K'taka Cong leaders call for meeting over portfolio allocation
6 years, 9 months ago

K'taka Cong leaders call for meeting over portfolio allocation

ABP News  

Bengaluru, Jun 10 : Disappointed over the portfolio allocation in the state assembly, senior Karnataka Congress leaders and several other party MLAs have called for a meeting on Tuesday here, to discuss the issue. Speaking to ANI, Congress leader HK Patil said the party workers are unhappy with the allocation of the Cabinet portfolio and added that he will discuss the issue with Congress president Rahul Gandhi. In the recent portfolio allocation, the Congress was given charge of 22 ministries, including home, irrigation, health, agriculture and women and child welfare ministries; while 12 ministries, including finance and excise, public works department, education, tourism and transport ministries were allocated to the Janata Dal. On June 7, Congress party workers protested as expectant candidates Roshan Baig and Ramalinga Reddy were not given ministerial berths.

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Odisha: Congress trying to make a comeback in the state but might end up helping BJP
2 days, 14 hours ago

Odisha: Congress trying to make a comeback in the state but might end up helping BJP

Hindustan Times  

Congress party workers in Odisha fought a pitched battle with the police on Thursday as they tried to picket the Odisha legislative assembly, alleging rise in crimes against women and the suspension of the party’s 14 MLAs from the assembly. The party’s state president, Bhakta Charan Das, condemned the suspension of all 14 Congress MLAs calling it as an assault …

Congress Brass Discusses Bihar Election Strategy, Kharge And Rahul Gandhi Lead High-Level Meeting
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5 days, 10 hours ago

Congress Brass Discusses Bihar Election Strategy, Kharge And Rahul Gandhi Lead High-Level Meeting

ABP News  

New Delhi, Mar 25 The Congress top brass on Tuesday took stock of preparations for the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar and brainstormed on the party's roadmap in the run-up to the election. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge chaired the meeting that was attended by former party chief Rahul Gandhi, Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar and his predecessor Akhilesh Prasad Singh, …

Punjab Budget session: Congress MLAs stage walkout twice as Khaira not allowed to speak
5 days, 20 hours ago

Punjab Budget session: Congress MLAs stage walkout twice as Khaira not allowed to speak

Hindustan Times  

Congress legislators on Monday strongly protested in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, expressing their displeasure over party colleague, Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, not being given an opportunity to speak in the House despite repeated requests. Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa and other Congress MLAs stage a walkout from Punjab assembly during the budget session in Chandigarh in Monday. The …

MVA leaders meet Governor; complain about ‘bias’ of Assembly speaker, council chairman
1 week, 3 days ago

MVA leaders meet Governor; complain about ‘bias’ of Assembly speaker, council chairman

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra on Thursday met Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan here and submitted a memorandum accusing the presiding officers of both houses of the State legislature of “bias”. Chairman of the legislative council Ram Shinde and assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar were not conducting proceedings as per the rules, alleged the memorandum signed by …

Eyeing 2027 assembly polls, Punjab Congress kickstarts ‘Judega Block, Jittegi Congress’ campaign
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Eyeing 2027 assembly polls, Punjab Congress kickstarts ‘Judega Block, Jittegi Congress’ campaign

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: With an eye on the 2027 assembly elections, the Punjab Congress today launched the ‘Judega Block, Jittegi Congress’ campaign from Dera Bassi and Sanaur to strengthen the party’s grassroots network in the state. Addressing gatherings at Dera Bassi and Sanaur, Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring highlighted the significance of grassroots connections and on-ground efforts. …

No BJP, JD(S) MLAs in touch with Congress, says N. Ravi Kumar
4 weeks, 1 day ago

No BJP, JD(S) MLAs in touch with Congress, says N. Ravi Kumar

The Hindu  

N. Ravi Kumar, MLC, BJP said here on Saturday that the statement of Housing Minister B.Z. Speaking to presspersons he said that if the Congress is preparing to lure BJP and JD MLAs it meant that the Congress government has become weak and it might fall at any time. Mr. Kumar said the Congress MLAs themselves are now speaking against …

BJP MLAs get key committee posts, allies Shiv Sena and NCP left waiting
1 month ago

BJP MLAs get key committee posts, allies Shiv Sena and NCP left waiting

India Today  

Maharashtra's Legislative Committee divisions were announced on Tuesday, with 11 BJP MLAs appointed to various committees. MLAs have been appointed to these committees under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Cabinet Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, BJP state working president Ravindra Chavan, and MLA Randhir Savarkar. The 11 BJP MLAs appointed to committees include: Public Enterprises Committee: Rahul Kul Panchayati Raj …

Ahead of Budget session all-party meeting held, Yogi pushes for healthy debates on public issues
1 month, 1 week ago

Ahead of Budget session all-party meeting held, Yogi pushes for healthy debates on public issues

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Budget session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature which starts on Tuesday, Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana on Monday chaired an all-party where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged parties to work in collaboration for the smooth functioning of the Assembly and raising issues of public interest. “As public representatives it is our responsibility to ensure that all matters concerning …

Political Gup-Shup | UP BJP unease over Yogi’s Kumbh role… Will Kejriwal ploy on Yamuna water work? | Anita Katyal
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Political Gup-Shup | UP BJP unease over Yogi’s Kumbh role… Will Kejriwal ploy on Yamuna water work? | Anita Katyal

Deccan Chronicle  

There is growing unease in the BJP’s Uttar Pradesh unit over chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s unrelenting campaign at self-promotion, particularly how he was using the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela to build a personality cult. In fact, Yogi Adityanath’s supporters were hoping that last week’s meeting of the Dharma Sansad would endorse the chief minister as the BJP’s future prime ministerial …

Karnataka: Dalit Ministers hold meeting
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka: Dalit Ministers hold meeting

The Hindu  

Despite AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge’s stern warning that all Congress leaders in Karnataka should remain silent on the leadership issue, four Ministers belonging to the Dalit community held a meeting at Home Minister G. Parameshwara’s office at the State Secretariat and discussed State politics. However, Dr. Parameshwara said Valmiki community seer Prasannananda Swami had come to his chamber to invite …

Congress leaders hold discussions on preparations for 2026 Assembly poll in Puducherry
2 months ago

Congress leaders hold discussions on preparations for 2026 Assembly poll in Puducherry

The Hindu  

The Congress has begun preliminary discussions on its preparations for the 2026 Assembly poll in the Union Territory. Deputed by party’s high command, All India Congress Committee in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Ajoy Kumar and AICC secretary, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, M. N Hegde on Tuesday held discussions with leaders of Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee. Besides attending an extended …

Congress announces new schedule for its ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’ campaign
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress announces new schedule for its ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’ campaign

The Hindu  

As part of its ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’ campaign, the Congress will be holding public rallies on January 21 at Belgaum, Karnataka, and on January 27 at Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh. Mr. Shah, while speaking in the Rajya Sabha in the last session of Parliament, targeting the Congress had said that it had become a “fashion” for …

Congress posts not handed out in shops: Shivakumar to fellow Karnataka minister
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress posts not handed out in shops: Shivakumar to fellow Karnataka minister

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday hit back at Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi for his remarks about the need for a full-time Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, calling such public statements “unwarranted” and “counterproductive”. “They are awarded based on our work and commitment to the party’s goals.” Jarkiholi’s clarification Facing backlash, Jarkiholi released a video statement on …

‘Crisis-torn’ Congress to hold series of meetings today, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah convenes CLP
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Crisis-torn’ Congress to hold series of meetings today, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah convenes CLP

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As ruling Congress is facing a fresh crisis over leadership with the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah camp – read ministers – holding dinner meetings, the Grand Old Party’s rank and file will gather at three levels on Monday, including the Congress Legislature Party which the CM has convened. Though it is said the CLP will discuss the party’s Jai Bapu, …

BRS KTR asks cadre to rise against Congress government in ‘year of agitations’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BRS KTR asks cadre to rise against Congress government in ‘year of agitations’

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao and MLA T Harish Rao on Wednesday called upon the party cadre to fight against the A Revanth Reddy government, which, according to them, is trying to divert the people’s attention from its failure in implementing the elections assurances by foisting false cases against the opponents. Addressing a meeting, after releasing the party …

NC minister Sakina Itoo targets Mehdi over reservation protest
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NC minister Sakina Itoo targets Mehdi over reservation protest

Hindustan Times  

Targeting the National Conference leader and Srinagar member of Parliament Ruhullah Mehdi over the protest outside chief minister’s residence last month demanding rationalisation of the reservation policy, state health and social welfare minister Sakina Itoo called Mehdi’s protest a ‘cheap publicity’ stunt. Srinagar member of Parliament Ruhullah Mehdi Sakina Itoo is also the part of three member cabinet subcommittee formed …

Parliament Ambedkar row: Congress to hold press conference in 150 cities demanding Amit Shah’s resignation
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3 months, 1 week ago

Parliament Ambedkar row: Congress to hold press conference in 150 cities demanding Amit Shah’s resignation

The Hindu  

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday informed that the Congress MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the CWC members will do press conferences in 150 different cities across the nation demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. "On 22 and 23 in more than 150 cities our MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the CWC members …

Congress steps up campaign over Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. Ambedkar
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress steps up campaign over Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. Ambedkar

The Hindu  

Stepping up its campaign against Home Minister Amit Shah for his comment that it has become a “fashion” to take Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s name, the Congress on Saturday announced a plan to hold countrywide press conferences and Ambedkar samman marches in the next few days. “On 24 December, all across the country, we will hold Babasaheb Ambedkar Samman Marches and …

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures
3 months, 1 week ago

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures

Hindustan Times  

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures The faceoff between opposition and NDA over alleged insult to BR Ambedkar took an ugly turn in Parliament with claims. 1 / 11 BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi gets injured after clashes between India Bloc and NDA MPs following their protests, at Parliament …

Chhagan Bhujbal continues to sulk over cabinet snub, says won’t take any hasty decision
3 months, 1 week ago

Chhagan Bhujbal continues to sulk over cabinet snub, says won’t take any hasty decision

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader and MLA Chhagan Bhujbal continued to sulk on Wednesday after being denied a berth in the new Maharashtra cabinet, while also indirectly blaming party president and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar for it. Nashik, Nov 20 : Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal speaks to the media after casting his vote for the Maharashtra …

‘Am I a toy,’ asks Bhujbal after Cabinet snub, slams NCP leadership
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Am I a toy,’ asks Bhujbal after Cabinet snub, slams NCP leadership

The Hindu  

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday launched a veiled attack on party president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying his exclusion from the newly expanded Council of Ministers was unjustified. Mr. Bhujbal said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had supported his induction into the Cabinet, but the final decision rested with Mr. …

Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The 10-day winter session of the state legislature that commences in Belagavi on Monday is likely to put a lid on factionalism and power politics within the Ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP for the time being. In the BJP camp, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka is likely to take along all the legislators …

Kharge Slams Congress for Crushing Defeat in Maharashtra Elections | ABP News
4 months ago

Kharge Slams Congress for Crushing Defeat in Maharashtra Elections | ABP News

ABP News  

The recent Congress Working Committee meeting, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, focused on revitalizing the party organization and preparing for the upcoming elections. Senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, discussed strategies to strengthen the Congress's electoral footing. Rahul Gandhi reiterated the importance of moving away from traditional methods and adopting tailored strategies for different states to counter the BJP's …

Congress Gears Up for Elections, Kharge Push for Bold Reforms | ABP News
4 months ago

Congress Gears Up for Elections, Kharge Push for Bold Reforms | ABP News

ABP News  

The recent Congress Working Committee meeting, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, focused on revitalizing the party organization and preparing for the upcoming elections. Senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, discussed strategies to strengthen the Congress's electoral footing. Rahul Gandhi reiterated the importance of moving away from traditional methods and adopting tailored strategies for different states to counter the BJP's …

Congress top brass meets to deliberate on recent poll reverses
4 months ago

Congress top brass meets to deliberate on recent poll reverses

The Hindu  

The Congress Working Committee met in New Delhi on Friday to deliberate on the party's performance in the recent elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Haryana, as well as to review the preparations for the upcoming Delhi polls. The meeting was chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and attended by former party chief Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretaries Priyanka Gandhi …

Karnataka government should apologise for not fulfilling guarantees: BJP president BY Vijayendra
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka government should apologise for not fulfilling guarantees: BJP president BY Vijayendra

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: BJP state president BY Vijayendra criticised the Congress government over its alleged attempts to reduce the number of BPL card-holders, thus trying to clip the number of beneficiaries to its guarantee schemes. “The state government is making an attempt to save money since these cards are also tagged to Gruhalakshmi and Anna Bhagya schemes,” he said, demanding that Chief …

Vijayan blocking path for Dalit CM in state: Congress
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijayan blocking path for Dalit CM in state: Congress

Hindustan Times  

Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan on Monday accused chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan of blocking the path for a Dalit CM in the state and ensuring no representation for the community in the cabinet by sending senior CPI leader and former Devaswom minister K Radhakrishnan to Parliament. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Kuzhalnadan’s remarks during the campaign for the bypoll in Chelakkara assembly …

'Oppn MPs to boycott next round of meetings of Waqf JPC': TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Oppn MPs to boycott next round of meetings of Waqf JPC': TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

The opposition members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill, will boycott the next round of meetings beginning November 9, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee, an opposition member, declared on Thursday. Banerjee put the blame on BJP's Jagdambika Pal, the JPC chief, accusing him of ‘high-handedness’ and ‘arbitrary action.’ “All the opposition members have decided to boycott the tour. …

New BJP Policy: Dynasty Politics Resurfaces in Haryana
5 months ago

New BJP Policy: Dynasty Politics Resurfaces in Haryana

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reversed its stance on dynasty politics and is now allowing candidates with a proven track record to contest elections. This decision has been made after a systematic campaign against the Congress, where the BJP successfully inducted several Congress leaders into its fold. The BJP's recent actions suggest a shift in policy, with the party …

Congress deals with veterans demands as BJP works out caste equations for Rajasthan by-poll
6 months ago

Congress deals with veterans demands as BJP works out caste equations for Rajasthan by-poll

The Hindu  

The two major contenders for the seven Assembly seats in Rajasthan that are at stake in upcoming byelections, the BJP and Congress, are preparing for the showdown and ironing out their lists. Pilot calling the shots Veteran BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena’s role will be important in getting the support of the rival Meena and Gujjar communities in Deoli-Uniara, while …

Haryana Assembly polls: Congress workers want ticket for locals, stage protest
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana Assembly polls: Congress workers want ticket for locals, stage protest

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Just like the BJP, the Congress is too facing a protest from its own workers after releasing its first list of candidates for the Haryana Assembly polls. On Sunday, some workers of party’s Haryana unit held a protest outside the AICC headquarters in Delhi, demanding that local leaders be given preference over “outsiders”. Congress on Friday released its …

Cong may focus on youth and loyalists for tickets in assembly polls
7 months, 1 week ago

Cong may focus on youth and loyalists for tickets in assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

The Congress might give preference to young leaders, fresh faces and loyalists in the ticket selection for the upcoming assembly polls, senior leaders told HT after the party brass met the screening committees of the four poll-bound states on Monday. Cong may focus on youth and loyalists for tickets in assembly polls According to three leaders who were present in …

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face
7 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face

ABP News  

Congress is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20 in Mumbai. On the day, the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar will be sharing the stage with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the alliance will likely sound the poll bugle on the day. Besides …

Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle may depend on Governor’s final call on show-cause notice issued to Siddaramaiah
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle may depend on Governor’s final call on show-cause notice issued to Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Even as a few Ministers are camping in the national capital, the Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle, which is due since the Lok Sabha elections, may be largely dependent on Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision on granting or not granting permission for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s prosecution in the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Still undecided Mr. …

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to meet Bengal Congress leaders to select state president
8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to meet Bengal Congress leaders to select state president

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge will meet a number of senior functionaries from West Bengal in Delhi on Monday to select the next state president since Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s tenure has ended, state leaders said. Those summoned to Delhi include Chowdhury, former state presidents Pradip Bhattacharya and Abdul Mannan, senior leaders Deepa Dasmunsi, Amitabha Chakraborty, Nepal …

INDIA bloc protests 'Kursi-Bachao' Budget: ‘Extortion money to Bihar, Andhra’
8 months ago

INDIA bloc protests 'Kursi-Bachao' Budget: ‘Extortion money to Bihar, Andhra’

Hindustan Times  

Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest inside Parliament premises today, vehemently criticising the Union Budget 2024 as 'discriminatory' and demanding equitable treatment for all states. Opposition MPs led by Congress protest inside Parliament premises alleging discrimination in Union Budget 2024 during the Monsoon session, in New Delhi, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Adding to the chorus, Congress leader …

Bring 100 MLAs, form government: Akhilesh Yadav's 'monsoon offer' amid BJP rift speculation
8 months, 1 week ago

Bring 100 MLAs, form government: Akhilesh Yadav's 'monsoon offer' amid BJP rift speculation

New Indian Express  

While Yadav did not name anyone in his post, a senior SP leader said on the condition of anonymity that it was a message for those in the BJP who were dissatisfied with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and wanted to cross over. "The SP won 111 seats in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and if we get the support …

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State
9 months ago

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State

News 18  

A group of ministers from the Siddaramaiah government seeking more deputy chief ministers into the Karnataka cabinet will carry out a ‘Chalo Delhi’ campaign to impress upon the Congress high command to heed to their request. The demand for more DyCMs came from senior leaders like state Home Minister Dr G Parmeshwara, Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, Public Works Minister Satish …

Congress leaders in Delhi to lobby for PCC chief, other posts
9 months ago

Congress leaders in Delhi to lobby for PCC chief, other posts

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: As CM A Revanth Reddy’s tenure as TPCC chief draws to a close on June 27, the Congress high command is reportedly considering its options carefully amidst shifting political dynamics following the recent Lok Sabha results. According to sources, the party is now considering MP P Balram Naik, AICC secretary SA Sampath, MLA Adluri Laxman, Dansari Anasuya alias Seethakka, …

Congress plans strategy meetings for poll-bound States of Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and J&K next week
9 months, 1 week ago

Congress plans strategy meetings for poll-bound States of Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and J&K next week

The Hindu  

Buoyed by the Lok Sabha results, the Congress on June 18 announced a series of strategy meetings for Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir where Assembly polls are expected later this year. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi would be meeting leaders from Jharkhand on June 24 to discuss the party’s election preparedness in the …

How Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi made Congress battle ready for next 5 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

How Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi made Congress battle ready for next 5 years

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi on Saturday addressed party workers at the Congress Working Committee showcasing the unity in the aftermath of a closely contested Lok Sabha polls. Rejection of Modi’s leadership Sonia emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies have “suffered political and moral defeat” in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. …

Rahul: Assess Congress’s LS performance in K’taka
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul: Assess Congress’s LS performance in K’taka

Hindustan Times  

Following the Lok Sabha election results in Karnataka, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi convened a meeting in Bengaluru on Friday with newly elected Members of Parliament and losing candidates to assess the party’s performance. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and State Dy CM DK Shivakumar Addressing the media following the meeting, deputy chief minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar said …

Political task ahead for the INDIA bloc
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Political task ahead for the INDIA bloc

Hindustan Times  

The 18th Lok Sabha, unlike the two previous Houses, will have an Opposition bloc so substantial in strength that the treasury benches will be forced to engage with it constructively. With 234 MPs, including a rejuvenated Congress with 99 members, the INDIA bloc has its task cut out in Parliament to hold the government accountable. Beyond Parliament, the INDIA bloc …

Congress leading on 8 of 25 seats in Rajasthan
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress leading on 8 of 25 seats in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

The Congress was leading on eight of the 25 seats in Rajasthan, where the Bharatiya Janata Party swept the national polls in 2014 and 2019. The BJP was ahead on 14 seats and the Communist Party of India or CPI, Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, and Bharat Adivasi Party on one seat each. The Congress was ahead on all the seats except …

Modi-Shah, Kharge-Rahul and Naveen Patnaik to step up poll campaign in Odisha
10 months ago

Modi-Shah, Kharge-Rahul and Naveen Patnaik to step up poll campaign in Odisha

Hindustan Times  

With the final phase of polling ending on May 30 evening, heavyweight campaigners of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Biju Janata Dal and the Congress, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik have stepped up their campaigns and public meetings. PM Modi will address three election rallies in the state on May 29, while Union …

Kharge to lose job as 'Bhai-Behen' will not be blamed: Amit Shah takes a dig at Congress in Kushinagar rally
10 months ago

Kharge to lose job as 'Bhai-Behen' will not be blamed: Amit Shah takes a dig at Congress in Kushinagar rally

India TV News  

Union Home Minister and BJP’s star campaigner Amit Shah took a dig at the Congress party on Monday and said that after the results of Lok Sabha elections will be declared, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will lose his job. Moreover, Shah said Rahul Gandhi's people will also do a press conference post polls, saying they lost due to EVMs. Shehzade …

KTR urges Graduates’ Constituency voters to make right choice in bypoll
10 months, 1 week ago

KTR urges Graduates’ Constituency voters to make right choice in bypoll

The Hindu  

Working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi K.T. Rama Rao has asked the unemployed youth and employees who comprise the electorate of Warangal-Nalgonda-Khammam Graduates’ Constituency in the Legislative Council to defeat the Congress party that spoke in one voice till winning the Assembly elections and in another voice after that. Speaking at the party’s preparatory meetings held at Nalgonda, Nagarjunasagar …

If Modi becomes PM again, polls won’t be held in country: Kharge
10 months, 2 weeks ago

If Modi becomes PM again, polls won’t be held in country: Kharge

Hindustan Times  

GORAKHPUR Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged people to vote for INDIA bloc candidates to save the Constitution and democracy for their sake and warned that there would be no election if Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets a third term. You became PM as we made the Constitution and saved democracy,” he said in Maharajganj in the presence of …

Haryana government calls Cabinet meet as Congress writes to Governor
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana government calls Cabinet meet as Congress writes to Governor

The Hindu  

The Haryana Cabinet has been summoned for a meeting on May 15, amidst political turmoil triggered by three Independent MLAs withdrawing their support to the State’s Bharatiya Janata Party government. OPINION | Inevitable collapse: On the BJP-JJP coalition in Haryana However, at least three disgruntled MLAs of the Jannayak Janta Party, a former partner in the ruling coalition led by …

Haryana political crisis: CM Saini accuses Congress of ‘misleading’ people, JJP MLAs meet Khattar | Top updates
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana political crisis: CM Saini accuses Congress of ‘misleading’ people, JJP MLAs meet Khattar | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Haryana, where three independent legislators withdrew their support to the state BJP government, taking away its majority, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday accused the Congress of “misleading people.” Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini The MLAs – Randhir Golan from Pundri, Dharmpal Gonder from Nilokheri and Sombir Singh Sangwan from Dadri – …

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