Uma Bharti

Don't blame Modi, Yogi for BJP's poor performance in Uttar Pradesh: Uma Bharti

The party had fared badly in the state even after the demolition of the Babri masjid, the former Union minister said in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district on Saturday.

Madhya Pradesh: A close look at the new liquor policy announced by CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan

Madhya Pradesh, a poll-bound state with elections due in December 2023, introduced a new liquor policy to control the consumption of alcohol in the state. Under the new excise policy 'ahatas', or areas for drinking attached to liquor outlets and shop bars, will be closed and also no new shops will be opened. But is there something more behind this move? Watch to find out.

Babri demolition: Allahabad HC to hear petition challenging acquittal of accused people

The matter was earlier fixed for July 11, but the lawyers for the revisionists sought an adjournment.

Video: BJP's Uma Bharti throws stone at liquor shop demanding total prohibition in Madhya Pradesh

Uma Bharti said that through her act, she has warned the local administration to get the liquor shop shut within a week.

CBI court hearing on Babri Masjid demolition: From LK Advani to Uma Bharti, list of persons accused in the case

LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, and Uma Bharti -- who were all top BJP leaders back in the 90s -- have been accused of criminal conspiracy that resulted in the demolition of the 15th century mosque Babri Masjid.

Five key accused in Babri Masjid demolition case will not appear in CBI court on September 30

Five bigwigs of the Sangh Parivar, who were accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case – LK Advani, Uma Bharti, MM Joshi, Kalyan Singh, and Mahant Nritya Gopal Das – will not be appearing in the CBI court on September 30.

BJP leader Uma Bharti tests positive for COVID-19, says got infected despite following social distancing

In a series of tweets, BJP leader Uma Bharti said that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

Babri Masjid demolition case: Will be blessed if I'm sent to the gallows, says Uma Bharti

Commenting on the pending judgment in the case, in which senior BJP leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi have also been implicated, she said: “I was called by the court for my statement and I have told the court what was true.”

SC fixes August 31 as new deadline for judgement in Babri Masjid demolition case

A bench of Justices R F Nariman and Surya Kant, hearing the matter through video conferencing, passed the orders on receiving a letter from the special judge seeking extension of time granted to him for completing the trial in the politically sensitive case.

Pragya Thakur in tears during meeting with Uma Bharti

Bharti, who is not contesting the election but has won from Bhopal in the past, was seen consoling Pragya Thakur, who was seated in an SUV, wiping her tears.

Country will see Priyanka Gandhi as a 'thief's wife', says Uma Bharti

To a question on whether Priyanka Gandhi will contest the general elections from Varanasi, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking re-election, Bharti said, "It is a democracy, anybody can fight election from anywhere".

Uma Bharti appointed BJP's national vice-president

Bharti, who represents Jhansi in the Lok Sabha, was brought in as a senior office-bearer after she conveyed to the BJP leadership her wish to not contest the coming general elections.

Rahul Gandhi should support Ram temple construction to honour his Brahmin credentials: Uma Bharti

Bharti's remarks came on the 26th anniversary of the Babri mosque's demolition in Ayodhya by Hindutva activists in 1992.

Won't contest next Lok Sabha elections, says Uma Bharti

The senior BJP leader's announcement came days after her cabinet colleague Sushma Swaraj said she won't contest the next LS polls.

I will not remain patient, says Uma Bharti on Ram temple issue

Uma Bharti said, "Now, I will not keep patient over the issue of Ram temple. We want construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya at the earliest".

Govt to implement model of creating employment through drinking water project across country: Uma Bharti

The government would implement across the country the Uttarkashi model of creating employment through a drinking water and a waste management project, Union minister Uma Bharti said.

Centre planning to distribute free sanitary napkins in schools: Uma Bharti

The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has issued guidelines for menstrual hygiene management which is an integral part of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Uma Bharti plans 3-year rest for health reasons, not to contest polls

The BJP MP from Jhansi said she wants to work from "9 am to 5 pm".

Will remain connected with Ganga: Uma Bharti

Bharti said the main idea behind the campaign was to fulfil Mahatma Gandhi's dream of clean India as well as meet the prime minister's target of making the entire country open defecation free by 2019.

Will take 10 years to completely clean the Ganga: Uma Bharti

"In order to ensure clean Ganga, the industrial units which are located on the banks of Ganga will be shifted to other places. The framework of this plan has been drawn. The Uttar Pradesh government is making efforts to shift the tanneries located in Kanpur to other places," said Bharti, minister for water resources, river development & Ganga rejuvenation, who was here to participate in Ganga Dashera celebrations.