Digvijay Singh

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Congress Goes All Out To Unite Kamal Nath, Digvijay

The AICC leadership has assigned the task of quelling the rebellion in the party to Nath and Singh, sources said

01 Nov 2023 1:21 AM

Mr Chouhan cited recent remarks by Mr Nath that the latter’s son Nakul Nath, Congress MP from Chhindwara, would announce candidates for the assembly constituencies under his Lok Sabha seat, before being declared by the AICC, and wondered “Whether Congress in Madhya Pradesh is the Congress of Sonia Gandhi or the party of Kamal Nath”. — PTI

MP: Nath given franchise of MP Congress, alleges Shivraj

Chouhan alleged that Mr Nath and Congress veteran Digvijay Singh had taken the decision on selection of candidates in MP

22 Oct 2023 9:41 AM

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani (Bloomberg file image)

Anita Katyal | Why Opp. is soft pedalling Adani; Diggy comfy in Cong post-gaffe

Many senior Congress leaders refrained from issuing any statement on the controversy.

05 Feb 2023 12:08 AM

It would be better for Congress to set its own agenda and try and convince the people about it instead of giving ammunition to the BJP to accomplish its mission against the Opposition. (Photo: PTI/File)

AA Edit | Congress must build own narrative, not flay BJP’s

Congress leaders must disabuse themselves of the thought that they still control the national narrative

25 Jan 2023 12:10 AM

Stating that this communication had broken down after Patel’s death, Mr Tiwari requested that the Congress president fill this spot with the appointment of a senior party leader who has administrative experience and a good working relationship with party workers. (Image credit: Youtube)

Anita Katyal | Damage control keeps ministers busy; will Diggi replace Ahmed?

The plight of Bharatiya Janata Party legislators in Uttar Pradesh today is similar to that of their counterparts in Punjab some months ago

16 May 2021 7:46 AM

Congress leader Digvijay Singh said the coronavirus attack on several key BJP leaders was consequence of not heeding to ‘Sanata dharm’. (DC Photo)

BJP leaders contracted virus for wrong bhumi pujan timing, says Digvijay

The very name of Lord Ram turns everything auspicious, counters Shivraj Singh Chouhan

04 Aug 2020 12:11 PM

Digvijay Singh on Sunday bringing in Rahul Gandhi directly, saying the former Congress chief should be more active inside Parliament and undertake “yatras” across India. (PTI Photo)

Old vs young war within Congress flares up

Another senior leader Manish Tewari, known to be close to Gandhi, blamed the UPA-2 for the Congress’ 2014 defeat

03 Aug 2020 9:56 AM

The ruling Congress here on Thursday found itself in a sticky wicket following the outbursts by the two BSP MLAs and one SP legislator who provided supported the Kamal Nath government.

SP, BSP MLAs slams Congress, deny ‘abduction’ by BJP

‘Rescued’ lawmakers accuse Congress of tarnishing their image.

06 Mar 2020 5:54 AM

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath leaves after a meeting with party MLAs and others in Bhopal on Wednesday.(Photo: PTI)

10 MLAs go missing, 6 ‘rescued’ from Gurgaon

Some say BJP trying to topple govt, others blame Digvijay-Scindia tussle for RS seat.

05 Mar 2020 1:41 AM

BJP wooing Congress MLAs: Digvijay Singh

Digvijay Singh claims BJP planning to topple Nath govt, Shivraj calls it ‘outrageous’.

03 Mar 2020 4:30 AM

RS ticket may trigger fresh war between Scindia, Digvijay

Besides, his loyalist ministers in the Kamal Nath team have been given a raw deal, much to Scindia’s dismay.

20 Nov 2019 1:42 AM

Diggy’s ‘rebel’ brother meets Shivraj, sparks speculation

BJP national vice-president Shivraj Singh Chouhan, sparking speculations on his future course of action.

24 Oct 2019 3:00 AM

Digvijay Singh’s brother stages sit-in protest

Sources said Digvijay Singh was not present at his residence when his younger brother visited.

23 Oct 2019 2:31 AM

‘The Hindu society calls for putting a ban on the entry of anti-Hindu Digvijaya Singh into temples. Ban! Ban! By Hindu Samaj,’ read one such poster pasted outside the Parushram Temple in Bhopal. (Photo: File)

Posters calling for ban on Digvijaya Singh's entry into temples appear in Bhopal

This came after Singh stroked controversy on Tuesday by saying that ‘people wearing saffron clothes commit crimes like rape inside temples.’

19 Sep 2019 2:10 PM

A file photo of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath speaking to media persons in the state Assembly in Bhopal.

Battle royale: Kamal Nath sole winner, Diggy biggest loser

Nath who also holds the post of president of the state Congress has earlier offered to step down from the party post to focus on governance.

09 Sep 2019 1:17 AM

‘Diggy’s man’ may be dark horse for PCC chief post

Patwari was camping in Delhi to expedite clearance of several proposals relating to his department in the Union government.

06 Sep 2019 1:52 AM

The complaint has been filed by Advocate Sudhir Ojha who has alleged that Singh's remark has hurt the sentiments of several Hindus in the country. (Photo: File)

Case lodged in Muzaffarpur court over Digvijay's ISI remark

Muzaffarpur Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Suryakant Tiwari is scheduled to hear the matter on September 13.

03 Sep 2019 4:01 PM

Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the passage of triple talaq bill, the Congress leader said he is not doing to generate employment. (Photo: PTI)

Modi govt lying about terrorism threat in J&K: Cong leader Digvijaya Singh

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday issued an advisory to Amarnath Yatris and tourists to curtail their stay in the area and return.

04 Aug 2019 9:09 AM

'If Modi government had accepted the amendment suggested by me regarding not sending the accused to jail but instead imposing 1 lakh fine over him and making him provide Rs 10,000 allowance to the wife, the whole controversy would have ended. As per Modi Ji's desire, he would have got the trust of Muslims as well, which he also wants,' Digvijay said. (Photo: File I PTI)

My suggestions on Triple Talaq bill would have ended controversy: Digvijaya Singh

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage,) Bill, 2019, was passed by the Upper House on Tuesday.

31 Jul 2019 1:38 PM

A senior leader in the Congress said the public show of dissent by these MLAs was nothing but a pressure tactic either to get their work done or find a place in the future expansion of Kamal Nath Cabinet.

Allies keep Kamal Nath govt on tenterhooks

The Congress leadership here has however appeared not to have taken the veiled warning by the members of its allies lightly.

22 Jul 2019 7:14 AM

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