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LK Advani is a senior politician, Chairman of the Bhartiya Janta Party and the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. He the party's Prime Minister candidate during the 2009 Indian Parliamentary Elections.
On May 16, 2009, Advani announced he is quitting from the post of leader of Opposition. He however agreeed to continue as Leader of Opposition and on May 31, 2009 was unanimously However, he is re-elected Leader of Opposition.
In April 09, he became a new slipper gate target when a party worker threw a slipper on him.
As of Saturday, May 16, 2009 9:30 AM IST, Advani is leading the election. As of Saturday, May 16, 2009 4:30 PM IST, he is leading over rival candidate Patel Sureshkumar Chaturdas (Suresh Patel) (Congress) by 121747 votes. He won the election later that day.
Reports in August 09 suggested Advani may step down before next Parliament session as part of the BJP succession plan formula. The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) has earlier asked him to oversee BJP succession plan and work on a blue print for the same
In October 09, he termed the state of Maharashtra the record holder for most cases of farmer suicides. He blamed the Congress for and the ruling UPA Government for not developing the energy sector and held it responsible for water woes and inflation in the country. He campaigned in Haryana for assembly polls.
BJP satisfied with its performance during first half of Budget session
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday expressed satisfaction of having discharged its responsibilities during the first half of the Budget session. ANI
Govt. implements committee recommendations on ex-soldiers pension
To reduce the gap between past and current ex-servicemen pensioners, the Central Government has accepted all the recommendations of the committee under the Cabinet Secretary to look into the issue of disparity in pensions and other related matters. ANI
Deve Gowda heads farmers to Delhi rally
Hundreds of farmers from Karnataka under the leadership of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda boarded the train to New Delhi from Bangalore city railway station on Sunday evening. ANI
No change in U.S. policy over Kashmir issue, says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday clarified that there is no change in the U.S. policy towards India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue. ANI
RSS leader Nanaji Deshmukhs body donated to AIIMS
The body of the veteran Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh leader Nanaji Deshmukh, who breathed his last on Saturday, was donated to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Sunday. ANI
Veteran social activist Nanaji Deshmukh passes away
Renowned social activist and former Member of Parliament Nanaji Deshmukh died on Saturday evening at Uttar Pradeshs Chitrakoot district. ANI
BJP to move adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over price rise
Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said it has plans to move adjournment motion against the United Progressive Alliance government on Feb.23 in the Lok Sabha seeking debate on the price rise issue. ANI
BJP criticize government on price rise, Kashmir policy
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishan Advani on Friday lashed out at the Union Government led by the Congress party on price rise and Kashmir policy. ANI
BJP conclave begins in Indore
A three-day meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s National Council and National Executive has begun in Indore from today. ANI
Centre assures security for BJPs Indore meet
The Union Government on Monday assured to provide whatever support needed by the Madhya Pradesh Government to ensure a foolproof protection for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive meeting. ANI
BJP to discuss price rise in Parliament
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani on Thursday said that the BJP would raise the issue of spiralling price rise in Parliament. ANI
BJP to go back to basics following RSS complaints
After the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) complained that a five-star culture is hurting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s image, an attempt is being made to go back to the basics by around 5000 BJP members. They will stay in tents on the Agra-Mumbai Highway in Indore during their three-day National Executive beginning from February 17. ANI
Rise in prices of essential commodities at its worst since independence: BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday described the rise in prices of essential commodities at its worst since independence. ANI
President Patil to open ECI Diamond Jubilee celebrations today
President Pratibha Patil will on Monday inaugurate the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Election Commission of India (ECI) at Vigyan Bhawan here to honor the institution that has endeavored to keep lucidity in the election process of the country. ANI
Nation remembers Subash Chandra Bose on his 113rd birth anniversary
On the occasion of 113th birth anniversary of Subash Chandra Bose, the great Indian freedom fighter and head of the Indian National Army (INA) set up against the British, the nation paid rich tributes to him on Saturday. ANI
Manmohan Singh meets BJP team on price-rise issue
A high-level Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation led by senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani met Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Wednesday to lodge the partys protest against the rise in prices of essential commodities. ANI
Price of milk may increase: Pawar
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said, the price of milk would increase, as there is a scarcity of milk in north India. ANI
Thousands bid farewell to Jyoti Basu in Kolkata
Thousands of party workers and well wishers gathered in Kolkata on Tuesday to bid farewell to Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) patriarch Jyoti Basu. ANI
I will contact true Samajwadis: Amar Singh
Former Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh on Monday criticised party president Mulayam Singh Yadav and said that he would use his exit to contact true Samajwadis and fight on. ANI
PM pays homage to Jyoti Basu
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh visited the CPM headquarters in Delhi on Monday to pay his condolences to veteran Communist patriarch Jyoti Basu, who breathed his last at the AMRI Hospital in Kolkata on Sunday. ANI
Advani to attend Basus funeral in Kolkata
Thousands of people including activists of Communist Party of India (Marxist) turned out in Kolkata city on Sunday (January 17) to pay homage to veteran leader Jyoti Basu, the Communist patriarch. He was 95. ANI
India didnt know about Paks nuke power 13-14 years: A Q Khan
Pakistans nuclear scientist Dr. A Q Khan has revealed that 13-14 years after Pakistan acquired a nuclear bomb, India had no clue about Pakistans nuclear power. ANI
PM, BJP leaders wish Vajpayee on his 86th birthday
Several leaders, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greeted Former Prime Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 86th birthday on Friday. ANI
Muslim body seeks justice over Babri mosque demolition
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has sought action against those responsible for the demolition of Babri mosque. ANI
Gadkari receives warm welcome at Nagpur
Newly nominated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari received a warm welcome from the party workers and well wishers in his home town Nagpur on Sunday. ANI
Rajnath regrets not making Advani PM
The outgoing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Rajnath Singh has regretted that he could not succeed in making senior leader L K Advani th ecountrys Prime Minister. ANI
Gadkari calls on Advani, hints organisational restructure
Newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari called on former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani at his residence here on Sunday. ANI
Rajnath Singh hands over BJP baton to Gadkari
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh resigned from his post here on Saturday paving way for Nitin Gadkari from Maharashtra to take over the reins of the party. ANI
BJPs leadership change not at the behest of RSS, claims Rajnath Singh
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh said on Friday (December 18) that no consultations were held with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over the change made in partys top leadership. ANI
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