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.
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".
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.
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.
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).
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.
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