PRANAB MUKHERJEE

West Bengal: Battle of ideologies, clash of big names in these minority-dominated seats

The Maldaha Uttar and Maldaha Dakshin constituencies are in Maldaha district, historically known as the fortress of Congress' iconic leader ABA Ghani Khan Chowdhury. But the glory of the past has started fading. In this minority dominated district, politics has changed its course.

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.

Pranab Mukherjee's daughter reminds Arvind Kejriwal and Anna Hazare group of 'karma' after Delhi CM's arrest

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in a money laundering case sparked accusations by Sharmistha Mukherjee against him and Anna Hazare group for baseless claims against Sheila Dikshit. Aam Aadmi Party's calls for a nation-wide protest against Delhi chief minister's arrest.

Your own fans are not following 'Mohabbat ki Dukan', spreading 'Nafrat': Pranab Mukherjee's daughter attacks Rahul Gandhi

Former President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee, challenges Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over freedom of expression within the party. In an open letter, she criticizes the culture of sycophancy and abuse towards dissenting voices, demanding action against perpetrators. Mukherjee underscores the need for fresh leadership beyond the Nehru-Gandhi family and calls on Gandhi to uphold the party's democratic values.

My father would say his stint with Indira Gandhi was 'golden period': Sharmishtha Mukherjee

At the launch of her book "Pranab My Father: A Daughter Remembers" on Monday, Sharmishtha said her father would say that his stint with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was the "golden period" of his political life.

When Pranab Mukherjee said how can Rahul Gandhi's office run the PMO if they don't know AM-PM difference

While talking to news wire agency ANI, Author and daughter of the former president of India Pranab Mukherjee, Sharmistha Mukherjee revealed that once Rahul Gandhi came to visit Pranab Mukherjee. However, instead of the appointed time in the evening, he came to meet him in the morning.

Sonia won't make me PM: Pranab told daughter Sharmistha after 2004 drama

In the book, the former Congress spokesperson who quit politics in 2021 provides a glimpse into the illustrious life of her father, where she also says that he did not have any rancour against Sonia Gandhi for not making him the prime minister, and definitely not against the man chosen - Manmohan Singh.

A look at special Parliament sessions since Independence

Here is a historical recount of last few times a special session of Parliament was called and why.

'Visitor's Awards' shifted from Rashtrapati Bhavan to Education Ministry

So far, it was the Rashtrapati Bhavan that had driven and decided upon the whole process for the 'Visitor's Awards', right from inviting online applications from all central universities for various categories to vetting them, selecting and conferring the awards. A May 23 notification issued by the President's Secretariat said that the President approved the "transfer of work related to Visitor's Awards, from 8th Visitor Awards onwards, to the ministry of education".

The time to WATCH new songs is back

While negotiating peak-hour traffic last Friday - by which I mean driving through moonwalking autos that seemed to be driven by a multitude of Michael Jacksons - my passenger thought it wise to lower the tempo and put on Spotify on her phone. Our mighty car was once equipped with an equally mighty CD-radio player.

Rajnath Singh says in LS Rahul insulted India in UK; seeks his apology

The stage for the stormy events was set right at the beginning of the day when defence minister Rajnath Singh made a statement accusing Gandhi of insulting Indian democracy with his comments in the UK and seeking his apology before the House.

FMs & Budgets: Tracking economic growth under 10 Finance Ministers

Didn't press for China discussion after Pranab Mukherjee said it's sensitive: Kiren Rijiju

"When I was in Opposition and the Chinese PM was to visit India, I demanded a discussion under Rule 193 in the Lok Sabha on border issues with China. At that time, Pranab Mukherjee was the Leader of the Lok Sabha. He personally called me and said, 'it was a sensitive issue and shouldn't be discussed in Parliament and should be dealt with internally'," Rijiju told ET.

Congress president poll: Manish Tewari bats for consensus

"Leadership, Ideological clarity, narrative and transparent access to resources are pillars of 'A' political party. Given recent unfortunate events it's time to close ranks & strengthen @INCIndia recalling wise words of @CitiznMukherjee & work for a Consensus & effective Presidency," Tewari said.

Mamata Banerjee asks mayor to rename Kolkata road, park after Pranab Mukherjee

"I will ask Bobby (Firhad Hakim) to name a road, even if small, and a small park in remembrance of Pranab Mukherjee," Banerjee said.

UP doctor donates his entire property worth ?600 crore to govt; aims to help the poor

He has been honoured by the President four times, including President Ram Nath Kovind, former President Pranab Mukherjee, former President Pratibha Devi Patil, and former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

After receiving Padma Bhushan, Ghulam Nabi Azad says he hopes to eradicate religion- and caste-based politics

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Azad said, "I had talked about the responsibility of political parties previously also with the same sense of service. I am influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and I follow Gandhi's ideas from my youth."

'Election king' again files papers for poll

??With the highest number of contests, he found place in record books as the most unsuccessful candidate.

Manish Tewari should've raised 26/11 Mumbai attack response issue when he was UPA minister: Adhir Chowdhury

New Delhi, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday hit out at party colleague Manish Tewari over his criticism of the UPA dispensation for its response to the 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes, saying the ex-Union minister didn't raise it when he was part of the government.

Depended on Pra?nab Mukherjee for his sagacious advice, guidance: Manmohan Singh

Singh said Mukherjee had a long and illustrious political career spanning over five decades during which he held several important portfolios in several ministries of the Government of India. He also described him as one of the most distinguished leaders of the Congress Party.

Pranab Mukherjee made remarkable contributions to nation's progress, says Prime Minister Modi

During his outstanding public life, spanning over decades, his administrative skills and acumen always shone through various responsibilities that he shouldered, Modi said.

Abhijit Mukherjee, son of former President Pranab Mukherjee, joins Trinamool Congress

Calling it a privilege to work under the leadership of someone who stopped BJP from entering Bengal, Abhijit Mukherjee said, "The way Mamata Banerjee halted the recent communal wave by BJP, I believe that in the future, with the support of others, she would be able to do the same in the entire country."

Pranab's son dispels rumours of joining TMC

"I remain in the Congress and reports that I am joining Trinamool or any other party are not correct," Mukherjee, a former Lok Sabha MP and Congress Campaign Committee chairman during the assembly elections, told over phone.