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Manoj C.G
Manoj C G is Chief of National Political Bureau. He has been covering or writing on politics for nearly two decades. He has worked with the PTI before joining The Indian Express in 2008. He tweets @manojcg4u
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2019 Lok Sabha polls: Veterans to head key Congress panelsSubscriber Only
September 16, 2018 01:49 IST
The nine-member core committee and the manifesto and campaign panels met here to begin preparations for the elections.
Sun, Sep 16, 2018
J&K: Local polls without NC, PDP futile exercise, says CongressSubscriber Only
September 13, 2018 03:36 IST
The two major political parties in the state — the NC and the PDP — decided to boycott the polls saying that the Centre was yet to declare its stand on Article 35A.
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
Blood Will Have BloodSubscriber Only
September 08, 2018 07:38 IST
A well-researched, engaging book filled with sordid tales of the victims — those of the CPI(M) and the Sangh Parivar — experiences of the survivors, the trauma of the near and dear ones and interviews of some of the masterminds and behind-the-scenes operators who spread terror in the killing fields of Kannur, which Ullekh self-deprecatingly calls the “Sicily of Kerala.”
Sat, Sep 08, 2018
Congress leader Kapil Sibal interview: Where has PM Modi brought this country to?Subscriber Only
September 08, 2018 03:14 IST
On Modi being the most popular leader, Kapil Sibal reiterated 2004 elections, "Remember, in 2004 (then PM Atal Bihari) Vajpayee-ji was also the most popular leader, and there was no leader in the opposition. People said...India Shining (BJP’s 2004 campaign slogan)... and there is nobody to match Vajpayee. (But) what happened?"
Sat, Sep 08, 2018
Section 377 | From explicit No to a qualified Yes: How political class stalled, blinkedSubscriber Only
September 07, 2018 04:50 IST
Section 377 verdict: Five years later, much water may have flown down the bridge but political parties are still reluctant to come out and applaud the Constitution Bench ruling today
Fri, Sep 07, 2018
Sexual abuse complaint against Kerala MLA divides CPM leadershipSubscriber Only
September 05, 2018 00:54 IST
Sitaram Yechury’s public acceptance of the receipt of the complaint, however, upset some politburo members.
Wed, Sep 05, 2018
Eye on 2019, Congress’ manifesto panel holds maiden meetingSubscriber Only
September 04, 2018 02:24 IST
Rahul Gandhi recently announced a 19-member manifesto committee and a 13-member publicity committee. The publicity committee will have its first meeting later this week.
Tue, Sep 04, 2018
Demonetisation: Moily says House panel will discuss RBI report, Cong wants PM apologySubscriber Only
August 30, 2018 06:14 IST
The Congress said demonetisation was a “surgical strike” conducted by the Prime Minister on the Indian economy.
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
Vajpayee in Opposition’s eyes: ‘Not bitter, always ready to engage’Subscriber Only
August 17, 2018 04:45 IST
Atal Bihari Vajpayee dead: During the 2003 debate on whether Delhi should send troops to Iraq, prodded Opposition to make noise so he can fend off US pressure.
Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Somnath Chatterjee never wrote to CPI(M) with return requestSubscriber Only
August 14, 2018 02:57 IST
The impression among party leaders in New Delhi is that Chatterjee’s family was against him writing to the party and urging it to re-induct him.
Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Row over EVMs: Congress says use paper ballots in 30 per cent booths in each constituencySubscriber Only
August 11, 2018 04:27 IST
Party leaders told The Indian Express that introducing a 70:30 mix of EVMs and paper ballots in elections was practical.
Sat, Aug 11, 2018
Government wanted its agenda to be pushed through: Anand SharmaSubscriber Only
August 11, 2018 04:06 IST
The Opposition has been positive and honest on its commitment to ensure that Parliament functions and takes up legislation as well as important public issues, says Anand Sharma
Sat, Aug 11, 2018
On Day One as deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh shows rule book to govtSubscriber Only
August 11, 2018 03:32 IST
Harivansh, who was elected Deputy Chairman on Thursday, was in the chair in the afternoon when the private members’ business was taken up.
Sat, Aug 11, 2018
Rajya Sabha: Triple talaq Bill stuck againSubscriber Only
August 11, 2018 03:24 IST
Opposition leaders say Bill can’t be taken up without discussion, Law Minister accuses Congress of ‘vote bank politics’
Sat, Aug 11, 2018
Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman election: With help from Nitish Kumar, it is BJP which gets its mahagathbandhan rightSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 05:18 IST
The BJD, significantly, has taken sharp turns in a span of 20 days. It abstained from voting on the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, appeared on the same page as the BJP on the NRC issue and, crucially, backed the NDA candidate.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
RS deputy chairman poll: Absenteeism, abstentions hobble Opposition hopes of putting up strong fightSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 03:06 IST
At last count, NDA candidate Harivansh had 125 votes. There were 18 absentee MPs, among them one from NDA ally NPF, and two who abstained.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election: BJP claims it has numbers, Congress says fight still onSubscriber Only
August 09, 2018 07:00 IST
Crucial for the election are the votes of the nine members from BJD, which BJP leaders said would be cast for the NDA candidate.
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
Karunanidhi: Champion of social justice who left his mark in DelhiSubscriber Only
August 08, 2018 07:00 IST
Be it Lalu, Mulayam or Ram Vilas Paswan, the leaders of the Hindi heartland who championed the cause of social justice always viewed Karunanidhi as an icon and guardian. Paswan said the DMK patriarch had a major role in implementing the Mandal Commission report.
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
Rajya Sabha deputy chairman’s post: Opposition yet to take call on candidate for pollsSubscriber Only
August 08, 2018 01:45 IST
The Congress has decided to field its member, B K Hariprasad, if there is no consensus on the TDP’s proposal. A final call will be taken on Wednesday morning, hours before the deadline for filing of nomination paper gets over.
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
India looking for relief from Modi’s ‘bogus achche din’ promise: Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only
August 08, 2018 01:31 IST
Rahul Gandhi said farmers are agitating, the youth are restless and there is discontent at the lack of opportunities to earn and live with dignity. “Cabinet ministers are now publicly saying there are no jobs,” he said.
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
NRC our baby, BJP using it as emotional tool, says CongressSubscriber Only
August 05, 2018 04:43 IST
A section of party leaders has argued that the party should shed its cautious approach and not follow the belligerent anti-NRC Trinamool Congress line. After over three hours of debate, the CWC set the party’s view.
Sun, Aug 05, 2018
‘Congress in strategic understanding with SP, BSP for 2019 Lok Sabha polls’Subscriber Only
August 04, 2018 04:18 IST
Congress sources said the primary job is to bring together all opposition parties on “one platform” without “any confusion and disruption”. “What happens after that will depend on how different parties perform,” a senior leader said. The Congress feels that discussing a post-poll scenario could prove counter-productive and “divisive” for the opposition alliance, they pointed out.
Sat, Aug 04, 2018
Congress Working Committee meeting on August 4: Rafale deal, NRC, jobs on agendaSubscriber Only
August 02, 2018 04:11 IST
On Tuesday, the party had urged other opposition parties to speak up on the Rafale issue. UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi is also said to be planning to host a dinner for opposition leaders.
Thu, Aug 02, 2018
Tarun Gogoi: ‘NRC our (Congress) baby… don’t try to make it Hindu or Muslim or Christian’Subscriber Only
August 01, 2018 02:33 IST
Former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the Congress cannot disown the National Register of Citizens (NRC), but the final list is “full of mistakes”.
Wed, Aug 01, 2018
Assam NRC draft: 40 lakh people will be displaced…it is like Partition, says TMC leaderSubscriber Only
July 31, 2018 07:46 IST
Senior TMC leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray tells The Indian Express his party’s views on NRC.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018Journalism of Courage
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