Afghan Minister Responds After Backlash Over Absence Of Women Journalists At Presser
On Friday, Muttaqi’s press conference sparked significant controversy after no female journalists were present, with the Opposition condemning it as "unacceptable" and "an insult to women."
Oct 12, 2025, 15:56 PM IST
Chidambaram Criticises PM Modi Over 26/11 Remarks, Calls Statement 'Terribly Wrong'
Chidambaram’s comments came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, without directly naming him, mentioned a recent interview in which the senior Congress leader discussed the UPA government’s response to Pakistan after the 26/11 attacks.
Oct 09, 2025, 11:07 AM IST
P Chidambaram's U-Turn On 'US Intervention Post Mumbai Attack' Remark; Flags 'Perils Of Talking To Media'
During a recent podcast, P Chidambaram recounted the decision-making process within the government and how international diplomatic pressure, particularly from the United States, shaped India's stance post 26/11 Mumbai attack.
Oct 01, 2025, 22:59 PM IST
Poll Body Denies Chidambaram’s BIG Voter List Claims, Says 'False Data Floating'
The EC rejected these allegations as "misleading," clarifying that the SIR has not yet been implemented in Tamil Nadu and accused the leader of spreading “false figures” regarding the addition of 6.5 lakh voters there.
Aug 03, 2025, 18:56 PM IST
Chidambaram Raises Alarm Over Addition Of 6.5 Lakh Voters In Tamil Nadu, Calls It 'Alarming And Illegal'
Chidambaram’s comment comes amid an ongoing tussle between the BJP-led NDA and the opposition over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar, which the INDIA bloc claims is an attempt to delete a large section of voters.
Aug 03, 2025, 12:35 PM IST
'Twisted My Words...': P Chidambaram Rebukes BJP Before Parliament's Big Debate On Operation Sindoor
His remarks come in the wake of a row triggered by his recent interview with The Quint, where he questioned the government's transparency in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
Jul 28, 2025, 12:45 PM IST
P Chidambaram’s ‘Homegrown Terrorists’ Remark Sparks Political Firestorm Ahead Of Op Sindoor Debate
As the Parliament debate on Operation Sindoor begins, Chidambaram's comments are expected to be a major flashpoint between the ruling party and the Opposition.
Jul 28, 2025, 10:41 AM IST
‘Make Two-Language Formula Successful Before Thinking About Third Language’: P Chidambaram
P Chidambaram said that in Tamil Nadu, there are 52 Kendriya Vidyalayas, which are run bythe Central Government.
Mar 08, 2025, 14:42 PM IST
Delhi HC Stays Trial Court Proceedings Against P Chidambaram In Aircel-Maxis Case
Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri directed the ED to file its response to Chidambaram's petition against a trial court decision taking cognisance of the chargesheet.
Nov 20, 2024, 12:38 PM IST
'Does Not Have Majority...': Chidambaram Says 'One Nation, One Election' Not Possible
Chidambaram said Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not have the numbers to place those constitutional amendments either in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Sep 16, 2024, 15:15 PM IST
In Rajya Sabha, Chidambaram’s 5 Bold Demands Challenges Sitharaman’s Budget
Chidambaram called on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party to implement a daily minimum wage of Rs 400 and legally guarantee the Minimum Support Price (MSP), a key demand of farmers who have been protesting since 2000.
Jul 24, 2024, 18:35 PM IST
Chidambaram Takes Swipe At Centre For 'Copying' Congress Ideas In Union Budget 2024
Congress leader Pawan Khera also criticized the central government's Union Budget 2024, labeling it as a 'copy-paste government'.
Jul 23, 2024, 14:34 PM IST
Explained: Why Opposition Is Against the New Criminal Laws?
The implementation of the new criminal laws is in a conflicting situation currently as the opposition party is strongly criticizing them.
Jul 01, 2024, 13:50 PM IST
'Received Instructions To Facilitate NDA's Electoral Chances...' :P Chidambaram Criticizes AIADMK
Congress leader P Chidambaram said that both the BJP and AIADMK are fighting the battle by keeping PMK as a proxy.
Jun 16, 2024, 11:02 AM IST
Inheritance Tax Controversy: Congress' Chidambaram Fires Back At BJP, Says PM Modi 'Imagining Our Manifesto...'
In a wielded remark at the Prime Minister, P Chidambaram said, “It is disappointing to see the Hon'ble PM fight imaginary ghosts.”
Apr 28, 2024, 12:15 PM IST
Ex-RBI Governor Makes Shocking Claim, Says Pranab Mukherjee, P Chidambaram Pressured RBI To Present Rosy Picture Of Economy
Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao claimed that the finance ministry under Pranab Mukherjee and P Chidambaram used to pressure the RBI to soften interest rates.
Apr 15, 2024, 23:03 PM IST
Fiscal Deficit Was 4.5% In UPA's Terminal Year, It's 5.8% In 2023-24 Under NDA: Chidambaram
If the NDA points to the pandemic years (2020-21 & 2021-22), the UPA can point to the years of the International Financial Crisis (2008-09) and the 'taper tantrum' (2013-14), Chidambaram argued.
Feb 05, 2024, 00:14 AM IST
PM Modi's Statement Encouraged China To Maintain Stubborn Position: Congress
Briefing mediapersons on the deliberations on the draft resolution, former Union Minister P. Chidambaram said the Chinese were standing firm in Opposition despite numerous talks at various levels.
Sep 16, 2023, 20:35 PM IST
Chidambaram Slams Himanta, Says It Will Help If He 'Did Not Poke His Nose' Into Manipur's Conflict
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram also said that it would help if Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned as the CM and President's Rule was imposed in the northeastern state.
Jul 02, 2023, 13:06 PM IST
Rs 2,000 Currency Notes 'Only Helped' Black Money Hoarders, Says P Chidambaram
Congress MP and former finance minister P Chidambaram's remarks came after the RBI announced it will withdraw Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation.
May 22, 2023, 11:24 AM IST