The Latest Breaking News from M Veerappa Moily

Chickballapur seat: Moily confident of getting ticket, while Raksha Ramaiah lobbies hard

Congress party veteran and former Chief Minister M. Veerappa Moily says that he is confident of securing the ticket to contest Lok Sabha elections from Chickaballapur constituency.

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

It is a direct fight between two new faces in Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency after four decades

Direct fight between new faces in Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency after four decades, BJP vs Congress.

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024

Our government will conduct a country-wide caste census: Congress Working Committee

Congress to conduct nation-wide caste census, remove 50% cap on reservation, implement 33% women's quota in Lok Sabha/Assemblies. Rahul Gandhi calls it “progressive and powerful step” for emancipation of poor. CWC resolution condemns targeting of journalists & expresses anguish over Manipur crisis.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

DKS calls on former Chief Ministers

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday called on former Chief Ministers H.D. Deve Gowda, S.M. Krishna, and M. Veerappa Moily to seek their blessings and advise on assuming new responsibility.

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

Another Election Show: Moily on Muslim quota, ‘no infighting over CM post’

The BJP government’s decision to scrap the 4 percent Muslim quota – and divide it between the Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities – has become a major talking point in the Karnataka poll campaign. While the BJP claims to have undone a wrong, the Congress has used it to present itself…

Newslaundry · May 2, 2023

Veerappa Moily slams government for 'Agnipath' scheme, says it will result in 'flood of unemployed' youth

In a statement, Veerappa Moily alleged that the scheme is one of "exploiting the youth of this nation" and will "impinge" upon the professionalism, operational capabilities and combativeness of the armed forces.

The Hindu · Jun 22, 2022

What makes Kapil Sibal’s resignation from Congress different from others

NEW DELHI: Dealing a severe blow to Congress, senior leader Kapil Sibal resigned from the party and on Wednesday filed nomination for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha election as an independent candidate from Uttar Pradesh. He is being backed by Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP).

The Times of India · May 26, 2022

‘Travesty of justice’: Former Petroleum Minister Moily on PM’s ‘reduce VAT’ on petrol, diesel remark

Mr. Moily said Prime Minister Modi should have addressed the issue of skyrocketing prices as the average consumer food price has increased by 100% between March 2021 and March 2022, according to numbers released by the NSO

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2022

Travesty of justice: Former petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily on PM's 'reduce VAT' on petrol, diesel remark

NEW DELHI: Former petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his attack on the opposition-ruled states for not reducing Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel, saying his remarks amount to "travesty of justice" in light of the Centre not cutting…

The Times of India · Apr 28, 2022

Disquiet in Cong. as Kishor briefs top leaders for third day

A section of G-23 leaders expresses displeasure at being excluded from the consultation process

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2022