from the Union Cabinet.

President gives away 11 gallantry awards to Army personnel

January 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday awarded of one Kirti Chakra and ten Shaurya Chakras to army personnel at an investiture ceremony held on the occasion of India's 64th Republic Day.

President announces 11 gallantry awards for Army personnel

January 25, 2013 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan.25 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has approved the award of one Kirti Chakra and ten Shaurya Chakra, which will be conferred at an investiture ceremony to be announced later.

Woman, seven kids jailed in Egypt for reconverting to Christianity

January 17, 2013 at 6:17 PM

London, Jan 17 (IANS) A mother and her seven children have been jailed for 15 years in Egypt for reconverting to Christianity from Islam, a British daily said Thursday.

Egyptian court sentences family to 15 yrs jail for converting to Christianity

January 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM

London, Jan. 17 (ANI): A mother and her seven children are jailed for 15 years for converting back to Christianity and changing their names in Egypt.

Egyptian court sentences family to 15 yrs jail for converting to Christianity

January 17, 2013 at 12:57 PM

London, Jan. 17 (ANI): A mother and her seven children are jailed for 15 years for converting back to Christianity and changing their names in Egypt.

Bolivia signs dam accord with Chinese company

December 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM

La Paz, Dec 14 (IANS/EFE) Bolivia's government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese company Sinohydro Corporation Ltd., which pledged to review existing studies for a hydroelectric dam project in the northern Amazon region of Beni.

Supporting UPA 'compulsion' for SP, BSP: Beni Prasad

November 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Lucknow, Nov 19 (IANS) Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday said the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Samajwadi party (SP) were "under compulsion" to support the Congress?led central government to complete its full term. But he refused to elaborate further saying the compulsion was "well known".

Government finalising vision document for steel sector

November 2, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The government is finalising the "National Steel Vision" for the promotion of the steel sector in the country, Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma has said.

Ambika Soni, Wasnik and Subodh Kant resign ahead of Cabinet reshuffle

October 27, 2012 at 11:27 AM

New Delhi, Oct. 26 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni and Tourism minister Subodh Kant Sahai on Saturday have reportedly submitted their resignation to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

PM accepts Krishna's resignation; Soni, Wasnik also offer to quit ahead of cabinet reshuffle

October 26, 2012 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday accepted the resignation of Union External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, hours after the latter had forwarded his resignation in anticipation of Sunday's proposed reshuffle of the Union Cabinet.

Kejriwal moves agitation against Khurshid from Delhi to Farrukhabad

October 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Indian Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal, who called off his agitation at the Jantar Mantar here on Monday, said that he would take the protest against Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid to the latter's constituency Farrukhabad.

Man pretends to be car seat to enter Spain

September 25, 2012 at 10:59 PM

London, Sep 25 (IANS) An illegal immigrant was busted trying to enter Spain despite his best efforts at pretending to be a car seat, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday.

Beni Prasad Verma embarrasses Congress again

August 20, 2012 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, already drawing flack Monday for his remark about price-rise being "beneficial" for farmers, later in the day aggravated the situation for himself and the ruling Congress by calling for foreign direct investment in multibrand retail.

Citizens, farmers, express distress over Steel Minister Verma's inflation remark

August 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi/Patna, Aug.20 (ANI): Citizens in New Delhi and in Bihar have objected to Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's remark that farmers were benefiting from inflation.

Sharad Yadav shocked over Steel Minister Verma's inflation remark

August 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug.20 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) president Sharad Yadav on Monday expressed shock over Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's statement that farmers are benefiting from inflation.

Inflation not benefiting farmers but forcing them to commit suicide: BJP

August 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Lucknow/Varanasi, Aug.20 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday lashed out at Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma for saying that farmers are benefiting from inflation.

Facing flak over price-rise remark, Beni now bats for retail FDI

August 20, 2012 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Yet drawing flak for his remark that he was "happy" with price-rise as it was beneficial for farmers, union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday batted for foreign equity in retail, terming it the only way to enhance farmers' income and safeguard the consumers.

It will be Rahul vs Modi in 2014: Beni Prasad Verma

August 20, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) It will be Rahul Gandhi versus Narendra Modi in the 2014 general elections, union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma claimed Monday.

Beni Prasad Verma justifies 'happy with inflation' comment

August 20, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh)/New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Monday justified his comment on inflation, saying he had said that it helps the farmers when the price of their produce increases.

Mulayam day-dreaming of becoming PM: Beni Prasad

August 20, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday attacked Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's "prime ministerial ambitions", saying it would never happen.

Minister says price rise helps farmers, draws flak

August 20, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday stoked a controversy with his comment that he was "happy" with price rise as it was beneficial for farmers. The opposition pounced on his remark, accusing the government of being insensitive to farmers' plight and a part of the "mehengai mafia" (price rise mafia).

Verma's comments elicit sharp reactions from JD-U, BSP

August 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Patna/ New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Janata Dal -United (JD-U) on Monday reacted sharply over Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's comment that inflation is beneficial for farmers.

Khurshid defends Verma's 'happy with inflation' comment, says UPA committed to farmers' cause

August 20, 2012 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Asserting that the UPA Government is committed to the welfare of the farming community, Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday said an attempt is being made to create a balance in the whole system so that both the consumers and the farmers have some relief following the rise in prices.

Salman Khurshid plays down Beni Prasad Verma's criticism of Mulayam

August 20, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday refused to comment on Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's criticism of Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying the Samajwadi Party has been a trusted part of the ruling UPA Government.

Samajwadi Party upset over Beni Prasad Verma's comments on Mulayam

August 20, 2012 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohan Singh on Monday hit out at Beni Prasad Verma over his criticism of Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying that his party would have to reconsider its decision of supporting the ruling UPA Government if the Union Steel Minister is not removed from the Cabinet.

Verma's comment shows disconnect between PM, UPA Ministers: CPI

August 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Monday said that Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma' s comment on price rise clearly shows disconnection between the views expressed by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his Cabinet colleagues.

Minister says price rise beneficial for farmers, criticised

August 20, 2012 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Steel Beni Prasad Verma Monday stoked a controversy with his comment that price rise was beneficial for farmers. The opposition pounced on his remark accusing the government of being part of the "mehengai mafia" (price rise mafia).

BJP criticizes Verma, says Congress is far removed from reality

August 20, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Bartiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the UPA government over the controversial versions by Union Steel Minister which hinted that price rise is justifies as it is beneficial for farmers.

BJP pulls up Beni Prasad Verma, says Congress 'far removed from reality'

August 20, 2012 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday took potshots at the UPA Government over Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's comment that farmers gain because of price rise, saying the ruling Congress Party is far removed from reality and has no concerns for the common man of this country.

Union Steel Minister Verma tells Mittal to stop maligning India

July 1, 2012 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Sunday asked billionaire steel baron L N Mittal to stop "maligning" India and its government, and demanded to know why the latter was not setting up his plants in the country.

Steel Minister visits RINL-VSP victims

June 15, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Vishakapatnam, June 15(ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma visited the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited-Vishakhapatnam Steel Plant and met victims of the recent explosion.

Beni Prasad Verma terms steel industry's performance "unsatisfactory"

May 21, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Monday has termed the performance of the country's steel industry as "unsatisfactory", while releasing a report that serves as a roadmap to attract investment to the sector.

India, Afghanistan sign pact on iron and steel

April 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM

Kabul, April 9 (IANS) India and Afghanistan Monday signed an agreement for enhancing cooperation in the field of iron and steel.

Did loud mouth ministers script Congress debacle in UP?

April 6, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) Did loud mouth central ministers script the Congress debacle in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls?

Steel Minister presents SAIL's interim dividend cheque to PM

April 3, 2012 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr 3 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma presented an interim dividend cheque of Rs.495.65 crore to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Tuesday.

SAIL pays government Rs.425.36 crore interim dividend (With Image)

April 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) State-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) Tuesday paid Rs.425.36 crore as interim dividend to the government for its 85.82 percent holding in the firm.

Beni Prasad Verma adamant on Congress-BSP tie up

March 5, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Lucknow, Mar 5 (ANI): Union Steel Minister and Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma on Monday reiterated his stand of favouring a tie-up with Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), saying democracy has always been hurt whenever the Samajwadi Party (SP) had come into power.

Azam Khan pulls up Beni over proposal of tie-up with BSP

March 5, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Moradabad, Mar 5 (ANI): Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan on Monday hit out at Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma over his remark of favouring a tie- up with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), saying the latter was making such comment to be on the safer side, as he is on the verge of being outcast by the Congress Party.

UP polls: Survey reports are not always true, says Congress

March 5, 2012 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): With most exit polls indicating that the Samajwadi Party will emerge as the single largest party in Uttar Pradesh, Congress Party on Monday disregarded speculations and said the survey reports are not always true.

Akhilesh takes potshots at Beni, calls him 'commander on lease'

March 5, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Lucknow, Mar 5 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday took a dig at Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma over his comments on poll- tie-ups in Uttar Pradesh, saying the latter is a commander on lease for the Congress Party.

Beni Prasad Verma adamant on Congress-BSP tie up

March 5, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Lucknow, Mar 5 (ANI): Union Steel Minister and Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma on Monday reiterated his stand of favouring a tie-up with Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), saying democracy has always been hurt whenever the Samajwadi Party (SP) had come into power.

'Dalit dominant' BSP better than 'Goonda Raj' SP: Beni Prasad Verma

March 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Barabanki, Mar 4 (ANI): Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma on Sunday said that alit dominant Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) seemed a much better ally than Goonda Raj Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh.

Congress distances itself from Beni Prasad Verma's remarks on post poll pact

March 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM

New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): The Congress Party on Sunday distanced itself from the Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's remark over the post-poll pact in Uttar Pradesh.

Congress distances itself from Beni Prasad Verma's remarks on post poll pact

March 4, 2012 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): The Congress Party on Sunday distanced itself from the Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's remark over the post-poll pact in Uttar Pradesh.

'Dalit dominant' BSP better than 'Goonda Raj' SP: Beni Prasad Verma

March 4, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Barabanki, Mar 4 (ANI): Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma on Sunday said that alit dominant Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) seemed a much better ally than Goonda Raj Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP dares Congress to make Rahul Gandhi PM

February 28, 2012 at 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday once again asked the ruling Congress Party to consider Rahul Gandhi for the Prime Minister's post, and dared the young leader to show whether he has the capability to deal with the country's rising problems in the country.

EC sends notice to Sri Prakash Jaiswal

February 24, 2012 at 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): The Election Commission on Friday sent a notice to Union Coal Minister Sri Prakash Jaiswal over his recent remark that if the Congress did not win elections in Uttar Pradesh, President's rule should be imposed in the state.

EC sends notice to Sri Prakash Jaiswal

February 24, 2012 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): The Election Commission on Friday sent a notice to Union Coal Minister Sri Prakash Jaiswal over his recent remark that if the Congress did not win elections in Uttar Pradesh, President's rule should be imposed in the state.

BJP leader Sushma Swaraj slams Congress over Muslim quota row

February 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Mathura, Feb 22 (ANI): Slamming the Congress over a minority sub-quota row, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj has said the former had committed a crime by dividing the country on religious grounds.

BJP leader Sushma Swaraj slams Congress over Muslim quota row

February 22, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Mathura, Feb 22 (ANI): Slamming the Congress over a minority sub-quota row, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj has said the former had committed a crime by dividing the country on religious grounds.

Beni Prasad Verma tells EC minority quota remark was part of Congress manifesto

February 20, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb.20 (ANI): Union Steel Minister and senior Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma on Monday told the Election Commission that the minority quota remark was part of the party's poll manifesto for Uttar Pradesh.

Muslim quota row: 'I respect Election Commission', says Verma

February 20, 2012 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, who has been summoned for his remarks on giving a sub-quota for minorities, on Monday said that he respects the Election Commission, and added that he will put forward his views before the apex poll body.

BJP terms government's decision to set up NCTC 'arbitrary'

February 19, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress party of arrogance for its decision to set up the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) without taking state governments into confidence.

BJP terms government's decision to set up NCTC 'arbitrary'

February 19, 2012 at 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress party of arrogance for its decision to set up the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) without taking state governments into confidence.

Gadkari slams Congress over minority reservation row

February 18, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Agra, Feb 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari on Saturday slammed Congress over providing reservation to minorities.

EC issues notice to Beni Prasad Verma, asked to explain by Feb. 20

February 18, 2012 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): The Election Commission today issued notice to Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma over his remarks on sub-quota for minorities.

EC issues notice to Beni Prasad Verma, asked to explain by Feb. 20

February 18, 2012 at 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): The Election Commission today issued notice to Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma over his remarks on sub-quota for minorities.

Congress tried to appease Muslims to seek votes: Rajnath Singh

February 17, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Lucknow, Feb 17 (ANI): Reacting to Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's statement supporting a minority quota for Muslims, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh has alleged that the Congress party is trying to appease Muslims to attract their votes

BJP complains to EC over Beni Prasad's Muslim quota remark

February 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday registered a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Congress leader and Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma for allegedly promising a sub-quota reservation for Muslims during an election rally in Farrukhabad.

BJP complains to EC over Beni Prasad's Muslim quota remark

February 17, 2012 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday registered a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Congress leader and Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma for allegedly promising a sub-quota reservation for Muslims during an election rally in Farrukhabad.

Congress tried to appease Muslims to seek votes: Rajnath Singh

February 17, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Lucknow, Feb 17 (ANI): Reacting to Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's statement supporting a minority quota for Muslims, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh has alleged that the Congress party is trying to appease Muslims to attract their votes

BJP pulls up Beni Prasad Verma over minority quota remarks

February 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday lashed out at Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma for reigniting the row over minority reservation in Uttar Pradesh.

Muslim quota; now Beni Challenges EC

February 16, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Just after concluding the chapter of Salman Khurshid Vs. Election Commission, another senior Congress leader and Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma has now challenged to the Election Commission...................

Promise of reservation incorporated in Congress election manifesto: Digvijay

February 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Lucknow, Feb 16 (ANI): Defending Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's statement on minority quota, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday said that the promise of reservation was incorporated in the party's election manifesto.

After Salman Khurshid, Beni Prasad Verma makes Muslim quota promise

February 16, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Farrukhabad, Feb 16 (ANI): After Law Minister Salman Khurshid, another Congress leader and Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma has fuelled the minority quota war by promising reservation for Muslims.

Beni Prasad Verma dubs BJP a 'militant outfit'

February 4, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Ambedkarnagar/Sitapur/ Pilibhit, Feb 4 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma has dubbed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a 'militant outfit'.

Beni Prasad Verma dubs BJP a 'militant outfit'

February 4, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Ambedkarnagar/Sitapur/ Pilibhit, Feb 4 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma has dubbed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a 'militant outfit'.

BJP defeated Lokpal Bill in Parliament: Beni Prasad Verma

January 2, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Barabanki, Jan 2 (ANI): Blaming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the non-passage of the anti-graft Lokpal Bill in the Parliament, Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma has said people of India wouldn't forget and forgive BJP for blocking the passage of the bill.

North India continues to reel under cold wave

December 27, 2011 at 4:45 PM

New Delhi/Shimla/Amritsar, Dec 27 (ANI): People on Tuesday continued to shiver in cold as dense fog and intense cold wave swept across North India, with mercury plummeting below five degree Celsius in most parts.

Congress leader slams Hazare, challenges him to visit UP polls

December 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM

Kanpur, Dec 16 (ANI): Slamming anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare for threatening to campaign against the Congress party during the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma has challenged the former to come to his constituency if he has the courage.

Chhattisgarh CM calls on Beni Prasad Verma

December 1, 2011 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh called on Union Minister of Steel Beni Prasad Verma here today, and informed him that supply of iron ore to the steel industry in the state has been severely affected due to stoppage of ore supply from Orissa.

Verma inaugurates dealers' meet to improve steel reach in rural India

November 19, 2011 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19(ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma presided over the dealers' meet at Lucknow today.