UPA FORMATION
'My heart was in my mouth, I was trembling when I called Karunanidhi': Sonia Gandhi on how UPA was formed
Sonia Gandhi details her efforts to create an inclusive United Progressive Alliance in 2004 against the BJP. She faced challenges, particularly in cooperating with the DMK due to past conflicts. Gandhi recounts initial meetings with various leaders to secure alliances, including one with M. Karunanidhi. The formal alliance was established on May 4, 2004, leading to a successful election outcome.
Great damage done to India's fabric under Modi government, people now recognising it: Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi has expressed concerns over the damage inflicted on India's democracy and institutions in recent years. She emphasized that the Congress has never compromised with the BJP and RSS, and continues to fight for constitutional values. According to Gandhi, the party has faced severe challenges but remains resilient in the face of adversity. She mentioned her personal journey and motivations for entering public life.
UPA 'gone', time for 'new kind' of political formation: NCP
NCP general secretary DP Tripathi, whose party was the second-largest constituent of the Congress-led UPA-II, also said that the era of "anti-Congressism" was over with the BJP at the helm.
Narendra Modi turns generous towards UPA on black money issue
Officials were quick to point out that the present dispensation’s tackling of the problem was in direct contrast to the way the last regime handled the issue.
Introduce Telangana Bill in parliament immediately: BJP to government
Suspecting UPA's intentions on Telangana, BJP today said the government should immediately introduce the bill in Parliament after balancing the interests of both regions as it is looking forward to supporting it.
UPA-III will come to power after 2014 polls: Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah today expressed hope that the UPA-III would come to power after the 2014 elections and said the Congress-led alliance after forming government should introduce legislation to ensure access to free medical treatment for all.
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Nationalist Congress Party pitches for grant secular alliance of parties
NCP made a strong pitch for a "grand secular alliance" of parties even outside UPA in states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Nationalist Congress Party pitches for grant secular alliance of parties
Congress ally Nationalist Congress Party pitched in for a "grand secular alliance" of parties even outside UPA to check "communal forces".
Regional parties hold key to govt formation, NDA ahead of UPA: Survey
Regional parties currently outside the ambit of both UPA and NDA will hold the key to formation of next government at the Centre in 2014.
Telangana process likely to gain momentum post-Monsoon session
Process for formation of separate Telangana state is expected to gain momentum after the conclusion of the Monsoon Session.
UPA govt not cooperating with my govt: Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh's TN visit is apparently an effort to seek support for formation of the front from regional political outfits like PMK and AIADMK.
Why private capital formation, not welfare, is a better electoral bet for UPA in 2014
UPA-III is yet a possibility. A year is still left and investment can be that most important tool for the otherwise seemingly lost battle for the coalition.
If government is falling, we will definitely give it a push: JD-U chief Sharad Yadav
JD-U today said it could support a no-confidence motion against government brought by other parties, a significant departure from its earlier stand that it was not interested in ousting the UPA.
Nitish Kumar to support anyone if it grants special status to Bihar
Nitish Kumar said he would support anyone in the formation of the next government at the Centre if it grants special category status to Bihar.
DMK did not recommend anyone for Telecom portfolio
Refuting reports that Raja was made Telecom Minister following telephonic conversations between "2 persons", he said media had blown up the matter, which was "baseless."
BJP withdraws support; Soren asked to prove majority
Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren was asked to prove his majority on the floor of the assembly by May 31, after BJP withdrew support to his five-month-old government on Monday.
Jharkhand, UPA in search of a CM
Chances of formation of a new UPA government in Jharkhand have dimmed with the UPA allies divided over the issue of chief minister.
Jharkhand govt formation to take more time
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday asked state UPA leaders to wait for a few more days to finalise the issue of government formation in Jharkhand.
JMM wants govt formation before June 20
Even as the Congress leadership is yet to decide on the issue of government formation in Jharkhand, JMM MLAs have stepped up pressure to ensure that a government is in place before June 20 when elections to Rajya Sabha seats take place.
‘Mission Government’ begins in Jharkhand
The much awaited ‘Mission Government’ began in the state with the arrival of Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and party's in-charge Jharkhand affairs Dr K. Keshava Rao here on Saturday afternoon.
New UPA-led govt may pop up in Jharkhand
Jharkhand hopes an alternative government have brightened.
Rivals BSP, SP, both offer support to Cong-led UPA
The UPA on received support from both Mayawati's BSP and Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party, which will enable the coalition to cross the 300-mark in the new Lok Sabha.
Govt formation exercise to begin from tomorrow: Congress
: Congress will begin its government formation exercise from Tuesday with the election of Manmohan Singh as the leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP).
Manmohan Singh to meet President, stake claim today
Manmohan Singh will meet President Pratabha Patil to submit the Cabinet's resignations and show they have the numbers, facilitating the formation of a new government at the Centre.
Cong, UPA allies to meet soon to discuss govt formation
A meeting of Congress and other UPA allies will take place soon to chalk out a strategy for government formation at the Centre.
Congress core group meets to discuss government formation
The Congress core group met today to discuss the political situation and issues related to government formation following the impressive performance of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in the Lok Sabha elections.
Only UPA can provide stable govt: Pawar
A stable government was the need of the hour in these times of global recession and there should be no problem in formation of a stable government, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said.
India Inc wants stable govt; keeps fingers crossed
An unstable government is the worst thing that can happen to the Indian economy grappling with the global downturn, say business leaders.
UPA, NDA conspiring to prevent me from becoming PM: Mayawati
Undeterred by the outcome of the trust vote, BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday alleged the UPA and as well as the NDA of "conspiring" to prevent her from becoming the country's prime minister.
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