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After receiving Supreme Court’s nod, Communist Party of India (M) leader Sitaram Yechury has left for Srinagar from Delhi airport to meet his party leader and former MLA Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday. (Photo: File)

After Supreme Court's nod, Sitaram Yechury leaves for J&K

This would be Yechury’s second attempt in as many weeks to go to Srinagar.

29 Aug 2019 9:31 AM

A view of A deserted Lal Chowk area in Srinagar Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Sitaram Yechury gets SC’s green signal for Srinagar visit

Yechury on his part said he would do “whatever needs to be done” on the basis of his visit.

29 Aug 2019 4:33 AM

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader had made two failed attempts to visit Jammu and Kashmir this month. (Photo: File)

Post SC nod, Sitaram Yechury to travel to Srinagar tomorrow

Party further said Yechury will file an affidavit before the Supreme Court on his return.

28 Aug 2019 11:10 AM

'In flight, we heard painful stories from people. There were many youngsters, who said we are studying outside Kashmir. They said they had gone there just to know whether their parents are alive or not. People are not getting medicine on time... The situation there needs to change and it is not being looked after,' he said. (Photo: File)

Heard painful stories from people in flight: Yechury after Srinagar visit

The delegation of opposition leaders alleged that they were detained in Srinagar in an 'unconstitutional' and 'undemocratic' manner.

25 Aug 2019 6:28 PM

'He was sent back because there were chances that the situation could get dangerous,' Raut said. (Photo: File)

If Rahul wants to visit J&K for enjoyment, will make arrangements: Sanjay Raut

A delegation of leaders including Rahul Gandhi on Saturday was sent back to Delhi from Srinagar Airport.

25 Aug 2019 1:39 PM

CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury. (Photo: PTI)

BJP injecting posion into society, economic growth impossible in this environment: Yechury

'The government was not addressing the issues plaguing the country,' he said.

21 Aug 2019 3:24 PM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday reminded the country of its diversity and the need to hold on to it while wishing the nation on its 73rd Independence Day. (Photo: File)

Safeguarding 'fundamentals' of country essential: Yechury

'We must resolve to safeguard the fundamentals of our Republic — secular democracy, federalism and social justice,' he added.

15 Aug 2019 10:26 AM

‘Hard data every single day is driving home the gravity of the economic crisis which engulfs all sectors. The writing is on the wall and those responsible for managing the economy are missing or distracting from the real issue,’ he further tweeted. (Photo: PTI | File)

Sitaram Yechury's ‘fun and frolic in Corbett’ jibe after PM's appearance on TV show

‘The fun and frolic in Corbett will not provide the solution to this grave economic crisis, created by the government since 2014,’ he said.

14 Aug 2019 2:23 PM

He also said that India was passing through a 'deep crisis' and it needs the cooperation of like-minded people. (Photo: File)

'Voices from J&K must be heard,' says Manmohan Singh on Article 370

'Its outcome is not to the liking of many people of our country,' Singh said.

13 Aug 2019 8:02 AM

The party maintained that Yechury was in the state to meet the party workers. (Photo: File)

Left leaders Sitaram Yechury, D Raja detained at Srinagar airport; sent back to Delhi

Communist Party of India (Marxist) took to Twitter to raise protest against the 'illegal' detention.

09 Aug 2019 12:58 PM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said on Monday that the government's "Beti Bachao" slogan was a 'grim warning in this context' as the sexual assault case was against a ruling party lawmaker. (Photo: File)

‘Beti Bachao slogan a warning’: Sitaram Yechury on Unnao rape survivor's accident

A car carrying survivor, who has accused BJP legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar of rape, her family and lawyer was hit by a speeding truck.

29 Jul 2019 1:27 PM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury has alleged that 'brazen horse-trading' and 'misuse of power' by the BJP has led to the collapse of the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka. (Photo: File)

BJP's 'brazen horse-trading', 'misuse of power' in K'taka for all to see: Yechury

One Congress member Ramalinga Reddy retracted from his decision to resign, saying he would support the government.

24 Jul 2019 12:14 PM

Congress’ Rahul Gandhi appears at Sewri court on Thursday. (Photo: RAJESH JADHAV)

Rahul Gandhi, Yechuri plead not guilty in court

Both granted bail, exemption from further appearance.

05 Jul 2019 4:03 AM

Çommunist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury (Photo: PTI)

'Count all VVPATs, if mismatch with EVM figures,' says Sitaram Yechury

Opposition has urged the EC to frame new rules for counting of votes in constituencies where VVPAT slips do not tally with EVM figures.

20 May 2019 3:47 PM

The meeting is seen as an effort towards forming an alternative government at the Centre if the BJP does not get enough numbers to retain power. (Photo: ANI)

Yechury meets Rahul, Naidu; discusses post-poll scenario

Naidu on Saturday held discussions with parties opposed to the BJP.

19 May 2019 5:04 PM

He also said that if the people are allowed to vote freely and fairly, they would cast their ballots in favour of the Left. (Photo: File)

Will perform like Messi scoring goal dribbling past his opponents: Yechury

He said it was the Trinamool Congress that facilitated the BJP-RSS to gain ground in the state.

18 May 2019 12:13 PM

Naidu also met NCP chief Sharad Pawar and LJD leader Sharad Yadav. (Photo: ANI| Twitter)

Chandrababu Naidu reaches out to Rahul, Sharad Pawar to discuss post-poll scenario

Naidu would fly to Lucknow later on Saturday to meet Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati.

18 May 2019 11:10 AM

Yechuery, while referring to the recent decisions by the Election Commission over complaints filed against the Prime Minister, said Modi is being treated "outside the purview" of the Code of Conduct and guidelines. (Photo: File)

Sitaram Yechury seeks action against PM Modi for violating Model Code of Conduct

Yechury's was referring to an interview of Prime Minister Modi, aired on May 12.

12 May 2019 8:22 PM

CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury. (Photo: File)

Yechury attacks Modi on poll code violation

In his letter to EC, Yechury has alleged Modi's statements were in violation of the guidelines which were reiterated by the EC.

12 May 2019 6:07 PM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday attacked the BJP government. (Photo: File)

Modi govt has run economy, security into the ground: Yechury

In a series of tweets, Sitaram Yeechury listed 'failures' of the BJP government and said PM Narendra Modi cannot escape the pitfalls.

07 May 2019 3:29 PM

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