Congress doing to Kumaraswamy what it did to Deve Gowda, I K Gujral and others: Arun Jaitley
6 years, 6 months ago

Congress doing to Kumaraswamy what it did to Deve Gowda, I K Gujral and others: Arun Jaitley

India TV News  

Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday accused Congress of driving Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to desperation, saying it did the same to Charan Singh, Chandra Shekhar, H D Deve Gowda and I K Gujral when they were the prime ministers of governments backed by the party. Taking a pot-shot at opposition's effort to stich a "non-ideological opportunistic" alliance just to "Keep Modi Out", Jaitley said in a hard-hitting Facebook post that India cannot afford to have 'bechara' Prime Minister. Indicating a strain in ties with the Congress, Kumaraswamy recently said he was "not happy" as Karnataka Chief Minister and was swallowing pain like Lord Shiva who drank poison. Commenting on Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy emotional break down on Saturday, veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said simply expressing won't give a good message to people who supported secular parties in the state.

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Rahul Gandhi’s ‘fighting Indian state’ remarks: BJP says ‘Congress’ ugly truth now stands exposed by their own leader‘
1 day, 1 hour ago

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘fighting Indian state’ remarks: BJP says ‘Congress’ ugly truth now stands exposed by their own leader‘

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said his party was fighting the "BJP, RSS and the Indian state itself", triggering a row with the BJP alleging that everything the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha does or says is in the direction of breaking India and dividing the society. Sharing a video clip of Gandhi’s remarks, BJP IT department head …

Karnataka: Matter is between Congress and Me, says DK Shivakumar
5 days, 1 hour ago

Karnataka: Matter is between Congress and Me, says DK Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: While Bharatiya Janata Party keeping close observation on the political developments in Karnataka especially over change of Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Talking to media persons in Sringeri, a popular Hindu pilgrim centre in Chikkamagaluru district, Shivakumar said, he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah discharge their duties as per Congress party’s directions. Speculations are rife in political circles that …

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle

Live Mint  

In fresh trouble for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against him over a scuffle in Parliament after the Bharatiya Janata Party lodged a complaint. Accusing Rahul Gandhi of "physical assault and incitement" during a scuffle on Parliament premises, the BJP sought his indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges. Following …

Congress may act against Karnataka minister over slur against HD Kumaraswamy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Congress may act against Karnataka minister over slur against HD Kumaraswamy

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara indicated on Monday that the state Congress might initiate disciplinary action against Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan following his controversial remarks about Union Minister and JD leader HD Kumaraswamy. “Our state Congress President D K Shivakumar said after the by-polls that Khan’s statement had an impact on the election,” Parameshwara told reporters. He added that …

'Kaaliya Kumaraswamy': Congress leader Zameer Ahmed Khan sparks row with racist barb
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2 months ago

'Kaaliya Kumaraswamy': Congress leader Zameer Ahmed Khan sparks row with racist barb

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan sparked controversy by referring to Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy as "Kaaliya," a derogatory term about his dark complexion. HD Kumaraswamy, Zameer Ahmed Khan The JD has demanded that the Congress government remove Khan from the Cabinet for his remark. Khan also played out the audio of the purported statement of Kumaraswamy where …

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case
4 months ago

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 16, 2024 14:43 IST - 4 MINS READ On September 12, a single-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court reserved its judgment after concluding its hearing in the case where Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenged Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution in the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. Even while the Karnataka High Court was …

Karnataka Congress protest against Governor on August 31
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress protest against Governor on August 31

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Congress state president and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced here on Tuesday that Congress will organise a Rajbhavan Chalo on August 31 to urge Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to sanction prosecution against BJP and JDS leaders who are facing criminal charges. He said appeals are pending before the governor, seeking permission to prosecute Union Minister for Steel HD Kumaraswamy, …

Karnataka: Congress to hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest demanding prosecution of HD Kumaraswamy on August 31
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Congress to hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest demanding prosecution of HD Kumaraswamy on August 31

India TV News  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that the Congress state unit would organise a 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' march to seek prosecution of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in an alleged mining lease case. Shivkumar said, "There are pending appeals before the Governor seeking permission to prosecute Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, former minister Murugesh Nirani, Janardhan Reddy and Shashikala …

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar
5 months, 1 week ago

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the president of the state Congress, has hit out at the BJP and JDS, saying that the two parties were trying to topple the Karnataka government for “greed for power”. Shivakumar claimed that the padayatra was not aimed at addressing issues against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or himself but was an attempt …

Karnataka government 'unnecessarily quarrelling' with Centre: HD Kumaraswamy
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka government 'unnecessarily quarrelling' with Centre: HD Kumaraswamy

India Today  

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy has accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka of "unnecessarily quarrelling" with the Centre and said that it won't help. Noting that there are several issues concerning the state and his top priority remains Karnataka, Kumaraswamy, however, said that he is not a "selfish man", as he pointed out that, as …

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda on Monday wrote to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, questioning the "stoic silence" of his party on the recent hooch tragedy which left several people dead in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda wrote a letter to the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the …

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics
7 months ago

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, so often at the receiving end of the Bharatiya Janata Party's ‘parivarvaad’ jibes, on Tuesday hit out at the ruling party over the induction of several leaders with political background in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Gandhi's attack came two days after Prime Minister Modi, along with his ministers, took …

Rahul Gandhi Urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah To Help Those Affected By Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal
8 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi Urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah To Help Those Affected By Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal

ABP News  

In a scathing letter addressed to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the alleged inaction of senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, regarding the Prajwal Revanna obscene video case. Gandhi expressed deep shock upon learning that Home Minister Amit Shah was allegedly informed by G. Devaraje Gowda about Prajwal Revanna's …

Didi Accuses Congress of Colluding with BJP
8 months, 1 week ago

Didi Accuses Congress of Colluding with BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Congress of teaming up with BJP to ask the voters not to support her party in the Lok Sabha Election in the state. Addressing a poll campaign rally for TMC candidate Mahua Moitra, Ms Banerjee said at Tehatta in Nadia, “I salute the Election Commission member who resigned for …

Karnataka ex-CM Kumaraswamy blames DK Shivakumar for making 'sexual harassment' videos public
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka ex-CM Kumaraswamy blames DK Shivakumar for making 'sexual harassment' videos public

New Indian Express  

Kumaraswamy said it was clear from the statements made by BJP member Devaraje Gowda and Karthik, former driver of Prajwal, that the Congress was behind the entire episode. On Shivakumar’s jibe about another pen drive that Kumaraswamy said will expose the corruption in the Congress government, the former CM said, “He need not worry about the contents of that pen …

Unable to face me, Congress has brought in Rahul, says Kumaraswamy
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Unable to face me, Congress has brought in Rahul, says Kumaraswamy

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and Janata Dal candidate for Mandya Lok Sabha constituency H.D. Mr Kumaraswamy said the Congress leaders in the State have brought in Mr. Gandhi to defeat him in the elections since they have no strength to face him and therefore are holding a rally for Mr. Gandhi in Mandya. The people have already decided to support me …

‘Power drunk’ Siddaramaiah needs to be humbled: Deve Gowda
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Power drunk’ Siddaramaiah needs to be humbled: Deve Gowda

The Hindu  

One of the bitter rivalries in Karnataka politics has resurfaced ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, with former Prime Minister and Janata Dal supremo H.D. Deve Gowda saying on Friday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should suffer “garvabhanga” with a victory of alliance partnersin Mysuru and Chamarajanagar seats. Mr. Gowda’s tirade against the Chief Minister comes a day after the latter …

Infighting in Karnataka Congress Over 'Parivarwaad', Siddaramaiah in Damage Control Mode
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Infighting in Karnataka Congress Over 'Parivarwaad', Siddaramaiah in Damage Control Mode

News 18  

The Karnataka Congress is witnessing a full blown infighting over ‘parivarwaad’. Several legislators and leaders are up in arms against Karnataka Minister KH Muniyappa and the candidate for the Kolar Lok Sabha seat. Amid these reports, four MLAs and two MLCs from Kolar district, including Karnataka Higher Education Minister Dr MC Sudhakar, have threatened to resign from the membership of …

Rajya Sabha Polls: DK Shivakumar In Himachal Today After New Congress Debacle, BJP Hawk-Eyed — Top Points
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Polls: DK Shivakumar In Himachal Today After New Congress Debacle, BJP Hawk-Eyed — Top Points

ABP News  

The Tuesday Rajya Sabha polls came as a shocker for Congress in Rajya Sabha after its stalwart candidate Abhishek Manu Sinhgvi was defeated by MLAs of his own party who voted in favour of BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan despite the grand old party being in power in the hill state. Following the Congress' defeat, Himachal Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya …

Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar in a case filed by BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar in a case filed by BJP

Hindustan Times  

A city court on Friday summoned former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to appear personally before it on March 28 in connection with a case filed by the BJP. Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar Special judge J Preeth also directed the registration of a criminal …

Kumaraswamy invites Congress govt. for debate on devolution of taxes
11 months ago

Kumaraswamy invites Congress govt. for debate on devolution of taxes

The Hindu  

Describing the Congress government’s allegations of the State suffering injustice from the Centre in terms of devolution of funds as “false”, former Chief Minister H.D. ‘Factually incorrect’ He said the Congress’ allegations of the State getting only 13% share of taxes collected by it were “factually incorrect” as the State was actually getting 58% of the tax share. He alleged …

Banking on discontent within the ruling Congress, BJP fields a Rajya Sabha candidate from Himachal Pradesh
11 months ago

Banking on discontent within the ruling Congress, BJP fields a Rajya Sabha candidate from Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

In a surprise move, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday fielded Harsh Mahajan against Congress candidate Abhishek Singhvi for the lone Rajya Sabha berth from Himachal Pradesh, despite not having enough MLAs to win the seat. However, the BJP is banking on discontent among a section of Congress MLAs against their party high command for fielding Mr. Singhvi, an “outsider” …

INDIA will fight for social justice, we don’t need Nitish Kumar: Rahul Gandhi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA will fight for social justice, we don’t need Nitish Kumar: Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and reiterated that 'Mahagathbandhan' will continue fighting for social justice in the state and the alliance does not need CM Nitish Kumar for the cause. Governor was shocked and said you came back so quick this time,” said …

HD Kumaraswamy Compares Congress to A Buffalo
11 months, 2 weeks ago

HD Kumaraswamy Compares Congress to A Buffalo

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The attitude of the Congress party has made allies of India National Development Inclusive Alliance to desert it and many allies are quitting the I.N.D.I.A one after the other, observed State Janata Dal Secular president and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy over Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar returning to National Democratic Alliance led by Bharatiya Janata Party. Kumaraswamy accused …

Karnataka Dy CM rubbishes HDK’s allegations of screening porn films in cinemas
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Dy CM rubbishes HDK’s allegations of screening porn films in cinemas

The Hindu  

Rubbishing Janata Dal State president H.D. Kumaraswamy’s allegations that he screened porn films in cinemas he operated earlier, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Asking the former Chief Minister to go to the Kanakapura Assembly constituency personally and check with the people about his involvement in any such activity, the Karnataka Congress chief called Kumaraswamy ‘a frustrated man’. Mr. Kumaraswamy had recently …

'What dignity does he have?': Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of adult film screenings amid poster controversy
1 year, 1 month ago

'What dignity does he have?': Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of adult film screenings amid poster controversy

India TV News  

The political arena in Karnataka is ablaze with accusations as former Chief Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy launches scathing remarks against Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Amidst the proliferation of derisive posters, Kumaraswamy questions the integrity of Shivakumar, asserting that the Deputy CM's actions reveal his true origins. The controversy deepened when HD Kumaraswamy accused DK Shivakumar of screening adult …

Shivakumar responds after Kumaraswamy accuses Congress of putting 'Electricity Thief' posters
1 year, 2 months ago

Shivakumar responds after Kumaraswamy accuses Congress of putting 'Electricity Thief' posters

India TV News  

Karnataka: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has hit out at former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy saying whatever the ex-CM is saying is nonsense after the latter accused the Congress for putting up posters of 'Electricity Thief' were put up outside his residence. Giving a clarification on the matter, Kumarawamy said that the private decorators had took electricity connection from a …

H.D. Kumaraswamy attacks Congress guarantees in poll-bound states
1 year, 2 months ago

H.D. Kumaraswamy attacks Congress guarantees in poll-bound states

The Hindu  

Urging the voters in the five poll-bound states “not to fall prey” to the Congress guarantees, former Chief Minister H.D. The Congress is trying to mislead people of the five states,” the former Chief Minister told presspersons in Bengaluru. When the situation is like this in Karnataka, how can the guarantees be implemented in Telangana?” Mr. Kumaraswamy said that the …

Tear his clothes: Kamal Nath\'s Dig at Digvijay on ticket allotment
1 year, 2 months ago

Tear his clothes: Kamal Nath\'s Dig at Digvijay on ticket allotment

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Is there a rift brewing between two former Congress chief ministers, Mr Kamal Nath and Mr Digvijay Singh? A video showing Mr Kamal Nath asking party men to tear clothes of former chief minister Mr Digvijay Singh for denying the party ticket to a local leader, went viral on Tuesday. An angry Mr Nath told the supporters to “ …

'Kumaraswamy is disillusioned': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams JD(S) leader over prediction of govt collapse
1 year, 3 months ago

'Kumaraswamy is disillusioned': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams JD(S) leader over prediction of govt collapse

India TV News  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized JD leader H D Kumaraswamy for his prediction regarding the Congress government's collapse in Karnataka. 'Kumaraswamy is desperate' "Kumaraswamy is desperate because he was under the illusion that the coalition government will come to power and he will become the Chief Minister, now he is disillusioned," Siddaramaiah said in response to a question. 'Congress government in …

Karnataka CM meets Congress MLAs for second day amid brewing discontent
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM meets Congress MLAs for second day amid brewing discontent

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday held discussions with Congress legislators from six districts amid reports of discontent brewing within the ruling party regarding development work in their constituencies and the functioning of the government and its ministers. The meeting gains significance amid brewing discontent within the ruling party, with as many as 30 legislators reportedly having written to Chief …

Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of corruption
1 year, 6 months ago

Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of corruption

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Former chief minister and Janata Dal JD leader HD Kumaraswamy on Monday alleged rampant corruption in the Congress government, and said officials in chief minister Siddaramaiah’s office were demanding money for transfers. Kumaraswamy alleged that Tahsildar Ajit Rai who was suspended recently after the Lokayukta raid, had paid ₹ 3 crore to get a posting in the previous government …

Congress files FIR against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya for mocking Rahul Gandhi I Check VIDEO
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress files FIR against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya for mocking Rahul Gandhi I Check VIDEO

India TV News  

Bengaluru: An FIR has been registered against BJP I-T cell chief Amit Malviya in Bengaluru for tweeting an animated video mocking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. BJP's IT handles have been spewing venom: Kharge This was not the first time when Congress filed complaints against BJP for spreading "misinformation" about Gandhi. Earlier last week, Kharge accused the BJP of spewing venom …

’Why should I be upset?’ Says DK Shivakumar on being elected as Deputy CM
1 year, 7 months ago

’Why should I be upset?’ Says DK Shivakumar on being elected as Deputy CM

Live Mint  

Hours after Congress finalised Siddaramaiah to be the next chief minister of Karnataka and DK Shivakumar will be his deputy, questions were raised on how the state party chief Shivakumar would react. However, the grand old party reached the decision with the two leaders agreeing to a rotational formula, where Siddaramaiah will be the CM for a period of 2.5 …

‘I will file a defamation case against them if they report’: Read why DK Shivakumar said he will file a defamation case against the media
1 year, 8 months ago

‘I will file a defamation case against them if they report’: Read why DK Shivakumar said he will file a defamation case against the media

Op India  

As Congress deliberates on who should be the chief minister of Karnataka, party state president DK Shivakumar, one of the frontrunners for the post in the southern State on Tuesday said that he would file a defamation case against the media channels which are making false claims over his resignation. Despite Congress’ clear mandate in the Karnataka assembly polls, suspense …

A hazy picture in the Karnataka crystal ball
1 year, 8 months ago

A hazy picture in the Karnataka crystal ball

Live Mint  

Carnatic music is mind-boggling. At the time, leaders of the state Congress’s two main factions—one led by former chief minister Siddaramaiah and the other by state Congress chief D.K. During ticket distribution, the BJP lost some big names such as Jagadish Shettar, a former chief minister and Laxman Sangappa Savadi, the deputy chief minister— both powerful Lingayat leaders. Yeddyurappa is …

Congress keeps abusing me and losing: Modi
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress keeps abusing me and losing: Modi

Hindustan Times  

Starting the second phase of his campaign in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the attack to the Congress over personal remarks made by the party. Referring to the “poisonous snake” comment by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Modi said he considered it an honour to be insulted by the Congress. Had Congress people put efforts in good governance and boosting …

Karnataka polls: ‘Congress abused me 91 times…’, says PM Modi at Bidar rally
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka polls: ‘Congress abused me 91 times…’, says PM Modi at Bidar rally

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign in poll-bound Karnataka further by setting out for a two-day visit in the state, during which he will hold six public meetings and two roadshows. PM Modi is also scheduled to visit Vijaypura and Belagavi's Kudachi, and then arrive in state capital Bengaluru for a roadshow later today. While …

Now, Congress chief Kharge calls PM Modi 'a poisonous snake,' later clarifies after backlash from BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

Now, Congress chief Kharge calls PM Modi 'a poisonous snake,' later clarifies after backlash from BJP

India TV News  

Kharge remark on Modi: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge stirred a hornet's nest after he called Prime Minister 'a poisonous snake.' While addressing a rally in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, the Congress chief said, "PM Modi is like a 'poisonous snake', you might think it’s poison or not. However, the Congress chief, in an attempt to damage control quickly clarified that he meant …

Afternoon brief: Congress vs CM Himanta as Assam cops probe Angkita harassment case, and all the latest news
1 year, 8 months ago

Afternoon brief: Congress vs CM Himanta as Assam cops probe Angkita harassment case, and all the latest news

Hindustan Times  

Congress vs Assam CM over harassment case: ‘unfair to blame me for lack of…’ After a team of Assam police left for Karnataka to investigate the harassment charges against Indian Youth Congress chief Srinivas BV, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Sunday said chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has become “infamous for his antics to stay in news”. CPI will give …

Rahul Gandhi conviction | Mahagathbandhan in Bihar stages protest over; JD(U) stays away
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi conviction | Mahagathbandhan in Bihar stages protest over; JD(U) stays away

The Hindu  

Bihar’s ruling mahagathbandhan or grand alliance — barring the Janata Dal — staged a protest and march in the State Assembly premises and raised their voices inside the House on March 24 to protest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction by a Gujarat court in a defamation case and his subsequent disqualification from membership of the Lok Sabha. “The sheer rapidity …

Congress suffering because of Rahul Gandhi’s attitude: Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress suffering because of Rahul Gandhi’s attitude: Kiren Rijiju

India TV News  

New Delhi: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said Congress is suffering because of Rahul Gandhi's attitude. Rijiju's remarks came after a Gujarat court convicted Rahul Gandhi in a 2019 criminal defamation case filed against him over his "Modi surname" remarks and sentenced him to two years of imprisonment. Rahul Gandhi invokes Mahatma Gandhi after conviction In his first …

BJP is making Rahul Gandhi a ‘hero’, says Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP is making Rahul Gandhi a ‘hero’, says Mamata Banerjee

Live Mint  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to shift attention from current issues by making Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a “hero” and stalling Parliament proceedings over his comments in the UK. Speaking to TMC workers over the phone at an internal meeting in the Murshidabad district, Banerjee also claimed that Congress had failed …

Rahul Gandhi is biggest liar, his accusations are childish: Union Minister Giriraj Singh | EXCLUSIVE
1 year, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi is biggest liar, his accusations are childish: Union Minister Giriraj Singh | EXCLUSIVE

India TV News  

Giriraj Singh EXCLUSIVE: Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calling him the biggest liar and rejected his allegations that democracy in India was under attack by the Centre. Giriraj Singh on Rahul Gandhi's London speech Slamming Rahul Gandhi over his speech during a recent visit to London, Giriraj Singh said, ". Union Minister Giriraj …

Karnataka Congress has 10 CM aspirants, including me: G Parameshwara
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka Congress has 10 CM aspirants, including me: G Parameshwara

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s senior Congress leader G Parameshwara admitted that there are many leaders inside the party who have been aiming to be the chief minister of the state. Karnataka Congress has 10 CM aspirants, including me: G Parameshwara When he was asked about his chances of being the chief minister of Congress wins the mandate, he said, “Why am I doing …

Kharge should expel Rahul Gandhi from Congress: BJP
2 years ago

Kharge should expel Rahul Gandhi from Congress: BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP launched a fierce attack on Rahul Gandhi on Saturday for his remark that Chinese soldiers are beating up Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh and said the Congress should immediately expel him from the party. Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said if Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is not "remote-controlled" and if the opposition party stands with the …

Gujarat Assembly polls: BJP campaigners use Mehrauli murder and Medha Patkar to target Congress
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly polls: BJP campaigners use Mehrauli murder and Medha Patkar to target Congress

The Hindu  

Amidst rising political temperatures in Gujarat, the ruling party’s stalwarts are going beyond the Gujarat development narrative to target the opposition Congress. In a speech full of vitriolic barbs, the Chief Minister of Assam exhorted the people of Gujarat to once again elect the BJP government and slammed the Congress for “appeasement” of Muslims. In his speeches at different places …

Punjab, Karnataka, and now Rajasthan: Congress in a permanent state of crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Punjab, Karnataka, and now Rajasthan: Congress in a permanent state of crisis

Firstpost  

The rivalry between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan has triggered new turmoil in Congress. But we have seen infighting in Punjab when Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu were at loggerheads and in Karnataka, when DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah clashed The Congress’ troubles seem to be unending. Here are other leaders whose infighting has caused a headache for …

Congress warns BJP, media of action for misquoting Rahul Gandhi's remark
2 years, 6 months ago

Congress warns BJP, media of action for misquoting Rahul Gandhi's remark

Hindustan Times  

A day after an FIR was filed against Zee TV anchor Rohit Ranjan, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and others for misquoting Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the Congress on Sunday cautioned the BJP and a section of the media to desist from doctoring facts to “defame” the party and its leaders. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Congress leader and …

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