BJP
15 cases while in power, 21 statements in power, 3 in opposition
Actions taken while governing
- Other15
- Concession12
- Internet shutdown11
- Section 144 / 1638
- Negotiation8
- Firing7
- Detention6
- Tear gas5
- FIR4
- Barricading4
- Commission of inquiry4
- Permission denied3
- Lathi charge3
- Curfew2
- Sedition charge2
- NSA detention2
- Preventive arrest1
- UAPA charge1
- Repeal1
- House arrest1
Said in opposition
When another party was handling the protest.
Vowed during the 1995 state election campaign to push Enron, or the project, into the Arabian Sea.
Summary, not a quote
“A policy statement should not be made outside.”
At Rajya Sabha debates, 10 December 2009, 'Re: Telangana issue', p. 2
“It is this right to protest and this right to dissent which your Government is trying to scuttle and we are all here to oppose that.”
At Reply of the Leader of the Opposition to the Prime Minister's statement, paragraph beginning 'SHRI ARUN JAITLEY: ...and all that we are'
Said in power
When this party was handling the protest.
“On October 2, 2006, I assured a tribal rally in Jaipur that under no condition would the Gujjars be given ST status.”
At paragraph beginning 'It's also clear'
“I appeal to all my fellow Haryanvis to maintain law & order in the State, and ensure that harmony is maintained in society.”
At Final sentence of the report
“Whatever has happened in JNU is extremely unfortunate. I have instructed Delhi CP to take strong action against the anti-India elements”
At Tweet of 12 February 2016
Replying to the Lok Sabha debate, said everyone was deeply sorry for those killed and injured in Kashmir, that Kashmiri youth were also patriots but some had been misled, and that Pakistan had a key role in the unrest. He said he and the Prime Minister had told security forces to exercise maximum restraint, that someone might have made a mistake somewhere, and that an expert committee would report on alternatives to pellet guns within two months.
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“The Centre would be supportive of steps taken by the State Government.”
At Tweet text (fourth post in the PMO thread of 19 January 2017)
“This historic decision will usher in a new dawn of peace & development in J&K and Ladakh region.”
At Post of 5 August 2019, third paragraph
“The property of each element involved in this violence will be confiscated, and used to recover compensation for public property which was damaged. All their faces have been identified. They are visible in the videography and CCTV footage. We will take revenge by confiscating their properties, I have ordered strict action.”
Translated from Hindi by The Indian ExpressAt Second paragraph, beginning 'Taking a tough stand, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said', and the translation in brackets after it
Original words
“Iss hinsa mein lipt pratyek tatwa ki property ko zapt karenge, aur uss zapt se sarvajanik sampatti ko hue nuksaan ya kahin par public property ko jo damage kiya gaya hai, iski bharapaee bhi hum un sabhi upadraviyon se karenge. Kyunki yeh sab chinhit chehre hain. Wo sab videography mein aa chuke hain, CCTV ke footage mein aa chuke hain. In sab ki property ko zapt kar ke, inse hum iska badla lenge aur sakhti se nipatne ke liye maine iske baare mein kaha hai,”
“Every rioter is shocked. Every troublemaker is astonished. Looking at the strictness of the Yogi government, everyone is silent,”
Translated from Hindi by Al JazeeraAt Paragraph under the heading 'Every rioter is shocked'
Original words
“हर दंगाई हतप्रभ है। हर उपद्रवी हैरान है। देख कर योगी सरकार की सख्ती मंसूबे सभी के शांत हैं।”
Told the Rajya Sabha that no documents would be sought from people during NPR enumeration, that no one would be marked as doubtful, and that there was a need to remove apprehensions over the CAA and NPR.
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“today I have come to tell you, the whole country, that we have decided to withdraw all three agricultural laws. In the Parliament session starting later this month, we will complete the constitutional process to repeal these three agricultural laws”
Translated from Hindi by Prime Minister's Office (pmindia.gov.in)At English: paragraph beginning 'The Prime Minister said that the Government brought these laws'; Hindi: embedded @PMOIndia post of 19 November 2021 on the same page
Original words
“आज मैं आपको, पूरे देश को, ये बताने आया हूं कि हमने तीनों कृषि कानूनों को वापस लेने का निर्णय लिया है। इस महीने के अंत में शुरू होने जा रहे संसद सत्र में, हम इन तीनों कृषि कानूनों को Repeal करने की संवैधानिक प्रक्रिया को पूरा कर देंगे”
“This reservation would be in addition to existing reservations for ex-servicemen.”
At First paragraph of the release on rajnathsingh.in, last sentence
Denied the allegations and told reporters that he could be hanged if even one wrestler came forward to say she had been sexually harassed. He later called the allegations politically motivated.
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“Being a female player, I was, am and will always be with all the players of the country, but I was not in favor of this from the beginning of the protest”
Translated from Hindi by ThePrintAt Paragraph beginning 'In her tweet Sunday, Phogat wrote'
Original words
“एक महिला खिलाड़ी होने के नाते मैं सदैव देश के सभी खिलाड़ियों के साथ थी, साथ हूँ और सदैव साथ रहूंगी परंतु मैं धरने -प्रदर्शन के शुरुआत से इस चीज़ के पक्ष मैं नहीं थीं”
“Today, as I stand among you in the temple of democracy, my heart is filled with sorrow and anger over the incident in Manipur. This incident is a shameful act for any civilized society.”
Translated from Hindi by Prime Minister's Office (pmindia.gov.in)At paragraph beginning "Today, as I stand among you" (Hindi original on s15)
Original words
“आज जब मैं आपके बीच आया हूं इस लोकतंत्र के मंदिर के पास खड़ा हूं तब मेरा ह्दय पीढ़ा से भरा हुआ है, क्रोध से भरा हुआ है मणिपुर की जो घटना सामने आई है किसी भी सभ्य समाज के लिए ये शर्मसार करने वाली घटना है।”
“Today, I assure you that I am with you, the Government of Bharat is with you, and with the people of Manipur.”
Translated from Hindi by Prime Minister's Office (pmindia.gov.in)At paragraph beginning "Establishing peace is essential" (Hindi original on s17)
Original words
“और मैं आज आपको वादा करता हूं, मैं आपके साथ हूं, भारत सरकार आपके साथ है, मणिपुर के लोगों के साथ है।”
“It is clear that the mob was incited by Shri Sonam Wangchuk through his provocative statements.”
At para 8
“What is happening at Jantar Mantar, what you can see on TV and a few social media handles, is not India’s story.”
At paragraph beginning 'What is happening at Jantar Mantar'
“The OHCHR’s concerns are therefore misplaced and constitute an unwarranted interference in the internal affairs of India.”
At X post, third paragraph
“continue to shamelessly exploit students as political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.”
At X post, first sentence
In a video message, said paper leaks caused great distress to students and their parents, and promised a tougher law with fast-track courts and stricter punishment.
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In a letter to students posted on X, said he was saddened by the events of the previous ten days and had sent his resignation to the Prime Minister so that those he called anti-national forces could not exploit the situation at Jantar Mantar and students would not be caught in legal complications. He defended the government's handling of the NEET-UG cancellation.
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