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Karnataka: Congress to file complaint with police, IT dept on BJP MLA Yatnal’s Rs 1,200 crore remark
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Congress to file complaint with police, IT dept on BJP MLA Yatnal’s Rs 1,200 crore remark

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar on Monday urged the Income Tax Department to take note of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Bsanagouda Patil Yatnal’s statement that a BJP leader with ambitions to become the chief minister had set aside Rs 1,200 crore to topple the State Government. “At the meeting held at a guest …

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Haryana polls: In Tohana cliffhanger, candidates ride high on combine harvesters
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Haryana polls: In Tohana cliffhanger, candidates ride high on combine harvesters

Hindustan Times  

The battle for votes has moved beyond speeches in this Punjab-bordering, predominantly rural assembly constituency of Tohana in Haryana’s Fatehabad district. BJP’s turncoat candidate Devender Singh Babli, 54, who in 2019 won as the Jannayak Janta Party candidate and joined the saffron party after the Congress refused him a ticket, driving a combine harvester while campaigning in Tohana on Thursday. …

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Lok Sabha Elections: 'Support for BJP reflects people's faith in development politics', says PM Modi in Shimla
7 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections: 'Support for BJP reflects people's faith in development politics', says PM Modi in Shimla

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: As the campaigning for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, scheduled for May 25, drew to a close, the leaders across parties have shifted their focus to the seats going to polls in the seventh and final phase on June 1. Addressing a public gathering in Shimla, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "You …

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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 …

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‘Worse than pathetic’: Cong on ex-Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay's remark on Gandhi, Godse
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Worse than pathetic’: Cong on ex-Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay's remark on Gandhi, Godse

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday lashed out at former Calcutta high court judge and now Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha election candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay over his recent remark on Mahatma Gandhi and Nathuram Godse. “It is worse than pathetic that a judge of the Calcutta High Court, who resigned to contest the Lok Sabha polls as a BJP candidate blessed by …

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Congress’ second list for Karnataka delayed
9 months ago

Congress’ second list for Karnataka delayed

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Despite several rounds of discussion, the Congress Election Committee which met in New Delhi on Wednesday could not come out with the second list of candidates for Karnataka because of lack of consensus for four seats -- Kolar, Ballari, Chikkaballapur and Chamarajanagar. There were differences over Kolar as two factions, led by Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa …

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Ecostani | Himachal imbroglio is a commentary on the Congress high command
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ecostani | Himachal imbroglio is a commentary on the Congress high command

Hindustan Times  

Sometime in January, rebel Congress legislator Rajinder Rana complained to the Congress high command about the “high handedness” of Himachal chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, in the latter’s presence and before other senior party leaders, in New Delhi. In February, with the Rajya Sabha poll around the corner, the party overruled Sukhu’s advice against fielding an outsider and nominated Abhishek …

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High decibel campaign ends in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
1 year, 1 month ago

High decibel campaign ends in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

The Hindu  

The high-octane campaigning, marked by bitter exchanges between the ruling Congress and opposition BJP, for the second and last phase of Chhattisgarh polls scheduled on November 17 ended on the evening of November 15. The BJP’s campaign was virtually spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who addressed four rallies for the second phase and targeted Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel-led government …

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Morning Digest | Hamas releases two U.S. hostages as Israel readies for ground invasion; ISRO’s Gaganyaan first test flight today, and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Morning Digest | Hamas releases two U.S. hostages as Israel readies for ground invasion; ISRO’s Gaganyaan first test flight today, and more

The Hindu  

Hamas releases two U.S. hostages as Israel readies Gaza invasion Gaza’s Hamas rulers released two Americans on Friday among some 200 hostages they abducted in October 7 attacks in Israel and indicated that more could follow. Calcutta High Court says every ‘female adolescent should control sexual urge’ Calling for decriminalisation of consensual sexual acts involving adolescents above 16 years, the …

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Rajasthan: Congress high command to take decision on CM's face, says Sachin Pilot
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan: Congress high command to take decision on CM's face, says Sachin Pilot

India TV News  

As Rajasthan heads into Assembly polls in a few months, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday said that the party will have to contest unitedly in the state to win the majority and the high command of the party will take a decision on who will lead the government after elections. Pilot, along with other new faces like Shashi Tharoor …

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High command will decide on Karnataka CM pick: Kharge
1 year, 7 months ago

High command will decide on Karnataka CM pick: Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the race for the chief ministership of Karnataka hotted up between Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday rushed back to Delhi and said the AICC observers will convey the opinion of the party's MLAs to the high command which will then take a final decision. On the question that those who toiled …

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When Arrogance of Party is Sky High, Voices Are Crushed: Priyanka Slams BJP on Wrestlers' Protest
1 year, 7 months ago

When Arrogance of Party is Sky High, Voices Are Crushed: Priyanka Slams BJP on Wrestlers' Protest

News 18  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday slammed the government over the protests by top wrestlers here, and asked whether it wants to save the culprits in the matter. The Congress general secretary also said that the pleas of the sportspersons, who enhance the country’s honour were being ignored, and asserted that “when the arrogance of a party and its …

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RaGa's Advice Taken, Siddaramaiah Fielded from Varuna. But Kolar Dreams Still on Mind
1 year, 8 months ago

RaGa's Advice Taken, Siddaramaiah Fielded from Varuna. But Kolar Dreams Still on Mind

News 18  

After weeks of speculation, it’s official – Siddaramaiah is all set to contest from the Varuna seat in the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections. The Congress high command was reportedly told following an internal survey that the Kolar seat which the former chief minister was keen on contesting was no longer a safe seat. Following the Congress high command decision, Siddaramaiah …

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Erode East bypoll | Accept Congress high command’s decision, will work for Elangovan’s victory: Makkal Rajan
1 year, 11 months ago

Erode East bypoll | Accept Congress high command’s decision, will work for Elangovan’s victory: Makkal Rajan

The Hindu  

Expressing disappointment over the Congress party denying him the ticket to contest in the Erode bypoll, the Erode South District Congress Committee president Makkal G. Rajan on Monday said he nonetheless accepted the party high command’s decision to field former Union Minister of State E.V.K.S. “I met AICC general secretary and party Central Election Committee in-charge Mukul Wasnik in Chennai …

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Pilot dares Congress high command with solo campaign ahead of Rajasthan polls
1 year, 11 months ago

Pilot dares Congress high command with solo campaign ahead of Rajasthan polls

India Today  

Ahead of the crucial Rajasthan assembly polls this year, former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot will be indulging in a show of strength in the state’s Marwar region on Monday. Keen on sending an unambiguous message to the Congress high command, the Tonk MLA will be holding Kisan sammelans, meeting people from different walks of life in Rajasthan's Nagaur, Hanumangarh, …

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Race for Himachal CM post heats up, Congress high command to take final call | 10 facts
2 years ago

Race for Himachal CM post heats up, Congress high command to take final call | 10 facts

India Today  

After wresting power from the BJP in Himachal Pradesh in the recently-concluded assembly election, the Congress has a new task at hand - zeroing in on a chief minister. The MLAs are expected to pass a resolution authorising the Congress chief to pick the legislature party leader who will be the next chief minister. The Himachal Pradesh Congress legislature party, …

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I do whatever the party high command tells me: Ashok Gehlot
2 years, 4 months ago

I do whatever the party high command tells me: Ashok Gehlot

The Hindu  

A day after The Hindu reported that Congress president Sonia Gandhi had asked Ashok Gehlot to become the next party chief, the Rajasthan Chief Minister on Wednesday evaded a direct answer but said as a disciplined soldier, he does whatever the high command asks him to do. “I am also hearing about it through the media,” Mr. Gehlot told reporters …

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Goa bar row: Irani, daughter not owners of restaurant, never applied for licence
2 years, 4 months ago

Goa bar row: Irani, daughter not owners of restaurant, never applied for licence

Live Mint  

On allegations that Union Minister Smriti Irani's daughter runs illegal bar in Goa, the Delhi High Court on Monday said Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera, Netta D'Souza and other conspired to "launch a tirade of false scathing and belligerent personal attacks". The high court said the statement made by three Congress leaders are in the “nature of slander and …

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Sidhu avoids sharing stage during induction ceremony of new Punjab Congress chief, Amrinder Warring
2 years, 8 months ago

Sidhu avoids sharing stage during induction ceremony of new Punjab Congress chief, Amrinder Warring

India Today  

Former Punjab Congress Congress committee chief, Navjot Singh Sidhu, who has been sulking after he was removed as chief, briefly attended the induction ceremony of new Punjab Congress chief, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, on Friday. Sidhu, while speaking to the media, said “Congress requires a makeover and the new PCC Chief is a youth icon.” SIDHU'S SUPPORTERS ANGRY WITH HIGH …

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Opinion: The best solution to high gas prices: tax the oil companies
2 years, 8 months ago

Opinion: The best solution to high gas prices: tax the oil companies

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Patrick Gaspard is the president and CEO of the Center for American Progress. That’s why Congress must implement a temporary windfall profits tax which, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress, could bring in tens of billions of dollars to help defray fuel costs for families. But if the tax rate of oil companies …

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Congress high command called Haryana strongman Bhupinder Singh Hooda for a meeting
2 years, 9 months ago

Congress high command called Haryana strongman Bhupinder Singh Hooda for a meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after the change seekers, known as G-23, flexed their muscles in a show of strength, the Congress high command called Haryana strongman Bhupinder Singh Hooda for a meeting. After the meeting with Mr Gandhi, Mr Hooda met with other G-23 leaders at the residence of Ghulam Nabi Azad where Anand Sharma was also present. Several reports …

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Mood for change: The Hindu Editorial on AAP’s Punjab win
2 years, 9 months ago

Mood for change: The Hindu Editorial on AAP’s Punjab win

The Hindu  

When an electorate is tired of the ruling parties both at the Centre and at the State level during an Assembly election — even if these parties are opponents — the chances that people will vote for a fresh alternative are high. The Aam Aadmi Party’s spectacular triumph in Punjab — winning 92 of the 117 constituencies — needs to …

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Goa: Bombay HC to pronounce verdict in Congress-MGP disqualification pleas today
2 years, 10 months ago

Goa: Bombay HC to pronounce verdict in Congress-MGP disqualification pleas today

Hindustan Times  

PANAJI: The Bombay high court will on Thursday pronounce its verdict on a plea seeking disqualification of 12 MLAs - 10 Congress and 2 Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party - who defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that since they constituted two-thirds of the MLAs who were switching parties, it was a valid merger and not a defection under the 10th …

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'This Is What My Heart Said': Bikram Majithia High on Confidence in Punjab Poll Fight against Navjot Sidhu
2 years, 10 months ago

'This Is What My Heart Said': Bikram Majithia High on Confidence in Punjab Poll Fight against Navjot Sidhu

News 18  

Bikram Majithia is aware that he has a tough task ahead of him. Leaving the safe cocoon of his traditional seat of Majitha, from where he has been an MLA, to contest opposite Congress state chief Navjot Singh Sidhu from Amritsar East for the February 20 Punjab assembly election is not an easy decision. #BattleForPunjab | Navjot Singh Sidhu used …

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