Political News – Newsletter for December 19, 2010

Anti-Muslim RSS is like Nazis: Digvijay Singh

NEW DELHI – Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh Sunday mounted a fierce attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) by likening the right-wing Hindu group to Nazis.

“The RSS in the garb of its nationalist ideology is targetting Muslims the same way Nazis targetted Jews in the 1930s,” Singh said, in his address at the [..] Read the original article: here.

‘Communalism and terrorism in all forms are dangerous,’ says Sonia Gandhi

BURARI – Congress party president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said communalism and terrorism in all forms are dangerous, and urged the rank and file of the party to combat with all their might.

Addressing the 83rd plenary session of the Congress at Burari, she stated that the party represents all sections, and must retain its core … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Communalism and terrorism in all forms are dangerous,’ says Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia defends Manmohan Singh, says BJP’s attack on him is despicable

NEW DELHI – Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday lashed out at the Opposition for its attack on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s integrity, and described it as downright despicable.

Addressing the party’s 83rd plenary session at Burari in northwest Delhi, Gandhi said: “The BJP’s personal attack on Prime Minister is “downright despicable”.

“Manmohan Singh has shown unwavering … Read more »»».

In China, democracy is only in politburo: WikiLeaks

BERLIN – In an authoritarian one-party rule, the Chinese government finds democracy in its politburo, the highest decision-making body, where issues are resolved through consensus rather than decrees, US diplomatic cables published by WikiLeaks suggest.

According to US diplomatic sources in Beijing, “true democracy” prevails in the politburo, within that little-known group of top party … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : In China, democracy is only in politburo: WikiLeaks.

Next Chinese leader ‘redder than reds’: Wikileaks

BERLIN – Leaked US diplomatic cables portray the anointed Chinese leader Xi Jinping as incorruptible, disinterested in extra marital affairs and a Communist hardliner who is “redder than reds”.

Der Spiegel, the German magazine which reproduced the cables leaked by whistleblower web site WikiLeaks, says money seems unimportant to Xi as he apparently has enough. …. Read the original article  : Next Chinese leader ‘redder than reds’: Wikileaks.

Sonia’s four-point programme to fight corruption

NEW DELHI – Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Sunday underlined a four-point programme to fight corruption in the country, including fast tracking all cases involving politicians and “that means all of us”.

Addressing the party’s 83rd plenary at Burari, the party chief stressed heavily on probity and accountability in public life in the following manner:
1. … Read more >>>.

No distinction between majority, minority terror: Sonia

NEW DELHI – Congress makes no distinction between groups from majority and minority communities which indulge in terrorism, party chief Sonia Gandhi said Sunday, describing communal forces as “very dangerous” to the India’s secular credentials.

In her remarks at the inaugural session of the party’s plenary at Burari here, Gandhi said the country is defined [..] Read the original article: here.

Ensure people know about UPA government’s aid: Sonia

NEW DELHI – Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Sunday asked party workers in opposition-ruled states to ensure that the aid given by the Congress-ruled central government reaches the people and also propound the UPA government’s flagship schemes.

“Where we are not in power, we give aid without any bhed bhav (difference). Our workers should keep …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ensure people know about UPA government’s aid: Sonia.

We need to know what alienated Kashmiri youth: Sonia

NEW DELHI – Congress president Sonia Gandhi Sunday said the country needed to find an answer to what caused alienation among youth in Kashmir Valley, where calm prevails at last after months of street violence in which over 100 people were killed.

“We have to find an answer in Jammu and Kashmir why an entire …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : We need to know what alienated Kashmiri youth: Sonia.

No distinction between majority, minority groups: Sonia

NEW DELHI – Congress president Sonia Gandhi Sunday said that her party made no distinction between organisations of majority and minority communities who indulge in communalism and terrorism and called upon partymen to practice secular ideals.

In her remarks at the inaugural session of the party’s plenary at Burari here, Gandhi said the country is …. Original article  : No distinction between majority, minority groups: Sonia.

Party is above individuals, Sonia’s message to Congressmen

NEW DELHI – Urging partymen to overcome differences for the sake of unity, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Sunday said that all partymen should ensure that they work as a team and personal differences should not jeopardise the party.

“We must ensure our party’s capacity to work as a team and ensure we don’t put our … Read more : Party is above individuals, Sonia’s message to Congressmen.

Congress chief ministers should set example against corruption: Sonia

NEW DELHI – Congress chief Sonia Gandhi Sunday said party chief ministers should set an example by reviewing and relinquishing powers related to land allocation that “breed” corruption.

“I would like all Congress chief ministers to set an example by reviewing and relinquishing such powers (discretionary powers of land allocation),” she said in a message …. Read the original article  : here.

BJP demands deletion of Bangladeshi migrants from voters’ list in Assam

GUWAHATI – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists courted arrest here on Saturday over a demand for deleting names of Bangladeshi migrants from the voters’ list before the forthcoming assembly polls in Assam.

The BJP protesters led by MP Bijoya Chakraborty blocked the main road in front of the Kamrup (Metro) DC’s office.

“We staged demonstrations in … Original article on : BJP demands deletion of Bangladeshi migrants from voters’ list in Assam.

Hameed Gul aspired to become Pak PM: Musharraf

KARACHI – Former chief of the Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Hameed Gul, wanted to become Pakistan’s prime minister, former president Pervez Musharraf said in an exclusive interview to Geo News.

According to him, Gul not only aspired to become prime minister, but also army chief of the country, The News reported. (ANI)
…. Original source  : Hameed Gul aspired to become Pak PM: Musharraf.

Congress ’solidly’ behind PM: Sonia

NEW DELHI – Congress president Sonia Gandhi Sunday said the party “solidly” supports Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his “unwavering devotion” towards the prosperity of the nation.

“Manmohan Singh has shown unwavering devotion towards the progress and prosperity of the nation. The party stands solidly behind him,” the Congress chief said in her address to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Congress ’solidly’ behind PM: Sonia.

Sonia attacks BJP on corruption

NEW DELHI – Congress president Sonia Gandhi Sunday dared the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to act against Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa for alleged corruption and said the main opposition was holding the parliament “hostage to political blackmail”.

“There should be no tolerance to corruption. We have asked our (chief minister) to step down, pending …. Read the original article  : Sonia attacks BJP on corruption.

Congress workers’s views must be heeded: Sonia

NEW DELHI – Congress president Sonia Gandhi said it was necessary that the views of grassroots workers in states should be heeded because they are the “ears” and know the ground realities.

Addressing the party’s 83rd plenary at Burari in northwest Delhi, Gandhi also said the Congress is opening up in a major way to … Read : Congress workers’s views must be heeded: Sonia.

Patkar joins Bihar farmers opposing asbestos unit

PATNA – Hundreds of farmers in Bihar have got a huge boost with Narmada Bachao Andolan leader-cum-activist Medha Patkar joining them in opposing the setting up of an asbestos sheet manufacturing unit and urging Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to look into their demand.

The farmers have launched a ‘Khet Bhachao Jeevan Bachao’ (Save fields, save …. Source  : Patkar joins Bihar farmers opposing asbestos unit.

Introspection needed, Sonia tells Congress members

NEW DELHI – Congress president Sonia Gandhi Sunday said the objective of the 83rd plenary held here was to “introspect” and not just celebrate past achievements.

Addressing thousands of party workers in Burari in northwest Delhi, Gandhi said the party has to carry forward the legacy handed over by its past leaders.
“Today we are …. Read the original article  : here.

Congress president has five-year term now

NEW DELHI – Congress Sunday amended its constitution to extend its party president’s term to five years from the current three.

The amendment was moved at the 83rd Congress plenary in Burari by senior leader Oscar Fernandes and approved by other party leaders.
The amendment to its constitution says the polls for the party president’s … Read more »»».