Amid the ongoing voting in the Maharashtra Election 2024, setting an inspiring example of democracy, a 29-year-banker reached a polling booth in Virar East direct from her haldi function and cast her franchise. Her hands, face and neck were covered in haldi paste. Sayali Rajendra Vartak, the bride-to-be from Virar, came to the polling booth to cast her vote despite her busy wedding preparations. Sayali, is set to get married in Rajasthan. On the other hand, BJP MP from Mumbai’s North Constituency Piyush Goyal was seen casting a vote at one of the Borivali polling booths. People from the Transgender community were also seen exercising their voting rights. Also, a young voter from Dombivli traveled 12,500 kilometers from Canada to exercise his voting right! Voters are urged to cast their votes by 6 PM.
20 November,2024 05:01 PM IST
Remembering the Late Industrialist Ratan Tata, Union Minister Piyush Goyal became emotional on October 10 as he shared heartfelt memories of him. Goyal recounted some lesser-known stories of Tata's philanthropy, highlighting his deep impact and generosity. He said, “Ratan Tata was a very sensitive person. He established the Tata group at the international level and also made a name for India. He had a philanthropist character. For every good work - he was always ready... When the country was facing the Covid pandemic, Ratan Tata pledged Rs 1500 crore, without any hesitation and any condition... This helped us strengthen our hands to fight the battle against Covid.”
10 October,2024 04:01 PM IST
On September 11, Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the Akurli Bridge in Kandivali, highlighting its significance for Mumbai. Speaking to ANI, Goyal expressed his satisfaction with the timely completion of the project by the Mahayuti government and the NDA under Narendra Modi's leadership. He emphasized that the bridge's inauguration marks an auspicious day for Mumbai and underscores the commitment of the third term of Modi's government to expedite infrastructure projects. Goyal recalled his promise to finish the bridge within the first 100 days of the new term, aimed at alleviating the city's traffic congestion. He commended the collaborative efforts of both the Mahayuti government and the NDA for delivering on their pledge and improving daily commuting conditions for Mumbai's residents.
11 September,2024 11:43 AM IST
Several prominent politicians were sworn in as Members of Parliament for the 18th Lok Sabha during a session held on June 24. Among them were Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan, and Jyotiraditya Scindia. They formally assumed their roles as elected representatives, marking the commencement of their parliamentary duties in the current session.
24 June,2024 03:17 PM IST
Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North parliamentary constituency, Piyush Goyal, launched an attack on Rahul Gandhi for alleging a stock market scam after the market’s crash on June 4. Rahul Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of being involved in the alleged stock market scam. Rahul Gandhi alleged that it’s a scam of 30 Lakh crores and the common people of India lost the alleged amount of money. Piyush Goyal blamed Rahul Gandhi for misleading market investors. Piyush Goyal said, “Rahul Gandhi has still not overcome the loss in the Lok Sabha Elections. Now, he is conspiring to mislead the market investors. Today, India has become the fifth-largest economy.”
07 June,2024 10:50 AM IST
Member of Parliament from Mumbai’s North Constituency Gopal Shetty has been a popular leader of BJP amongst the masses. He has in total three terms as a Corporator, two terms as MLA from Borivali Constituency and finally became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 2014 in the Modiji's Government. For this Lok Sabha Elections 2024, he was replaced by Piyush Goyal from Mumbai’s North seat. Just days before the Lok Sabha Election results, in this episode of Straight Talk, Gopal Shetty talks about the issues that the upcoming MP would need to undertake, the tiff between an MP and the Bureaucrats, and his road ahead.
02 June,2024 05:00 PM IST
Voting is underway for the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections on May 20. BJP candidate from Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat, Piyush Goyal cast his vote at a polling station in Mumbai. After casting vote Piyush Goyal came forward and urged people to come out and vote. He appreciated people who even in such humid conditions in Mumbai came forward to vote for their favourite candidate. Industrialist Anil Ambani casts his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde also cast his vote at a polling booth in Thane. On the other hand, Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar arrived at a polling station in Mumbai to cast his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Ashish Shelar appealed to the voters to participate in the festival of democracy. He mentioned that ECI has made good arrangements and voters should follow ECI’s guidelines. He added that Mahayuti will win all the six seats in Mumbai. Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda also arrived at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Polling is underway at 49 constituencies from 6 states, 2 UTs.
20 May,2024 10:56 AM IST
Amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Mumbai North, Piyush Goyal went for a morning walk and greeted people as part of his election campaign on April 28. Mumbai North goes to polls on May 20. Piyush Goyal said that the people of Mumbai are enjoying the world-class infrastructure that has started coming up in Mumbai. “We are getting a lot of blessings for the leadership and work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi... Who can forget the days when our mothers and sisters had to go to fields in villages to defecate, half the population of the country did not have LPG cylinders... Many problems have been worked upon... People of Mumbai are enjoying that finally world-class infrastructure has started coming up in Mumbai”, said Piyush Goyal. Congress has fielded Varsha Gaikwad from Mumbai North seat.
28 April,2024 12:07 PM IST
If there is one man who has transformed key sectors like power, railways, and commerce In India, its non other then Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Piyush Goyal is all set to contest the Lok Sabha elections for the very first time this year. The BJP in it's second list of 72 candidates mentioned Mr Goyal as the party's candidate from Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency. The 59 year old is one of the top ministers in the Narendra Modi government and has been in-charge of crucial ministries in the last 10 years. He has handled portfolios like power, railways and coal among others. And currently he is the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles. He is also the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha. As the Union Minister gears up to contest Lok Sabha. Watch video.
12 April,2024 07:05 PM IST
Following the fourth round of meetings with the farming leaders in connection with the ongoing farmers protest 2024, the Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on February 19 that a detailed discussion was held with Bhartiya Kisan Mazdoor. He further stated that the outcome of the meeting was very positive. We had a detailed discussion on how to carry forward the work done by PM Modi in the last 10 years, he further added. What is to be seen next is if the farmers will end their protest now. The protesting farmers were demanding implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, pension for farmers and farm labourers, and withdrawal of police cases besides loan waiver and a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).
19 February,2024 12:22 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
