P. Chidambaram
Indian politician and lawyer (born 1945)
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Palaniappan Chidambaram, better known as P. Chidambaram, is an Indian politician and lawyer who currently serves as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha. He served as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs from 2017 to 2018. He also served as Interim Deputy Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha from 2022 to 2023 under Mallikarjun Kharge.
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Parliament Monsoon session: Amit Shah uses P Chidambaram's remarks to slam Congress - 'why shield Pakistan?'During a Lok Sabha debate on terrorism, Amit Shah accused Congress of shielding Pakistan, citing P. Chidambaram's remarks questioning Pakistan's involvement in attacks. Shah blamed Congress for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'We have proof': Amit Shah slams Chidambaram's 'homegrown' terrorists remark; asks whom does he want to save?In a Lok Sabha showdown, Amit Shah strongly refuted P Chidambaram's doubts regarding Pakistan's role in the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Shah presented evidence, including NIA arrests..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pahalgam massacre: 'Homegrown' ultras may be involved, says P Chidambaram, sparks rowA political firestorm has erupted over P. Chidambaram's suggestion that the Pahalgam attackers might be homegrown, sparking sharp criticism from BJP leaders. They accuse Congress of echoing Pakistan's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Misinformation': Chidambaram clarifies stance on Pahalgam attack remark; hits out at 'trolls'P. Chidambaram is facing criticism for questioning the government's response to the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent military operation. He accused trolls of misrepresenting his interview..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Were Pahalgam attackers homegrown terrorists? Massive controversy erupts over Chidambaram's statementAfter former Finance Minister P Chidambaram questioned the Union government over the evidence proving killers origin in Pakistan and said that they might be home-grown terrorists, the BJP has attacked..DNA - Published | |
'Why do you assume that they came from Pakistan?': Chidambaram's remark on Pahalgam attackers stirs row; BJP hits backSenior Congress leader P Chidambaram has criticized the government's handling of the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, citing a lack of transparency. He questioned the government's silence..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Biggest reforms? Not at all': Chidambaram counters Amit Shah on new criminal laws; calls their enactment an exercise in 'cut and paste'Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has criticized the new criminal laws, labeling them a mere "cut and paste" exercise, countering Home Minister Amit Shah's claim of them being the biggest reforms..IndiaTimes - Published | |
INDIA bloc âfrayedâ, says Chidambaram, calls for coordinationSenior Congress leader P Chidambaram voices worries about the INDIA bloc's unity. He emphasizes the need for a strong alliance to challenge the BJP. Chidambaram describes the BJP as a formidable and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
First Tharoor, now Chidambaram: Senior leaders put Congress on backfootThe Congress party faces renewed criticism from the BJP after P. Chidambaram's pessimistic assessment of the INDIA bloc's future. His remarks provided ammunition for the BJP to attack the Congress and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'He and his son are MPs': Congressâs Udit Raj takes swipe at Chidambaram over INDIA bloc remarkCongress leader Udit Raj criticized P Chidambaram for questioning the INDIA bloc's future, suggesting he should contribute more to the party's strength. Chidambaram's doubts about the alliance's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress's P Chidambaram admits INDIA bloc 'frayed'; BJP calls it 'tukde-tukde alliance'Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed uncertainty about the INDIA bloc's future, acknowledging its current 'frayed' state while emphasizing the possibility of revival. He highlighted the BJP's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'PM Modi should not get credit': Digvijaya Singh says Congress started Tahawwur Rana's extradition processCongress leaders, including Digvijaya Singh and P. Chidambaram, are downplaying Prime Minister Modi's role in the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused. They assert that..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'David Headley was the main accused': Congress' Udit Raj on 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extraditionCongress leader Udit Raj casts doubt on the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, labeling it a 'game' and questioning his significant role. Despite this skepticism,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Modi govt rushing to take credit': Cong cites diplomatic, legal and intelligence efforts since 2009 for Tahawwur's extraditionCongress asserts that the extradition of 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana to India on April 10, 2025, is the result of sustained efforts initiated by the UPA government in 2009. P. Chidambaram stated that..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress leader P Chidambaram faints due to heat in Ahmedabad, rushed to hospitalAt the Congress Working Committee meeting in Ahmedabad, P. Chidambaram fainted due to the heat at Sabarmati Ashram and was quickly hospitalized. Congress leaders nationwide convened in Gujarat, a state..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Economic metric will always be higher than in previous years': P Chidambaram responds to PM Modi on Tamil Nadu fundsEx-Finance Minister P Chidambaram challenges PM Modi's claim of increased funding to Tamil Nadu under NDA, explaining that economic metrics naturally rise over time. PM Modi states more funds allocated..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will deportees be shackled again?': Chidambaram on landing of 2nd US plane in AmritsarSenior Congress leader P Chidambaram has criticized the Indian government's handling of deportation processes as a second US aircraft with illegal Indian immigrants is set to land in Amritsar...IndiaTimes - Published | Opposition, treasury benches spar over Budget; DMK terms tax relief 'sugar rush'Opposition and treasury benches clashed over the Union Budget in parliament. Congress' P Chidambaram criticized the Budget for lacking philosophy and failing to cut fuel prices or raise wages, while..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nothing to cheer about': Former finance minister Chidambaram reviews Union budget 2025Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram criticized the Union Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, claiming it targets the middle class and Bihar voters ahead of upcoming state elections. He..IndiaTimes - Published | Union Budget 2025: Why was budget 1973-74 labelled a 'black budget'?From late Manmohan Singh introducing new economic policies in 1991 to P Chidambaram reducing personal to corporate tax in 1997, the country is a witness to some key "budget eras".DNA - Published |
Manipur Congress wants action against P ChidambaramIndiaTimes - Published | Delhi HC halts trial court proceedings against P Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis caseThe Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case. Chidambaram is contesting the trial..IndiaTimes - Published |
Manipur crisis: Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh criticises Chidambaramâs remarksSenior Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh voiced concerns over a deleted social media post by party colleague P Chidambaram regarding the Manipur crisis. The post, which suggested regional autonomy for..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Modi does not have majority to ...': Chidambaram says âOne Nation, One Electionâ not possible under present ConstitutionFormer Union minister P Chidambaram has raised concerns over the BJP-led government's 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, stating it requires at least five constitutional amendments and that Prime..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Emergency was a mistake, it was accepted by Indira Gandhi,' says P ChidambaramIndiaTimes - Published | 'Wind is behind sails of INDIA bloc': P Chidambaram on by-poll resultsIndiaTimes - Published |
P Chidambaram wants criminal laws to be kept in abeyance & reviewed by law commissionIndiaTimes - Published | VP Jagdeep Dhankar slams P Chidambaram over 'part-timer' remarkIndiaTimes - Published |
Chidambaram says BJP, AIADMK fighting Tamil Nadu bypoll through 'proxy'Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday accused the BJP and AIADMK of using 'proxy' PMK to contest the July 10 Vikravandi bypoll. He stressed that the INDIA bloc must secure a decisive victory..IndiaTimes - Published | P Chidambaram counters PM Modi, says Congress didnât oppose President Murmu over skin colourDuring his election campaign on Wednesday, Modi had said Congress didnât vote for Murmu in 2022 poll because of âthe colour of her skinâ. Terming Modiâs comments âblatantly racistâ,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Go back to middle school': Chidambaram to BJP leaders criticising Congress manifestoP Chidambaram criticizes BJP for misinterpreting Congress manifesto on wealth generation. He emphasizes industrial policies, fair trade review, doubling economy. Challenges PM Modi. Manifesto focuses..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress altered quota system several times to benefit Muslims: BJPBJP circulated a long list of occasions when the quota system was altered especially to benefit the Muslim community in response to P Chidambaram's claim that PM Narendra Modi continued to fight ghosts..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi fighting ghosts, inheritance tax not in Congress manifesto: P ChidambaramIndiaTimes - Published | Neither will Congress ever return to office nor will CAA go: Amit ShahOn Monday, home minister Amit Shah criticized Congress leader P. Chidambaram's assertion that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (CAA) and the three recent criminal laws would be repealed if Congress..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP no longer a political party, but a cult worshipping Narendra Modi: P ChidambaramIndiaTimes - Published | Congress will get more seats in 2024 election than previous one, Chidambaram predictsCongress leader P Chidambaram predicts that the party's seat will increase in the upcoming general election. INDIA bloc's wins in Tamil Nadu, Kerala shared by two fronts discussed. Performance in..IndiaTimes - Published |
P Chidambaram says BJP raising 'closed' Katchatheevu issue for 'electoral purpose'Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram criticized the ruling BJP for bringing up the Katchatheevu issue, calling it a "closed matter" being exploited for political gains before the upcoming Lok Sabha..IndiaTimes - Published | Mallikarjun Kharge: PM Modi building false narrative on KatchatheevuThe party also released RTI information of 2015, in which foreign ministry, under then foreign secy S Jaishankar, said there was no question ceding the island as the area was not demarcated and under..IndiaTimes - Published |
ED: MP Karti took âč50L visa bribe when father headed Ministry of Home AffairsKarti Chidambaram allegedly received bribes for Chinese visa approvals. PMLA court implicated his company in laundering case. Investigation uncovers proceeds of crime. Karti and P Chidambaram face..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress to announce first candidates list for Lok Sabha polls todayFormer Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who heads the manifesto committee, said on Tuesday that the draft report will be presented to the Congress president.DNA - Published |
Those who glorify Godse will not be allowed to define idea of India: Congress on Martyrs' DayOn Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, Congress paid tributes to the father of the nation and condemned the glorification of his assassin Nathuram Godse. Rahul Gandhi emphasised the importance of..IndiaTimes - Published | New Indian Penal Code has become more draconian: P ChidambaramPresident Droupadi Murmu has given assent to three new criminal justice bills, replacing colonial-era laws. Congress leader P Chidambaram criticizes the new laws, calling the Indian Penal Code more..IndiaTimes - Published |
Elections 2024: Congress leader P. Chidambaram to head Congress manifesto committeeThe list also includes Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Shashi Tharoor, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra among others.DNA - Published | P Chidambaram to head Congress manifesto panel for Lok Sabha electionsCongress veteran and former minister P Chidambaram will head the partyâs manifesto committee for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with the AICC announcing the important panel early in an apparent bid to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Missing PC, Singhvi & Sibal, says VP during debate on 3 justice billsDuring the discussion in Rajya Sabha, nominated member Mahesh Jethmalani expressed his views on the criminal justice bills, while chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his concern over the absence of..IndiaTimes - Published | P Chidambaram echoed O'Brien to woo TMC to '... alliance': FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to a discussion on India's economic situation by highlighting how former finance minister P Chidambaram cited arguments from TMC member Derek O'Brien...IndiaTimes - Published |
'BJP candidates chosen by gods': P Chidambaram alleges misuse of probe agencies during pollsSenior Congress leader P Chidambaram accuses BJP-led Centre of misusing investigating agencies during Telangana elections. At least four Congress candidates were summoned or had their premises..IndiaTimes - Published | SC judgement stern rebuke to not only Punjab governor but to all governors: P ChidambaramSenior Congress leader P Chidambaram stated that the Supreme Court's judgment was a stern rebuke to all governors, including Punjab governor Purohit. Chidambaram called on Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi..IndiaTimes - Published |
Phone 'hacking' row: BJP cites 'link' between George Soros-funded âAccess Nowâ and alerts received by opposition leadersThe BJP on Wednesday hit out at opposition leaders who brought allegations against the Centre over "hacking" of their phones, sparking a snoopgate row once more. His reaction followed senior Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP made clear it will raise funds in 'conspiratorial' manner, says P Chidambaram ahead of Electoral Bond hearingCongress leader P Chidambaram has accused the BJP of raising funds from big corporates in an "opaque, secretive and conspiratorial manner" through the electoral bond scheme. The BJP responded by saying..IndiaTimes - Published |
