Sumitra Mahajan

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Couldn’t speak against BJP in MP, asked Cong to raise issues: Sumitra Mahajan

The Congress unseated the BJP after 15 years in the Assembly polls late last year.

03 Dec 2019 10:29 AM

Sumitra’s men or Om Birla’s?

The titanic battle of supremacy between Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh and Jyotiraditya Scindia has gotten a twist.

10 Nov 2019 12:06 AM

Two more MPs will be nominated by the government from the Anglo Indian community.(Photo: File)

First Parliament session of 17th LS to commence on Monday

The first two days of the session will be completely devoted to oath-taking by 542 members of the 17th Lok Sabha.

16 Jun 2019 6:33 PM

Sumitra Mahajan likely to be appointed Maharashtra gov

According to sources, the new governors of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu will be named soon.

05 Jun 2019 5:45 AM

Modi said, 'As the Lok Sabha speaker, 'Tai' (as Mahajan is popularly known in the constituency) has carried out her duties in a skilful and controlled way. It is because of this, she has left an indelible impression on the minds of people.' (Photo: File)

Only 'Tai' can admonish me: Narendra Modi on Sumitra Mahajan

Mahajan, an eight-time MP, had last month opted out of contesting the general elections saying she had freed the party to make its choice.

13 May 2019 8:10 AM

'I was member of Lok Sabha for three decades. I am getting feedback that Lok Sabha will miss me,' Mahajan said. (Photo: ANI I Twitter)

Lower house has become part of my life now, Mahajan at review meeting for 17th LS

Addressing the media after the meeting, Mahajan said the preparedness for the 17th Lok Sabha has begun.

03 May 2019 2:08 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan (Photo: PTI)

Shankar Lalwani replaces Sumitra Mahajan in Indore

Singh Hooda from Sonipat and replacing Faridabad candidate Lalit Nagar with Avtar Singh Bhadana.

22 Apr 2019 2:32 AM

Speculation of Modi being fielded by party in Indore

Filing of nomination for Indore LS seat, which is going to polls on May 12, is going to end on April 22.

20 Apr 2019 1:06 AM

BJP wagers Brahmin vote, friendship costs Kishor

Brahmins have been loyal BJP supporters since the Ram Mandir movement of the early Nineties.

07 Apr 2019 12:01 AM

Done waiting, won’t contest polls: Speaker Sumitra to BJP

The “sudden” development has ended the month-long suspense over her re-nomination from the seat, paving the way for nomination of a fresh candidate.

06 Apr 2019 5:39 AM

There is speculation that Mahajan, who turns 76 on April 12, may also not be renominated. (Photo: File)

'Never sought poll ticket from BJP in last three decades,' says Sumitra Mahajan

Asked about delay in announcing her candidature, Sumitra Mahajan, said that BJP leaders might be having 'something' on their mind.

03 Apr 2019 9:31 AM

In 2014, Mahajan had defeated her Congress rival Satyanarayan Patel by a staggering 4,66,901 votes, the highest victory margin in the state. (Photo: PTI)

BJP still mum on candidate from Indore, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan's seat

The BJP has denied tickets to senior leaders L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi this time.

29 Mar 2019 8:10 PM

BJP want Modi, not Mahajan, to fight from Indore

The BJP has already made it clear that the PM would contest from one seat only in the ensuing general elections.

27 Mar 2019 1:44 AM

peaker Sumitra Mahajan in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Sumitra Mahajan visits Manohar Parrikar's family

Parrikar, 63, died on Sunday after a year-long battle with a pancreatic ailment.

22 Mar 2019 6:56 PM

Senior MP BJP leader opposes Indore LS ticket for Sumitra Mahajan

Majority of the party workers are unhappy with her as she has not been in touch with them," Satyanarayan said.

17 Mar 2019 4:47 PM

Mahajan also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the air strike, saying the action sent a strong message to Pakistan that it should not look at India with evil eyes. (Photo: File)

Air Force showed bravery like Lord Hanuman, says Sumitra Mahajan

'Our air warriors returned unscathed after taking action against the terrorists' hideouts,' Mahajan said.

27 Feb 2019 8:46 AM

Mann, who is often criticised by political opponents for 'excessive drinking,' earned high praise from party supremo Arvind Kejriwal for giving up alcohol. (Photo: PTI)

'Won my heart': Arvind Kejriwal on Bhagwat Mann's vows to not drink again

AAP leader Bhagwant Mann said he has left drinking from January 1 and that he hopes to shun liquor for the rest of his life.

21 Jan 2019 8:57 AM

As the disruptions continued, the Speaker suspended 19 MPs of the two parties. (Photo: File)

19 MPs of AIADMK, TDP suspended from Lok Sabha for 4 days

The AIADMK has 37 members in the House. The Winter Session will conclude on January 8.

03 Jan 2019 12:55 PM

Speaking in Lok Sabha before moving the resolution, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the triple talaq bill, which seeks imprisonment for Muslim men accused of instant divorce, is not about politics but empowerment and justice for women. (Photo: File | Screengrab LSTV)

Triple talaq bill about justice: Govt as Oppn seeks bill be sent to Parl panel

Opposing the bill, Congress MP said real purpose of the bill was not to empower Muslim women but to 'penalise' Muslim men.

27 Dec 2018 4:51 PM

The Bill, earlier introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17, will replace the ordinance issued by the Central government in September this year, banning the instant triple talaq. (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha to take up Bill to prohibit triple talaq today

BJP issued whip to be present on Dec 27 when Bill to ban instant triple talaq is taken up for discussion and likely to be put to vote.

27 Dec 2018 10:47 AM

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