Systematic attempt to sabotage Indian democracy: Congress Congress questions the exclusion of party president Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023
Chidambaram nominated to parliamentary panel on home affairs looking into criminal laws Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar nominates former Home Minister P. Chidambaram to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs. The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023
Eight Parliamentary Standing Committees re-constituted; P Chidambaram appointed to Home panel Eight Department–related Parliamentary Standing Committees (DRSCs) were re-constituted by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar including the appointment of senior Congress Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram to the 31-member Home panel. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 29, 2023
Congress has 'unique position' in Opposition ranks, leader of anti-BJP bloc will emerge in due course: Chidambaram Opposition parties uniting to challenge BJP in 2024 LS polls; leader of anti-BJP bloc to emerge in due course. Chidambaram exudes confidence that united Opposition can challenge PM Modi in 2024 LS polls. The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023
Chidambaram slams Himanta, says it will help if Assam CM didn’t ‘poke his nose’ into Manipur Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday took a swipe at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks on Manipur and said that it would help if the BJP leader does not “poke his nose” into the conflict and stayed away. The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023
AAP, Shiv Sena (UBT) hint at backing Uniform Civil Code; Congress says it cannot be a forced decision A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi batted for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country, the Opposition on Wednesday seemed divided over the issue. The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023
Uniform Civil Code can't be forced on people by agenda-driven majoritarian govt: Chidambaram A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Congress leader P. Chidambaram said it cannot be forced on people by an “agenda-driven majoritarian government” as it will “widen divisions” among people. The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023
'Standing on shoulders of UPA': Chidambaram's dig at Modi govt. P. Chidambaram countered Ms. Sitharaman’s comments made in an article about the achievements of the Modi government in the last nine years. Read more on The Hindu The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023
Part 11, 12 of Constitution should be amended to ensure States are not disrespected: P. Chidambaram Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram, on Wednesday charged that the Central government was deliberately twisting portions of the Indian Constitution to cause friction between States and the Centre and said that Part 11 and Part 12 of the Constitution should be amended in future to… The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023
BJP's response on Mallikarjun Kharge's letter to PM Modi example of intolerance: Chidambaram Mallikarjun Kharge had written to PM Modi earlier this week, saying the CBI is meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents, and cannot fix accountability for technical, institutional, and political failures. The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023
Doctor prescribing cure that is worse than disease: P. Chidambaram on Law Commission's recommendations on sedition law The commission had recommended enhancing the jail term in sedition cases from a minimum of three years to seven years The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023
Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. The Hindu · May 30, 2023
Union govt. has rectified its mistake after 7 years, says Chidambaram on withdrawal of ₹2,000 currency P. Chidambaram said he was happy that the BJP government has withdrawn the ₹2000 currency notes. The Hindu · May 21, 2023
'GetoutRavi' posters appear in Chennai after TN Governor's "Bill is dead" remark Several posters against Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi asking him to 'get out' were spotted across Chennai on Saturday following his "Bill is dead" remark. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 8, 2023
Dynamite News · Apr 7, 2023 Chidambaram slams TN Guv on his "Bill is dead" remark; says it "Means Parliamentary Democracy is dead" Congress veteran and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday slammed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi over his "Bill is dead" remark. Read further on dynamite News:
The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023 Why Mallikarjun Kharge could not do a Rahul Gandhi on Adani in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI: Both houses of Parliament witnessed heightened drama in the last couple of days during the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address. However, there was a difference. While Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arguably pulled off a coup in the Lok Sabha, his party president Mallikarjun Kharge failed to…
The Times of India · Feb 2, 2023 How opposition leaders praised Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2023 NEW DELHI: While leaders of the ruling BJP-led NDA are gloating over the budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, some opposition leaders unexpectedly have also praised it.
The Times of India · Jan 30, 2023 Budget 2023 should focus on falling imports, impact of slowdown: Chidambaram KOLKATA: Senior Congress leader and former Union finance minister P Chidambaram on Monday said that the BJP-led central government in its upcoming budget should focus on addressing issues like the impact of the global slowdown on economic growth, falling exports, increase in the current account deficit (CAD) and mounting total…
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2023 Slap on the wrist of government: P Chidambaram on SC verdict CHENNAI: Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram on Monday said the majority verdict by the Supreme Court has steered clear of the question whether the objectives of the demonetisation exercise were achieved at all.
The Times of India · Dec 7, 2022 SC reserves verdict on demonetisation pleas, directs Centre, RBI to place related records NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to place before it in a sealed cover the relevant records pertaining to the government's 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 denomination for its perusal.
Dynamite News · Oct 29, 2022 Politics: Legacy Of Modi Govt After 8 Years No Jobs, Says Chidambaram The Congress has been attacking the government over alleged lack of jobs for the youth and rising unemployment. Read on for details:
Benzinga · Oct 24, 2022 What Do Indian Politicians Have To Say About Rishi Sunak's Elevation As UK Prime Minister? Rishi Sunak will take over as the U.K.’s youngest and wealthiest prime minister in modern history on Monday after other contenders pulled out of the race to lead the Conservative Party.
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2022 Government's MUDRA loan scheme 'practically worthless' in promoting businesses: Senior congress leader Chidambaram The former Finance Minister also said he is not surprised that the non-performing asset ratio is the highest under the MUDRA loan scheme.
The Hindu · Sep 18, 2022 Rahul Gandhi the acknowledged leader of Congress: Chidambaram P. Chidambaram said that if Rahul Gandhi is elected Congress president, he will be both leader and president, but if he is not, he will remain the acknowledged leader of the party