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Chandigarh: Estimates of development projects 'outlandish', MP asks DC for audit
September 10, 2025 12:57 am
The figures were so inflated that even Tewari expressed surprise, recommending an audit of these estimates. The matter may soon reach the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
No land pooling policy for 22 villages in Chandigarh: Centre informs MP Manish Tewari in Lok Sabha
August 12, 2025 2:17 pm
Residents of these villages in Chandigarh have for years sought a land pooling policy similar to those implemented in Punjab and Haryana.
Chandigarh heritage conservation panel ‘has no basis in law,' says MP Manish Tewari, citing Culture Ministry
August 11, 2025 7:26 pm
Pointing to the ministry’s reply in Parliament, Congress MP Manish Tewari said the Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee’s authority must be limited to 13 identified heritage zones.
Manish Tewari: 'Third-party mediation in India-Pakistan conflict has been a reality since 1990s, whether you like it or not'
May 16, 2025 5:23 pm
"What is important is whether Pakistan has given any commitment to dismantle the terror infrastructure. The entire rationale for this coercive deterrence that we are trying to establish is that there should not be a repeat of Pakistan-sponsored terror activity," says Congress MP
Chandigarh admn reduces hiked property tax for current fiscal after public outcry
April 24, 2025 11:42 am
Decision came a day after the Chandigarh mayor and former mayors met the UT Administrator.
Cash discovery row: Congress demands Law Minister’s statement
March 28, 2025 2:13 am
Speaking in LS during Zero Hour, Tewari said, “The reports about alleged aberrations in the judiciary have disturbed the conscience of all right-thinking citizens.”
Manish Tewari urges Centre to grant ‘Point of Call’ status to Chandigarh airport
March 05, 2025 12:03 pm
HC has already asked the Union aviation ministry to explain why Chandigarh is not getting more international flights
Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari questions shifting deadlines to clean Dadumajra dump: 'most unfortunate'
February 13, 2025 7:19 pm
The Centre cited Swachh Bharat Mission funding and ongoing bio-remediation while extending the timeline for clearing the Dadumajra dump to July.
Union minister denies taking loan for Chandigarh’s 24x7 water project, MP Tewari calls it a ‘wrong’ answer
February 12, 2025 8:21 am
In the last five years, MC Chandigarh’s total expenditure was more than its revenue
Four months after Amit Shah inaugurated 24x7 water supply project in Manimajra, Centre says project still in ‘trial phase’
December 13, 2024 6:37 pm
Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari says govt admitting that inauguration of the project was a ‘photo op’
MANISH TEWARI VIDEOS
Pak should first solve its problems: BJP, Congress
February 19, 2016 6:30 am
New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Reacting to Pakistan's concern over the unrest in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress Party leaders on Friday said Islamabad should first set their own house in order and mind their own business. BJP leader Nalin Kohli and Congress leader Manish Tewari said Pakistan should solve their internal issues first. The Ministry of External Affairs also condemned its Pakistani counterpart's statement on Jammu and Kashmir, and said that Islamabad's gratuitous references are unacceptable.
Politicians condemn Jadavpur University protest
February 17, 2016 8:07 am
New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): Condemning the protests in Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday said strict actions should be taken against people involved in anti-national activities but sedition charges should not be put against them as it fulfils their aspirations of gaining popularity. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majid Memon also condemned the protests in educational institutions. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasised on the need for the Jadavpur University students to come forward and identify the anti-social elements prevalent in the campus.
Headley’s statement should be probed: Congress
February 11, 2016 10:18 am
New Delhi, Feb 11(ANI): Speaking about the David Coleman Headley’s statement that Ishrat Jahan was a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET) operative, Congress leader PL Punia said before reaching to any conclusion, Headley’s statement must be examined. Another Congress leader Manish Tewari, echoing the same sentiments, said If Headley has made some assertions let them be investigated. He added that based on statement of a terrorist, we can’t land to any conclusion, it must be enquired.
Headley’s case, a testimony of Pak.’s double standard: BJP, Congress
February 09, 2016 8:17 am
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking on the deposing of 26/11 conspirator David Coleman Headley, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Siddharthnath Singh on Tuesday said the Pakistan Government used a seal between state and non-state actors that seems a farce after Headley’s revelation. He said that Pakistan’s credibility was at test and this just showed the double standard of Pakistan. Echoing similar sentiments, Congress leader Manish Tewari stated that Headley’s testimony is undoubtedly important for entire conspiracy behind 26/11. He said the Pakistani establishment is deeply involved in the terrorism in India. He added that the important thing is what Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to do about it.
Gujarat land deal: Congress adamant on SIT probe, slams PM's 'silence'
February 08, 2016 4:58 pm
New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Reiterating their demand for an investigation into the land allotments under Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat's Chief Minister, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Monday said that it was a clear case of impropriety, alleged corruption and a definite case of conflict of interest. Asserting that it was a fit case for a court-monitored investigation, he added that certain new facts have emerged which make the charge of gross impropriety and conflict of interest more damning. The Congress had earlier demanded a Supreme Court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe in the matter following reports about the Modi-led Gujarat government's land deals with business associates of Anar Patel, the daughter of incumbent Chief Minister Anandiben Patel. However, the BJP accused the Opposition of levelling "false and baseless allegations to cover up its own corruption".
BJP, Congress lock horns over Karan Johar's 'intolerance' remark
January 22, 2016 10:20 am
New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Reacting to Karan Johar's remark that freedom of expression in India is the 'biggest joke' Minister of State for Minority Affairs and BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said those questioning tolerance are ignorant and have no knowledge of Indian culture. He said India is the only country where the intolerance power is so high and whosoever is raising questions has no knowledge about county's rituals. Minister of State for Culture and Tourism and Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said no country is as tolerant as India. Meanwhile, Congress leader Manish Tewari said ever since BJP has come into power, everyone thinks they are not allowed to speak their ”Mann Ki Baat”. He added that except Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who is supporting BJP, all the artists are against BJP's theory.
Marine 'not returning' to India violation of solemn undertaking by Italy: Tharoor
January 13, 2016 9:33 am
Trivandrum /Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Condemning the Italian Government's stand that the marine accused of killing Indian fishermen off the Kerala Coast would not return to India, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the matter and said that the people must be able to trust the sovereign word of a sovereign government.Reiterating similar views, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wedneday said that the government should take a note of this issue.
Marine 'not returning' to India violation of solemn undertaking by Italy: Tharoor
January 13, 2016 9:33 am
Trivandrum /Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Condemning the Italian Government's stand that the marine accused of killing Indian fishermen off the Kerala Coast would not return to India, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the matter and said that the people must be able to trust the sovereign word of a sovereign government.Reiterating similar views, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wedneday said that the government should take a note of this issue.
Director General of military operations had already confirmed troops' movement: Shekhar Gupta
January 10, 2016 3:46 pm
Aurangabad, Jan 10 (ANI): Former editor-in-chief of Indian Express Shekhar Gupta on Sunday said although information regarding troops' movement have now been accepted by Congress leader Manish Tewari, all the facts were already confirmed by Lt. Gen Chaudhary, who was the director general of military operations in 2012.
Army movement was a regular exercise: Satpal Maharaj
January 10, 2016 1:19 pm
Patna, Jan 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former chairman of the defence committee Satpal Maharaj on Sunday said that while he headed the defence committee as its chairman, it was informed to them that the movement of army was a regular exercise. Brushing aside allegations that a news item concerning troops' movement published by the Indian Express in 2012 was 'fake', former information and broadcasting minister Manish Tewari on Saturday said it's unfortunate, but the story was true.
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