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That 'Surpanakha' moment: Renuka Chowdhury threatens to sue PM Modi, says will courts act

March 27, 2023 1:42 pm

On floor Parliament, the PM had said that her laughter reminded her of a character from the Ramayana TV serial; later, BJP leaders suggested he meant Ravana's sister Surpanakha.

Newsmakers of the Week | AAP minister Satyendar Jain, Congress’ Renuka Chowdhury, father-daughter duo at the centre of Prayagraj demolition

June 19, 2022 11:43 am

From Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury who made a comeback after years-long hiatus to Delhi minister Satyendar Jain who is in judicial custody in a money laundering case, here are the Newsmakers of the week.

Newsmaker | The return of Renuka Chowdhury: Fiery Congress leader back after years-long hiatus

June 17, 2022 1:30 pm

Former Union minister Renuka Chowdhury had been lying low since 2019 Lok Sabha poll defeat from Khammam.

HashtagPolitics | Renuka Chowdhury’s face-off with cop creates online buzz

June 17, 2022 8:24 am

Former Union minister claims she ‘caught’ the policeman’s collar after losing her balance while being ‘pushed’ during the protest in Hyderabad.

Congress protest turns violent in Hyderabad, Renuka Chowdhury booked for ‘grabbing cop by collar’

June 17, 2022 2:01 am

Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury later tweeted asking, "Why were male police officers around me?"

Parliament not immune to casting couch, says Renuka Chowdhury

April 25, 2018 5:36 am

Renuka Chowdhury also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he had “denigrated” her dignity when he said during a debate in the Rajya Sabha that she reminded him of a character in the television serial Ramayan.

Parliament not immune to sexual misconduct: Renuka Chowdhury on Saroj Khan casting couch remarks

April 24, 2018 3:39 pm

"...It's time India also stands up and says #MeToo," Renuka Chowdhury said.

Anti-graft Bill vs debate: Rajya Sabha adjourns 10 times in three hours

Venkaiah responds to Renuka: 'Reduce your weight, make efforts to increase weight of party'

March 29, 2018 11:32 am

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday, in a jocular vein, asked Renuka Chowdhury to lose weight and make efforts to increase the weight of her party.

Shurpnakha, Draupadi and Renuka Choudhury : a trio of 'unruly' women?

February 13, 2018 12:12 pm

When all the grandees are witnessing her unspeakable humiliation in the royal assembly, Draupadi has the nerve and wisdom to remind them of something of eternal significance: 'The elders who hesitate to speak for dharma are not worth their salt'

Pavlovian reflex of MPs to PM Modi remark shatters myth that govt is working for women, says Renuka Chowdhury

February 12, 2018 7:15 am

Last week, PM Modi reacted to Chowdhury’s laughter during his speech in Rajya Sabha, with the remark, “Ramayan serial ke baad aisi hasi sunne ka ab saubhagya mila hain.

Sources in the LJP (RV) said the names of the remaining 15 candidates would also be announced very soon.

Bihar polls: Chirag Paswan’s LJP (Ram Vilas) announces first list of 14 candidates

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Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) announced its first list of 14 candidates for the Bihar assembly polls, with its state unit chief Raju Tiwary and leader Hulas Pandey among the nominees. As per the seat-sharing arrangement, LJP (RV) will contest 29 seats, while BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each. The remaining 15 candidates will be announced soon.

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