Mani Shankar Aiyar

Assembly elections 2017: No one can stop Congress from winning in Gujarat, says Rahul Gandhi

The second and final phase for remaining 93 seats will be held on December 14. 
 

Dec 11, 2017, 23:28 PM IST

Manmohan Singh hits back at PM Modi over Pakistan conspiracy allegations: Full statement

On Saturday, PM Modi had suggested that Pakistan was trying to influence the Assembly elections in Gujarat.

Dec 11, 2017, 22:24 PM IST

Hope PM Narendra Modi shows maturity and gravitas, says Manmohan Singh in response to Pakistan conspiracy allegations

Manmohan Singh said Gujarat was not discussed at the meeting with the Pakistani High Commissioner.

Dec 11, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

BJP's Gujarat campaign is now 'beyond bizarre': P Chidamabaram takes aim at PM Narendra Modi

Chidambaram questioned PM Modi's questioning of a meeting between Congress leaders and the Pakistan High Commissioner.

Dec 11, 2017, 15:19 PM IST

Modi hits back, asks why Mani Shankar Aiyar held secret talks with Pakistan envoy

“I am not just the Prime Minister, I am your Narendra,” the PM said.  

Dec 10, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

'Was Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'neech' remark a conspiracy hatched with Pakistan?' ask BJP leaders

Two BJP leaders have alleged that the 'neech' remark came a day after Congress leaders met the Pakistan High Commissioner.

Dec 09, 2017, 19:08 PM IST

BJP leader who called Rahul Gandhi 'kin of Khilji' lands in trouble

Terming it as a clear breach of the law, Congress leader called for stringent action against both the BJP and its leader.

Dec 08, 2017, 22:36 PM IST

'Narendra Modi, Amit Shah must suspend themselves for remarks against Congress leaders'

The Congress on Friday reiterated the "neech aadmi" remark by Mani Shankar Aiyar was wrong.

Dec 08, 2017, 21:52 PM IST

After 'neech' remark, Congress leader sparks controversy, compares BJP to ISIS

The Congress leader said that ever since he became the home minister, he has been noticing that certain BJP leaders were trying to provoke people.

Dec 08, 2017, 21:24 PM IST

'Why do they hate me? Because I am lower-caste Gujarati?': PM Narendra Modi tears into Congress

Modi's focal point of attack has shifted to what the Congress has said about him since Mani Shankar Aiyar's interview on Thursday.

Dec 08, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

Ready for any punishment from party for remarks: Mani Shankar Aiyar

On Thursday, Mani Shankar Aiyar triggered a major storm calling Narendra Modi a "neech aadmi".

Dec 08, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

After 'neech' remark, 'saddened' Mani Shankar Aiyar says 'ready for punishment from Congress'

The veteran Congress leader added that he is 'saddened' is it has done any damage to the party, ahead of the Gujarat elections. 

Dec 08, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

Mani Shankar Aiyar said in Pakistan that I should be removed as PM: Narendra Modi

Continuing his attack on suspended Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the former Union Minister had spoken in Pakistan about having him removed in order to establish peace between the two countries.

Dec 08, 2017, 15:04 PM IST

Ready for any punishment: Mani Shankar Aiyar after 'neech' remark against PM Narendra Modi

Mani Shankar Aiyar was suspended by Congress after he called PM Narendra Modi 'neech'. He had later attempted to clarify that he may have misspoken as Hindi was not his mother tongue.

Dec 08, 2017, 14:25 PM IST

Strategic suspension? Jaitley questions Congress' action against Mani Shankar Aiyar for 'neech' remark

Congress suspended Mani Shankar Aiyar after he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'neech'. Arun Jaitley says 'people should see through this game.'

Dec 08, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

Poster congratulating Rahul Gandhi for suspending Mani Shankar Aiyar goes viral

The poster purportedly shows Rahul Gandhi as a batsman - MS Dhoni in all likelihood - hitting a ball with Mani Shankar Aiyar's face on it.

Dec 08, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

Our Muslims shouldn't be held responsible for Hafiz Saeed's actions: Mani Shankar Aiyar

The Congress suspended senior party leader Mani Shankar Aiyar from its primary membership for his "neech" remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dec 07, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

Congress suspends Mani Shankar Aiyar over 'neech' remark against PM Narendra Modi

Aiyar had earlier sought to clarify his remarks, saying his mother tongue is not Hindi and that he may have misspoken.

Dec 07, 2017, 21:12 PM IST

Not just chaiwallah, here's list of names PM Narendra Modi has been called, as per Amit Shah

Amit Shah said he was not surprised at Aiyar's derogatory comment against Modi, as it had been the culture of the Congress.

Dec 07, 2017, 20:54 PM IST

Amit Shah slams Congress on Mani Shankar Aiyar's defaming comment on PM Modi

BJP President Amit Shah has criticized Congress in a Tweet stating, "Yamraj, Maut ka Saudagar, Ravan, Gandi Nali Ka keeda, Monkey, Rabies Victim, Virus, Bhasmasur, Gangu Teli, Goon. These are some words or phrases Congress has used for PM @narendramodi in the past. Not much has changed. We wish them well. We will continue to serve 125 crore Indians (sic)," he said in a tweet.

Dec 07, 2017, 20:18 PM IST