Destructive forces trying to assault India's diversity, communal harmony will never succeed: Sonia Gandhi
Greeting the nation on Eid, she said the festival, which is the culmination of a 30-day fast, was an occasion to celebrate brotherhood and social harmony.
Opposition's presidential candidate Meira Kumar to file nomination on Wednesday
In a statement on Saturday, she stressed that the post of President of India is "not symbolic" and that "capability and experience must always supersede" every other consideration while choosing the person for the post.
Jun 26, 2017, 21:04 PM IST
Congress slams Sushma Swaraj for attacking Presidential nominee Meira Kumar
The Congress on Monday slammed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for targetting Opposition Presidential nominee Meira Kumar, saying that the former should refrain from doing such things while holding a responsible position.
Jun 26, 2017, 10:08 AM IST
Presidential candidate Meira Kumar's emotional appeal to electors: 'Vote with conscience'
"Despite the differences, I have found that when it comes to preserving the values of inclusiveness and the need for social justice, we all share the same goals," she said.
Presidential election: Sushma Swaraj tweets 2013 Lok Sabha video, says 'This is how Meira Kumar treated Leader of Opposition'
On June 22, Congress leader Meira Kumar was chosen as Opposition's joint candidate against NDA's Ram Nath Kovind for Presidential election.
Jun 25, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
SP, BSP back Meira Kumar, consolidate anti-BJP forces in UP
Struggling to regain lost ground after the near washout in the recent assembly elections with the BJP making deep inroads into their respective bastions, the SP and the BSP have found in the presidential election another opportunity to come on the same page.
Jun 25, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
Nitish Kumar uncomfortable in grand alliance with RJD, Congress, will welcome him if he joins NDA: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) said that they will welcome Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal United (JDU) Nitish Kumar into the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Jun 24, 2017, 20:26 PM IST
Nitish Kumar is a cheat, has always fooled people, claims RJD leader
Bhai Virendra told ANI, "Nitishi ji is one of such people who has cheated every single person.
Jun 24, 2017, 13:43 PM IST
Presidential poll: After Iftar meal with Lalu Yadav, Nitish Kumar still sticks to his choice on supporting NDA's pick
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday made it clear that he will not change his stand on backing NDA's candidate Ram Nath Kovind for the presidential election.
Jun 23, 2017, 21:26 PM IST
Will contest presidential poll based on ideology: Opposition
The July 17 presidential election will see a contest between two Dalits, one hailing from Uttar Pradesh and the other from Bihar.
Jun 23, 2017, 16:24 PM IST
Presidential elections a fight of ideology: Opposition nominee Meira Kumar
Opposition`s presidential nominee Meira Kumar on Friday expressed her happiness at being nominated, while stating that the poll is a fight of ideology.
Jun 23, 2017, 15:59 PM IST
Ram Nath Kovind files nomination for Presidential election, PM Modi, NDA leaders accompany him
Former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar, a Dalit, was on Thursday announced Opposition's candidate to take on NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind
Jun 23, 2017, 08:42 AM IST
Presidential election: Express gratitude to 17 parties who selected me, delighted by Opposition's unity, says Meira Kumar
The Opposition on Thursday unanimously decided to field Meira Kumar, a Dalit, as its joint candidate for the presidential election against NDA's Dalit activist Ram Nath Kovind.
Jun 22, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Meira Kumar made scapegoat by Congress: BJP
The NDA has chosen Ram Nath Kovind, a Dalit leader from the BJP, as its candidate and his victory is almost a foregone conclusion as the ruling bloc enjoys a comfortable majority in the electoral college with the support of parties like the AIADMK, the TRS and the JD(U).
Jun 22, 2017, 19:37 PM IST![JD(U) firm on supporting NDA presidential candidate, says "there'll be no change in stand"](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2017/06/22/604513-nitish-kumar-lalu-yadav.jpg "JD(U) firm on supporting NDA presidential candidate, says "there'll be no change in stand"")
JD(U) firm on supporting NDA presidential candidate, says "there'll be no change in stand"
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday rejected Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav's advice to rethink his decision to support NDA's presidential election nominee Ram Nath Kovind.
Jun 22, 2017, 18:52 PM IST
Presidential election: Lalu Yadav says will appeal Nitish Kumar to support 'Bihar ki Beti' Meira Kumar
A day after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his support to NDA's presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav on Thursday said that he will appeal to the Janata Dal (United) supremo to back 'Bihar ki Beti' Meira Kumar in the presidential race.
Jun 22, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
Meira Kumar 'a crusader for social justice' - Here are some quick facts about Opposition presidential pick
Making the 2017 presidential election more interesting, the Congress-led Opposition on Thursday declared former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar as its official candidate to take on the NDA nominee, Ram Nath Kovind.
Jun 22, 2017, 17:54 PM IST
Presidential election: Opposition picks Congress leader Meira Kumar to take on NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind
The Presidential election is scheduled for July 17.
Jun 22, 2017, 17:41 PM IST
Presidential poll: Left may propose Gandhi and Ambedkar, but open to suggestions
Former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar and ex-home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde are believed to be among the others being considered by the opposition parties.
Jun 22, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
Presidential Election 2017: Opposition's crucial meet today, Meira Kumar could be candidate
Major opposition parties will hold a crucial meet on Thursday amid indications that former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar could be their nominee for the Presidential Election.
Jun 22, 2017, 10:04 AM IST
