Tag: Modi

Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed Congress President Rahul Gandhi for allegedly slapping journalists when they asked questions on corruption charges. “Today I heard that when some journalists wanted to ask some questions on the AgustaWestland to ‘namdaar’ (Rahul Gandhi), he slapped them and ran away,” Modi said at an election rally here. […]

Amaravati: In a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said he is like a “dreaded terrorist” who has no humanity left in him. Addressing election rallies in Prakasam district, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President said Modi has become a dictator. “He is murdering democracy […]

Mumbai: In a stinging attack, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known as a “Feku” (fibber) the world over for his penchant of resorting to lies. He said that since the past five years of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rule, Modi has been spreading “untruths” […]

New Delhi: The BJP promised in its election manifesto released on Monday to double farm income by 2022, extend PM-KISAN scheme to all farmers, and give pension for small and marginal farmers. The ‘Sankalpit Bharat Sashakt Bharat’, released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah, also pledged an investment of Rs 25 […]

New Delhi: Around half of the voters surveyed by CVOTER-IANS continue to be very satisfied with the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The poll tracker interviewed 12,050 voters on April 4 and found that 50.95 per cent of them said they were very satisfied with the performance of the Prime Minister while another 22.49 […]

New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the Bharatiya Janata Party manifesto as short sighted, terming it arrogant and reflecting voice of an isolated man. “The BJP manifesto was created in a closed room. The voice of an isolated man, it is short sighted and arrogant,” Gandhi tweeted. The Congress manifesto was created […]

New Delhi: Calling Rafale fighter jet deal the biggest defence “corruption” since Independence, Congress President Rahul Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate on the issue. “Dear PM, scared of debating me on corruption? I can make it easier for you. Let’s go open book, so you can prepare,” Gandhi tweeted. […]

Gandhinagar: Launching a blistering attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday charged it with looting the country, saying in five years of his government, he has brought the Congress to the doorstep of jail. “Give me another five years, and I will ensure they (Congress leaders) are in jail,” Modi said while […]

Aligarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lashed out at the Congress for humiliating the author of the Indian Constitution Dr B.R. Ambedkar and not giving him his due. Addressing an election rally here, Modi said: “The Congress has always insulted Dr Ambedkar. But I have seen other parties too that claimed to follow the […]

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday demanded that the Centre make public the minutes of the meeting (MoM) between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former French President Francois Hollande, which culminated in the Rafale fighter aircraft deal. “The draft of the joint statement of the Indian Prime Minister and the French President did not have […]

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Election Commission to watch the movie “PM Narendra Modi” and then take a call on its screening. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, arguing for the producer, said that the Election Commission took a cue from the apex court’s order and curbed its release without even watching the […]

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday warned Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi against “using references to the defence forces for political propaganda” in future after his “Modiji ki sena” (Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Army) comment was found violative of the model code of conduct (MCC). Naqvi was earlier issued a show cause notice for […]

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Saturday banned the online streaming of the web series ‘Modi: Journey of a Common Man’, stating that no biopic material which can disturb the level-playing field during the Lok Sabha elections can be displayed. The directions were conveyed by the EC to Eros Now, the producers of the web […]

Barmer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is no longer afraid of Pakistan’s nuclear threats as today it is among the world powers with capability to carry out nuclear attacks across land, water, and air. Addressing a poll rally here, he said: “The NDA government has instilled fear in the minds and […]

Nashik (Maharashtra): Citing the example of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka that killed nearly 300 people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed that India is now virtually “terror-free” barring some pockets of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing an election rally at Pimpalgaon in Nashik district, Modi said: “Scores were killed in Sri Lanka […]