Congress’ Ghulam Nabi Azad goes to Srinagar to be part of ‘sadness’ in JK after abrogation of Article 370, sent back from airport to Delhi
5 years, 5 months ago

Congress’ Ghulam Nabi Azad goes to Srinagar to be part of ‘sadness’ in JK after abrogation of Article 370, sent back from airport to Delhi

Op India  

Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Congress JK chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir who were earlier detained at the Srinagar airport are being sent back to New Delhi as the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir slowly returns back to normalcy after the momentous decision taken by the government to abrogate Article 370 and bifurcate the state into two union territories. #UPDATE: Congress MP and leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad is being sent back to Delhi. J&K Congress chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir and he were stopped at Srinagar airport today. https://t.co/znTJIonHwN — ANI August 8, 2019 The Rajya Sabha leader of opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad and Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir were stopped just at the exit of the Srinagar airport.

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Lost mentor: Rahul Gandhi, other Congress leaders pay tributes to Manmohan Singh
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Lost mentor: Rahul Gandhi, other Congress leaders pay tributes to Manmohan Singh

India Today  

Former Prime Minister and Congress leader Manmohan Singh, widely regarded for spearheading India’s economic reforms, died on Thursday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge described Singh as a “visionary statesman” and a “humble soul,” highlighting his transformative impact on India. His economic liberalisation policies and rights-based welfare paradigm lifted millions out …

Stopped On Violence-Hit Sambhal's Route, Rahul Gandhi Has A Proposal For UP Police
1 month, 1 week ago

Stopped On Violence-Hit Sambhal's Route, Rahul Gandhi Has A Proposal For UP Police

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress' Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi took the Uttar Pradesh Police head-on on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway at the Ghazipur border when they were stopped from going to violence-hit Sambhal. #WATCH | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at the Ghazipur border where he along with other Congress leaders have been stopped …

Rahul Gandhi's Sambhal Visit Sparks Controversy Ahead of Arrival! | ABP News
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi's Sambhal Visit Sparks Controversy Ahead of Arrival! | ABP News

ABP News  

In the midst of political debates over the Sambhal violence, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has announced his visit to the affected region. Congress MP and party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi may also accompany him to meet with the families of the violence victims. Meanwhile, the administration has made preparations to block …

Rahul Gandhi to relinquish Wayanad Lok Sabha seat? Kerala's Cong unit chief drops hint
7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi to relinquish Wayanad Lok Sabha seat? Kerala's Cong unit chief drops hint

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was elected from two seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections -Wayanad in Kerala and Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh. Now, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief K Sudhakaran has dropped a big hint indicating that Gandhi will likely relinquish the Wayanad seat. While addressing a public meeting on Wednesday, Sudhakaran indicated that Rahul Gandhi might retain the …

Will Rahul Gandhi give up Wayanad Lok Sabha seat? Kerala Congress chief drops major hint
7 months ago

Will Rahul Gandhi give up Wayanad Lok Sabha seat? Kerala Congress chief drops major hint

India TV News  

Wayanad Lok Sabha seat: Kerala Congress chief K Sudhakaran on Wednesday hinted that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi might give up the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat. Here's what K Sudhakaran said During a public event organised to thank Rahul Gandhi's supporters, Sudhakaran hinted that the Wayanad MP might relinquish his seat. Rahul Gandhi won Wayanad seat by margin of over 3.6 …

Rahul Gandhi likely to retain Raebareli seat, may quit Wayanad constituency: Sources
7 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi likely to retain Raebareli seat, may quit Wayanad constituency: Sources

India TV News  

CWC meeting: Congress leader is likely to retain the Raebareli seat in Uttar Pradesh and he may quit the Wayanad constituency, said sources to India TV. Senior Congress leader and newly elected MP from Alappuzha KC Venugopal said "CWC unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi ji to take the responsibility of the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha." The meeting …

Rahul, Priyanka Will Not Be Blamed For Lok Sabha Defeat: Amit Shah
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul, Priyanka Will Not Be Blamed For Lok Sabha Defeat: Amit Shah

News 18  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will lose his job after the Lok Sabha poll results are announced on June 4 but Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will not be blamed for the defeat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. “As chief minister and prime minister, no allegation of corruption of even 25 paisa was levelled against Modi while …

Rahul, Priyanka will not be blamed for LS poll defeat: Shah
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul, Priyanka will not be blamed for LS poll defeat: Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Kushinagar, Ballia, Chandauli: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will “lose his job” after the Lok Sabha poll results are announced on June 4, but Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will not be blamed for the defeat, and instead the party will say it lost due to EVMs. Rahul will not …

Lok Sabha polls an election to fulfil resolve of developed India: JP Nadda
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls an election to fulfil resolve of developed India: JP Nadda

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party national president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday said the Lok Sabha polls were an election to fulfil the resolve of developed India. BJP state chief Rajeev Bindal, former CM Jai Ram Thakur, party national president JP Nadda, Union minister and party candidate Anurag Thakur at a rally in Hamirpur. With the blessings of the public, Narendra Modi …

Rahul Gandhi’s political chess, juggling between Wayanad and Rae Bareli, leaves Congress in a quandary in Kerala
8 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi’s political chess, juggling between Wayanad and Rae Bareli, leaves Congress in a quandary in Kerala

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, fighting the second seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from another perceived stronghold of the party in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, may have brought himself to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Hindi heartland. If Mr. Gandhi relinquishes the Wayanad seat, many Congress leaders believe that it will impact the Congress party’s prospects in …

NDA-led BJP not going to cross 150-seat mark: Rahul Gandhi with Akhilesh Yadav by his side
8 months, 4 weeks ago

NDA-led BJP not going to cross 150-seat mark: Rahul Gandhi with Akhilesh Yadav by his side

India TV News  

With the campaigning for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections ending on Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav asserted that the NDA-led BJP is not going to cross 150-seat mark in the upcoming elections. When asked whether he will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi or Raebareli, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "This …

Cong slams Ghulam Nabi Azad over ’Abdullahs night meeting with Modi, Shah’ claim
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Cong slams Ghulam Nabi Azad over ’Abdullahs night meeting with Modi, Shah’ claim

Live Mint  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday strongly rebuked ex-party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad for his comments that NC chief Farooq Abdullah and his son, Omar Abdullah, were consulted before the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, saying he has "stooped so low" by making "baseless and senseless allegations". Reacting to Omar Abdullah's post on X and taking a jibe …

Ghulam Nabi Azad-Abdullahs engage in war of words over 'late night meeting with PM, HM' remark
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad-Abdullahs engage in war of words over 'late night meeting with PM, HM' remark

India TV News  

A war of words broke out between Ghulam Nabi Azad and Farooq Abdullah after media reports claimed that the former said that the latter met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at night. The Democratic Progressive Azad Party president came out in clarification of his purported remarks in the media and said that he never made …

Ghulam Nabi Azad hints at opting out of Lok Sabha polls, says 'will campaign for own party leaders'
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad hints at opting out of Lok Sabha polls, says 'will campaign for own party leaders'

India TV News  

Senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday indicated that he would not be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as he would campaign for the candidates for his newly formed Democratic Progressive Azad Party candidates. Azad, who has not contested Lok Sabha elections after his defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, asked his party leaders to gear up …

Rahul Gandhi, Satya Pal Malik vent frustration against Modi government in 28-minute-long interview
1 year, 2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi, Satya Pal Malik vent frustration against Modi government in 28-minute-long interview

Op India  

Talk about storm in a teacup and Rahul Gandhi’s interview/chat with former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik begins with the message, “On 14th October, I had a conversation with former Governor of J&K, Shri Satya Pal Malik. Now it has become a business.” Article 370 abrogation According to Satya Pal Malik, Jammu and Kashmir “cannot be managed by …

Rahul Gandhi To Leave For Two-Day Visit To Ladakh Today: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi To Leave For Two-Day Visit To Ladakh Today: Report

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be on a two day-visit to Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh from Thursday, reported IANS quoting party sources as saying. Rahul's visit to Ladakh comes within a week after he went to his Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala's Wayanad on Saturday, first one after being reinstated as the Member of Parliament in the Lower House. During …

Several J&K leaders from Ghulam Nabi Azad's party re-join Congress
1 year, 5 months ago

Several J&K leaders from Ghulam Nabi Azad's party re-join Congress

Firstpost  

Over 20 leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, most of them from Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party, joined the Congress in the presence of party chief Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi on Monday Over 20 leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, most of them from Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party, joined the Congress in the presence of party …

Rahul Gandhi Return To Parliament Will Bring Positive Changes In Manipur Congress Chief Keisham Meghachandra Modi Surname Case Supreme Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Return To Parliament Will Bring Positive Changes In Manipur Congress Chief Keisham Meghachandra Modi Surname Case Supreme Court

ABP News  

Guwahati: The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee on Friday expressed confidence that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's return to Parliament will help usher in peace in the state that has been on a boil since the outbreak of ethnic clashes on May 3 this year. Addressing a presser, MPCC chief, Keisham Meghachandra said, “The Supreme Court’s stay on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction …

People of J-K can't be deprived of elected govt: DPAP chief Ghulam Nabi Azad
1 year, 8 months ago

People of J-K can't be deprived of elected govt: DPAP chief Ghulam Nabi Azad

India Today  

Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that the time has come for the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Azad, who launched his new political party, Democratic Progressive Azad Party, last year after breaking ties with the Congress, spoke about the initiatives his party will launch if they are elected to power. Ghulam …

Azad’s comment on Rahul Gandhi shows his loyalty to PM Modi, says Congress
1 year, 9 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 …

INTERVIEW | Shashi Tharoor: ‘BJP has shot itself in the foot’
1 year, 9 months ago

INTERVIEW | Shashi Tharoor: ‘BJP has shot itself in the foot’

The Hindu  

The Congress MP thinks the BJP has scored a self-goal in the process of hounding Rahul Gandhi. In an interview to Frontline, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor spoke on the public reaction to the BJP’s hounding of Rahul Gandhi, and on matters such as opposition unity and the need for a substantive Congress campaign that talks about issues facing the people. …

’For what I did to him, he was too generous’ Ghulam Nabi Azad praises PM Modi
1 year, 9 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 …

What Will Navjot Singh Sidhu's Return Mean for the Congress? EXPLAINED
1 year, 9 months ago

What Will Navjot Singh Sidhu's Return Mean for the Congress? EXPLAINED

News 18  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu walked free on Saturday after spending nearly 10 months in Patiala central jail in a 1988 road rage death case. Several Congress leaders including Amritsar MP Gurjit Aujla, former Punjab Congress chiefs Shamsher Singh Dullo, Mohinder Singh Kaypee and Lal Singh, former MLA Navtej Singh Cheema, other leaders Ashwani Sekhri, Sukhwinder Singh Danny were also …

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 …

Ghulam Nabi, Jairam Ramesh Twitter fight over Congress plenary ad
1 year, 10 months ago

Ghulam Nabi, Jairam Ramesh Twitter fight over Congress plenary ad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The fight over Congress’ DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad and Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh are engaged in a Twitter fight over the party’s Slamming the party over the plenary In a strong reply to Azad who left Congress to form his own political party, Jairam Ramesh said, “Maulana Abul Kalam Azad never ever betrayed the Congress Mr. Ghulam …

J&K wanted employment, love but got BJP’s bulldozer: Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 11 months ago

J&K wanted employment, love but got BJP’s bulldozer: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on February 12 attacked the BJP over the ongoing anti-encroachment drive in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the Union Territory wanted employment, better business and love but instead got the "BJP's bulldozer". The authorities have so far retrieved more than 10 lakh kanals of land across Jammu and Kashmir after the Commissioner Secretary, Revenue department, Vijay Kumar …

Sonia Gandhi to attend Prez address as Kharge, other Cong MPs stuck in Srinagar
1 year, 11 months ago

Sonia Gandhi to attend Prez address as Kharge, other Cong MPs stuck in Srinagar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Srinagar: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi will attend the President's address to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on Tuesday as party MPs, including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, are stuck in Srinagar due to delayed flights. Several Congress MPs, including Kharge, will not be able to attend the President's address due …

'They're not demanding alms': Rahul Gandhi demands J&K L-G's apology to Kashmiri Pandits
1 year, 11 months ago

'They're not demanding alms': Rahul Gandhi demands J&K L-G's apology to Kashmiri Pandits

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to apologise to the Kashmiri Pandits for allegedly telling employees recruited under a central scheme that "they should not seek alms". Rahul Gandhi, who is currently in Jammu and Kashmir as part of his Bharat Jodo Yatra, made the statement shortly after he met a delegation of …

'PM Modi cries not for farmers but when...': Kharge's jibe; ‘Like Taliban…'
1 year, 11 months ago

'PM Modi cries not for farmers but when...': Kharge's jibe; ‘Like Taliban…'

Hindustan Times  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday came down heavily on PM Modi in his public address in Punjab and said PM Modi's eyes become moistened not seeing the plight of the farmers of the country but when a Congress person leaves our party and goes to him. "I don't want to name anyone but everyone has seen," Mallikarjun Kharge said …

Hit by desertions, why Ghulam Nabi Azad's loss is Congress's gain in J&K
2 years ago

Hit by desertions, why Ghulam Nabi Azad's loss is Congress's gain in J&K

India Today  

It’s not even four months since its formation and the political journey of former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Azad Party is marred by resignations and exits, denting its prospects in Jammu and Kashmir politics. Led by former J&K deputy chief minister and DAP vice-chairman Tara Chand and former J&K Congress unit chief Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, 19 leaders announced …

Ghulam Nabi Azad loyalists rejoin Congress in major boost for party
2 years 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 …

'Resigning From Congress Was Blunder': Tara Chand After Being Expelled From DAP
2 years ago

'Resigning From Congress Was Blunder': Tara Chand After Being Expelled From DAP

ABP News  

Resigning from the Congress in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad was a "blunder", former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief Minister Tara Chand said on Saturday - two days after he along with former minister Manohar Lal Sharma and former legislator Balwan Singh were expelled from the Azad-led Democratic Azad Party. He said they have a long association with Azad and …

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 …

'Zero tolerance...': Rahul Gandhi on NIA-ED-police raids on PFI, SDPI leaders
2 years, 3 months ago

'Zero tolerance...': Rahul Gandhi on NIA-ED-police raids on PFI, SDPI leaders

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called for 'zero tolerance' in dealing with 'communalism and violence' and said, ". Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference during the party's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', in Ernakulam district in Kerala. READ | Scores held as NIA leads multi-agency pan-India raids against PFI Union home minister Amit Shah met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and …

Congress in TN, too, pitches for Rahul\'s leadership
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress in TN, too, pitches for Rahul\'s leadership

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The election of Rahul Gandhi as the head of the Congress party was highly essential for the nation’s glorious future as he alone could save the Indian people from the communal morass they have been caught in, The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee unanimously resolved on Monday. Passed at the meeting, presided by TNCC president K S Alagiri, with all …

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 …

Kashmir: LeT terrorists threaten 'BJP agent' Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir: LeT terrorists threaten 'BJP agent' Ghulam Nabi Azad

Firstpost  

Pakistan-backed terrorist organization TRF said that before leaving the Congress, Ghulam Nabi Azad had a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Srinagar: Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who had left the ‘Grand Old Party’ recently, has received a threat from The Resistance Front which is affiliated to Pakistan-backed terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The …

Congress deals with Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress deals with Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 07, 2022 13:40 IST The timing could not have been worse. With barely a fortnight to go before the launch of the Congress’s ambitious 3,500-kilometre Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari on September 7, party veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad dropped a bombshell on August 26, announcing his exit from all posts of the party. Ghulam Nabi Azad had …

Can Ghulam Nabi Azad Reinvigorate J&K's Political Scene and Reclaim His Status?
2 years, 4 months ago

Can Ghulam Nabi Azad Reinvigorate J&K's Political Scene and Reclaim His Status?

The Quint  

Nowhere has Ghulam Nabi Azad’s exit from the Congress party hit a nerve as much as in J&K—the veteran leader’s home turf. Veering away from what is known to be a five-decade-long association, Azad who resigned from all posts within the party on 26 August is all set to venture into his new political ambitions in the form of an …

Ghulam Nabi Azad twisting facts in his favour to befool people of J&K, says Congress
2 years, 4 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 …

Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad starts meeting delegations ahead of finalizing name of his new party
2 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad starts meeting delegations ahead of finalizing name of his new party

India TV News  

Several delegations on Monday visited former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad at his residence here, a day after he returned from Delhi to a warm welcome by his supporters after quitting Congress last month to launch his own party. The delegations comprising a large number of people from the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and Chenab valley including …

Ghulam Nabi Azad unveils Jammu and Kashmir roadmap, says will fight for right to land and jobs for locals
2 years, 4 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad unveils Jammu and Kashmir roadmap, says will fight for right to land and jobs for locals

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and ex-Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday made his roadmap for Jammu and Kashmir public and stressed on the restoration of “full statehood and right to land and employment to native domiciles”, while distancing from any emotive demands like pre-August 5, 2019 position or unification of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir. In a fleeting reference to …

33 J&K Congress leaders quit in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 4 months ago

33 J&K Congress leaders quit in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad

Hindustan Times  

The exodus from the Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress continued on Wednesday, with former PCC president Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed resigning from the party’s primary membership and pledging support to veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who has announced to float his own political outfit in the Union territory. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Besides Sayeed —who is the third former minister …

Azad left party when tasked to serve J&K: Congress
2 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Massive jolt to Congress in J&K as 51 leaders set to resign and join Ghulam Nabi Azad's party
2 years, 4 months ago

Massive jolt to Congress in J&K as 51 leaders set to resign and join Ghulam Nabi Azad's party

India Today  

Even as the Congress reels from the resignation of top leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, the worse seems to have not passed as 51 leaders are set to resign and join Azad's new party. The leaders include former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Tara Chand who resigned from the party in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad here on Tuesday. Chand …

Rahul Gandhi good for just photo ops & dharna, not for Congress: Ghulam Nabi Azad
2 years, 4 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 …

‘Ever since G23 letter was written...’: Ghulam Nabi Azad hits back at Congress
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Ever since G23 letter was written...’: Ghulam Nabi Azad hits back at Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party has a weak foundation that can collapse any time, veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Monday in a stinging rebuttal to those who linked his decision to exit the party to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emotional speech at his farewell in the Rajya Sabha in February last year. In Jammu and Kashmir, Azad said people in …

Four more Congress leaders, 12 Apni Party workers, resign in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad in J&K
2 years, 4 months ago

Four more Congress leaders, 12 Apni Party workers, resign in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad in J&K

The Hindu  

Four more Congress leaders, including former deputy speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Gulam Hyder Malik, and a dozen prominent workers of the Apni Party resigned from their respective parties on August 29 in support of veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad. In a related development, 12 workers of the Apni Party from Doda, including its district president Asgar Hussain …

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