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Congress, Kejriwal champions of political hypocrisy, says BJP
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 12 (ANI): Rejecting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's allegations against the Centre over demonetization as laughable, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told ANI, "I can see that Congress and Kejriwal are all about politic
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Naqvi calls for healthy debate to reach decision on Uniform Civil Code
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 13 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said that a healthy debate should take place between different communities on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to reach a decision on this issue.
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Pakistan is not Pak, it is Na-pak , says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Chennai [India], Sept. 23 (ANI): Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today described Pakistan as "Na-Pak" and also dubbed it as a "factory of terrorism" which had become a threat to the world.
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Pakistan might be 'pretending' to take action against 26/11 mast
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 8 (ANI): After a Pakistani court reportedly issued notice against 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday showed doubts on Pakistan's inte
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Egyptian President pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept.2 (ANI): The visiting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on paid tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat here this morning. He was accompanied by Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.
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Rahul defamation case: SC will decide grounds of his U-turn, says Naqvi
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 25 (ANI): Taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi's flip-flop in the Supreme Court over his remark blaming the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said the apex court will now
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Cong must not play politics on issues of national interest: Naqvi
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Retorting to former defence minister A.K. Antony's assertion that the Centre should not blame Pakistan every time for the unrest in Kashmir and initiate a political dialogue for a solution, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wedn
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Zakir Naik's activities against nation's interest, says Naqvi
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 11 (ANI): With the Mumbai Police probe revealing that a total of Rs. 60 crore was deposited in Zakir Naik's bank account in the last three years from three different countries, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said the controversial Islamic preac
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People creating tension in Kashmir will be treated harshly: Naqvi
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi/Mumbai, Aug. 10 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has warned that people spreading unrest in Kashmir will be treated harshly.
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'Timing' not right: MEA on KT Jaleel passport row
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 5 (ANI): Responding to allegations made by Kerala Local Administration and Minority Affairs Minister K T Jaleel that it was unfair to not grant him a diplomatic passport for a visit Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that the 'timing'
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With support of opposition, will try to function for India's success:
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 4 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday expressed his gratitude to the opposition for supporting the passage of the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, adding that efforts would be to try to function for the betterment of t
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'Chori aur seena zori nahi chalti': Naqvi on Bhagwat Mann
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Issuing a stern warning to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann, who has come under fire for live-streaming a video revealing several security spots of the Parliament, Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday that such an incident shoul
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