Amit Malviya News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Mamata empowering Firhad Hakim who could ultimately challenge her leadership: Amit Malviya
Kolkata, April 14: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is making a mistake by increasingly empowering a personality like the state municipal affairs & urban development minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, since the latter could challenge her leadership, BJP’s Information Technology Cell chief and the party’s central observer for West Bengal Amit Malviya said on Monday.
First insulted Kshatriya community, now mocking Dalit icon Kanshi Ram: BJP slams Akhilesh Yadav
New Delhi, April 13: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday lashed out at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav for allegedly mocking Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram and "insulting" the Dalit community.
This shouldn't have happened: TMC MP on Kalyan-Kirti spat in EC premises
Kolkata, April 8: A verbal spat between Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad at the Election Commission of India (ECI) premises has sparked controversy, with the BJP releasing videos and screenshots of the alleged altercation. Reacting to the incident, TMC MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday expressed disappointment and said that this shouldn’t have happened.
BJP raises questions over ex-FM Chidambaram's logic on economic analysis
New Delhi, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government increased the share of taxes given to states from 32 per cent to 42 per cent after 2015, which naturally led to more funds for states like Tamil Nadu, clarified Amit Malviya, in-charge of BJP's (Bharatiya Janata Party) National Information & Technology Department on his X handle.
Gandhis 'abandoned' Muslims in Waqf Bill debate: Amit Malviya slams Rahul, Priyanka's absence
New Delhi, April 5: The absence of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the heated debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha drew criticism from the BJP, which accused them of neglecting the Muslim community that they often claim to 'advocate for'.
BJP leader Amit Malviya explains key insertions in Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 3: BJP leader Amit Malviya has elaborated on the implications of key insertions in the Waqf Amendment Bill, highlighting major changes aimed at protecting historical monuments and tribal land rights.
Allowed countless lives to be lost in her pursuit of power: Amit Malviya on CM Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, March 31: BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Friday hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her address at an Eid prayers programme here on Monday, where she said that she was "ready to sacrifice life for all religions".
Bengali Hindus question CM Mamata Banerjee in UK, says Amit Malviya
New Delhi, March 28: The BJP on Friday said the Bengali Hindus raised questions before West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her lecture at Kellogg College in London.
BJP labels Mamata Banerjee 'a disgrace to Bengal' as protests mar her Oxford speech
New Delhi, March 28: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests by a group of people at Oxford University's Kellogg College in London on Thursday, where she was questioned regarding the RG Kar College case and post-poll violence in West Bengal.
BJP's Amit Malviya refutes Trinamool's claims on not releasing MGNREGA funds for Bengal
Kolkata, March 25: Amit Malviya, BJP's IT Cell Chief and the party's central observer for West Bengal, on Tuesday, refuted the claims made by the Trinamool Congress and the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on non-release of funds to the state under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
BJP's Amit Malviya 'exposes' Opposition's 'lies' on Agniveer scheme
New Delhi, March 25: BJP leader and in-charge of the party's National Information and Technology Department Amit Malviya on Tuesday took a swipe at the Opposition Congress for “spreading falsehoods” about the Agniveer scheme for military recruitment.
Digitisation, reforms, financial inclusion among factors in India doubling its GDP in 10 years, say experts
New Delhi, March 22: Digitisation, reforms, financial inclusion are among several factors that have contributed to India's economic growth over the past decade, economists have said as IMF data, cited by BJP leader Amit Malviya, showed that the country doubled its GDP from USD 2.1 trillion in 2015 to USD 4.3 trillion in 2025.
India doubles GDP to USD 4.3 trillion in 2025, achieving 105 per cent growth under PM Modi's leadership: Amit Malviya
New Delhi, March 22: India has reached a remarkable economic milestone, doubling its GDP from USD 2.1 trillion in 2015 to an impressive USD 4.3 trillion in 2025, marking an extraordinary 105 per cent growth that stands unmatched by any other major global economy, said BJP leader Amit Malviya.
India's GDP doubles in 10 years, set to surpass Japan and Germany by 2027
New Delhi, March 22: India's GDP has surged from $2.1 trillion in 2015 to an estimated $4.3 trillion in 2025, reflecting an impressive 105 per cent increase, according to inflation-adjusted data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
New Bill in Bengal allowing women to work in bars is 'expression' of dichotomy: Amit Malviya
Kolkata, March 20: Amit Malviya, BJP's IT Cell Chief and the party's special observer for West Bengal, on Thursday, criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led state government for passing a Bill during the ongoing second round of the Budget Session of the Assembly, removing provisions in the Bengal Excise Act, 1909, that prohibited employment of women in ON-category liquor shops.
CM Stalin playing politics over language policy, alleges BJP's Amit Malviya
Chennai, March 13: BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya has accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of playing politics over the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over deteriorating law and order in Bengal, compares chaos to Bangladesh violence
New Delhi, March 10: BJP leader Amit Malviya has raised alarm over what he perceives as the deteriorating law and order situation in West Bengal, pointing out a string of recent violent incidents that have left the state's residents in fear.
BJP slams Siddaramaiah's 'halal' budget, religion-based reservation
Bengaluru, March 7: The Karnataka BJP on Friday slammed the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government's "halal" budget and religion-based reservation, saying it is appeasement politics at its peak.
Anti-PM Modi narrative: Amit Malviya hints at role of deep state in western nations
New Delhi, March 3: In a fresh attack on Indian NGOs and western media for pushing a narrative against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP's in-charge of National Information & Technology Department Amit Malviya on Monday hinted at the involvement of the deep state in these countries in the campaign.
Lost 90 elections under Rahul Gandhi...body shaming Indian cricket captain: Amit Malviya targets Congress over spokesperson's post
New Delhi, March 3: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Malviya on Monday condemned Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's remarks on Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and said that the party which has lost "over 90 elections" under Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's leadership, is now "body shaming" the Indian cricket captain.
Kolkata Municipality clarifies Vishwakarma Puja holiday error, issues corrigendum amid political row
Kolkata, February 26: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has clarified that a holiday list notification for Hindi Medium KMCP Schools was issued without obtaining due concurrence from the competent authority.
Fight over USAID funding: Cong claims 7 projects got grant, BJP calls it 'theatrics to hide beneficiaries'
New Delhi, Feb 24: The raging row over USAID funding to India for 'voter turnout' has kicked up a political storm, with Congress and BJP taking turns to potshots at each other over the 'beneficiaries'. Congress called it another 'jumla' to mislead and misguide the nation while BJP has snapped back, accusing the former of colluding with foreign forces to conspire against country.
BJP disputes leading daily's fact-check on USAID funds for India, calls it cover-up
New Delhi, Feb 21: US President Donald Trump’s ‘revelations’ on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funds, particularly his reference to $21 million funding to India for voter turnout, triggered a political storm in the country with BJP and Congress engaging in a bitter barb exchange.
Trump terms $21 million USAID funds to India a 'kickback scheme', BJP demands probe
New Delhi, Feb 21: Continuing his tirade at the previous Biden administration over routing USAID funds for influencing elections and governance in foreign countries, US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his charge of $21 million money being pumped into India for ‘voter turnout’ with an intent to achieve alternate election results in 2024.
Trump again questions US funding for India's 'voter turnout'; BJP demands probe into deep state angle
New Delhi, February 21: After US President Donald Trump again raised the issue of alleged US funding of USD 21 million for voter turnout in India and 'kickbacks', the Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that the money was used to sustain "deep state assets" in India and demanded a probe into the matter.
How foreign funding drove a systematic push to shape 2024 polls seeking alternate results in India
New Delhi, Feb 20: The debate surrounding foreign influence on elections in India has drawn attention to the role of USAID funding, particularly its link to NGOs and media outlets with alleged ties to political agendas in the country. According to various sources, the funding patterns and its apparent shift during different governmental tenures have raised questions about the external and direct impact on politics in India.
Why are we giving $21 million to India? They got lot more money: Trump on voter funds row
Washington, Feb 19: As the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cancelled $21 million funding for "voter turnout in India," US President Donald Trump voiced in favour of the decision. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump raised the question of why $21 million was given to India, a country with a lot more money.
They have a lot more money: Trump questions USD 21 million fund for voter turnout in India
Washington DC, February 19: Following the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) decision to cancel USD 21 million fund marked for 'Voter Turnout in India', President Donald Trump said that India, with its growing economy and high taxation rates, did not need such financial support.
USAID India voter row: NGOs did the work for whom? Questions arise
New Delhi, Feb 17: Several questions are cropping up over the USAID funds made available to several NGOs in the country.
BJP hails scrapping of US fund to 'influence' Indian polls; suspects Cong to be fund beneficiary
New Delhi, Feb 16: BJP national spokesperson Amit Malviya on Sunday slammed the previous Joe Biden-led US government’s now-cancelled fund to influence "voter turnout in India", calling it a tool for "external interference" in the country’s democratic process.
Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels USD 22 million intended for 'voter turnout in India'
Washington DC, February 16: The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk has announced cancelling a USD 22 million funding intended for "voter turnout in India" on Saturday (Local Time).
BJP's Amit Malviya slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Make in India' criticism
New Delhi, February 5: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Malviya on Wednesday slammed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his 'Make in India' criticism and blamed Congress for 'doing nothing' to prepare India's economy for future even after a decade in power during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from 2004-2014.
Rupee today stands among most stable currencies in world, says BJP's Amit Malviya
New Delhi, January 13: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Malviya praised the 'resilience' of the Indian rupee, crediting improved economic management under the Modi government for making it "one of the most stable currencies globally."
Digital Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways introduces QR-enabled jackets for ticket booking
Prayagraj, January 4: The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to making Mahakumbh 2025 not only divine and grand but also a digital marvel and in line with this vision, Indian Railways has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize ticketing for the grand event.