UP govt failed to provide relief in flood-hit parts: Joshi

Last Updated: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 15:15

The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Sunday alleged that the state government had failed to provide relief to the flood-affected people in western region.

Bihar court summons Sonia Gandhi, Rita Bahuguna

Last Updated: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 13:29

A Bihar court has summoned Congress president Sonia Gandhi to appear before it on July 29 in connection with a complaint alleging that her depiction in posters in UP in 2007 as Goddess Durga was an "insult to Hindu religion".

Rita Bahuguna defends Tharoor, later retracts

Last Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 22:02

UPCC president Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Thursday jumped in defence of union Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor over travelling in economy class, but later retracted.

Mayawati gets court notice for arson at Joshi`s house

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 00:18

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court Tuesday issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for her alleged role in the arson attack at state Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi`s residence here July 15.

CBI probe ruled out into attack on Rita Joshi`s house

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 20:25

The UP government on Tuesday ruled out recommending a CBI probe into the arson last month at state Congress president Rita Bahuguna Joshi`s house after her remarks against Chief Minister Mayawati.

Remarks against Maya: Rita Joshi gets regular bail

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 17:36

UP Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi was granted bail by a court here today in a case relating to derogatory remarks made by her against Chief Minister Mayawati.

Inculcate habit of diplomacy, decorum: Cong tells partymen

Last Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2009, 17:20

Don`t be Rita Bahuguna Joshi when it comes to expressing anguish. This appears to be the message of the Congress as seen in the latest issue of its mouthpiece.

Mayawati says Joshi`s remarks have harmed social harmony

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2009, 22:39

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday said the `derogatory remarks` of UPCC chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi against her have hurt the sentiments of all sections of society and harmed social harmony in the state.

My life is in danger: Rita Bahuguna Joshi

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2009, 17:39

Rita Bahuguna Joshi, the Congress chief in UP whose house was set on fire following her remarks against Chief Minister Mayawati, Monday said there was a "grave threat to her security" and that her life was in danger.

Cong supports Rita Bahuguna Joshi`s demand for CBI probe

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 17:45

Though the Congress has distanced itself from the controversial remarks made by UPCC chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi, it stood by her on Sunday in demanding a CBI inquiry into the torching of her house.

Bahuguna case: `Jail bharo agitation by Cong`

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 01:04

Cong will launch a `jail bharo` agitation to demand for CBI enquiry into the attack at Joshi`s house.

Cong minister demands CBI probe into attack on Joshi`s house

Last Updated: Saturday, July 18, 2009, 17:02

A union minister belonging to Congress on Saturday demanded a CBI probe into the attack and arson at UPCC chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi`s residence allegedly by BSP workers and termed the incident as a "pre-planned conspiracy."