CWC rejig: Key takeaways from the changes made by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year, 4 months ago

CWC rejig: Key takeaways from the changes made by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reconstituted the Congress Working Committee, the party’s top decision-making body, on Sunday. Besides these names, Kharge has also inducted former Gujarat Congress president Jagdish Thakor, former Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Gujarat leader Deepak Babaria, West Bengal leader Deepa Dasmunsi, former Andhra Pradesh Congress chief N Raghuveera Reddy, Chhattisgarh home minister Tamradhwaj Sahu, Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain, young Madhya Pradesh MLA Kamleshwar Patel and Rajasthan minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya into the enlarged 39-member main CWC. #WATCH | Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, ".I am honoured by the decision of the Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and the Congress central leadership to make me a full member of the Congress Working Committee.I am deeply humbled and grateful to be a part… https://t.co/eZl8nrZriZ pic.twitter.com/l93nSo8pLL — ANI August 20, 2023 Sachin Pilot, too, expresses his gratitude for the inclusion into the body. #WATCH | Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, ".I am honoured by the decision of the Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and the Congress central leadership to make me a full member of the Congress Working Committee.I am deeply humbled and grateful to be a part… https://t.co/eZl8nrZriZ pic.twitter.com/l93nSo8pLL — ANI August 20, 2023 Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, who also has been inducted into the CWC, said he was honoured to be included in the CWC.

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Kharge Slams Congress for Crushing Defeat in Maharashtra Elections | ABP News
3 weeks, 4 days 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 reflects on Assembly elections setbacks, asserts tough decisions needed to strengthen party
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Congress reflects on Assembly elections setbacks, asserts tough decisions needed to strengthen party

India TV News  

As the Congress party concluded its significant CWC meeting on Friday, party president Mallikarjun Kharge detailed several key issues deliberated by the leaders during the discussions. According to the information released, Kharge primarily focused on the party's poor performance in the recently concluded assembly elections across various states, despite their 'encouraging' performance in the 2024 parliamentary elections. It is notable …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Delhi; Will Nagendra return as minister?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Delhi; Will Nagendra return as minister?

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Speculations are rife over a possible cabinet reshuffle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah flying to New Delhi on Thursday evening. According to informed sources, the CM is likely to discuss with the party top brass the induction of former tribal welfare minister B Nagendra into the cabinet. Nagendra resigned in connection with the alleged illegal money transfer from state-run Karnataka …

Himachal Congress chief denies factionalism in party
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Congress chief denies factionalism in party

The Hindu  

A day after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge dissolved the Pradesh Congress Committee unit in Himachal Pradesh along with the district and block units, the State Congress chief on Thursday said she had been batting for 'one man, one post' for long after the formation of the Congress government in the State. State Congress chief Pratibha Singh will remain unchanged," Naresh …

Congress dissolves Himachal Pradesh state unit, likely to restructure it soon
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress dissolves Himachal Pradesh state unit, likely to restructure it soon

India TV News  

In a major move, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday dissolved the entire Pradesh Congress Committee unit in Himachal Pradesh along with the district and block units with immediate effect. Outgoing president of Himachal Pradesh Congress Pratibha Singh has already become a member of the Congress Working Committee, the highest decision-making body of the party. "Congress president has approved the …

Make Mallikarjun Kharge CM of Karnataka: BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi
3 months, 1 week ago

Make Mallikarjun Kharge CM of Karnataka: BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi

The Hindu  

BJP leader and Vijayapura MP Ramesh Jigajinagi believes that Siddaramaiah will step down as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Once that happens, Congress should make Mallikarjun Kharge the CM of Karnataka. If the Congress is committed to making a Dalit the CM, it should appoint Mr Kharge as the CM,” he told reporters in Vijayapura on September 13. Mr Jigajinagi …

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to meet Bengal Congress leaders to select state president
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Southern Lights | Karnataka Congress’ internecine strife spills out into the open
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Southern Lights | Karnataka Congress’ internecine strife spills out into the open

Hindustan Times  

The Congress’ poor show in Karnataka during the general elections and the lack of accountability despite a growing clamour for correcting lapses are at the heart of the demand for multiple deputy chief ministers in the state, party leaders have said. The Congress scored a measly nine out of twenty-eight Lok Sabha seats in the state as opposed to the …

Kharge sets up fact-finding panels in key States to look into poor performance of Congress in Lok Sabha polls
6 months ago

Kharge sets up fact-finding panels in key States to look into poor performance of Congress in Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on June 19 formed fact-finding committees to look into the “poor performance” in some specific States, including the Congress-ruled ones, in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls. In Odisha, senior leaders Ajay Maken, Tariq Anwar would look into the reasons for the party’s performance. Punia and Rajani Patel would be looking at the party’s abysmal performance …

How Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi made Congress battle ready for next 5 years
6 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. …

Brass to discuss Congress’s Karnataka performance in Lok Sabha polls separately
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Brass to discuss Congress’s Karnataka performance in Lok Sabha polls separately

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU : The Congress Working Committee meeting in New Delhi that deliberated on the selection of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha also discussed the party’s poor performance in certain states that had done well in the Assembly elections, especially Karnataka. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge said the party high command will soon hold a meeting to discuss the …

CWC Urges Rahul to Take Over as LoP in Parliament, Sonia Re-elected CPP
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CWC Urges Rahul to Take Over as LoP in Parliament, Sonia Re-elected CPP

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress Working Committee unanimously urged Rahul Gandhi to assume the role of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha during a Saturday morning meeting. In a separate evening meeting, the Congress Parliamentary Party re-elected Sonia Gandhi unopposed as chairperson of the CPP. The CWC adopted two resolutions: one lauding the contributions of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia …

CWC meeting: Congress to focus on urban voters, assess setback in states won before Lok Sabha polls
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CWC meeting: Congress to focus on urban voters, assess setback in states won before Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge opened the extended Congress Working Committee meeting today in New Delhi, marking the party's first such gathering following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The voters of India have rejected the BJP's 10 years of divisive, hateful, and polarising politics.” On behalf of the CWC, Kharge congratulated the newly elected Congress members of the Lok Sabha “who …

INDIA bloc must function cohesively both in Parliament and outside: Kharge at CWC meet
6 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc must function cohesively both in Parliament and outside: Kharge at CWC meet

New Indian Express  

"We have to take urgent remedial measures. Kharge further said whether the party is in power or not, its work continues amongst people "24 hours, 365 days", and raise their issues. "I want to draw your attention to the fact that wherever Bharat Jodo Yatra went we saw an increase in the vote percentage and number of seats for the …

Congress convenes CWC meet on June 8 to discuss Lok Sabha poll results
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress convenes CWC meet on June 8 to discuss Lok Sabha poll results

The Hindu  

The extended Congress Working Committee will meet on Saturday to discuss the Lok Sabha results and the future course of action. The meeting will be chaired by party president Mallikarjun Kharge and will begin at 11 a.m. at the Congress headquarters on Saturday. With the LoP’s office assured, a section of the party wants former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi to …

Political fate of Ministers’ children, former CMs, Union Minister to be decided today
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Political fate of Ministers’ children, former CMs, Union Minister to be decided today

The Hindu  

As the countdown for the counting of votes has begun, all arrangements have been made by respective district administrations in the districts of Kalyana Karnataka and Kittur Karnataka for counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha elections. Two former Chief Ministers, namely Jagadish Shettar and Basavaraj Bommai, are testing their fortunes in the Lok Sabha elections for the first …

Congress seeks report from Bengal unit over defacement of Kharge’s posters
7 months ago

Congress seeks report from Bengal unit over defacement of Kharge’s posters

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday said it has taken a “very serious note” of “grave anti-party activities” in West Bengal and sought a “factual report” from its state unit on acts of vandalising hoardings outside the party office in Kolkata and on remarks made against party president Mallikarjun Kharge by some of the unit’s office-bearers and workers. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge …

UP Congress urges high command to field Rahul from Amethi, Priyanka Raebareli, no decision yet
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UP Congress urges high command to field Rahul from Amethi, Priyanka Raebareli, no decision yet

India TV News  

The Congress’ Central Election Committee meeting chaired by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge was held on Saturday. The Uttar Pradesh Congress urged the top party leadership to field Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Amethi and Raebareli, respectively for the Lok Sabha polls at the meeting. Sources said AICC in-charge of party Affairs in Uttar Pradesh Avinash Pandey and CLP …

Congress poll panel clears Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Kharge’s son-in-law as Lok Sabha candidates
9 months ago

Congress poll panel clears Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Kharge’s son-in-law as Lok Sabha candidates

The Hindu  

March 19, 2024 10:47 pm | Updated 11:14 pm IST - NEW DELHI Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress leader and member from Baharampur in the outgoing Lok Sabha, is among the candidates whose names were cleared by the party’s central election committee on Tuesday. Karnataka, WB candidates The CEC is headed by Mr. Kharge and includes top leaders, including former party …

Kharge Slams Congress Defectors Joining BJP, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2024
10 months ago

Kharge Slams Congress Defectors Joining BJP, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Bidar: AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge took a swipe at leaders who, having benefited from the Congress, are now aligning with the BJP. Speaking at a felicitation event in Bidar on Tuesday, Kharge expressed concern over the lack of faith in the party's principles among these leaders. Kharge called for an end to differences among the partymen over trivial matters, rallying …

BJP retort to Mallikarjun Kharge: ‘Last election for Congress due to Rahul Gandhi’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP retort to Mallikarjun Kharge: ‘Last election for Congress due to Rahul Gandhi’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Reacting to Mallikarjun Kharge's ‘last election’ jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will turn out to be the last election for the Congress if it follows Rahul Gandhi. On Monday, Kharge said the Lok Sabha elections will be the last elections ever in India if Narendra …

The three challenges before INDIA bloc chairperson, Mallikarjun Kharge
11 months, 1 week ago

The three challenges before INDIA bloc chairperson, Mallikarjun Kharge

Hindustan Times  

Mallikarjun Kharge, who was made president of the Congress party in 2022, was recently announced as the chairperson of the INDIA bloc — the group of 28 Opposition parties. In fact, last weekend, this came to the fore when Kharge's name was recommended for chairperson of the INDIA bloc, the veteran leader immediately said that Rahul Gandhi should take that …

LS Polls: Kharge To Chair Congress Meeting In Delhi Tomorrow To Decide Roles For Party Units
11 months, 2 weeks ago

LS Polls: Kharge To Chair Congress Meeting In Delhi Tomorrow To Decide Roles For Party Units

ABP News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that a meeting has been convened on January 10 to assign responsibilities to various units of the party for the Lok Sabha elections. We have to assign responsibilities to various units,” Kharge told reporters, as quoted by news agency PTI. Similar exercises have taken place in other states.” Regarding the recent disagreement on …

People in Constitutional position becoming part of party politics: Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year ago

People in Constitutional position becoming part of party politics: Mallikarjun Kharge

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Setting the stage for abroad based coalition with INDIA partners, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday that “we have to win as many seats as possible by coordinating with like-minded colleagues.” He added that the alliance has moved forward in many directions and asked party colleagues to “concentrate on actionable points and the necessary steps” for the …

Assembly election results 2023 | Mallikarjun Kharge thanks people of four States
1 year ago

Assembly election results 2023 | Mallikarjun Kharge thanks people of four States

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, on December 3, thanked the people of Telangana for bringing the party to power by dislodging the BRS government. Mr. Kharge also thanked the people of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Our performance in these three states have no doubt been disappointing, but with determination, we reaffirm our… — Mallikarjun Kharge December 3, 2023 Mr. Kharge …

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Plans Major Overhaul Ahead of 2024 Elections
1 year ago

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Plans Major Overhaul Ahead of 2024 Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is all set to crack the whip after the results of the five state Assembly elections are declared. A massive shakeup is on the cards with Mr Kharge planning to rejig the AICC organisation and reshuffle the state in-charges and PCC chiefs in a bid to make the party battle ready for the Lok …

Rajasthan Chunav Manch: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asserts confidence in polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Rajasthan Chunav Manch: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asserts confidence in polls

India TV News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed strong confidence in winning the upcoming assembly elections, stating, "I am fully confident that we will emerge victorious in the assembly elections." Kharge criticised the BJP, stating that people are dissatisfied with the party, and the public is becoming increasingly aware of the falsehoods propagated by the ruling party. In Rajasthan – which will see …

KPCC chief to serve notice disclosing party matters
1 year, 1 month ago

KPCC chief to serve notice disclosing party matters

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Issuing a warning for the second time to his legislators after taking a serious view of statements being made by its legislators and leaders on party matters, president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday said “It will become inevitable to serve notice on leaders disclosing party matters.” Continuing, he said, “I appeal …

'Think and speak': Congress president Kharge challenges BJP's 'ATM' claim, cautions against election rhetoric
1 year, 2 months ago

'Think and speak': Congress president Kharge challenges BJP's 'ATM' claim, cautions against election rhetoric

India TV News  

In response to the Bharatiya Janata Party's assertion that Karnataka is akin to an "ATM" for the state government, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge offered his perspective on the matter, emphasising the need for measured statements during election times. He urged political leaders to think before speaking and expressed his disapproval of attempts to tarnish the government's image due to election …

Mallikarjun Kharge's jibe after Election Commission announces assembly poll dates: ‘Farewell of BJP sounded’
1 year, 2 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge's jibe after Election Commission announces assembly poll dates: ‘Farewell of BJP sounded’

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday took a swipe at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party after the Election Commission announced the dates for assembly elections in five states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram. Kharge took to social media platform X and said,"With the announcement of assembly election in five states, the declaration for the farewell of the …

Kharge tells extended CWC not to praise PM unnecessarily
1 year, 3 months ago

Kharge tells extended CWC not to praise PM unnecessarily

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge told the extended CWC not to praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi unnecessarily after Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister T S Singh Deo apologised suo motu for complimenting Modi at an event in Raigadh on Thursday. Rangareddy, Sept 17 : Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi with party President Mallikarjun Kharge, party leader Rahul Gandhi and Telangana …

CWC meet: Mallikarjun Kharge exhorts Congress leaders to maintain unity, discipline
1 year, 3 months ago

CWC meet: Mallikarjun Kharge exhorts Congress leaders to maintain unity, discipline

Live Mint  

With the Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge exhorting leaders to maintain unity and discipline, the party has expressed a confidence that it will receive a decisive mandate in the upcoming assembly polls in five states --Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana. Speaking on the concluding day of the extended Congress Working Committee meeting on Sunday in Hyderabad, Kharge has urged …

‘Refrain from media to make statements on…’ Congress chief Kharge
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Refrain from media to make statements on…’ Congress chief Kharge

Live Mint  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said the best way to avoid conflict within the party is refraining from media to make controversial statements. Asserting that the party should not lose its integrity, Kharge said, ‘We must exercise self-restraint, avoid going to media with statements against our leaders so that party's interests are not harmed’ Exuding confidence about the upcoming …

CWC Day 2: Congress top brass deliberates on polls strategy
1 year, 3 months ago

CWC Day 2: Congress top brass deliberates on polls strategy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Congress top brass deliberated on formulating a strategy for the upcoming Assembly and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls as well as ways to strengthen the organization for a second day at an extended CWC meeting here on Sunday.The first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee took place on Saturday. Besides regular members, permanent invitees and special invitees, …

'Stand firm with INDIA': Sonia Gandhi's unity pitch at Congress top panel meet
1 year, 3 months ago

'Stand firm with INDIA': Sonia Gandhi's unity pitch at Congress top panel meet

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the party should not fall in the trap of "Hindu-Muslim debate", in an apparent reference to the Sanatana Dharma controversy, during the Congress Working Committee meeting, sources told indiatoday.in. On Saturday, the CWC also "wholeheartedly" welcomed the continuing consolidation of INDIA bloc, claiming it had already rattled Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. …

CWC meeting in Telangana: ‘Govt may advance the elections’, says Shashi Tharoor
1 year, 3 months ago

CWC meeting in Telangana: ‘Govt may advance the elections’, says Shashi Tharoor

Live Mint  

The first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee will be held here on Saturday to evolve a strategy for the upcoming assembly polls in five states and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Reacting to the CWC meeting in Telangana, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said there are chances that the government may advance the elections, according to a report …

Today's CWC meeting to discuss upcoming elections in 5 states: Kharge
1 year, 3 months ago

Today's CWC meeting to discuss upcoming elections in 5 states: Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said that the party's top leaders will deliberate on evolving a strategy for upcoming assembly polls in five states in the Congress Working Committee that is scheduled today in Hyderabad. This is the first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee, the party's top decision-making body under Mallikarjun Kharge's presidency. Talking …

Historic CWC meeting in Telangana: Congress gears up for electoral battle
1 year, 3 months ago

Historic CWC meeting in Telangana: Congress gears up for electoral battle

Live Mint  

The Congress Working Committee has chosen to convene its meeting outside Delhi for the first time in years. Set to be held on September 16 in Telangana's capital Hyderabad, this strategic meeting is not only designed to chart out election plans but also aims to signify the party’s commitment to displace the current BRS government in the state. Congress top …

Congress top panel meets in Hyderabad today, focus on elections in 5 states
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress top panel meets in Hyderabad today, focus on elections in 5 states

India Today  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad today, will focus on upcoming assembly elections in the five states. "Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and all senior leaders will be present in the meeting and have discussions regarding the upcoming elections in five states and …

PM Modi, KCR two sides of same coin; BJP our principal enemy: Congress ahead of CWC Hyderabad meet
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi, KCR two sides of same coin; BJP our principal enemy: Congress ahead of CWC Hyderabad meet

India TV News  

Congress described Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana Chief Minister Chandrashekar Rao as “two sides of the same coin” and said that the BJP is the “principal enemy” of the grand-old party and KCR’s BRS extend support to the Centre’s “anti-democratic laws” in the Parliament. Addressing a press conference here on the eve of the Congress Working Committee meeting in …

Sonia to kick off poll campaign on September 17, Rahul, Kharge to attend
1 year, 3 months ago

Sonia to kick off poll campaign on September 17, Rahul, Kharge to attend

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Congress former president Sonia Gandhi will sound the poll bugle in Hyderabad by addressing a public meeting on September 17, with Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge expected to be in attendance, TPCC leaders said on Monday. In a conversation with mediapersons, TPCC president A. Revanth Reddy said, “The first meeting of the newly constituted CWC will happen …

Congress Gears Up for Hyderabad Showdown, CWC Meeting and Mega Rally on the Horizon
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress Gears Up for Hyderabad Showdown, CWC Meeting and Mega Rally on the Horizon

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday announced that it would be holding the meeting of its newly-constituted highest decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee, in Hyderabad on September 16, after which an extended CWC meeting will be held the next day on September 17. Venugopal said that on September 17 evening, which is celebrated as Telangana National Integration Day, the …

CWC meeting in Hyderabad on September 16
1 year, 3 months ago

CWC meeting in Hyderabad on September 16

Deccan Chronicle  

The All India Congress Committee has decided to conduct the newly-constituted Congress Working Committee meeting in Hyderabad, Telangana on September 16. According to AICC general secretary K. C. Venugopal, another extended meeting of the CWC would be conducted the next day, on September 17, observed as Telangana Liberation Day. After the public meeting, the Congress president will flag off a …

CWC meeting in Hyderabad on Sept. 16; party to hold rally to announce ‘five guarantees’ for Telangana on Sept. 17
1 year, 3 months ago

CWC meeting in Hyderabad on Sept. 16; party to hold rally to announce ‘five guarantees’ for Telangana on Sept. 17

The Hindu  

The first meeting of the newly-constituted Congress Working Committee will be held in Hyderabad on September 16 at a city hotel that is being identified by the local leadership. The extended working committee meeting will be held on September 17 and will be attended by all CWC members, PCC Presidents, CLP leaders and Parliamentary Party office-bearers. Congress president Shri @kharge …

Congress gets battle ready
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress gets battle ready

Hindustan Times  

That appears to be at the core of the significant reshuffle in the Congress Working Committee over the weekend, months after party president Mallikarjun Kharge took charge. Mr Kharge decided to expand the party’s top body, with an eye not only on fulfilling some of the long-pending resolutions passed in Udaipur last year, but also on a clutch of crucial …

Mallikarjun Kharge plays delicate balancing act in CWC rejig before 2024 polls
1 year, 4 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge plays delicate balancing act in CWC rejig before 2024 polls

Hindustan Times  

The reshuffle of the Congress working committee on Sunday tried to maintain a delicate balance between different pressure groups and aspirations of important leaders ahead of the important polling season that culminates in the 2024 general elections. Read here: Congress expands CWC, adds ex-‘G23’ rebels The first major organisational reshuffle under party chief Mallikarjun Kharge elevated a bunch of young …

Congress expands CWC, adds ex-‘G23’ rebels
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress expands CWC, adds ex-‘G23’ rebels

Hindustan Times  

In a significant reshuffle of the Congress Working Committee, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday inducted at least 20 new faces including parliamentarians Shashi Tharoor, Gaurav Gogoi and Manish Tewari, and former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot in the top executive body ahead of key assembly polls and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. According to a second senior leader, …

Shashi Tharoor says he’s ‘humbled, grateful’ after Congress top panel inclusion
1 year, 4 months ago

Shashi Tharoor says he’s ‘humbled, grateful’ after Congress top panel inclusion

Live Mint  

Congress Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor, who was included in the Congress Working Committee ahead of the Lok Sabha election, has said that he was ‘humbled and grateful’ to be part of this institution. Shashi Tharoor said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has honoured him and emphasised that the party owes the finest efforts to the numerous Indians aspiring for a more …

Cong chief reconstitutes Congress Working Committee. Full list of members
1 year, 4 months ago

Cong chief reconstitutes Congress Working Committee. Full list of members

Hindustan Times  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday constituted a new Congress Working Committee that will make critical decisions for the grand old party. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge This decision was taken at the 85th Plenary Session of the Indian National Congress held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh from February 24 to February 26. Here is a full list of the new CWC committee: …

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