History Revisited: How political parties fared in 1996 Lok Sabha election
While Narasimha Rao campaigned on the economic reforms that his government had undertaken in the last five years, the Bharatiya Janata Party talked about Hinduism and against the government's stand on foreign investment appealing for restrictions on them.
Apr 09, 2019, 11:17 AM IST
INKredible India: The story of 1991 Lok Sabha election - All you need to know
A number of events unfolded between 1989 and 1991 which would leave a lasting impact on India. The election of 1991 itself is largely seen in two parts - one before and the other after the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi.
Apr 08, 2019, 15:15 PM IST
History Revisited: How political parties fared in 1991 Lok Sabha election
The 1991 elections have also been referred to as the 'Mandal-Mandir' elections as the main two main focus points were the Mandal Commission report that was implemented in 1990 and the Rath Yatras being done for the demand of the construction of the Ram Mandir.
Apr 06, 2019, 18:04 PM IST
Lok Sabha election: Triangular fight in Nandyal once represented by Narasimha Rao
Memories of PV Narasimha Rao's record win from Nandyal Lok Sabha constituency still linger on.
Apr 05, 2019, 18:22 PM IST
Nandyal Lok Sabha constituency: Memories of VVIP glory gathers dust
Did you know that PV Narasimha Rao had contested from Nandyal Lok Sabha constituency in the 1991 by-election, eventually winning by a record margin of over five lakh votes.
Mar 11, 2019, 11:20 AM IST
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a 'genuine friend', says Israel
Israeli PM Netanyahu also conveyed his condolences calling Vajpayee "a true friend of Israel".
Aug 19, 2018, 11:38 AM IST
Lowest form of politics, says BJP as Rahul targets Modi for 'humiliating' Advani
The BJP on Tuesday accused Rahul Gandhi of practising the 'lowest form of politics', after the Congress chief alleged that PM Modi does not give 'respect' to his 'guru' LK Advani.
Jun 12, 2018, 21:13 PM IST
Still wedded to Socialism, Congress has learnt nothing and forgotten nothing
The recent Congress plenary session has showed that the Congress still wants to undo the liberalisation that its own government started in 1991.
Mar 20, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Former union minister Santosh Mohan Dev passes away
The seven-time Congress MP is survived by his wife and four daughters, including Sushmita.
Aug 02, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
Ex-PM Narasimha Rao brought economic freedom to India in 1991: Sanjaya Baru
A new generation of Indians believed they had won their economic independence in 1991.
Oct 06, 2016, 09:28 AM IST
PV Narasimha Rao can't be denied credit for reforms but Ayodhya blotted record: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said credit cannot be taken away from late Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao for the economic reforms driven by him in the 90s but Ayodhya "blotted his record".
Jul 04, 2016, 22:11 PM IST
'Would be fantastic if Modi govt confers Bharat Ratna on PV Narasimha Rao'
Sanjaya Baru, who served as media advisor to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, has spoken in favour of Bharat Ratna being awarded to PV Narasimha Rao.
Jun 22, 2016, 17:33 PM IST
Narasimha Rao didn't have a hold over Congress party: Tarun Gogoi
PV Narasimha Rao instituted several reforms during his tenure as prime minister, but "he did not have a hold over" his Congress party. And when Tarun Gogoi, who was the food minister, wrote to him criticising his handling of the Babri mosque demolition, he failed to get a response.
May 14, 2016, 13:57 PM IST
Narasimha Rao backed decision to reject Dawood Ibrahim’s conditional offer of surrender: Sharad Pawar
Pawar says that his decision to reject 1993 Mumbai blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim's conditional offer of surrender was supported by the then prime minister PV Narasimha Rao.
Dec 12, 2015, 19:25 PM IST
