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‘Meetings inside a car’: BJP’s Sambit Patra hits out at INDIA bloc, casts doubts on opposition unity

‘Meetings inside a car’: BJP’s Sambit Patra hits out at INDIA bloc, casts doubts on opposition unity

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As leaders of 25 Opposition parties met in Delhi under the banner of INDIA bloc, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took the opportunity to take potshots at the Congress party and its leaders. File photo of BJP MP Sambit Patra. (ANI) BJP MP Sambit Patra made sharp remarks against Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying in his presence ‘no one’s future will prosper’. Patra also took a jibe at the INDIA bloc for its decision to hold meeting every two months. They (INDIA alliance) are scheduled to hold a meeting every two months. “So, by the third or fourth meeting, I suspect the meeting will take place inside a car,” Patra said, implying that the opposition unity might not stand for long. Also read: Mahua Moitra with Mamata amid TMC implosion, flays ‘traitors with yellow-stained pants’, targets Pathan with a Shah jibe “Akhilesh Yadav had also arrived, and seeing Mamata ji, he too must have been thinking that the same fate awaits me in a little while. Wherever Rahul is present, …

Parliament Budget Session LIVE: 'Congress romanticised Maoism', claims Sambit Patra; LS passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025

Parliament Budget Session LIVE: 'Congress romanticised Maoism', claims Sambit Patra; LS passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025

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A total of 12 amendments are being proposed in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), says FM Nirmala Sitharaman; Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

BJP MP Sambit Patra calls Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi ‘modern dacoits’ | Latest News India

BJP MP Sambit Patra calls Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi ‘modern dacoits’ | Latest News India

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Terming the National Herald money laundering case “blatant robbery”, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra on Thursday called Congress stalwarts Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi “modern dacoits”. BJP MP Sambit Patra called the National Herald case blatant robbery.(ANI file photo) The Enforcement Directorate this week filed a charge sheet in the case, which names Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. “Can a political company lend money to another entity? How did the Congress party, which relies on donations, lend money to Young Indian and AJL (Associated Journals Limited) like a bank?… I appeal to you that from today, don’t call this case a theft or corruption, this is blatant robbery… Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are modern dacoits… This is the National Herald robbery case,” Patra said in a press conference. The charge sheet also names Sam Pitroda, Suman Dubey, other individuals and firms. The case is listed for arguments on April 25. The case is based on a complaint filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy against the Congress leaders and companies associated with them. …

Sambit Patra holds hectic meetings to pick Manipur CM amid President’s rule suspense | Latest News India

Sambit Patra holds hectic meetings to pick Manipur CM amid President’s rule suspense | Latest News India

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Sambit Patra, the BJP leader in charge of Manipur, met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday for the second time in less than 24 hours amid political uncertainty triggered by former chief minister N Biren Singh’s resignation on Sunday. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh submits his resignation to Governor AK Bhalla, in Imphal, on Sunday.(HT_PRINT) Patra met the governor earlier on Tuesday with BJP state president A Sharda Devi. They were also accompanied by state education minister Th Basanta Kumar Singh, NPF’s Manipur unit president Awangbou Newmai and JD(U) MLA Nasir. Also Read: President’s rule likely as no consensus in Manipur The BJP leader also held a key meeting on Wednesday with party MLAs, including state consumer affairs minister L Susindro and MLA Karam Shyam. ‘No crisis’ Shyam denied reports of a constitutional crisis in the state after the chief minister’s resignation. He asserted that ongoing “issues” in the state will be resolved with the help of legislators and the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre. Also Read: Manipur CM Biren Singh quits …

BJP’s Sambit Patra meets party MLAs in Imphal after Biren Singh’s resignation | Latest News India

BJP’s Sambit Patra meets party MLAs in Imphal after Biren Singh’s resignation | Latest News India

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A day after Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tendered his resignation, state BJP in-charge Sambit Patra on Monday held closed-door meetings with a few BJP legislators at a hotel here to decide the next course of action, party sources said. BJP MP Sambit Patra . (PTI File Photo)(HT_PRINT) According to the sources, Patra met at least three MLAs known for their strained relationship with Singh. The BJP legislators are expected to hold more meetings over the next 48 hours, either within the state or elsewhere, they added. Meanwhile, security has been tightened across the state capital, especially in sensitive areas such as Sanjenthong, Singjamei, Moirangkhom, Keisampat, and Kangla Gate. Reacting to the development, Manipur Congress president K Meghachandra welcomed Singh’s resignation but opposed any move to impose President’s Rule in the state. “Congress wants a new leader and a new government. We oppose any plans to impose President’s Rule in the state because the people’s mandate must be respected by the central government,” Meghachandra told reporters. He added, “Singh knew he would be defeated …

Sambit Patra accuses Kejriwal of profiting from mafia-run water supply in Delhi

Sambit Patra accuses Kejriwal of profiting from mafia-run water supply in Delhi

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BJP Member of Parliament Sambit Patra has launched a strong attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s water management, accusing him of profiting from mafia-run water distribution networks in the capital. Speaking in Bijwasan, Patra raised several questions regarding the adequacy and quality of water supplied to the residents of Delhi, claiming that Kejriwal’s promises of providing free water were mere lip service. “Are the people in this area not our citizens? Do they not deserve clean drinking water?” Patra questioned, drawing attention to the ongoing struggles of Delhi`s residents, who he alleged are being forced to buy water from illegal sources. He suggested that these mafia networks were thriving under Kejriwal’s watch, accusing the Chief Minister of making millions off these unregulated networks. “Arvind Kejriwal is earning crores by allowing the mafia to run rampant in the city’s water supply,” Patra claimed. Patra also pointed to private water meters being installed in some areas, asserting that this is evidence of the involvement of illegal distribution practices. “You can see the private meters here. This …

Congress MP Demands Action Against Sambit Patra Over Jibe At Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Demands Action Against Sambit Patra Over Jibe At Rahul Gandhi

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Congress’s Manickam Tagore has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking action against BJP leader Sambit Patra for what he called  “slanderous language” against Rahul Gandhi. Mr Patra, he alleged, had made the comments about the Leader of the Opposition at a press conference. In his letter to the Speaker, Mr Tagore sought stringent action against Mr Patra, alleging that his conduct was a “clear violation” of the decorum and ethics expected of a Member of Parliament. Mr Patra had claimed that billionaire investor George Soros and some US-based agencies, investigative media platform “Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project” and Mr Gandhi form three sides of a “dangerous” triangle trying to destabilise India. “I have no hesitation in saying that he (Gandhi) is a traitor of the highest order,” Mr Patra had said. In his letter to Mr Birla, Mr Tagore said, “Such behaviour not only tarnishes the image of Parliament but also insults the dignity of a high constitutional office. As a custodian of Parliament, I urge you to take immediate and stringent …

Kejriwal slams BJP over Sambit Patra`s remarks, calls party arrogant

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Slamming BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra`s remark on Lord Jagganath, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday that the BJP has become so arrogant that they consider Modi ji as God and are equating him with Lord Jagannath, reported news agency ANI. Addressing the INDIA bloc rally in Jamshedpur, CM Kejriwal said that the BJP has become so arrogant that these people started considering themselves as God. “BJP became so arrogant that these people started considering themselves gods. Lord Jagannath is considered the god of the entire universe. Yesterday, the BJP`s biggest spokesperson, Sambit Patra, said that Lord Jagannath is a devotee of Modi ji. This is a very sad thing. Modi ji jagganath ke bhi upar ho gaye (Modi ji is above even Jagannath ). They should get an answer for their arrogance,” he said. Patra sparked a controversy on Monday after he told a local news channel that “Lord Jagannath is a devotee (bhakt) of PM Modi.” He later described it as a “slip of the tongue.” “These people raise slogans like `jo Ram …

After “Slip Of Tongue”, Sambit Patra’s “Upvaas” Vow As Atonement

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Amid the escalating backlash, Mr Patra took to social media to clarify his statement. New Delhi: BJP leader Sambit Patra found himself in the eye of a political storm following an unfortunate slip of the tongue. During an interaction with media after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in Odisha’s Puri yesterday, Mr Patra suggested that Lord Jagannath, the revered deity of the ancient town, is a devotee of PM Modi. This gaffe has ignited a fierce backlash from political rivals, especially from Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik‘s Biju Janata Dal (BJD). The incident occurred in the sweltering heat and chaos following PM Modi’s roadshow. Mr Patra in his clarifications has said that he had aimed to highlight PM Modi’s devotion to Lord Jagannath but mistakenly stated, “Jagannath is Modi’s bhakt.” The comment, captured on camera, immediately stirred controversy, drawing ire from multiple quarters. The political fallout as a result of Mr Patra’s remarks has prompted the BJP leader to undertake a period of “upvaas” (fasting) in atonement. READ | Sambit Patra’s “Slip Of Tongue” That …

Sambit Patra’s ‘slip of tongue’ on Lord Jagannath, PM Modi sparks huge row. How Opposition reacted | Latest News India

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Bharatiya Janata Party’s Puri candidate Sambit Patra’s remark that Odisha’s most revered deity “Lord Jagannath is a devotee (bhakt) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi” triggered a huge political row, with top leaders such as Naveen Patnaik, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal hitting out the BJP. Later, Sambit Patra, however, described it as a “slip of the tongue”. Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik (L), BJP’s Sambit Patra (C) and Congress leader Rahu Gandhi. The Congress shared a video of Sambit Patra speaking in Odia and slammed his remark on a local TV news channel, demanding that Prime Minister Modi apologise for the comment. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! While Sambit Patra apologised for the comment and claimed that “we all have a slip of the tongue sometimes”, the Opposition leaders latched on to the remark, denouncing it as an “insult” to Lord Jagannath. Sambit Patra’s Lord Jagannath remark row: How leaders reacted Naveen Patnaik: The Odisha chief minister, in …