Digvijay Singh

Union Minister Kumar flays Digvijay Singh for supporting Amnesty

Kumar did not name the organisation, however it was a veiled reference to Amnesty International, whose Indian chapter is facing sedition charges over alleged raising of anti-India slogans by its members during an event on Kashmir.

Aug 24, 2016, 01:52 AM IST

When Digvijay Singh talked about 'India occupied Kashmir' – Watch video

A slip of of tongue from Congress leader Digvijay Singh on the issue of Kashmir and Balochistan led to a controversy on Thursday.

Aug 18, 2016, 12:22 PM IST

'Azadi' slogans at Amnesty event: Digvijay Singh says raising slogans not a fit case to be charged with Sedition

As the row over sedition case slapped against Amnesty International India intensifies, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Wednesday said, simply raising slogans is not a fit case to be charged with the draconian law.

Aug 17, 2016, 12:00 PM IST

Congress puts gag order on partymen, asks them not to make comments inconsistent with party stand

Faced with frequent embarrassment due to leaders making controversial statements, Congress on Thursday night virtually put a gag order on partymen, plainly telling them not to make remarks that are “not consistent” with the established stand of the party.

Jul 28, 2016, 08:33 AM IST

Can you beat that! Digvijay Singh in Below Poverty Line list

It's hard to digest, but it's true. Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh and his family members have been included in the list of Below Poverty Line (BPL) people by the Central and Madhya Pradesh governments.

Jul 23, 2016, 14:31 PM IST

Congress leader Digvijay Singh taken aback after seeing his name in Below Poverty Line list

AICC General Secretary Digvijay Singh claimed he and his family were included in the list of Below Poverty Line (BPL) people by the MP government.

Jul 23, 2016, 12:52 PM IST

'Tunch maal' to 'dented painted women' - When top politicians made crass, sexist remarks

Here are some of the highly controversial statements made by senior politicians against women which not only evoked a severe backlash but also triggered a national debate on the conduct of public figures.

Jul 21, 2016, 03:41 AM IST

Why Centre, Maharashtra govt are shying away from filing case against Zakir Naik: Digvijay Singh

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday said, why the Centre and Maharashtra government are shying away from registering a case against Zakir Naik, if the Islamist preacher had said something which violates the law.

Jul 15, 2016, 14:52 PM IST

Digvijay Singh gives it back to haters, says wife Amrita Rai has given up her claim on his property

Congress leader Digvijay Singh tied the knot with Amrita Rai in September last year as per Hindu rites.

Jul 14, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Digvijay Singh sticks to claim on Pragya-Rajnath meeting, posts pic

Sticking to his claim that Rajnath Singh had met Pragya Thakur, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday posted on Twitter a photo purportedly showing the Malegaon blast case accused seated beside the Home Minister and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Jul 09, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

Links with Zakir Naik: Digvijaya alleges RSS targeting him; no compromise on terror, says Centre

Digvijay Singh has landed in a soup after a 2012 video showing him sharing stage with Islamic preacher Zakir Naik at an event came to fore.

Jul 08, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar shared stage with Zakir Nair, Rajnath Singh met Pragya Thakur: Digvijay Singh

Digvijay Singh is being targeted by the BJP after the surfacing of a 2012 video showing him praising controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik.

Jul 08, 2016, 10:40 AM IST

Digvijay Singh likely to be on payroll of ISI: Madhu Kishwar

Digvijay Singh had shared a stage with Islamic Research Foundation Zakir Naik in 2012.

Jul 07, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

When Digvijay Singh called Zakir Naik a `peace messenger` - Watch viral video

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, the founder of Mumbai-based Islamic Research Foundation, is banned in the United Kingdom and Canada.

Jul 07, 2016, 12:54 PM IST

Only Amit Jogi's wife, son and an MLA with him: Digvijay Singh

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday sought to play down the significance of party leader and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi charting out an independent course, saying only his "wife, son and an MLA" are with him and called his exit as "good" for the organisation.

Jun 06, 2016, 23:12 PM IST

If Rahul is 'pappu' then PM Modi is also called 'feku', says Digvijay Singh

Asked to list out Rahul Gandhi's leadership skills, Singh said, "He has the capacity and experience to lead the party once he becomes its President."

Jun 05, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

Digvijay Singh seeks clarification from PM Modi, Rajnath Singh on Pathankot

 Citing NIA chief Sharad Kumar's reported statement that so far there was no evidence about Pakistani agencies having helped the terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad carry out the Pathankot attack, Congress today sought to know who were the attackers then.

Jun 03, 2016, 23:57 PM IST

Change of guard in Congress? Rahul Gandhi set to take over reins from Sonia Gandhi

With Congress suffering heavy losses in the various Assembly Elections, Rahul Gandhi could be elevated as party president any time soon, media reports said on Tuesday.

Jun 01, 2016, 13:19 PM IST

Assembly Elections 2016: We pose greatest sense of resilience to bounce back, says Congress

With few voices inside the Congress pitching for a major change in the party in the wake of the disappointing results in the Assembly polls in four states, senior leader Veerappa Moily on Saturday said that the grand old party has the greatest sense of resilience to bounce back.

May 21, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

Assembly Election 2016 Results disappointing, shouldn't we go for a major surgery: Digvijay Singh

The BJP made history in Assam by getting its first government in the northeast.

May 20, 2016, 10:10 AM IST