Jayant Sinha

Jayant Sinha responds to BJP's 'you didn't even vote' show cause notice: 'Unjustly targeted'

The party had sought an explanation from Jayant Sinha within two days, following instructions from state BJP president Babulal Marandi. Hazaribag, a high-profile urban constituency in Jharkhand, was once represented by Yashwant Sinha and later his son, Jayant Sinha.

BJP issues show causes notice to Hazaribag MP Jayant Sinha for skipping campaigning

Jayant Sinha won the seat by a margin of 4.79 lakh votes, defeating Congress's Gopal Sahu in 2019. Manish Jaiswal, who replaced Sinha, had earlier contested from the Mandu assembly seat on a JVM ticket.

Pragya Thakur to Ramesh Bidhuri, complete list of 'controversial' MPs dropped by BJP

With just few weeks left for the Lok Sabha elections, BJP has so far announced a total of 267 candidates. Let's take a look at some controversial sitting MPs who have not been re-nominated by the saffron party.

Lok Sabha elections: Jayant Sinha, MP from Hazaribagh, expresses desire not to polls

Cryptocurrency can’t be stopped, must be regulated, say several members at parliamentary panel meet

The parliamentary panel was chaired by BJP leader Jayant Sinha, discussed the pros and cons of crypto finance with various stakeholders, and several members were in favour of regulating crypto-currency exchanges rather than imposing an outright ban on crypto-currencies, according to sources.

Modi 2.0: No Suresh Prabhu, Jayant Sinha in cabinet

Suresh Prabhu held the additional charge of Civil Aviation Ministry and took various measures to improve passenger experience. Prabhu also closely monitored the Modi government's flagship regional connectivity scheme (RCS) and has been credited with bringing many small towns on the aviation map.

Government has prepared revival plan for Air India: Jayant Sinha

The government has prepared a revival plan for Air India that provides for a comprehensive financial package, differentiated strategies for each of the airline's core businesses and robust organisational reforms, Union Minister Jayant Sinha said on Thursday.

181 pilots tested positive for alcohol during 2015-2018: Aviation Ministry

A total of 181 pilots of scheduled and non-scheduled operators tested positive for alcohol during 2015-2018, the Civil Aviation Ministry informed Parliament on Thursday.

Govt owes cash-strapped Air India Rs 1,000 crore: Aviation Ministry informs Parliament

SESF with B747-400 aircraft for the president, vice president and the prime minister are operated by Air India. 

Today airfare is less than that of an auto-rickshaw, says Jayant Sinha; here’s how minister calculated it

However, this is not the first time he has made the statement. In February, this year, he offered the same logic while speaking at a management conference in Indore.

Union Minister Jayant Sinha challenges Rahul Gandhi for live debate on Ramgarh lynching row

  Sinha, who took to Twitter to express his regret over the episode, said the Congress leader should join him in the debate in a civilised manner if the latter thought that his "personal conduct was disgusting". 

If there's an impression that I support vigilantism, I express regret: Jayant Sinha

"I have said many times that the matter is still sub-judice. It won't be fair to talk on this. Law will take its own course. We have always worked towards punishing the guilty and sparing the innocent," Sinha said.

Rahul Gandhi supports petition seeking withdrawal of Union Minister Jayant Sinha’s Harvard alumni status

Rahul Gandhi said that all those who feel disgusted over the sight of a Union Minister "garlanding and honouring criminals" should sign the petition against Sinha.

Opposition parties slam BJP govt after controversy erupts over Jayant Sinha garlanding Jharkhand lynching convicts

Sinha has stoked a controversy by felicitating the convicts, with opposition terming it a "despicable" and "unfortunate" act.