MANISH TEWARI
Congress MP Manish Tewari files adjournment motion for discussion on new criminal laws
Congress MP Manish Tewari has filed an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the implementation of three new criminal laws that came into effect on Monday, urging the suspension of Zero Hour and relevant rules for the debate. Tewari highlighted that the laws were passed in Lok Sabha with 146 MPs suspended during protests over a security breach, warning of significant disruption to the established criminal jurisprudence of the country.
Rahul Gandhi ends decade-long vacancy as LoP in Lok Sabha; Leaders react
On June 26, 2024, Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader, was elected as the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, marking the end of a decade-long vacancy. Here's how leaders reacted following Rahul Gandhi's election as LoP. Watch!Rahul Gandhi ends decade-long vacancy as LoP in Lok Sa...
Ground issues of unemployment, inflation seen in elections, says Manish Tewari after winning Chandigarh
After securing victory against BJP's Sanjay Tandon, Chandigarh's Congress candidate Manish Tewari claimed that the 18th look Sabha elections witnessed the ground issues of inflation, unemployment, and the concern that people had towards the Constitution.
Chandigarh: Not just a battle between parties this time, but culmination of decade-long anticipation for two candidates
Amidst the broader campaign themes of 'democracy in danger' versus '10 years of development', the Chandigarh election is also shaped by the individual personalities and backgrounds of the two candidates.
Chandigarh Lok Sabha 2024 Elections result: Manish Tewari vs Sanjay Tandon, who is winning?
The competition for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency is traditionally a face-off between the BJP and Congress, a pattern observed in most elections since the city's first parliamentary polls in 1967. However, this election carries additional significance as it marks the culmination of over a decade of anticipation for the two main contenders—Sanjay Tandon representing the BJP and Manish Tewari representing the Congress.
Chandigarh Lok Sabha 2024 Elections result: Who is winning, Manish Tewari or Sanjay Tandon? Here are details
The competition for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency is traditionally a face-off between the BJP and Congress, a pattern observed in most elections since the city's first parliamentary polls in 1967. However, this election carries additional significance as it marks the culmination of over a decade of anticipation for the two main contenders—Sanjay Tandon representing the BJP and Manish Tewari representing the Congress.
- Go To Page 1
Alliance works for Manish Tewari, but Congress divided
In Dhanas, a resettlement colony near Chandigarh's Sector 25, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, and Samajwadi Party leaders are waiting for Congress spokesperson and former minister Manish Tewari. Tewari is running a high-pitched campaign with the help of Congress and AAP cadres. The BJP is battling an obvious anti-incumbency, and the party has replaced two-term MP from Chandigarh, Kirron Kher, with trusted foot soldier Sanjay Tandon.
Manish Tewari political tourist, will look for new seat in 2029: BJP Chandigarh LS nominee
BJP leader Sanjay Tandon, contesting Lok Sabha elections from Chandigarh, criticizes opponent Manish Tewari as a 'political tourist'. Tandon aims for a hat-trick win from the Chandigarh parliamentary seat in the upcoming polls.
Lok Sabha election: BSP fields its Punjab unit chief Garhi from Anandpur Sahib
BSP selects Jasvir Singh Garhi for Anandpur Sahib seat, Tewari moves to Chandigarh. Garhi competes against Kang, Singla, Chandumajra. AAP, Akali Dal also in race. BJP's candidate pending. Elections on June 1, all 13 Punjab seats contested.
Third Eye: Chandigarh confusion, not music to ears & a busy sadan
Maharashtra politicians are known to recite couplets during assembly debates. However, not all are adept at it. Rohit Pawar, Sharad Pawar's grandnephew and a first-time MLA, confessed recently to a TV channel that he tried to emulate senior leaders by reciting a couplet, but he forgot lines during recitation. Rohit has realised that it is better to stick to one's core areas rather than recite poems.
Congress pits Vikramaditya against Kangana; Manish Tewari replaces Bansal in Chandigarh
The Congress also fielded Maniesh Tewari from Chandigarh by denying renomination to local leader and union minister Pawan Bansal, who lost last elections from there. Tewari, now the sitting MP Anandpur Sahib, has been locked in a race with Bansal for the Chandigarh seat.
2024 Lok Sabha polls: Congress releases fresh list of 16 candidates; Vikramaditya Singh fielded against BJP's Kangana Ranaut
The grand old party has fielded Himachal government minister Vikramaditya Singh against BJP's actress-turned politician Kangana Ranaut. Meanwhile, former cabinet minister Manish Tewari will fight from Chandigarh.
Govt response to Chinese act in Arunachal Pradesh is weak and meek, says Congress
The Congress party criticized the Narendra Modi government for its perceived weak response to China's renaming of 30 places in Arunachal Pradesh. Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari accused the government of showing a "weak and meek" attitude towards China and suggested that instead of focusing on issues like the Katchatheevu island, the government should address the Chinese aggression effectively.
White Paper a 'political manifesto', UPA strengthened foundation of India: Manish Tewari
Congress leader Manish Tewari criticized the government's White Paper, calling it a "political manifesto" and claiming that the UPA enacted transformative acts like the Right to Information, Right to Education, Right to Food, MGNREGA, and Aadhaar. Tewari argued that the current government should focus on its achievements rather than presenting a comparison between UPA and NDA regimes.
Govt has talent to dress up its failures as successes: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Manish Tewari said what was "extremely worrying" was the increasing fiscal deficit because the numbers that have been presented by the finance minister clearly demonstrate that over Rs 18 lakh crore is the unfunded extent of the Union Budget, and "the number is going to increase over the next year".
Religion cannot be basis of citizenship: Congress Manish Tewari on 'CAA rules before Lok Sabha polls'
Congress MP Manish Tewari said on Wednesday after a government functionary stated that rules for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 will be notified "much before" the announcement of Lok Sabha elections. Under the CAA brought in by the Narendra Modi government, Indian nationality will be granted to persecuted non-Muslim migrants -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians -- from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who had come to India till December 31, 2014.
Congress' Manish Tewari criticises SEBI's 'lackadaisical attitude' in Adani-Hindenburg probe
Adani-Hindenburg case: Raising concerns on the delay, Tewari pointed out that the Hindenburg report came out a year ago and alleged that SEBI has been delaying it since then.
49 more opposition MPs suspended from Lok Sabha; total 141
Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi, while moving a motion for the suspension of MPs, accused the protesting members of being "frustrated" over the recent assembly election results.
Article 370 case: No intention to touch special provisions related to North Eastern regions, says Centre to SC
During hearing on pleas pertaining to Article 370, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Wednesday submitted before the Constitution Bench that the Union government has absolutely no intention to interfere with the special provisions of the Constitution applicable to north-east states or any other part of the country.
'Freedom of speech, expression tossed out': Congress MP Manish Tewari on new bills to replace criminal laws
The Congress leader also demanded for a joint committee of Parliament consisting of eminent legal minds from all parties to scrutinize each of these bills.
Congress slams government over Adhir's suspension from LS, Manish Tewari says 'fit case for going to SC'
The Indian Congress party has criticised the government's decision to suspend party leader in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Opposition leaders protested Chowdhury's suspension, claiming it was unconstitutional. Congress president Manickam Tagore has written to the Speaker of the House requesting a discussion on the matter.
All bills passed after admission of no-trust motion constitutionally suspect, says Congress' Manish Tewari
Congress MP Manish Tewari has claimed that all bills passed after the no-confidence motion was admitted in the Lok Sabha are “constitutionally suspect”. He stated that any substantive legislative business must follow the outcome of the no-confidence motion, not precede it, and requested that the 10-day period for scheduling the motion in the Lok Sabha cannot be used to “steamroll” bills.
Congress holds closed-door meeting on implementation of Uniform Civil Code
The Congress is holding a closed-door meeting of its top leaders to discuss implementation of the proposed Uniform Civil Code in the country, All India Congress Committee sources said on Saturday. According party sources, senior Congress leaders, including P Chidambaram, Salman Khurshid, Vivek Tankha, KTS Tulsi, Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari, L Hanumanthaiah and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, were present in the meeting.
Load More
