On December 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a strong speech in the Lok Sabha, criticizing the Congress party for its focus on dynasty politics. He claimed that each generation of the Congress has violated the Constitution. Modi also targeted Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of disrespecting the Constitution when he tore up an ordinance. The Prime Minister suggested that this act was a reflection of the Congress party's disregard for democratic values and the rule of law. Modi's remarks were aimed at highlighting what he sees as the Congress's failure to uphold the principles of the Constitution and its history of dynastic politics.
15 December,2024 05:13 PM IST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan, speaking about PM Modi's Lok Sabha speech, said that Congress can regain the people's trust by admitting its mistakes. He pointed out that while Congress fought the last election based on the Constitution and reservation, they contradicted these principles by imposing the Emergency in 1975, which he described as a violation of the Constitution. Paswan criticized Congress for living in its own bubble, thinking that whatever they say is the truth. He added that due to their past mistakes, Congress now struggles to even win 150 seats in elections.
15 December,2024 04:51 PM IST
On December 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress for focusing on vote bank politics. He referred to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statement, "Ek Vote Se Harna Pasand Kiya," which means he preferred losing by one vote rather than compromising on principles. Modi’s remark highlighted how Congress prioritizes political gains over values. However, he did not directly comment on other political parties. This statement reflects Modi's concern that Congress and some other parties use identity-based politics to gain votes, rather than focusing on the development and welfare of the country and its people.
15 December,2024 03:57 PM IST
In the Lok Sabha, PM Modi strongly criticized the Opposition, particularly the Congress Party. He accused Congress of giving reservations on religious lines, undermining the spirit of equality in India. Modi also fact-checked Congress on the issue of the Uniform Civil Code, pointing out their inconsistency during the Constitution debate. He highlighted how Congress has failed to uphold the principles they once supported. Additionally, Modi accused Congress of disrespecting its own party's constitution and sidelining leaders like Sitaram Kesri. He claimed that the Congress had abandoned its own values for political convenience and had been undermining democratic processes within their own party. Watch video to see the top 8 moments of PM Modi bashing Congress in Lok Sabha
15 December,2024 12:08 PM IST
For Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary, the Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss the upcoming centenary celebrations. During their interaction, Ranbir shared a light-hearted anecdote about getting free taxi rides in Russia because he is Raj Kapoor's grandson. PM Modi hailed Raj Kapoor's efforts to establish India's soft power and recalled how veteran leaders LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee watched 'Phir Subah Hogi' to lift their spirits after a political loss. He also told Kareena and Saif Ali Khan that he wanted to meet their sons, Jeh and Taimur.
12 December,2024 04:32 PM IST
Ahead of Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary on December 14, members of the Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Delhi residence. The family expressed gratitude for PM Modi's warm welcome and discussion about Raj Kapoor's legacy. Alia Bhatt praised his energy and ideas for preserving the legendary filmmaker’s memory, while Karisma Kapoor expressed being deeply moved by his respect and kindness. Saif Ali Khan shared that PM Modi suggested creating a documentary or film to keep Raj Kapoor’s legacy alive.
12 December,2024 03:28 PM IST
Members of the Kapoor Khandan, including Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, and Karisma Kapoor, flew out of Mumbai on Tuesday to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the Raj Kapoor Film Festival. Their visit comes ahead of the late Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary on December 14. The Kapoor family, regarded as the first family of Bollywood, is marking this milestone with a special celebration of the legendary actor-director’s legacy.
10 December,2024 07:08 PM IST
Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra and several influential leaders from Politics and the film fraternity attended the grand event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and CMs & Deputy CMs of NDA-ruled states, Union Ministers, NDA leaders were present at the swearing-in ceremony. Also, spotted were Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor at the event. Devendra Fadnavis met Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after taking oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra. PM Modi congratulated Fadnavis on taking oath as Maharashtra CM.
05 December,2024 06:23 PM IST
The preparations are in full swing at Mumbai's Azad Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Maharashtra Cabinet. Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time. The event, set for December 5, will see the formation of the Mahayuti government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the ceremony, and several other prominent leaders have already arrived in Mumbai for the event. Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis was joined by his wife, Amruta Fadnavis, at the venue. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, along with his wife Anjali, and Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla are among the key attendees. Other dignitaries such as Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav have also arrived for the ceremony. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma are among the state leaders attending the event. Union Ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Nitin Gadkari have also reached Mumbai. Supporters of NCP leader Ajit Pawar were seen outside his residence ahead of the ceremony. Security measures have also been heightened to maintain law and order. The swearing-in marks the official start of the new government in Maharashtra.
05 December,2024 06:23 PM IST
An old clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising Devendra Fadnavis has gone viral. In the clip, Modi said that “Narendra in Delhi and Devendra in Mumbai” have delivered great results. Fadnavis is now set to become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra. His appointment was confirmed during a meeting of the BJP's core committee on Wednesday, just before the Maharashtra legislature party meeting. The meeting was attended by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, and Fadnavis. After the announcement, celebrations broke out outside Fadnavis' residence in Nagpur, with supporters dancing and cheering in excitement over his return as Chief Minister.
04 December,2024 05:30 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
