How Ghulam Nabi Azad’s revelations about Congress expose the many faults in the party
2 years, 3 months ago

How Ghulam Nabi Azad’s revelations about Congress expose the many faults in the party

Firstpost  

Since his resignation, Ghulam Nabi Azad has not minced words while hitting out at Congress. In an interview with NDTV, Azad revealed that Rahul insulted senior Congress leaders by asking for a show of hands on his “Chowkidar Chor Hai” slogan against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, demanding who used it while campaigning. In the five-page resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi, Azad slammed Rahul for his “childish behaviour”, “glaring immaturity”, and for allowing a “coterie of inexperienced sycophants” to run the party, reports NDTV. On Jairam Ramesh: ‘He is planting stories against me’ Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh had hit out at Azad after his resignation, saying that the J&K leader’s “DNA has been modi-fied”, hinting at him cosying up to the rival Bharatiya Janata Party. On Narendra Modi: ‘He has shown humanity’ Azad while talking about the prime minister said that he had assumed Modi was a “crude man” but he displayed humanity.

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Azad’s comment on Rahul Gandhi shows his loyalty to PM Modi, says Congress
1 year, 8 months ago

Azad’s comment on Rahul Gandhi shows his loyalty to PM Modi, says Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday hit back at former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad after he linked party leader Rahul Gandhi with “undesirable businessmen”, alleging that his comment demonstrated his loyalty to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in a tweet said, “With every passing day, Ghulam Nabi Azad falls to new depths to demonstrate …

’For what I did to him, he was too generous’ Ghulam Nabi Azad praises PM Modi
1 year, 8 months ago

’For what I did to him, he was too generous’ Ghulam Nabi Azad praises PM Modi

Live Mint  

‘ he behaved like a statesman, not taking revenge’, former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi in an interview with news agency ANI has praised his opposition BJP leader and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. Azad said that PM Modi behaved like a true ‘statesman’ in the way he handled the opposition's berating of ‘Article 370 or CAA or hijab’. Ghulam …

Ghulam Nabi Azad loyalists rejoin Congress in major boost for party
1 year, 11 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad loyalists rejoin Congress in major boost for party

India Today  

In a major boost for the Congress in Jammu and Kashmir, several leaders who had quit the party following the resignation of Ghulam Nabi Azad have rejoined ahead of Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra entering the state. LIVE: Congress party briefing along with Shri @Jairam_Ramesh, Smt @rajanipatil_in and Shri @Pawankhera at AICC HQ.https://t.co/3iBiZ2vvLv — K C Venugopal January 6, 2023 …

A New Defection Threatens India’s Congress Party
2 years, 2 months ago

A New Defection Threatens India’s Congress Party

The Diplomat  

After resigning from India’s grand old party, the Indian National Congress, on August 26, former Rajya Sabha opposition leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is becoming a threat to the party. In addition to defections from the Congress, eight members of the municipal council in Baramulla, in north Kashmir, left the Apni Party to join the veteran leader’s new party, ahead of …

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces name of his new party - 'Democratic Azad Party'
2 years, 2 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces name of his new party - 'Democratic Azad Party'

India TV News  

Highlights "I will hold a press conference on Monday," Azad had confirmed Azad had said the situation in the Congress party has reached a point of "no return" Azad had earlier said the people of Jammu and Kashmir will decide the name and the flag of the party Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday announced the name of …

After Ghulam Nabi Azad, Karan Singh hints at leaving Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

After Ghulam Nabi Azad, Karan Singh hints at leaving Congress

Live Mint  

Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh from J&K has expressed that his relationship with the grand old party is almost zero. Azad, who was the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2005 to 2008, in his resignation letter targeted party leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, over the way the party has been run in the past nearly nine years. Azad alleged …

Ghulam Nabi Azad twisting facts in his favour to befool people of J&K, says Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad twisting facts in his favour to befool people of J&K, says Congress

Firstpost  

The Congress on Sunday hit back at Ghulam Nabi Azad accusing him of working at the behest of his “political bosses” and said he was twisting facts in his favour to befool the people of Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday hit back at Ghulam Nabi Azad accusing him of working at the behest of his “political …

Azad left party when tasked to serve J&K: Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Azad left party when tasked to serve J&K: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday called Ghulam Nabi Azad a “selfish person” and said he left the party when he was tasked to render his services in Jammu and Kashmir. AICC incharge for Jammu & Kashmir Rajni Patil with party’s J&K unit chief Vikar Rasool Wani and working president Raman Bhalla during a rally, in Jammu on Tuesday. AICC in-charge for …

64 Congress leaders resign as Ghulam Nabi Azad looks set to launch party
2 years, 3 months ago

64 Congress leaders resign as Ghulam Nabi Azad looks set to launch party

Deccan Chronicle  

JAMMU: As many as 64 senior Congress leaders, including former Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, resigned from the party in support of veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad. On Saturday, several political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir met veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is planning to launch a new national party, a day after tendering resignations from …

64 Jammu and Kashmir Congress leaders quit party in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

64 Jammu and Kashmir Congress leaders quit party in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad

The Hindu  

As many as 64 senior Congress leaders, including former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, resigned from the party in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad in Jammu on August 30, asserting that Mr. Azad’s vision will shape a new and bright future for Jammu and Kashmir. “All of us had a very long association with the party spanning over decades and …

Rahul Gandhi good for just photo ops & dharna, not for Congress: Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi good for just photo ops & dharna, not for Congress: Ghulam Nabi Azad

India Today  

Veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad, who quit the Congress three days back, in an exclusive interview to India Today, said that the former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi was good for just photo ops and dharna and not for the organisation. Ghulam Nabi Azad had ended his five-decade association with the party lashing out at Rahul Gandhi for “demolishing” its entire …

Was dropped as star campaigner by Gandhis: Ghulam Nabi Azad on Congress exit
2 years, 3 months ago

Was dropped as star campaigner by Gandhis: Ghulam Nabi Azad on Congress exit

India Today  

Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, during an exclusive conversation with India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai, said that he was dropped as a star campaigner by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The statement came after the veteran Jammu and Kashmir politician tendered his resignation to the grand old party in a five-page letter, coming down heavily on Rahul Gandhi and pointing …

‘Forced to leave my home…’: Ghulam Nabi Azad on his exit from Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Forced to leave my home…’: Ghulam Nabi Azad on his exit from Congress

Hindustan Times  

Ex Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad - whose exit last week added to the party's woes before the 2024 election - said Monday he was 'forced to leave home'. Veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad who resigned from party last week. Asked if he would, instead, form his own political party - something close aide GM Saroori said Sunday - …

'Used to think PM Modi is crude... but he showed humanity': Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

'Used to think PM Modi is crude... but he showed humanity': Ghulam Nabi Azad

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Jammu and Kashmir leader Ghulam Nabi Azad - referring to Prime Minister Modi - on Monday said he had a wrong perception of the leader of the country earlier. “I used to think PM Modi is a crude man… that he does not have children, but he showed humanity,” the 73-year-old former union minister said. Senior Congress leader Ghulam …

Modi an excuse, Congress had issue with me since G23 letter was written: Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

Modi an excuse, Congress had issue with me since G23 letter was written: Ghulam Nabi Azad

India Today  

Days after resigning from Congress, Ghulam Nabi Azad, on Monday stepped up his attack on his Gandhis and said the grand old party had issue with him since the G-23 letter was written. Several meetings happened, but not even a single suggestion was taken: Ghulam Nabi Azad pic.twitter.com/gBIYPTx2IZ — ANI August 29, 2022 Taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi's hug …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Will Congress heed what Ghulam Nabi had to say?
2 years, 3 months ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Will Congress heed what Ghulam Nabi had to say?

Deccan Chronicle  

The interesting question is not whether Ghulam Nabi Azad will form a new party, or whether he will join hands with the BJP or not. Mr Azad is also right in saying it was wrong of Rahul to have resigned as Congress president after the 2019 defeat, and his outburst against senior party leaders. The thrust of Mr Azad’s anti-Rahul …

Ghulam Nabi Azad-led group is 'A-Team' of BJP, says Ghulam Ahmad Mir
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad-led group is 'A-Team' of BJP, says Ghulam Ahmad Mir

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader G.A. Mir on Sunday described the leaders who left the Congress following Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation from the party as the "A-Team of the BJP". Questioning the timing of Mr. Azad's resignation, Mr. Mir said he should have waited for Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s return from abroad. "We stand with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, are at their …

Ghulam Nabi Azad has become 'azad' now: Union minister Smriti Irani
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad has become 'azad' now: Union minister Smriti Irani

India TV News  

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Congress: Taking a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union minister Smriti Irani has said that Ghulam Nabi Azad has become 'azad' now but Amethi has been "liberated" long ago. Veteran Congress leader Azad, who ended his five-decade association with the grand old party on Friday, accused Rahul Gandhi of demolishing the entire consultative mechanism and …

Ghulam Nabi Azad | A loyalist-turned-rebel
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad | A loyalist-turned-rebel

The Hindu  

A Union Minister at the age of 33, a former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, a two-term Lok Sabha and five-term Rajya Sabha member, a former Leader of the Opposition and a member of the Congress Working Committee — Ghulam Nabi Azad’s decades-long political career has been distinctively eventful. “Today, he is talking about sycophancy, but during Sanjay Gandhi’s …

Wrong to blame individuals for electoral loss; targeted vilification of Rahul Gandhi in Ghulam Nabi Azad's letter: Sachin Pilot
2 years, 3 months ago

Wrong to blame individuals for electoral loss; targeted vilification of Rahul Gandhi in Ghulam Nabi Azad's letter: Sachin Pilot

The Hindu  

A day after Ghulam Nabi Azad pinned the blame for the party's 2014 Lok Sabha poll debacle largely on Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader Sachin Pilot dubbed it on August 27 as "targeted personal vilification" of the former party chief and said it was wrong to hold one individual responsible for the electoral loss. Asked about Mr. Azad's statement blaming Rahul …

Jyotiraditya Scindia's 'Azad' quip after Congress veteran's resignation
2 years, 3 months ago

Jyotiraditya Scindia's 'Azad' quip after Congress veteran's resignation

Hindustan Times  

Amid a huge setback for the Congress following the resignation of veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who was also in the grand-old party before switching over to the BJP, on Saturday took a dig at the Congress saying that the political turmoil in it was clear since a long time ago. Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia …

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s road to resignation from Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s road to resignation from Congress

Hindustan Times  

There had been a growing distance between former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and the top leadership of the party for the past two years even though their separation officially took place on August 26. In one instance of friction in 2019, Ghulam Nabi Azad returned to work, irking Rahul Gandhi, when the Congress continued protests in the Lok Sabha …

’Azad’s resignation could have been avoided if top brass...’: Manish Tewari
2 years, 3 months ago

’Azad’s resignation could have been avoided if top brass...’: Manish Tewari

Live Mint  

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday said that Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation could have been avoided if the party's top leadership had paid attention to the calls for introspection after the debacle in assembly elections. Ghulam Nabi Azad, who resigned from the primary membership of the Congress, has hinted about floating a new political party in his five-page resignation letter. …

Manish Tewari slams Congress 'chaprasi', leaves everyone speculating
2 years, 3 months ago

Manish Tewari slams Congress 'chaprasi', leaves everyone speculating

Op India  

A day after veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad severed ties with the Congress, party leader Manish Tewari slammed those mouthing platitudes about winning elections and criticising Azad. It speaks for itself.” The former Information and Broadcasting Minister then went on to shut down party subordinates, who now hold positions of power within the Congress and are giving ‘gyaan’ to senior …

Top leaders in Rahul’s coterie that runs Congress: Azad’s resignation letter
2 years, 3 months ago

Top leaders in Rahul’s coterie that runs Congress: Azad’s resignation letter

Live Mint  

Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who resigned from the primary membership of the party, criticized the "coterie" that runs the Congress party, in his resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi. Earlier, KB Byju used to be in the Special Protection Group, but later joined Rahul Gandhi's team after becoming the party's general secretary. The list also includes Oxford-educated Kaushal Vidyarthee, …

OPINION | Why did Ghulam Nabi Azad leave Congress after 49 years?
2 years, 3 months ago

OPINION | Why did Ghulam Nabi Azad leave Congress after 49 years?

India TV News  

The exit of senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad from the Congress party marks the fall of another strong pillar of the Grand Old Party. “ Rubbing salt into the wounds on the party’s electoral debacles, Azad wrote: “Under your stewardship since 2014 and subsequently that of Shri Rahul Gandhi, the INC has lost two Lok Sabha elections in a humiliating …

Ghulam Nabi Azad fell into 'trap' of PM Modi, says Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad fell into 'trap' of PM Modi, says Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

India TV News  

Highlights Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said he wasn't surprised by resignation of his party colleague Ghulam Azad It was clear he had fallen into trap set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Congress leader Azad on Friday ended his five-decade association with the party Ghulam Nabi Azad resignation : Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday said he was …

Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation will trigger more exits, says former Cong leader Ashwani Kumar
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation will trigger more exits, says former Cong leader Ashwani Kumar

India Today  

Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation from the Congress may trigger a series of exits as the "deep-rooted malaise" within the party cannot be addressed by the present dispensation, former Congress leader and law minister Ashwini Kumar said Friday. The former Union minister said the resignation of Ghulam Nabi Azad signals the end of an era for what was once the "grand …

Who is in Rahul Gandhi’s ‘coterie that runs Congress’: Azad’s resignation letter
2 years, 3 months ago

Who is in Rahul Gandhi’s ‘coterie that runs Congress’: Azad’s resignation letter

Hindustan Times  

In Ghulam Nabi Azad’s five-page resignation note to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, there are six references attacking the “coterie” that runs the Congress party. Byju doesn’t have a formal designation in the Congress party, but he has grown in stature from being in charge and managing Rahul Gandhi’s security, to also handling key assignments such as the elections in Goa …

Will launch new party soon, first unit in J&K in view of impending polls, says Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 3 months ago

Will launch new party soon, first unit in J&K in view of impending polls, says Ghulam Nabi Azad

The Hindu  

Veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad on August 26, 2022 said he would launch a new party soon and that its first unit would be set up in Jammu and Kashmir. "I am in no hurry as of now to launch a national party but keeping in mind that elections are likely to be held in Jammu and Kashmir, I have …

Cong leaders say Azad tried to harm party, hint at ties with those scrapping Article 370
2 years, 3 months ago

Cong leaders say Azad tried to harm party, hint at ties with those scrapping Article 370

Hindustan Times  

Several Congress leaders across posts and states have come down heavily on Ghulam Nabi Azad after he resigned from all roles in the party and sent a five-page note to interim president Sonia Gandhi, lashing out at MP and her son Rahul Gandhi for “demolishing” the organisation. He said Azad had “constantly tried to harm” the Congress, while adding Azad’s …

'Sycophant of Sanjay Gandhi, modi-fied': How Congress reacted to Ghulam Nabi Azad's exit
2 years, 3 months ago

'Sycophant of Sanjay Gandhi, modi-fied': How Congress reacted to Ghulam Nabi Azad's exit

India Today  

The Congress is not happy with veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s exit from the party. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, touted to take over the reins of the Congress, was one among the many leaders who took a dig at Ghulam Nabi Azad over the allegations levelled against Rahul Gandhi. "All those who were with Sanjay Gandhi, including Ghulam Nabi …

Salman Khurshid defends Rahul Gandhi amid rising row after Azad’s resignation
2 years, 3 months ago

Salman Khurshid defends Rahul Gandhi amid rising row after Azad’s resignation

Live Mint  

Congress party leader Salman Khurshid extended his support for Rahul Gandhi following veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad resigned from all party posts earlier today on Friday. Amid rising row in the party, Salman Khurshid said that it was "not mature" that the people associated with the party for a long time have left it over small issues. Notably, GM Saroori, …

After Quitting Congress, Ghulam Nabi Azad Says ‘Will Float Own Party in J&K, Not Join BJP’
2 years, 3 months ago

After Quitting Congress, Ghulam Nabi Azad Says ‘Will Float Own Party in J&K, Not Join BJP’

News 18  

Senior politician Ghulam Nabi Azad, who quit the Congress on Friday, said he will soon form his own party in Jammu and Kashmir. With a rich political experience backing him, from serving as J&K’s chief minister to serving as opposition leader in Rajya Sabha, Azad will prove to be a tough challenge to regional parties as well as the BJP …

Ghulam Nabi Azad has been Modi-fied: Congress's Jairam Ramesh on J&K leader's exit
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad has been Modi-fied: Congress's Jairam Ramesh on J&K leader's exit

India Today  

The Congress is not happy with veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s exit from the party. Several senior Congress leaders have spoken out against Azad - one of the most prominent members of the Group of 23 dissenters who have been critical of the party and its organization, including MP Jairam Ramesh, who said the “vicious personal attacks revealed Ghulam Nabi …

'GNA's DNA has been Modi-fied': What Congress leaders said on Ghulam Nabi Azad quitting
2 years, 3 months ago

'GNA's DNA has been Modi-fied': What Congress leaders said on Ghulam Nabi Azad quitting

Hindustan Times  

The Congress may have faced a huge setback with senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's exit but some of the party leaders are not being very kind in their farewell messages. Leading the party's counter-attack after Azad's strongly-worded letter, Jairam Ramesh said Azad's “DNA has been Modi-fied” in what could be considered a reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jaiveer Shergill, …

Ghulam Nabi Azad ’Modi-fied’, ’awful timing’: Congress reacts on resignation
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad ’Modi-fied’, ’awful timing’: Congress reacts on resignation

Live Mint  

Following senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation on Friday from all party positions, including its primary membership, delivering another blow to the embattled party that has seen a series of leaders leave it, several leaders reacted to the five page letter he wrote to Congress president Sonia Gandhi. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday described the senior Congress …

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s hint on next political move after Congress exit
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s hint on next political move after Congress exit

Hindustan Times  

Veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad - whose exit from the Congress has plunged the party into a fresh crisis - has signaled about his next political move in his five-page resignation letter. Ghulam Nabi Azad addresses Congress workers at a programme to pay tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary, in Jammu. ) Ghulam Nabi Azad …

Ghulam Nabi Azad resignation 'unfortunate', 'timing awful', says Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad resignation 'unfortunate', 'timing awful', says Congress

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Congress on Friday called senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation “unfortunate” and termed the timing “awful”, saying it has come at a time when the party is engaged in combating the BJP on various issues. Azad on Friday resigned from all party positions, including its primary membership, delivering another blow to the embattled party that has seen …

Ghulam Nabi leaves Congress, to form own party in J&K soon
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi leaves Congress, to form own party in J&K soon

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a massive blow to the Congress, veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad quit from all party posts and ended his 50-year- old association with the party. Launching a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, Mr Azad said Mr Gandhi had “demolished” the “entire consultative mechanism” in the party, sidelined all “senior and experienced” leaders and let a “new coterie” …

Ghulam Nabi Azad revealed his true character: Congress on resignation
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad revealed his true character: Congress on resignation

Live Mint  

The Congress on Friday called senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation "unfortunate" while noting that the timing of the resignation is "awful." "Man treated with greatest respect by leadership has betrayed it by making vicious personal attacks; revealed his true character, Congress said according to news agency PTI report. This development comes following the senior Congress leader's resignation on Friday …

Ghulam Nabi Azad says 'national space conceded to BJP', opens up on G-23
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad says 'national space conceded to BJP', opens up on G-23

Hindustan Times  

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s exit from the Congress on Friday is being viewed as a huge setback to the party at a time when it is set to launch a mass-contact program ahead of the 2024 national elections in a bid to revive its fortunes. “This all happened because the leadership in the past eight years has tried to foist a …

A lowdown of Ghulam Nabi Azad's five-decade-long journey with Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

A lowdown of Ghulam Nabi Azad's five-decade-long journey with Congress

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday resigned from all posts of the party, including from the primary leadership post. Former J&K chief minister and senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad. Ghulam Nabi Azad joined the Indian National Congress in Jammu & Kashmir in mid-1970s. In 1980, Ghulam Nabi Azad took over as the national president of the Indian …

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation ‘unfortunate’ and ‘regrettable’: Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation ‘unfortunate’ and ‘regrettable’: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress regretted Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation from the party saying it is unfortunate he chose to quit at this stage when they are rallying against issues such as the price rise and making Bharat Jodo Yatra a success. Azad’s letter was scathing in criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for promoting a “coterie”. “When all Congress leaders are fighting …

Ghulam Nabi Azad blames Rahul Gandhi for Congress troubles, flags 'immaturity'
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad blames Rahul Gandhi for Congress troubles, flags 'immaturity'

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of an existing political crisis within the Congress, veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday quit all party positions, including its primary membership, attacking Rahul Gandhi for "demolishing" the existing "consultative mechanism" of the party. Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Ghulam Nabi Azad,and others in New Delhi. File Photo Follow live updates “Unfortunately after the entry of …

Ghulam Nabi Azad resignation: A look at HT’s coverage over the years
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad resignation: A look at HT’s coverage over the years

Hindustan Times  

The resignation of Ghulam Nabi Azad has once again brought to fore the crisis in the Congress party. The fact that Ghulam Nabi Azad has accused Rahul Gandhi of destroying consultative mechanisms within the party, perhaps the first attack in Gandhi from a senior leader of the party only underlined the latent discontent within the party. Rahul Gandhi had a …

Unfortunate that when entire Cong with Rahul Gandhi: Party on Azad's letter bomb
2 years, 3 months ago

Unfortunate that when entire Cong with Rahul Gandhi: Party on Azad's letter bomb

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Friday reacted to the letter bomb dropped by former J&K chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad announcing his exit from the party and said it is most unfortunate and regrettable that a letter like that was dropped at a time when the entire Congress is united to fight the BJP in its Bharat Jodo Yatra. Read full text …

Why did Ghulam Nabi Azad resign from the Congress?
2 years, 3 months ago

Why did Ghulam Nabi Azad resign from the Congress?

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 26, 2022 12:41 IST Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on August 26 resigned from all party positions, including its primary membership, delivering another blow to the embattled party that has seen a series of leaders leave it. According to sources, Azad had refused to assumed the post of Chairman of the campaign committee citing “health reasons” …

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Cong: Several other Jammu and Kashmir leaders resign
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Cong: Several other Jammu and Kashmir leaders resign

Hindustan Times  

By Veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday quit from all posts of the party, including the post of primary leadership. Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad resigns from Congress party on Friday. Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday resigned from all posts of the party on Friday. In a five-page note to party interim president Sonia Gandhi, …

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