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Waqf system must come out of 'touch-me-not' syndrome: Naqvi

August 04, 2024 11:11 pm

The amendment Bill will make it mandatory for Waqf boards to register their properties with district collectors to ensure their actual valuation.

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi modifies stand: ‘Kanwar Yatra guidelines for safety, purity of yatris ... order for all communities, not one group'

July 21, 2024 12:01 pm

Day after suggesting that the Muzaffarnagar police order will "promote the evil of untouchability", senior BJP leader says, “In the last few years, some incidents of provocation have happened (during the yatra). It is the state government’s responsibility to maintain law and order"

India abstains from UNGA vote on Israel-Hamas war | Decision is shocking, says Opposition; India will not side with terror: BJP

October 29, 2023 8:16 am

Criticising the government, the Congress and Left parties said it was “shocking” and “goes against everything the country has stood for”.

PM Modi leader by democratic choice, Rahul Gandhi by dynastic chant: Former Union Minister Naqvi

June 12, 2023 3:38 pm

Senior BJP leader and former Union Cabinet Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi who is on a three-day visit to Kerala was speaking at a press conference in Wayanad, the Lok Sabha constituency represented by Rahul Gandhi before his disqualification.

Delhi Confidential: Voice To Video

May 27, 2023 3:21 am

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted a video of the new Parliament on Friday and asked followers to share the video with their own voice-over on social media, some Union ministers shared the video without any commentary.

Delhi Confidential: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi takes a lyrical break

February 28, 2023 6:38 am

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi attended a kavi sammelan over the weekend which was organised by retired Central government bureaucrats.

Delhi Confidential: In UP's Muslim-dominated Rampur, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi organises staging of Ramayan

February 18, 2023 7:25 am

Former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has arranged the performance of the hour-long play, based on ‘Shri Ramcharitmanas’ at the Rathonda Kisan Mela on Mahashivratri (March 3).

Delhi Confidential: Sachin Pilot's show of strength ahead of Rajasthan polls

January 17, 2023 8:35 am

Sachin Pilot's rallies will be keenly watched by the Ashok Gehlot camp as well as the Congress party high command in Delhi.

With ‘khichdi panchayat’, BJP hopes to bring down Azam’s citadel — Rampur

November 25, 2022 5:20 am

The polling for the Rampur Assembly constituency by-election is scheduled on December 5 and the canvassing for which ends on December 3. The constituency has 3.8 lakh voters with more than 55 per cent being Muslims.

Delhi Confidential: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi is a man on a mission in Uttar Pradesh

September 21, 2022 9:33 am

With just about a year-and-a-half left for the General Election, Naqvi is intensifying his visits to the state, which has a sizeable Muslim population.

PM Modi makes surprise visit at Hunar Haat for litti-chokha, kulhad chai

February 20, 2020 8:07 am

After chairing the Union Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to “Hunar Haat” in Delhi’s Rajpath, where he interacted with artisans and relished “litti-chokha” and “kulhad” tea.

Political leaders attend Shahnawaz Hussain and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's Eid celebration

June 09, 2019 6:38 am

BJP leaders and Union Ministers Shahnawaaz Hussain and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi hosted Eid celebration programme at their respective residences in New Delhi. Their celebrations were attended by their fellow BJP leaders as well as leaders from other parties.

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi On Muslim Representation In UP Govt

June 22, 2020 7:02 pm

Murthal gangrapes: Naqvi for stringent action against accused

February 28, 2016 2:27 pm

Mumbai, Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said the gangrapes, which took place during the Jat agitation in Murthal is highly condemnable, adding that stringent action must be taken against the accused. Congress leader Shobha Oza accused the Haryana Government and police of attempting to cover up the incident. She said this attitude reflects the incapability of the government. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majeed Memon echoing similar sentiments said that such cases are a disgrace to the country. He added it is the obligation of the police to maintain law and order and if such has happened then they must be held accountable

Politicians condemn Jadavpur University protest

February 17, 2016 8:07 am

New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): Condemning the protests in Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday said strict actions should be taken against people involved in anti-national activities but sedition charges should not be put against them as it fulfils their aspirations of gaining popularity. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majid Memon also condemned the protests in educational institutions. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasised on the need for the Jadavpur University students to come forward and identify the anti-social elements prevalent in the campus.

NCP criticises BJP for JNU row

February 16, 2016 6:55 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Lashing out at the NDA Government and Delhi Police, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) general secretary Tariq Anwar said the present BJP-led NDA Government is bothering the university students without any prior investigation. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said all parties should stand up together against the anti-national elements responsible for the recent Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) issue.

Politicians react over crisis in Arunachal Pradesh

January 25, 2016 11:50 am

Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) JD(U) leader KC Tyagi on Monday held Bharatiya Janata Party responsible for political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh. He said the move is against the spirit of co-operative federalism. Attacking the BJP, Congress leader PL Punia said recommendation of the President rule in Arunachal pradesh is the "murder of democracy". BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi countered the statements and said the Centre has taken this step as the state is in a "constitutional trouble".

BJP, Congress lock horns over Karan Johar's 'intolerance' remark

January 22, 2016 10:20 am

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Reacting to Karan Johar's remark that freedom of expression in India is the 'biggest joke' Minister of State for Minority Affairs and BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said those questioning tolerance are ignorant and have no knowledge of Indian culture. He said India is the only country where the intolerance power is so high and whosoever is raising questions has no knowledge about county's rituals. Minister of State for Culture and Tourism and Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said no country is as tolerant as India. Meanwhile, Congress leader Manish Tewari said ever since BJP has come into power, everyone thinks they are not allowed to speak their ”Mann Ki Baat”. He added that except Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who is supporting BJP, all the artists are against BJP's theory.

Dalit student suicide case: Cong flays Dattatreya

January 19, 2016 9:03 am

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday alleged that Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya was somewhere "anti-Dalit" in nature. He said the reason behind the Dalit student suicide has not been clearly stated. He added that the Congress has always tried to be with the downtrodden at large and would continue to do so. Meanwhile, commenting on the issue, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the incident that happened in the Hyderabad University was unfortunate and offenders would be punished soon. He added that Bandaru Dattatreya is a person who is compassionate about Dalits and targeting him for political gain is not fair.

TMC should stop taking advantage of communal tensions: Naqvi

January 17, 2016 7:25 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after posters praising West Bengal were seen in New Delhi on Sunday. He said that instead of pasting posters in the national capital, Trinamool Congress (TMC) should paste them in Malda or in places where communal clashes are taking place. He added that TMC should stop taking advantage of communal tensions.

Naqvi backs Ram Madhav's shocker on Aamir

January 15, 2016 8:34 am

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): With the debate on intolerance refusing to subdue, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday added fuel to the fire by welcoming Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Madhav's remark asking Bollywood star Aamir Khan to preach to his wife about India's prestige. Naqvi said that Madhav has given a good suggestion. He added that with the political battle over tolerance and intolerance being waged, some advice has been given.

Malda incident will backfire on Mamata Govt.: Naqvi

January 14, 2016 7:58 am

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said that the communal card would no longer help the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the upcoming polls in West Bengal, adding that the Malda incident will backfire on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee government.