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‘Sikh prisoners in jail for 3 decades’, Manish Tewari seeks debate on remission policy
New Delhi : A day after convicts in the infamous Bilkis Bano case were released, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Tuesday took up the case of Sikh prisoners languishing in jails and called for a uniformity in the definition of remission…
Inflation is in double digits since past 14 months : Manish Tewari
New Delhi : Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday said that during the past 14 months, the inflation rate in the county has been in double digit making it the highest in 30 years.Initiating a discussion on prise rise under Rule 193 in the Lok…
Amid Congress’ Agnipath protests, Manish Tewari bats for defence reforms
New Delhi : Going against his party line, Congress MP Manish Tewari has come in support of the Central government's Agnipath scheme. This comes amid a major nationwide protest launched by the party, which is demanding its rollback.…
Neither disgruntled nor retired : Manish Tewari on ‘Chintan Shivir’ panel
New Delhi : After Congress G-23 group has been given prominence in the Congress' 'Chintan Shivir' panel, one of the key party leader Manish Tewari said he is not upset with the party and always believes in pluralistic idea of India as well…
Balwant Singh Rajoana should be released as he is in prison for 26 yrs : Manish Tewari
New Delhi : In a surprise move, Congress MP Manish Tewari has advocated for the release of Balwant Singh Rajoana, a convict in the murder of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. "Being a Terror Victim I understand anguish of my colleague…
CrPC amendment bill is violative of Article 21: Congress
New Delhi : The Congress on Monday opposed the CrPC amendment bill brought by the government in the Lok Sabha to amend the laws saying that it violates Article 21 and is beyond the legislative competence of the government.Congress MP Manish…
Manish Tewari accuses Centre of misusing ED
New Delhi : Senior Congress MP Manish Tewari has once again accused the Centre of allegedly misusing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the garb of raids.Taking to Twitter, he said: "A snippet from my Parliamentary Question on Raids…
Manish Tewari questions Punjab CM, Cong leaders on Ukraine
New Delhi : Congress MP from Punjab, Manish Tewari on Wednesday questioned the state leaders for doing nothing for the students stranded in Ukraine.He said, "I am appalled, great leaders of @INCPunjab Congress are nowhere to be seen/heard…
Beyond pathetic: Manish Tewari on ministers receiving students from Ukraine
New Delhi : Congress MP Manish Tewari on Wednesday criticised the move of the government where ministers are receiving students at airports who have been evacuated from the war zone of Ukraine.He termed it as "beyond pathetic". "Beyond…
Wish India had voted for Ukraine in UNSC: Manish Tewari
New Delhi : After India decided to abstain on the UNSC resolution against Russia, Congress leader Manish Tewari has criticized the move and said India should have voted for Ukraine."There comes a time when nations need to stand-up and not…