P CHIDAMBARAM
'Sanction not taken': P Chidambaram moves Delhi HC against INX media chargesheet cognisance
Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram challenged money laundering charges against him in the INX Media case in the Delhi High Court. His legal team argued that the Enforcement Directorate failed to obtain the required sanction to prosecute him, given his status as a public servant during the alleged offense. The court will hear the case on November 28.
Aircel-Maxis Deal: Delhi HC stays trial against Chidambaram
The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the trial court's proceedings against former Union Minister P. Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case. Chidambaram, who challenged the trial court's acceptance of the Enforcement Directorate's complaint, will await the next hearing date. The case revolves around alleged irregularities in a 2006 investment deal approved during Chidambaram's tenure as Finance Minister.
Delhi HC stays trial court proceedings against P Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case
The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the trial court's proceedings against senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case. Chidambaram challenged the trial court's decision to acknowledge the charges filed by the Enforcement Directorate, arguing that the necessary permission for prosecution of a former public servant was absent.
Manipur CM Biren Singh hits back at P Chidambaram over crisis blame
Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh has refuted former Union Minister P Chidambaram's claims, who blamed Singh for the ongoing Manipur crisis. Singh alleged that Chidambaram's past actions during his tenure as Home Minister are the actual root cause of the ongoing unrest, citing his interaction with a Myanmar-based militant group leader as evidence.
Immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir is imperative, says P Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram emphasized the need for immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He criticized that the elected chief minister lacks authority over police and public order. This statement follows the Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha's security review meeting after a recent deadly terror attack on construction workers.
CBI chargesheets Karti Chidambaram, others in Chinese workers' visa corruption case
CBI has filed a charge sheet against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others for alleged bribery in 2011. Karti and his associates allegedly facilitated visas for Chinese nationals working on a power project. The charge sheet includes criminal conspiracy, cheating, and forgery accusations. Payments were routed through a Mumbai company using false invoices.
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Haryana Congress not a divided house, will fight Oct 5 assembly polls unitedly: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram stated that the Haryana Congress is united and will contest the October 5 state assembly elections together. He criticized the BJP government on issues like agriculture, economy, and state debt. Chidambaram also highlighted the high unemployment rate and urged voters to support Congress for change.
'One nation, one election' not possible under present Constitution: Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram criticized the BJP-led NDA government over the 'one nation, one election' issue, stating it is not feasible under the current Constitution without at least five amendments. He also dismissed PM Modi's claim that Congress wants to end reservation and emphasized the party's support for a caste census and reservation based on population.
Jan Dhan Yojana a UPA-era scheme renamed by Modi govt: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram stated that Jan Dhan Yojana is a renamed version of a UPA-era scheme, with several million accounts opened between 2005 and 2014. He emphasized the contributions of past RBI governors. Prime Minister Modi recently highlighted the scheme's role in financial inclusion on its 10th anniversary.
"Entire exercise is wasteful": P Chidambaram on new criminal laws
P Chidambaram of Congress criticized India¡¯s new criminal laws, claiming that 95% of the laws were copied from existing statutes. He condemned the retention of the death penalty and the inefficiency of trial courts in granting bail. Chidambaram warned that these laws could cause significant issues and promised to challenge them legislatively.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman takes "Harvard and Oxford" dig at Chidambaram
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised former Finance Minister P Chidambaram for his handling of inflation during the UPA government. She called out his "Harvard and Oxford education" and accused him of implementing reckless policies that led to high double-digit inflation between 2009 and 2013. She highlighted the mismanagement of the economy post the 2008 financial crisis and alleged interference in RBI affairs by the UPA regime.
'PM Modi clarified it very well... Give the scheme a chance': Retd Air Marshall SP Singh on Agnipath
Retired Air Marshal SP Singh defended the Agnipath scheme, praising Prime Minister Modi's support for the initiative, despite opposition criticism. Singh described the scheme as a positive reform for the armed forces, encouraging patience as it develops. BJP MP Ravi Kishan criticized opposition parties for undermining the morale of aspiring soldiers, while Congress MP Karti P. Chidambaram and Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad condemned the scheme, calling it inadequate and promising its reversal if their alliance comes to power.
"Agnipath scheme in no way strengthens capability of armed forces": Congress' Karti P Chidambaram
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram criticized the Agnipath scheme, claiming it doesn't enhance the armed forces' capacity or capability due to its short-term nature and inadequate training. Similarly, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad pledged to end the scheme if the INDIA bloc gains power. Amidst these criticisms, PM Modi defended the Agnipath scheme during Kargil Vijay Diwas, emphasizing it as a necessary reform to keep the Army young and fit. He accused opposition parties of politicizing national security issues. Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates India's victory in Operation Vijay, reclaiming strategic positions from Pakistani infiltrators.
Don't take inflation lightly, Chidambaram cautions government
Former finance minister P Chidambaram warned the government about the consequences of underestimating inflation, which he said was severely affecting families. He questioned why the RBI hadn't reduced bank rates if inflation was low. Chidambaram also criticized the purported lack of employment generation and accused the government of failing to address economic disparities effectively.
Glad that FM read Congress 2024 manifesto after election results: P Chidambaram's dig at government
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram took a dig at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for incorporating elements of the Congress 2024 manifesto in the Union Budget 2024-25. He highlighted the adoption of Employment-linked incentive and Apprenticeship scheme. Chidambaram expressed satisfaction over the Finance Minister's decision to abolish the Angel Tax, a demand long advocated by the Congress. He also hinted at potential missed opportunities in the Budget.
Budget 2024: Here is Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's full budget speech; Click to read
Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2024-25, marking her 7th consecutive presentation. This budget is the first during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term in office. Sitharaman emphasized India's continued economic growth amidst global policy uncertainties.
Government needs to give up all-India examination: Chidambaram on row over NEET-UG
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram called for the central government to relinquish all-India exams like NEET-UG, advocating for states to oversee medical college admissions. Amid NEET-UG 2024 controversies including cheating, he urged Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over system leaks. Chidambaram criticised the new criminal laws, questioning extensive rewrites, and addressed BJP's allegations against Rahul Gandhi for purportedly insulting Hindus, asserting the need for a secular nation.
'Oppn always has to be ready for elections in Parliamentary democracy': Chidambaram amidst Lalu's prediction of NDA fall
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P. Chidambaram has emphasized the importance of opposition parties being prepared for elections in a parliamentary democracy. This comes after Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Yadav suggested that the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government could fall by August, leading to elections at any time.
Criminal law in concurrent list, state legislature competent to make amendments: P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram praised Tamil Nadu's move to appoint a committee for state-specific amendments to new criminal laws. He emphasised that criminal law falls under concurrent jurisdiction, allowing state legislatures to make changes aligned with modern criminal justice principles. He welcomed Justice (retd) K.Sathyanarayanan's appointment to lead the committee and urged consultations with various stakeholders. Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin initiated the process for state-specific amendments by forming a one-man committee led by Justice M Sathyanarayanan to study and propose changes to the laws within a month.
New criminal laws: Law Commission was bypassed, says Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram criticised the Centre for enacting three new criminal laws without consulting the Law Commission, instead appointing a panel of "part-timers." He highlighted concerns about the inclusion of solitary confinement as punishment and redundant changes to section numbers. Chidambaram called for a debate on the new laws and criticised the government for not considering amendments, calling the laws mostly a cut-and-paste job.
VP Jagdeep Dhankar slams P Chidambaram over 'part-timer' remark
??Dhankar further said that "when informed minds knowingly lead you astray, we need to be on guard". "This morning, when I read a paper, an informed mind, who had been the Finance Minister of this country, a Parliamentarian for long and currently a member of the Rajya Sabha, stunned me," the VP said. Dhankar said that he took pride in the fact that the Parliament did "a great thing" by "unshackling us from the colonial legacy" and giving three laws that were of "epochal dimension".
"To facilitate NDA's electoral chances...": P Chidambaram slams AIADMK for boycotting Vikravandi by-polls
"AIADMK's decision to boycott the Vikravandi by-election is clear evidence that it has received instructions from the 'top' to facilitate the electoral chances of the NDA candidate (PMK). Both the BJP and AIADMK are fighting the battle through a proxy (PMK). The INDIA bloc must ensure the resounding victory of the DMK candidate," Chidambaram said.
Congress did not reject EVMs, says P Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram clarified that his party does not reject Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) but supports improving the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system. He emphasised the need for enhancements to ensure transparency, suggesting that voters should be able to physically receive and deposit the VVPAT slip. Chidambaram denied blaming EVMs and advocated for ongoing reform to strengthen the electoral process.
Time will tell if Modi can run a stable government, says P Chidambaram
Chidambaram questions the stability of PM Narendra Modi's coalition government and discusses the challenges of forming alliances with regional parties. He emphasizes the Congress' focus on electoral transparency and improvement, rejecting comparisons between Modi and Nehru and criticizing misleading exit polls.
Welfare schemes, policies in India not oriented towards poor: P Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram criticized the current welfare schemes in India, stating they aren't effectively targeted towards the poor. Speaking at an event, he emphasized the need for policies to be oriented towards marginalized sections like SCs, STs, and the poor to achieve an egalitarian society. Chidambaram advocated for universal and free healthcare and education as essential components of such a society, citing examples from European nations.
Rahul Gandhi 'absolutely correct' in demanding probe into PM Modi's allegation, says P Chidambaram
Former Union minister P Chidambaram supported Rahul Gandhi's call for an investigation into PM Modi's claim that two industrialists delivered "tempo-filling quantities" of cash to the Congress. Chidambaram demanded an inquiry by the CBI or ED, criticizing the BJP's silence on the issue. Gandhi challenged Modi to have the agencies probe the allegations.
PM 'blatantly racist" by bringing in skin colour in poll debate: Congress leader P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being racist by bringing in skin colour in the poll debate, and said the opposition's support to Yashwant Sinha in the presidential election was not based on the colour of skin. In a post on X, he said in the last election to the office of President of India, there were two candidates - Droupadi Murmu and Sinha.
P Chidambaram dares PM Modi to show 'appeasement' in Congress manifesto
Congress leader P. Chidambaram challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to identify any paragraph in his party's manifesto that could be interpreted as appeasement towards any specific group. Chidambaram emphasized that the manifesto addresses social and economic inequalities affecting various sections of society, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and the poor, regardless of religion.
Subbarao claims Pranab Mukherjee, P Chidambaram used to pressurise RBI to paint rosier growth picture, BJP leaders raise questions
The finance ministry under Pranab Mukherjee and P Chidambaram used to pressurise the RBI to soften interest rates and present a rosier picture of growth to shore up sentiments, recalled former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao in his memoir. In his recent book 'Just A Mercenary?: Notes from My Life and Career', Subbarao also wrote that there is 'little understanding and sensitivity' in the government on the importance of the central bank's autonomy.
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