Yashwant Sinha

Opposition's presidential pick Yashwant Sinha attacks Centre: 'Democracy is in danger; institutions being subverted'

Yashwant Sinha said that government agencies like the ED, CBI, income tax department and even the Governor`s office are being weaponised to target opposition leaders, engineer defections in opposition parties and topple state governments.

Jul 13, 2022, 22:57 PM IST

Presidential Elections 2022: What will happen to me after elections, can't say - Yashwant Sinha

Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha has launched a scathing attack against the Modi government even before the elections. He has made allegations and warned with advice. Sinha has also revealed his fear, which is now haunting him, that what if he loses the election? In this video, we will tell you why Yashwant Sinha speaks against PM Modi and the story when he threatened his Chief Minister while being an IAS.

Jul 13, 2022, 21:34 PM IST

Draupadi Murmu represents a 'very evil philosophy of India': Congress leader's SHOCKING statement; BJP reacts

Ajoy Kumar kicked off a controversy with his comment that NDA's presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu represents a "very evil philosophy of India" and should not be made a "symbol of Adivasi". 

Jul 13, 2022, 18:41 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee 'DUMPS' Yashwant Sinha? Read the real reason behind Didi's BIG U-Turn

This is not the first time that Mamata Banerjee has changed her stand in the presidential election. Nearly a decade ago in 2012, the Trinamool Congress chief had demanded another term for APJ Abdul Kalam. But Abdul Kalam had made a condition that if all the parties agreed to his candidature, then only he would again become a candidate in the presidential election. In such a situation, Mamata Banerjee supported Congress candidate Pranab Mukherjee.

Jul 13, 2022, 10:52 AM IST

Shiv Sena will support Draupadi Murmu in Presidential elections, says Uddhav Thackeray

It may be noted that a majority of Shiv Sena MPs had earlier appealed to their party president to announce support for Draupadi Murmu since she was a tribal woman and a good candidate for the top Constitutional post.

Jul 12, 2022, 17:45 PM IST

'Presidential candidate could have been unanimously nominated, IF...', Yashwant Sinha supports Mamata Banerjee

Earlier, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that the opposition could have considered NDA’s presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu if the BJP had discussed it with them before announcing it.

Jul 09, 2022, 13:20 PM IST

Presidential poll: NDA candidate Draupadi Murmu to visit Ranchi today to seek support for her candidature

Presidential election: NDA's presidential candidate, Draupadi Murmu, and joint opposition nominee Yashwant Sinha are the only two contesting candidates for election to the office of the President after the last date for the withdrawal of candidature ended on Saturday.

Jul 04, 2022, 09:18 AM IST

Country does not need a ‘silent’ President, says Opposition Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha

Yashwant Sinha, the Opposition's candidate for Presidential polls, said, "I believe today we do not need a silent president who gets elected to the post but does not discharge constitutional obligations. The president has the right to give suggestions to the government but if he or she is a puppet in the hands of the prime minister, then he or she will not do it."

Jul 01, 2022, 22:30 PM IST

Presidential Polls: 'Would have thought about it, if BJP had...', Mamata Banerjee's BIG remark on Draupadi Murmu

Presidential Poll 2022: After Ram Nath Kovind, who will be the next President of India is now being debated across the country. However, NDA-backed candidate Draupadi Murmu is believed to be likely the new President. According to preliminary estimates, she is well ahead of 17 opposition-backed candidates Yashwant Sinha.

Jul 01, 2022, 17:34 PM IST

Presidential poll 2022: Scrutiny of nomination papers on, final candidates in the fray to be announced today

As many as 115 nominations have been filed for the July 18 presidential election, including that of NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu and the combined opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha. Besides Murmu and Sinha, a host of commoners have also filed their papers for the top constitutional post in the country.

Jun 30, 2022, 13:22 PM IST

Presidential polls 2022: AAIMIM to vote for opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, says Asaduddin Owaisi

"AIMIM legislators will be voting for opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha in the Presidential elections. Sinha spoke to me on call earlier as well,” Owaisi said. 

Jun 27, 2022, 20:01 PM IST

'It's not Draupadi Murmu vs Yashwant Sinha but HATRED vs...', Rahul Gandhi on Presidential polls 2022

Presidential Election 2022: Yashwant Sinha filed his nomination in the presence of a host of leaders including Rahul Gandhi himself, Sharad Pawar, and Akhilesh Yadav and Farooq Abdullah on Monday, ANI reported.

Jun 27, 2022, 16:51 PM IST

Presidential Polls 2022: Yashwant Sinha, Opposition's candidate, files his nomination papers

Presidential Elections 2022: Opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha filed his nomination papers on Monday (June 27) for the July 18 election.

Jun 27, 2022, 12:43 PM IST

Presidential polls 2022: From slum dweller to social activist, these candidates submit their nomination papers

Presidential polls 2022: Sanjay Savji Deshpande, a resident of the Amar Nagar Slum No. 1 in Mumbai's Mulund suburb, was among those who filed their nomination papers days after the election was announced on June 9. 

Jun 27, 2022, 12:36 PM IST

Presidential polls 2022: 'Elevation of one individual does not...', Yashwant Sinha on BJP nominating tribal leader Droupadi Murmu

"This election is more than merely the election of the president of India. This election is a step towards resisting the authoritarian policies of the government. This election is a message to the people of India that there should be resistance to these policies," Sinha told news agency PTI.

Jun 27, 2022, 10:37 AM IST

BSP extends support to the BJP-led NDA's Prez candidate Droupadi Murmu

The BSP on Saturday extended its support to the BJP-led NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, reports PTI.

 

Jun 25, 2022, 18:28 PM IST

BSP will support NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu: Mayawati

“We've decided to support NDA's Presidential election candidate Droupadi Murmu. We've taken this decision neither in support of BJP or NDA nor against opposition but keeping our party and movement in mind,” BSP chief said. 

Jun 25, 2022, 10:20 AM IST

Opposition's Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha calls PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for support

Presidential Polls 2022: While Yashwant Sinha is the candidate from the Opposition's side, BJP has chosen former Governor of Jharkhand Droupadi Murmu as its nominee.

Jun 25, 2022, 09:01 AM IST

Droupadi Murmu vs Yashwant Sinha: Political careers of 2022 Presidential candidates

After much deliberations, both NDA and the opposition had proposed the name of this term’s presidential candidates- Droupadi Murmu and Yashwant Sinha.

Jun 24, 2022, 22:41 PM IST

Presidential election 2022: Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha gets Z category security cover

Presidential election 2022: Yashwant Sinha, the joint Opposition presidential candidate, has been fielded against NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu. 

Jun 24, 2022, 12:09 PM IST