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Wisest thing CEC can do is to resign: P Chidambaram on SIR row

P Chidambaram has called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation due to ongoing controversies and internal dissent. He emphasizes that opposition protests will escalate until Kumar steps down. Allegations have been made regarding improper deletions and potential bias in the voter roll revisions process. The Election Commission asserts that…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

"Resign and face action": Oppn escalates attack on CEC over EC dissent report; BJP calls it "false allegations"

A significant political clash is brewing between the BJP and various opposition factions concerning the Election Commission of India. Accusations of turmoil within the Commission are leading to rising calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition groups, notably Congress and Samajwadi Party, allege that the Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Attempt to divert attention from backlash over UPI tax: Congress on govt's Parl panel claims

Congress denies supporting a parliamentary committee's report on UPI payment fees. The party accuses the government of diversion after a significant public backlash. Government sources claim Congress MPs backed a tiered Merchant Discount Rate framework. Congress MPs state no specific UPI tax proposal was discussed. The opposition demands a rollback…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Golgappa and vegetable sellers far intelligent than Rahul Gandhi: BJP attacks Congress for 'mocking' UPI

The Bharatiya Janata Party criticised the Congress for its past doubts about the Unified Payments Interface. This digital payment system has become the world's largest real-time platform. UPI transactions have seen a massive increase in volume and value over ten years. The party highlighted its widespread adoption and availability in…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

'Congress turning into Maoist party': Union Minister Kiren Rijiju maintains "dimagi Naxal" remark not for Oppn parties

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday alleged that the Congress was turning into a "Maoist party" amid a row over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxal" remark.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Cong must apologise to family of Manmohan Singh who termed Maoists single biggest threat: Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Congress MP P Chidambaram's recent remarks. He demanded an apology to Manmohan Singh's family for the 'Dimagi Naxal' comment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had used the term in his Independence Day speech. Rijiju clarified the Prime Minister's statement targeted supporters of Maoists and separatists. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Sudhanshu Trivedi hits out at Congress over its stand on 'Dimagi Naxal' remark

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned Congress's position on Naxalism. He contrasted P Chidambaram's recent statement with Manmohan Singh's 2006 assessment. Trivedi asked which assessment Congress now considered correct. This exchange follows Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day remarks on Naxal mentality.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Only those who support Maoists, separatists are 'dimagi Naxals': Rijiju after Opposition's criticism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' remark sparked political debate. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified the Prime Minister's statement. He specified that the term targets those supporting Maoists and separatists. Opposition leaders and Congress MP Pawan Khera responded to the clarification. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram proudly identified himself as…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

P Chidambaram backs Rahul Gandhi, seeks delinking of women’s quota from delimitation

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram criticized the government's stance on women's reservation. He stated the reservation law can be implemented immediately without conditions. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, was passed by Parliament. However, its implementation is linked to census and delimitation exercises. This linkage, according to Chidambaram, is a…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

'How soon is soon?': P Chidambaram questions delay in restoring J-K statehood

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram called the Article 370 abrogation a constitutional outrage. He questioned the government's timeline for restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. The division of the state into Union Territories poses a threat to federalism. Former J-K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah also urged the government to honor its…

The Economic Times · Aug 5