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Resignation new drama of grand old party, says Naqvi

Asked for her reaction, Union minister Smriti Irani, who defeated Rahul Gandhi in Amethi in the Lok Sabha polls, merely said, “Jai Shri Ram”.

04 Jul 2019 2:25 AM

The comment comes in the backdrop of the alleged lynching of a 24-year-old man in Jharkhand last week. (Photo: File)

Lynching incidents shouldn't be politicised or given communal colour: Naqvi

He was speaking to reporters after inaugurating a renovated hall of the Haj House in Mumbai.

29 Jun 2019 5:11 PM

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi calls for strict action on lynchings

He insisted that the Jharkhand incident was an isolate case and the BJP is completely against such incidents.

26 Jun 2019 1:30 AM

Arrangements have made to send these women without the lottery system, he said. (Photo: File)

2 lakh Indian pilgrims including 48 pc women to perform Haj this year: Naqvi

More than 2,340 women will perform Haj without 'Mehram' this year, the Union minister said adding last year, this number stood at 1,180.

25 Jun 2019 4:14 PM

The controversial Triple Talaq Bill was introduced on Friday in the Lok Sabha amid a huge uproar from the Opposition parties, which are against criminalising the offence. (Photo: File)

Naqvi slams Cong for opposing Triple Talaq Bill, says nothing to do with religion

While opposing the Bill, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor had said the Bill does nothing to improve the status of Muslim women.

23 Jun 2019 10:26 AM

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi fires salvo at Congress for doubting EVMs

The minister said the Opposition party would continue with its arrogance and negativity until it realises the ground reality.

15 Jun 2019 12:52 AM

5.77 lakh waqf properties to be digitised

Minority affairs ministry also plans to develop educational institutes on waqf land.

13 Jun 2019 6:53 AM

‘The number of women Haj pilgrims going without mehram (male companion) has increased this year and stood at 2,340. Around 48 per cent of the two lakh Haj pilgrims from India are women,’ Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said. (Photo: AP)

Record 2 lakh Haj pilgrims from India this year: Naqvi

Total of 725 PTOs will take Haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. All PTOs will take 10,000 pilgrims on the rates decided by Haj Committee of India.

09 Jun 2019 5:39 PM

Union minister for minority affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi chairs a meeting on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: Minority girls to receive encouragement

Of the total target of five crore students under the ‘Pradh-anmantri Scholarship,’ 50 per cent will be female students.

05 Jun 2019 3:30 AM

'Even after all the ruckus over EVMs, did you find any discrepancy in the matching of VVPATs and EVMs?' Naqvi asked. (Photo: File)

Bringing back ballot papers is like using lanterns in era of electric bulbs: Naqvi

This came a day after Mamata Banerjee urged the opposition parties to unitedly demand the return of ballot papers in elections.

04 Jun 2019 7:19 PM

'Some people talk unnecessary things on the basis of religion, caste and region,' Naqvi said. (Photo: File)

Under Modi ji people are secured, some talk unnecessary: Naqvi hits out at Owaisi

Earlier Saturday, Owaisi had said, 'If Modi can visit a temple we can visit our mosques.'

01 Jun 2019 1:17 PM

The Minority Affairs Minister said the 'glamour of victory and grace in defeat' should be two sides of the same coin for those who believe in democracy. (Photo: File)

Unable to digest 'defeat of dynasty', Opposition wants to discredit democracy: Naqvi

'Their failure and embarrassment on providing evidence against EVMs during the discussion was like 'Khoda Pahad Nikli Chuhiya',' he said.

22 May 2019 12:53 PM

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday slammed the opposition parties over their allegations on EVM discrepancies, saying it amounted to insulting the vote of the people. (Photo: File)

Oppn insulting people's mandate by blaming EVMs: Naqvi

The Opposition is currently holding a meeting at Delhi's Constitution Club of India before visiting the EC office.

21 May 2019 2:37 PM

On incidents of lynching, Naqvi said though there has been development without discrimination, "some fringe and criminal elements have tried to disrupt the agenda of development." (Photo: PTI/File)

Fabricated stories being created against Modi, Shah: Naqvi

‘This perception of intolerance against us is completely wrong,’ said Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

18 May 2019 12:46 PM

'The policy of inclusive growth of PM Narendra Modi has created marks of development from Kanyakumari to Kargil,' Naqvi said at a public meeting in Jammu and Kashmir's Kargil district. (Photo: File)

Modi's policy of inclusive growth has ushered development in the country: Naqvi

PM Modi's govt which launched jihad against corruption created panic and depression among those involved in loot of public money,Naqvi said.

01 May 2019 6:59 PM

Deploy Central forces in all polling booths, BJP urges EC

The delegation included Union ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Vijay Goel, and the party's media in-charge Anil Baluni.

30 Apr 2019 5:59 AM

The BJP party also accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP's Lok Sabha candidate Atishi Marlena. (Photo: File)

BJP urges EC to deploy central forces in all polling booths of West Bengal

Naqvi accused Gandhi of continuously making false allegations and derogatory statements against Shah and Modi.

29 Apr 2019 2:41 PM

Naqvi allegedly used the name of popular Bollywood villain 'Mogambo' while referring to Khan during a public rally here on Monday. (Photo: File)

'Mogambo' remark for Azam Khan lands Naqvi into trouble, complaint registered

'Mogambo' comment has violated the model code of conduct.

17 Apr 2019 12:06 PM

PM Modi biggest victim of political intolerance: Naqvi

“The fear of defeat in their (opposition’s) language is very much visible. All they serve to the country is lies,” he added.

14 Apr 2019 4:45 AM

‘No one should have any problem if the BJP focuses on nationalism’

Development was a dikhava (facade) for the earlier government and their allies, but the BJP-led NDA’s report card is exemplary, says Naqvi.

14 Apr 2019 12:05 AM

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