At Left meet, Nitish says must unite to defeat fascist forces

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 10:42

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday hit out at BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for the second time in as many days, saying he was desperate to become the prime minister.

Will discuss about attending meet convened by Left parties if invited: Karuna

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 23:43

Welcoming any political front that would benefit the country, M Karunanidhi claimed his party had not been invited for the October 30 meeting at Delhi convened by the Left parties.

JD(U) opts for alliance with Left parties for Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan polls

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 00:25

Despite Congress warming to it, Nitish Kumar`s JD(U) has decided to contest the upcoming Assembly polls in some states in alliance with CPI(M) and CPI, an indication that the Bihar Chief Minister is keeping his options open.

Left parties praise Naveen Patnaik govt, slam BJP-ruled MP

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 19:52

Left parties on Thursday praised Naveen Patnaik government in Odisha for saving thousands of lives from the devastating cyclone Phailin but attacked BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh government for the "man-made disaster" at a temple that cost over 100 lives.

Mulayam confident of Third Front post 2014 polls, says talks on

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 11:19

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday expressed hope that a Third Front will be formed after the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Left slams UPA for `drama` on convicted lawmakers` ordinance

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 14:29

Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for the ongoing drama with regard to the ordinance on convicted parliamentarian.

Rahul, Left on same page on ordinance on convicted lawmakers

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 20:59

Rahul Gandhi and the Left are on the same page on the issue of government`s decision to promulgate a controversial ordinance on convicted sitting MPs and state legislators.

Left parties seek comprehensive changes in electoral laws

Last Updated: Friday, September 27, 2013, 20:13

Terming Supreme Court`s verdict on negative vote as a "minor" aspect of electoral reforms, Left parties on Friday sought comprehensive changes in electoral laws, including steps to curb money and muscle power.

Left parties accuse UP govt of `lax` attitude

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 14:54

Expressing concern over violence in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas, Left parties today sought stringent action against the culprits and blamed the administration for allowing "communal" elements to exploit the situation due to their "lax" attitude.

Karat to ensure BJP`s defeat, ducks query on backing Congress

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 21:33

CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat said that Left parties would ensure BJP`s defeat in the next Lok Sabha polls, while evading a direct reply on the issue of supporting Congress after the polls.

12 Andhra MPs suspended in LS for protesting against Telangana

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 12:32

Cracking the whip, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today suspended for at least five sittings 12 members from Andhra Pradesh who have been agitating against decision to form Telangana and paralysing the House since the current session began on August 5

Left parties stage protest in Parliament complex

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 14:27

Left parties staged a protest in Parliament complex over alleged attacks on opposition parties in West Bengal by ruling Trinamool Congress, which said it reflected their "frustation" at their "marginalisation" in the state.