Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Modi govt takes stock of minority schemes

Amid allegations of 'intolerance", government on Friday took stock of the progress on implementation of minority welfare schemes and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was keen on ensuring that there is no laxity in working for upliftment of minorities, poor and downtrodden.

Nov 06, 2015, 20:12 PM IST

Can't justify murder of thinkers, says Manmohan Singh

Former PM Manmohan Singh shows concern towards award returnees and says that it is not right to divide people on religion and caste. He also adds the right to expression will lead to progress.

Nov 06, 2015, 14:03 PM IST

Tolerance is soul of country: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday targeted opposition parties contending their "political propaganda of threat to tolerance" is an "assault" on the country's soul.

Nov 06, 2015, 11:26 AM IST

Centre committed to development of minorities: Naqvi

Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that selfish politics over the issue of empowerment of minorities will not be allowed to succeed.

Nov 04, 2015, 20:07 PM IST

Frustrated elements disturbing harmony, says Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Stressing that the Narendra Modi government was committed to development and unity of the country, Naqvi said, no destructive agenda can dominate this development agenda.

Nov 03, 2015, 19:17 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi cried on death of Osama bin Laden: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

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Nov 01, 2015, 14:33 PM IST

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi terms intellectuals returning awards as "long-forgotten"

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday termed the intelligentsia returning their awards as "long forgotten" and blamed BJP's "traditional and professional opponents" for trying to project an "atmosphere of intolerance" in the country.

Oct 31, 2015, 21:20 PM IST

Govt does not tolerate politics on arts and music: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

In the wake of Pakistani maestro Ghulam Ali being banned from performing in Mumbai, Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said that the government does not tolerate politics over music.

Oct 09, 2015, 15:16 PM IST

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi defends Ghulam Ali concert, calls the opposition "not justified"

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today voiced disagreement with BJP ally Shiv Sena's threat to stage a protest during leading Pakistan singer Ghulam Ali's performance in Mumbai on October 9, saying it is "not justified" as messengers of peace have no boundaries.

Oct 07, 2015, 19:17 PM IST

Believe in PM's 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'; Azam Khan, Sangeet Som should be gagged: Muslim leaders

As tension continues to simmer over Dadri lynching incident, a delegation of Muslim leaders met Union Minister of State for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday to voice their concern.

Oct 07, 2015, 12:19 PM IST

Dadri lynching: Won't let 'agenda of destruction' succeed, says govt; victim's son appeals for peace

Government on Monday stressed that it will not allow the "agenda of destruction" to dominate over its focus of development.

Oct 06, 2015, 00:07 AM IST

Facing Rajya Sabha hurdle for key legislations, Govt calls for redefining of Upper House's role

The government, which could not pass key legislations due to number crunch in Rajya Sabha, Wednesday called for re-defining the role of the Upper House and state Legislative Councils, an issue which had kicked up a political row last month.

Sep 30, 2015, 20:55 PM IST

Modi government does not encourages meat ban, ghar wapsi: Mukhtar Naqvi

 Distancing the Narendra Modi government from controversies such as the meat ban in parts of India and "ghar wapsi" call to Bollywood music director AR Rahman, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said it was not "involved" in such matters as it "respects everybody`s freedom".

Sep 20, 2015, 16:33 PM IST