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Shivraj Singh Chouhan also writes to PM, slams Communal Violence Bill

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:22

After Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan too has written to the Prime Minister, expressing strong reservations about the Prevention of Communal Violence Bill.

Exit polls don`t match election results: Sitaram Yechury

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:00

CPI-M on Friday sought to dismiss exit polls which showed major gains for BJP in recently held elections in the five states, saying they have always failed to match the actual results.

Narendra Modi urges Chief Ministers to oppose Communal Violence Bill

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:59

BJP`s PM candidate Narendra Modi wrote letters to fellow Chief Ministers, urging them to oppose the Communal Violence Bill saying it was a blatant intrusion upon the powers of the state governments.

Modi asks chief ministers to oppose Communal Violence Bill

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:38

BJP`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday wrote letters to some Chief Ministers urging them to rise above political affiliations and oppose the Centre`s proposed Communal Violence Bill

Communal Violence Bill: Rigorous life term, three years jail among key features

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:14

Rigorous life term for organised riots, 3 years imprisonment for hate propaganda and transfer of trial to other states are some key features of the communal violence bill drafted by the government.

Communal Violence Bill not a vote-catching gimmick: PM

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 13:52

Faced with stiff opposition from BJP and some non-Congress parties over the Communal Violence Bill, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday rejected the charge that it was a "vote-catching gimmick".

I take my opponents very seriously: PM on Narendra Modi

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 12:07

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he took BJP`s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi "very seriously" and there was no room for complacency.

VHP opposes Communal Violence Bill, threatens nation-wide stir

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 23:45

Rubbishing Communal Violence Bill as "complete mockery of natural justice" and an instance of "religious discrimination against Hindus", VHP threatened to launch a nation-wide agitation.

Centre dilutes provisions in Communal Violence Bill

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 20:37

Trying to allay apprehensions of BJP and some state governments, the Centre has decided to drop several provisions in the controversial communal violence bill to ensure that it is neutral to all communities and also reduce the role of the central government in case of riots.

Highlights of the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 20:31

The following are the highlights of the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill, which the government said will be tabled during the winter session of parliament.

LJP favours introduction of Communal Violence Bill

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 18:19

The LJP on Thursday supported introduction of Communal Violence Bill in Parliament and asked BJP to place its arguments in the House instead of trying to stall the presentation.

TMC vows to oppose Communal Violence Bill in Parliament

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 17:56

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday vowed to oppose the Communal Violence Bill and vote against it if brought in the ongoing Winter session of the Parliament.