Kapil Sibal quits Congress, to fight Rajya Sabha polls with SP support
2 years, 6 months ago

Kapil Sibal quits Congress, to fight Rajya Sabha polls with SP support

The Hindu  

May 25, 2022 01:14 pm | Updated 10:25 pm IST - Lucknow Two years after rebelling against the leadership of the Gandhis, former Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday made public his decision to quit the Congress while filing nomination for the coming Rajya Sabha elections as an independent candidate, supported by the Samajwadi Party. Mr. Sibal’s is the third high profile exit that happened soon after the Udaipur Chintan Shivir and followed former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar’s departure from the Congress to join the BJP and Gujarat working president Hardik Patel’s exit. Member of G-23 Among the most high-profile Ministers in the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance government between 2004 and 2014, Mr. Sibal joined the G-23 or the ginger group that wrote to party president Sonia Gandhi in August 2020, asking for “collective leadership and internal reforms”. While the leadership had reached out to G-23 in separate meetings, Mr. Sibal carefully avoided them, including the three-day Udaipur Chintan Shivir that was meant to brainstorm the Congress’ revival..

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VP Dhankhar 'appalled' by Kapil Sibal’s description of Kolkata rape-murder case: ‘What a shame!’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

VP Dhankhar 'appalled' by Kapil Sibal’s description of Kolkata rape-murder case: ‘What a shame!’

Hindustan Times  

Hitting out at Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said he was “appalled, pained and somewhat surprised” that a member of Parliament termed the acts of violence against women a “symptomatic malaise”. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar listens to Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal in the House during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New …

Ex-Congress leader Kapil Sibal reaches I.N.D.I.A. bloc meet 'uninvited', angers ex-colleagues
1 year, 3 months ago

Ex-Congress leader Kapil Sibal reaches I.N.D.I.A. bloc meet 'uninvited', angers ex-colleagues

Op India  

On Friday, September 1, the leaders of the opposition’s I.N.D.I.A. According to reports, former Congress supporter Kapil Sibal showed up at the meeting ‘uninvited’, attracting the wrath of his ex-colleagues present there. bloc meeting, showed senior Congress leader KC Venugopal complaining about Sibal’s presence to ex-Maharashtra minister Uddhav Thackeray before a photo op of opposition leaders. Visuals of Rajya Sabha …

Exits of Congress veterans Azad, Kapil Sibal leave G-23 in disarray
2 years, 3 months ago

Exits of Congress veterans Azad, Kapil Sibal leave G-23 in disarray

Firstpost  

The G-23, the members of which were ridiculed by the party loyalists after their letter became public on August 24, 2020, has virtually disintegrated over time with the resignations of Azad and Kapil Sibal, seen as the prime movers of the initiative. New Delhi: Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation from the Congress on Friday marked the most high-profile exit of one …

Kapil Sibal |  The rebel who quit
2 years, 6 months ago

Kapil Sibal |  The rebel who quit

The Hindu  

Among the most outspoken lawyer-politicians, Kapil Sibal parted with the Congress after nearly a three-decade-long relationship in a rather mellow affair. I want to move forward and look towards the future,” Mr. Sibal, 73, told The Hindu, hours after filing his nomination as an Independent candidate, backed by the Samajwadi Party, for the Rajya Sabha election. Whether it was his …

Kapil Sibal’s Congress Exit: Questioning the Gandhis Can Be Dangerous
2 years, 6 months ago

Kapil Sibal’s Congress Exit: Questioning the Gandhis Can Be Dangerous

The Quint  

The departure of senior leader Kapil Sibal from the Congress after 31 years in the party is not just another high-profile exit. His declaration of independence – he will be contesting for a Rajya Sabha seat as an independent with the help of the Samajwadi Party – is likely to paralyse the G-23, the group of Congress leaders seeking reform …

Why Sonia Gandhi may have just written the epitaph of Congress's 'Group of 23'
2 years, 6 months ago

Why Sonia Gandhi may have just written the epitaph of Congress's 'Group of 23'

India Today  

Veteran lawyer and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal, on May 25, filed his nomination papers seeking re-election to the upper house of Parliament. Former Congress leader Kapil Sibal files his nomination papers for Rajya Sabha with the support of the Samajwadi Party at Vidhan Bhawan in Lucknow, on May 25, 2022. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav is In August 2020, …

‘I won’t join any other party,’ Sibal clarifies after quitting Congress
2 years, 6 months ago

‘I won’t join any other party,’ Sibal clarifies after quitting Congress

Live Mint  

A day after filing his Rajya Sabha nomination as an independent candidate former Congress leader Kapil Sibal spoke exclusively with Hindustan Times about his decision to resign from the party and ruled out joining any other political party. He also confirmed meeting Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and blamed the Gandhis for Congress’s poor poll performances. In response to the most …

Sibal quits Congress, files RS nomination with SP’s support
2 years, 6 months ago

Sibal quits Congress, files RS nomination with SP’s support

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party lost its third prominent leader in less than two weeks after former Union minister and eminent lawyer Kapil Sibal, a vocal critic of the Congress high command in the recent years, announced he resigned from the party nine days ago. Lucknow, India - May 25, 2022: Former Congress leader Kapil Sibal files his nomination for Rajya Sabha …

Is Kapil Sibal's exit a setback for Congress's legal team?
2 years, 6 months ago

Is Kapil Sibal's exit a setback for Congress's legal team?

India Today  

The exit of senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Wednesday from the Congress party has spread jitters in the legal fraternity, aas he was seen as as the party's strongest legal voice. In the coal scam case, he defended former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Supreme Court against a notice issued by the special CBI court. Sibal also appeared before …

5 Months, 5 Exits: As Kapil Sibal Bids Adieu, A Look at Other Cong Leaders Who Left for Greener Pastures
2 years, 6 months ago

5 Months, 5 Exits: As Kapil Sibal Bids Adieu, A Look at Other Cong Leaders Who Left for Greener Pastures

News 18  

It was yet another nail, this time a veteran one, in the coffin of the Grand Old Party on Wednesday as Congress leader Kapil Sibal — flanked by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav — filed his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election with the support of the SP and announced that he had severed ties with the Congress. Let’s …

Kapil Sibal resigns from Congress, files Rajya Sabha nomination with SP\'s support
2 years, 6 months ago

Kapil Sibal resigns from Congress, files Rajya Sabha nomination with SP\'s support

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Deepening the crisis in Congress further, Kapil Sibal, a prominent face of the G-23 group of the dissenting leaders, has resigned from the party and filed nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections as an independent on Wednesday in Lucknow backed by the Samajwadi Party. Sibal filed his nomination papers from Uttar Pradesh in the presence of the SP …

'Had quit Congress on May 16': Kapil Sibal files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 6 months ago

'Had quit Congress on May 16': Kapil Sibal files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh

India TV News  

Highlights Kapil Sibal's term as Rajya Sabha member had expired on May 5 this year In the current scenario, the SP & its allies will be able to ensure the victory of three candidates The ruling BJP-led NDA will easily be able to get 8 members elected to the Rajya Sabha Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said that …

Kapil Sibal, Anand Sharma, Chidambaram in race for Rajya Sabha polls
2 years, 7 months ago

Kapil Sibal, Anand Sharma, Chidambaram in race for Rajya Sabha polls

India TV News  

Highlights A notification for the election is to be issued this week Kapil Sibal is one of the most vocal voices in the G-23 group Anand Sharma and P Chidambaram are hoping to get a renomination The Congress is likely to decide on the candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls slated next month as the notification of the election is …

G23 leaders' dinner at Sibal’s residence cancelled; meet to continue as scheduled tonight
2 years, 9 months ago

G23 leaders' dinner at Sibal’s residence cancelled; meet to continue as scheduled tonight

India TV News  

Highlights G-23 will meet to chalk out further strategy at Sibal's residence CWC had reposed “full faith” in Gandhi and asked her to initiate changes to strengthen party Senior Congress leaders have hit out at Sibal that he does not know "ABCD of Congress" The Congress dissenters ‘Group of 23’ or G-23 is scheduled to meet in the evening at …

Here's how Rahul Gandhi reacted to Kapil Sibal's 'Sab Ki Congress...Ghar Ki Congress' remark
2 years, 9 months ago

Here's how Rahul Gandhi reacted to Kapil Sibal's 'Sab Ki Congress...Ghar Ki Congress' remark

India TV News  

Highlights The results of assembly elections in five states came as a shock to the Congress Sonia Gandhi at CWC meeting on Sunday had proposed to 'sacrifice' post in the party However, CWC rejected the proposal & unanimously reaffirmed faith in Sonia's leadership Following the Congress' humiliating defeat in the Assembly polls in five states, the demand for the much-awaited …

After Kapil Sibal questions Congress decision makers, Delhi unit protests outside his house
3 years, 2 months ago

After Kapil Sibal questions Congress decision makers, Delhi unit protests outside his house

India TV News  

Workers of Delhi Congress on Wednesday protested against senior party leader Kapil Sibal outside his residence in New Delhi, hours after the latter reiterated demands for sweeping reforms raised by G-23 leaders. Amid the Punjab Congress fiasco, Kapil Sibal launched an attack on Rahul Gandhi and wondered who in the party is taking decisions. Addressing a press conference in New …

'Not Ji Huzoor-23': Kapil Sibal takes a dig at Congress leadership, faces protests by party workers
3 years, 2 months ago

'Not Ji Huzoor-23': Kapil Sibal takes a dig at Congress leadership, faces protests by party workers

Firstpost  

Referring to the crisis in Punjab, Sibal demanded an immediate meeting of the Congress Working Committee be convened and wondered who in the party was taking decisions in the absence of a full-time president New Delhi: Hours after he raised questions over the functioning of the Congress, senior party leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday came under attacks from several quarters …

After Sibal’s ‘Not Ji Huzoor-23’ Jibe, Delhi Cong Workers Protest Outside His House, Car Smashed
3 years, 2 months ago

After Sibal’s ‘Not Ji Huzoor-23’ Jibe, Delhi Cong Workers Protest Outside His House, Car Smashed

News 18  

Hours after senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal questioned the party leadership amid Punjab fiasco, workers of Delhi Congress staged a protest outside his residence in the national capital. Come to your senses’, ‘Rahul Gandhi Zindabad’, while also showing placards that read: ‘Get Well Soon Kapil Sibal’. #WATCH | Workers of Delhi Congress protest against senior party leader Kapil Sibal outside …

Pakistan will benefit from Punjab episode: Kapil Sibal questions Congress decisions
3 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan will benefit from Punjab episode: Kapil Sibal questions Congress decisions

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday, while reacting to Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation said that Pakistan and ISI will benefit from the current political crisis in Punjab as it is a bordering state. Kapil Sibal, who is a part of G-23, a group of 23 leaders, said that the group has written another letter to …

2024 poll strategy, Opposition unity on menu at dinner hosted by Congress's Kapil Sibal
3 years, 4 months ago

2024 poll strategy, Opposition unity on menu at dinner hosted by Congress's Kapil Sibal

India Today  

Top Opposition leaders, including NCP's Sharad Pawar and Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav, attended a dinner hosted by senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal at his Delhi residence on Monday evening. The event was attended by prominent Congress and Opposition party leaders, including Sitaram Yechury, D Raja, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Derek O’Brien, Tiruchi Siva among others. The leaders talked about Opposition unity …

Look beyond one family, says SAD leader Naresh Gujral on Congress revival at Sibal's dinner
3 years, 4 months ago

Look beyond one family, says SAD leader Naresh Gujral on Congress revival at Sibal's dinner

India Today  

At a dinner party hosted by Congress leader Kabil Sibal on Monday evening, Shiromani Akali Dal’s Naresh Gujral said the Congress should “look beyond one family” in order to revive itself, according to sources. The event was attended by prominent Congress and Opposition party leaders and strategies for the 2024 general elections were reportedly discussed. KAPIL SIBAL’S DINNER The dinner …

Kapil Sibal hosts dinner, bigwigs' presence creates buzz in political circles
3 years, 4 months ago

Kapil Sibal hosts dinner, bigwigs' presence creates buzz in political circles

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Monday hosted a dinner attended by political bigwigs from the party and like-minded parties, creating a buzz in political circles given his recent role in party affairs. He was the prime mover behind the letter written to interim party chief Sonia Gandhi calling for wide-ranging reforms and is Those who arrived for the dinner …

Will Jitin get 'prasada' from BJP? Kapil Sibal questions Congress leader's switch
3 years, 6 months ago

Will Jitin get 'prasada' from BJP? Kapil Sibal questions Congress leader's switch

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal has said that there must be some reason behind Jitin Prasada's decision to quit the party and join the ranks with the Bharatiya Janata Party. "I am not against what Jitin Prasada did as there must be some reason which hasn't been disclosed, but joining BJP is something I cannot understand," Sibal, one of the …

Gehlot right, Kapil Sibal's remarks on Congress will only hurt party, says Tariq Anwar
4 years, 1 month ago

Gehlot right, Kapil Sibal's remarks on Congress will only hurt party, says Tariq Anwar

India Today  

As Congress leader Kapil Sibal continues to face backlash over his scathing criticism against the party leadership and its handling of electoral losses, another fellow party member, Tariq Anwar, has said that he should have given his suggestions to the party high command instead of going to the media. Voices of dissent are once again growing within the Congress ranks …

Sibal's 'Introspection' vs Gehlot's 'Hurt': After Dismal Show in Bihar Polls, Cracks Within Cong Re-emerge
4 years, 1 month ago

Sibal's 'Introspection' vs Gehlot's 'Hurt': After Dismal Show in Bihar Polls, Cracks Within Cong Re-emerge

News 18  

Days after the Congress suffered another electoral setback in Bihar, voices of discontent within the party resurfaced with a section of leaders calling for action and introspection. Gehlot's assertions followed former minister Kapil Sibal's public criticism of the Congress leadership and his remarks that the time of introspection was over and people no longer saw the party as an effective …

Kapil Sibal’s comments have hurt sentiments of Congress workers across country: Gehlot
4 years, 1 month ago

Kapil Sibal’s comments have hurt sentiments of Congress workers across country: Gehlot

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Congress leader Kapil Sibal's comments to the media criticising the leadership after the Bihar elections defeat has "hurt the sentiments" of party workers across the country, senior leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Monday. With a few leaders echoing the views expressed by Sibal, Gehlot said in a series of tweets, "There was no need …

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal admits people don’t consider Congress an effective alternative
4 years, 1 month ago

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal admits people don’t consider Congress an effective alternative

Op India  

Realisation finally seems to be dawning upon Congress leaders that the grand old party is losing its relevance. Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal in an interview to Indian Express today admitted that people no longer consider Congress as an effective alternative. On being questioned about party’s performance in recently concluded Bihar elections where it performed so badly that it perhaps …

Congress vs Congress: Kapil Sibal's remarks on Bihar loss 'hurt sentiments' of workers, says Ashok Gehlot
4 years, 1 month ago

Congress vs Congress: Kapil Sibal's remarks on Bihar loss 'hurt sentiments' of workers, says Ashok Gehlot

India Today  

Congress leader Kapil Sibal's remarks over the party leadership in the wake of the Bihar Assembly elections "hurt the sentiments" of Congress workers across India, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Monday. Even today, Congress is the only party which can keep this nation united and take it forward on the path of comprehensive development," Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok …

Congress should target BJP with surgical strikes, not its own Jitin Prasada: Kapil Sibal
4 years, 3 months ago

Congress should target BJP with surgical strikes, not its own Jitin Prasada: Kapil Sibal

India Today  

Congress leader Kapil Sibal, a key member of 'Group of 23' that has sought an urgent organisational overhaul, on Thursday said it was "unfortunate" that the party was targetting its own member Jitin Prasada when it needed to target the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party with "surgical strikes". The Lakhimpur Kheri District Congress reportedly passed a resolution demanding action against Prasada, …

Sachin Pilot quitting Congress? Kapil Sibal ‘worried’ for Congress, tweets about ‘horses leaving stables’
4 years, 5 months ago

Sachin Pilot quitting Congress? Kapil Sibal ‘worried’ for Congress, tweets about ‘horses leaving stables’

Op India  

Political crisis in Rajasthan seems have deepened as senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal took to Twitter to express his concern for the grand old party. “Will we wake p only after the horses have bolted from our stables?” he tweeted hinting that senior Congress leaders may be quitting the party soon pushing the future of Congress into an even darker …

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