At lunchtime, first-time MP and BJP chief Amit Shah visits Goyal’s room and the two have a quick power lunch.
While the Prime Minister was arguing that the Aadhaar scheme was conceptualised by the A B Vajpayee government, Congress member Renuka Chowdhury laughed out hysterically.
SP president Akhilesh Yadav, who often makes remarks on UP CM Yogi Adityanath over his Hindutva image and frequent visits to temples, visited a temple in Surat district of Gujarat on Monday. That, too, by making sudden change in his tour plan.
Praising Manushi Chhillar’s efforts, Naidu said some people are beautiful, others dutiful, but a blend of ‘’beauty and duty makes one mighty”.
Launching “Exam Warriors”, a book authored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain 25 mantras to beat school examination stress, Sushma Swaraj used the word “elections” several times.
According to a source, the Prime Minister in his address to the party MPs gave the example of Humkmdev Narayan Yadav and suggested that the way he effectively presents his opinions in his regional language, others too should do the same by communicating in their local dialect
Many politicians enjoy followers and supporters paying respect by touching their feet, or being sought after for selfies. Not Union minister Uma Bharti, however
Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian was at his witty best during his media briefing after the Economic Survey 2017-18 was tabled in Parliament on Monday.
A test of opposition unity awaits Congress and NCP in Maharashtra soon — when by-elections are held for the Bhandara-Gondiya Lok Sabha seat, vacated by Nana Patole.
Naidu said although the two had worked together and had an excellent relationship, he cannot call Rajnath Singh a friend since he is also the chairman of Rajya Sabha, and would not want to be accused of being partial to Singh.
The book, The Tall Man Biju Patnaik, is scheduled to be released in Bhubaneswar on January 27
BJP president Amit Shah was scheduled to attend the culmination of the yatra, to commemorate the teaching of Adi Shankaracharya — at Omkareshwar on Monday. But he cancelled the visit.
It is back to square one for the statue of Ahilyabai Holkar in the Parliament complex. Even before it could be unveiled on its new perch at a prominent spot on one side of the Library Building, the statue has been moved back to one of the inner courtyards.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was the only top Congress leader to visit Vijay Ghat and pay respects to the former PM from the party.
Modi has invited BJP general secretaries and organising secretaries at his official residence on Thursday evening.
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijijju apparently had a healthy suggestion for the Prime Minister: green tea. But Modi, it is learnt, was quick to tell the minister that he would be happy only with “desi tea” — with milk and sugar.
Embarrassed by the poor state of engineering education, the government is pulling out all stops to reform technical education. The new model curriculum is part of that effort.
Jaitley's office may have to act as a post-office to direct these requests to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal for his consideration. Alternatively, the situation has taken some pressure off Goyal, who can now direct MPs cornering him with unviable requests to Jaitley.
He called Kurien a “great source of support” who “takes most of it”. Just then Renuka Chowdhary remarked that Kurien should be given a Padma award for this. Pat came Naidu’s reply: even a Padma will be “too small”.
Away from the hectic political activities — he has even stayed away from campaigning in Gujarat — Advani has been keeping himself busy reading and travelling with his daughter Pratibha.
With the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front enjoying a majority in Kerala Assembly, it may have been a good chance for the party to send its general secretary, Sitaram Yechury, to the Upper House for a third term.
With the state slated for polls next year, the issue is whether BJP vice president Vinay Sahasrabuddhe can devote time to both his responsibilities.
The Congress leadership is yet to make up its mind on Pilot’s role: a contestant, or an organiser, as the state Congress chief.
The first oration will be delivered by IMA president and Padma Shri awardee Dr K K Aggarwal in Mumbai.
The BJP plans to inaugurate its new national headquarters in Delhi early next year.


