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AAP implements Delhi Model of Corruption: Congress
He said that many Delhi AAP councillors were caught red-handed for openly demanding money from people on various counts in sting operations.
May 26, 2022
Not easy to part ways after long association: Kapil Sibal on leaving Congress
Sibal said that he had quit the Congress on May 16, and is an independent voice.
May 26, 2022
Rahul Gandhi and G-23’s Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma find place in Congress political affairs group
In the Political Affairs Group, Mallikarjun Kharge, Ambika Soni, Digvijaya Singh, K.C. Venugopal and Jitendra Singh are the other members.
May 24, 2022
Eight former MLAs join Congress in Haryana
They are Sharda Rathore, Ram Niwas Ghodela, Naresh Selwal, Parminder Singh Dhul, Jile Ram Sharma, Rakesh Kamboj, Rajkumar Valmiki and Subhash Chaudhary.
May 24, 2022
Youth Congress starts ‘India Rising Talent’ to attract youth
The Youth Congress said its resolve is to take Gandhian ideas to the masses and build a sensitive society.
May 24, 2022
3 steps forward and 2 steps backward: Congress on excise duty cut on fuel
"While it may seem a significant reduction in absolute terms, but the point of contention doesn't change," adding, "Three steps forward and two steps back doesn't mean it leads to any improvement in the lives of the common people."
May 23, 2022
BJP Lok Sabha member Arjun Singh rejoins Trinamool Congress
Kolkata, May 23 : Bringing an end to all speculations and in another jolt to the BJP, BJP’s…
May 23, 2022
Youth Congress in Gujarat to mark Narendra Modi’s birthday as ‘National Unemployment Day’
"We will celebrate Prime Minister Modi's birthday as National Unemployment Day. The Gujarat Youth Congress will release the National Unemployment Register and send 1 lakh 'Get Well Soon' cards to the Prime Minister to keep him informed of other activities going on in the state," Vaghela said.
May 22, 2022
Congress leader claims his document halted divestment in Pawan Hans, Concor and CEL
New Delhi: Congress spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh on Thursday claimed that his research has compelled the government to halt…
May 20, 2022
Madhya Pradesh: OBC body calls for ‘state bandh’ on Saturday; Congress extends support
The opposition Congress has extended its support for the bandh, saying that the OBC must get 27 per cent reservation in local body polls instead of just 14 per cent.
May 20, 2022
Telangana Congress to urge Rahul Gandhi to launch nation-wide ‘yatra’ from state
Revanth Reddy claimed that the Kisan Sangharsh Sabha addressed by Rahul Gandhi at Warangal on May 6 and the Warangal Declaration passed at the meeting have attracted national attention.
May 17, 2022
Pass Assembly resolution against ‘bulldozer politics’, Congress to Kejriwal
Delhi Congress chief Anil Kumar said that Kejriwal, in his press conference on Monday raised objections on the way of demolition, but has no objection on demolition of 50 lakh people's houses.
May 17, 2022
Not to indulge in Hindu-Muslim debate: Congress leaders
The debate on 'Hindutva' also witnessed sharp differences.
May 16, 2022
Congress wants caste census report out, promises 50% quota for below 50
The party has also approved 'one family one ticket' decision but the higher age group cap could not find any mention in the final resolution.
May 15, 2022
Congress to launch Bharat Jodo padyatra, soon have internal reform task force: Sonia Gandhi
Among other plans, the Congress chief said that Phase 2 of the district-level Jan Jagran Abhiyan, that had been launched earlier, will resume a month later on June 15.
May 15, 2022
G-23 stand in Congress’ Chintan Shivir unclear
G-23 leaders - many of whom have been accomodated in various committees in the run up for the 'Chintan Shivir'.
May 13, 2022
Delhi model of education is ‘non-existent’: Congress
Kumar said Kejriwal had promised to establish 20 new colleges in his first election manifesto but could not set up even one new college.
May 13, 2022
Congress demands ballot paper system in next Nagaland Assembly polls
A state unit delegation recently met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and raised the EVM issue, and Therie said that he has assured to take up the issue with the appropriate authorities.
May 12, 2022
Congress, ‘Tukde Tukde’ gang have no right to give sermons to others: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, May 12 : Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said…
May 12, 2022
Madhya Pradesh Congress to give 27% tickets to OBC candidates in local body polls: Kamal Nath
On Wednesday, the SEC held a meeting and decided that the notification regarding the elections would be issued by May 24.
May 12, 2022
Home delivery of liquor will ruin the youth: Delhi Congress
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has become a puppet at the hands of the liquor mafia due to his "greed for commission".
May 12, 2022
Congress promises loan waiver, investment support to Telangana farmers
It also promises new laws to end the menace of spurious seeds and pesticides. If voted to power, the party will also ensure corruption free, time bound construction of pending irrigation projects.
May 7, 2022
Congress urges Ex-Servicemen to take up cause as they await pension
Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi said in Hindi: "After the deception of 'One Rank, One Pension', now the Modi government is adopting the policy of 'All Rank, No Pension'."
May 4, 2022
‘Artificial’ power crisis should be resolved: Congress
"In the month of May, we will be having a total demand of power as 2.2 lakh megawatts, what is the plan the Narendra Modi government has made to supply this power in the month of May?
April 30, 2022
US Congress approves World War II-like weapons program for Ukraine
Senate-approved “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act” clears the House, waives restrictions of arms deliveries
April 29, 2022
Bhupinder Singh Hooda man now Haryana Congress President
In Haryana, the Congress was witnessing an internal rift and as a result, the district committees were not formed. Ahead of its internal elections, the party wants to put its house in order.
April 28, 2022
BJP cannot be defeated without Congress: Antony
He said that he is optimistic about the Congress and it should not be underestimated and will make a comeback as without the Congress Narendra Modi can't be defeated in 2024.
April 28, 2022
Jignesh Mevani’s arrest: Lawyers to move bail plea, Congress to protest across Assam
On Tuesday, Mevani was sent to five-day police custody after his bail petition was rejected by Barpeta's Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM).
April 28, 2022
Preps on in top gear for Congress ‘Chintan Shivir’, Gujarat bugle to be sounded from Mewar
Congress President Sonia Gandhi has also collected feedback from both Gehlot and the former Rajasthan unit President Sachin Pilot regarding preparations for the camp.
April 25, 2022
Congress targets govt over proposed GST increase of 142 items
Today 90 per cent of 143, like 120 items, are being moved back into that slab. Can you see any logic to it? At least, I cannot. Can you see any method to it?
April 25, 2022
Prashant Kishor flags biggest worry: Senior Congress decision makers are all nominated, barely fight polls
In his presentation, Kishor said his "Reincarnation of Congress" is about "preserving the soul, creating a new body".
April 24, 2022
G-23 ignored as Congress discusses Prashant Kishor’s proposals
According to Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala, the party will decide within 48 hours about the proposals and the possible induction of Kishor into the Congress.
April 21, 2022
First Delhi BJP leader, then Kumar Vishwas, now Congress’s Alka Lamba on Punjab Police’s radar
Before Lamba, on the same day, a team of the Punjab Police visited former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas' residence in Ghaziabad.
April 21, 2022
3 Delhi MCDs merged to serve political interests of BJP, AAP: Congress
Autocratic BJP government at the Centre supported by the equally vile Arvind Kejriwal government decided to merge the MCDs in gross violation of the democratic traditions of the country, Kumar stated.
April 20, 2022
Prashant Kishor presents roadmap for 2024 polls to Congress
The meeting lasted for more than two hours and political strategist Prashant Kishor exited from the backdoor after giving the presentation.
April 17, 2022
Bypoll: MVA’s Congress retains Kolhapur North Assembly seat
This is the second time since 2019 that the Congress has bagged the prestigious seat, which was held by the Shiv Sena for two terms in 2014 and 2009.
April 17, 2022
Sonia Gandhi takes digital membership as Congress enrols 2.6 cr members
According to the information received from party sources, of the members who enrolled digitally, 42 per cent are women, while 47 per cent are in the age bracket of 18 to 40 year.
April 16, 2022
Power crisis likely due to shortage of coal: Congress
As per the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) data released on April 11, there is a shortage of coal stock in the thermal power plants in the country.
April 16, 2022
Congress says Faisal Patel not upset, will take care
Last month, Faisal Patel had announced that he will be touring the seven Assembly seats of Bharuch & Narmada districts from April 1, adding that his team will assess the current reality of the political situation.
April 15, 2022
Kuldeep Bishnoi meets Sonia amid talks of change in Congress’ Haryana leadership
Sources indicated that the Congress high command has advised the leaders of the Haryana unit to face all the challenges unitedly.
April 15, 2022
BJP using communalism to divert attention from unemployment, price rise: Congress
The Congress leader also said that the party had a new, young leadership in place which would play the role of a constructive opposition.
April 13, 2022
Mayawati slams Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, asks Congress to mind its own busines
On Saturday, Rahul Gandhi had said that the Congress had offered alliance to Mayawati and even offered to make her the chief ministerial candidate, but 'she did not even talk to us'.
April 11, 2022
Mahila Congress chief confronts Smriti Irani on inflation during flight
While the conversation was underway, Irani and D'Souza both started recording it on their mobile phones.
April 11, 2022
G23 leaders are reformists not rebels, says Congress veteran Bhupinder Singh Hooda
Without mincing words, he said the so called G23, largely a media coinage, is giving suggestions to the party leadership as they want to make the party stronger.
April 9, 2022
Congress to call party’s Maharashtra Ministers after MLAs complaint
Gandhi had given them a patient hearing and assured them of an amicable solution within a week. Before the meeting, a letter was written by the MLAs over the "cold response" of the ministers in the state.
April 9, 2022
Madhya Pradesh Congress constitutes 20-member panel for 2023 Assembly polls
The development came three days after the state Congress unanimously decided that the party will contest the Assembly elections under the leadership of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath.
April 8, 2022
Congress Maharashtra MLAs meets Sonia, complain about party ministers
The meeting comes on heels of after the Congress asked Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to now start implementing the Common Minimum Programme (CMP) of the three partners.
April 6, 2022
Congress to fight 2023 Madhya Pradesh Polls under Kamal Nath’s leadership
The meeting, which held at Kamal Nath's residence at Shyamla Hills in Bhopal, was attended by senior party leaders including Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh, Suresh Pachouri, Arun Yadav, Ajay Singh, Kantilal Bhruia and more.
April 5, 2022
Now, Congress and BJP spar over religious festivals in MP
It said Kamal Nath will issue a message on Ramnavmi and hold a religious programme on Hanuman Jayanti at Chhindwara, his home turf.
April 4, 2022
Kamal Nath’s role in MP key issue of Congress’s Monday meet
Therefore, a lot of speculations are being made about possible changes in the Madhya Pradesh Congress ahead of the meeting.
April 4, 2022
Don’t fear circular, says Karnataka Congress on guidelines for animal slaughter
"Don't be scared of handbills distributed by the RSS and BJP activists in this regard. This is our responsibility," Shivakumar said.
April 3, 2022
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor moves Private Members Bill to repeal UAPA
Shashi Tharoor's Bill also stated that after the 2019 amendment to the UAPA by the Centre, the state now has the power to designate individuals as "terrorists".
April 2, 2022
Declare Kashmiri Pandits as victims of genocide, IDPs: Congress MP Vivek Tankha
It also seeks the declaration of Kashmiri Pandits as victims of genocide and change in their official nomenclature to 'Internally Displaced Persons' (IDPs).
April 2, 2022
Haryana Congress leaders meet Rahul Gandhi, suggest measures to strengthen party
Congress leaders from Haryana met Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Friday to deliberate on the party’s strategy going forward and ways to strengthen it
March 26, 2022
Congress revamps Gujarat organisation, appoints new Secretaries
However, there was no decision and the leaders moved on to discuss the organisational issues of the party, a source said.
March 26, 2022
G-23 leaders likely to be adjusted in Congress, Azad may get RS berth
Similarly Manish Tewari and Sandeep Dikshit may also be accommodate in the party organisation.
March 22, 2022
Congress party high command must do the right thing: Sandeep Dikshit
Talking about it, Dikshit said that he has no information about the meeting and he "cannot even confirm whether it will happen or not."
March 18, 2022
Congress’ internal conflict heading towards truce?
The G-23 met on Wednesday and issued a statement calling for the Congress organisation to be revamped and there should be accountability of the people involved in the election process.
March 18, 2022
Zelensky makes direct appeal to Congress for no-fly zone rejected by Biden
He also referred to another proposal to provide Ukraine with aircraft that has been rejected by Biden without directly naming it.
March 17, 2022
Congress Crisis: Azad, Sonia to meet for sorting out issues, Rahul, Priyanka may also join in
On Wednesday, 'G-23' leaders met at Azad's residence to chalked out their strategy ahead of the meeting.
March 17, 2022
Congress ‘dissenters’ say collective, inclusive leadership the way forward
We demand that Congress party initiate a dialogue with like-minded forces to create a platform to pave way for a credible alternative in 2024.
March 17, 2022
Congress’ G-23 took defensive stance at CWC meet
The brainstorming session next month will pave way for the party to rejuvenate and reinvent itself.
March 15, 2022
Delhi riots: Former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan gets bail
New Delhi, March 14 : A court here on Monday granted bail to former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan…
March 14, 2022
It could be a stormy day at big Congress Working Committee meet on Sunday
Sources also said that it is necessary to fix the accountability for the poll debacle and urgent changes are required in the composition of the CWC.
March 12, 2022
Congress Working Committee to meet at 10 am tomorrow
The meeting was held a day after party's drubbing in the Assembly elections held in five states.
March 12, 2022
G-23 seeks speedy election of new Congress President, summoning of AICC session
There is simmering tension within the Congress after the poll debacle, and the G-23 leaders are reportedly miffed with the style of functioning of the party leadership.
March 12, 2022
Poll debacle: Ignored G-23 of Congress likely to convene meeting
New Delhi, March 10 : The Congress’ disgruntled group is likely to convene a meeting on Saturday or…
March 11, 2022
Opposition vote-split helped BJP defeat Congress in Goa: Chidambaram
Chidambaram also had a word of praise for the young candidates (more than 70 percent of the Congress candidates were fresh faces) fielded by the Congress.
March 10, 2022
167 rallies & 42 roadshows, Priyanka emerges as the star campaigner in Congress
Priyanka also campaigned in Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur.
March 7, 2022
To avoid a repeat of 2017, Congress rushes Chidambaram to Goa ahead of results
With the election results just a few days away, Congress leaders have begun arriving in Goa to hold…
March 7, 2022
Congress rivals try to divide society on caste, religious lines: Priyanka Gandhi
The BJP claims that it gives people free ration and deposits money in their accounts, she said.
March 5, 2022
Congress’ Mekedatu padayatra 2.0 enters final leg in Karnataka
State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar stated that the padayatra is the first step towards right over water.
March 3, 2022
Congress promises Rs 1,100 per month to women, eight LPG cylinders in Punjab
The manifesto has many promises which Sidhu had listed under his Punjab model with focus on the youth, skilling and entrepreneurship.
February 19, 2022
Karnataka Congress leaders demand Minister K.S. Eshwarappa’s resignation
Bengaluru, Feb 18 : Karnataka Congress leaders have started a ‘dharna’ at the state legislature demanding resignation of…
February 18, 2022
Pro-Congress wave in Punjab; BJP, AAP contesting polls to fulfil personal ambitions: Priyanka Gandhi
Ludhiana (Punjab), Feb 18 : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on February 17 said that she can see…
February 18, 2022
Congress targets to enrol 50L new members in MP before 2023 Assembly polls
All-India Congress Committee (AICC) membership in-charge K. Raju was also present in the meeting.
February 18, 2022
Kejriwal must clarify on Kumar Vishwas’ statement: Congress
"Kejriwal accepted that he was in contact with separatists for the Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections in 2017," Dikshit said in his complaint.
February 17, 2022
Fight of the flags rages between ruling BJP and Congress in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Feb 16 : Bharatiya Janata Party Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj K.S. Eshwarappa’s statement about…
February 16, 2022
Loan Fraud: Congress accuses Modi Govt of complicity, collusion & connivance
The Congress also alleged that the biggest ever bank fraud of Rs 22,842 crore happened under Modi government's watch, and after a five-year delay, the CBI finally registered an FIR on February 7 against Gujarat-based ABG Shipyard owned by Rishi Agarwal and others for duping 28 banks.
February 15, 2022
Trinamool Congress registers big win in Bengal’s 4 municipal corporations
Kolkata, Feb 14 : The winning spree of Trinamool Congress continues in West Bengal as the party won…
February 14, 2022
KCR hints at change in stance towards Congress
Before the 2019 elections, the TRS chief had met leaders of various parties to cobble together a front as an alternative to both the BJP and the Congress.
February 14, 2022
‘Wearing hijab will protect Muslim women from getting raped’: Karnataka Congress MLA
"The beauty of women is not supposed to be exposed. No one should set their eyes upon them. Muslim women have been wearing hijab since long back,"
February 14, 2022
When country was battling Covid, Govt was busy Toppling Govt in MP: Congress MP Chhaya Verma
"Initially when Covid-19 was spreading in the country, you were busy toppling Madhya Pradesh government and organising Namaste Trump,"
February 11, 2022
Nirmala Sitharaman terms Congress’ era as ‘Andhkaal’
New Delhi, Feb 11 : The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while responding to a question in the…
February 11, 2022
2 Tripura BJP MLAs who quit party join Congress, claim more coming
Roy Barman and Saha were earlier in Congress before joining Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2016 and then to BJP next year (2017).
February 8, 2022
Congress, ally will get majority in Goa: Siddaramaiah
The former Karnataka CM is in Goa to campaign for the Congress ahead of the February 14 Assembly polls.
February 8, 2022
Hijab row has dented image of nation: Karnataka Congress
Bengaluru, Feb 8 : Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar has said “the hijab row has dented the image…
February 8, 2022
PM Modi’s all out attack on Rahul Gandhi, Congress
New Delhi, Feb 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader…
February 8, 2022
Rahul Gandhi declares Charanjit Singh Channi as Congress CM face for Punjab Assembly Polls
Ludhiana : Just two weeks ahead of Assembly polls in the Congress-ruled Punjab, party leader Rahul Gandhi on…
February 7, 2022
Ending long suspense, Congress picks Charanjit Singh Channi as CM face in Punjab
Getting emotional on the announcement of his name, Channi said that he has always been honest, never took a penny from anyone, and will continue to work honestly.
February 7, 2022
Congress, BJP main Protagonists in Goa; other parties not in fray: Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress president Rahul Gandhi also said that the Congress had taken a conscious decision to not allot tickets to defectors.
February 5, 2022
Petrol, Diesel Prices at Rs 80/liter: Congress Election Manifesto for Goa
The manifesto also states that immediate steps would be taken to resume "legal and sustainable" mining activities in Goa.
February 4, 2022
Congress releases list of 27 candidates for Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections
The party has replaced its Lucknow East candidate, nominating Manoj Tiwari in place of Pankaj Tiwari.
February 3, 2022
Exodus from BJP continues in Manipur, MLA joins Congress
The Congress, the NPP, and the JD-U are likely to nominate most of the BJP deserters, who quit the saffron party after not being considered as party nominees for the coming Assembly elections, slated for February 27 and March 3.
February 1, 2022
Cows found dead in Madhya Pradesh cowshed, sparks BJP-Congress spat
Senior Congress leader and two-time Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Divijaya Singh, who often seen vocal on such issues, accused the BJP of being involved in a trade in cow bones and leather.
January 31, 2022
Congress releases fourth list of 61 Candidates in Uttar Pradesh
During the release of the first list, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had said the party is fulfilling its promise of giving 40 per cent tickets to women candidates.
January 31, 2022
Congress denies ticket to Rae Bareli MLA Aditi Singh’s husband from Punjab
Aditi Singh has been named as a BJP candidate from what was earlier a Congress bastion. She said, "Rae Bareli is no longer a Congress stronghold. Priyanka can come and contest election to see for herself."
January 31, 2022
Pegasus Issue: Congress demands Privilege Motion against IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for ‘misleading’ Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Jan 31 : Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday demanded that a…
January 31, 2022
Pegasus Spyware: Congress accuses Modi Govt of Hijacking Democracy
Surjewala earlier alleged that the defence budget of National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) reporting to the NSA went up from Rs 33 Crore to Rs 333 Crore in 2017-18.
January 30, 2022
Battle for UP: UPCC chief unfazed at exodus from Congress
He further says that the Congress is very well well-prepared to campaign in the pandemic.
January 28, 2022
Congress to go with CM face in Punjab Polls: Rahul Gandhi
Differences in the party continued to simmer even after the ouster of Amarinder Singh as the CM and Channi's elevation to the post.
January 28, 2022
‘Congress yukt BJP’: Shashi Tharoor’s dig at saffron party after RPN Singh quits
A day after Congress’s star campaigner for the Uttar Pradesh election, RPN Singh, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party,…
January 28, 2022
Youth Congress condemns Police Action on Job Aspirants, Students
Today, where there is a BJP government, there is atrocities against the youth. The double engine government of Bihar is betraying the aspirations and hopes of the students.
January 27, 2022
Congress changes seat of Harish Rawat in Uttarakhand poll
The party on Monday had released the second list of 11 candidates, fielding senior Harish Rawat from Ramnagar in Nainital district.
January 27, 2022
It hardly matters who is leaving Congress, says Ashok Gehlot
Gehlot said that Congress has a history of 135 years and it is like an ocean. Many people left the party and had to come back later, he added.
January 26, 2022
Almost all Congress ‘Baba Brigade‘ leaders now in BJP, except a few
RPN Singh, who was close to the Gandhis, was also a legacy holder as his father was a senior Congress leader. Singh was MP, MLA and Union State Minister of Home, CWC member and was given the crucial task of looking after the affairs of the party in Jharkhand.
January 26, 2022
After resigning from Congress, RPN Singh joins BJP
RPN Singh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief J.P. Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party leadership for inducting hime in the BJP family.
January 25, 2022
Ban film ‘Why I Killed Gandhi’, Maha Congress urges Uddhav Thackeray
Mumbai, Jan. Jan 24 : The Maharashtra Congress on Monday urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to ban the…
January 24, 2022
Modi government for the rich; budget should focus on reducing widening income gap: Congress
He cited a news report that claimed that incomes of the poor reduced by 53 per cent while that of the rich increased during Covid times.
January 24, 2022
Income disparity increasing, says Congress
The Union Budget should only and only focus on increasing money in the hands of the poor.
January 24, 2022
18 Assam BJP leaders Join Congress in Guwahati
Over 100 BJP workers, leaders join Congress party in Assam
January 24, 2022
Vinod Rai being rewarded for maligning UPA: Congress
Vinod Rai as CAG had in his report held then Telecom Minister A. Raja responsible for causing the state exchequer a loss of Rs 1,76,379 crore by allocating 2G spectrum licences at throwaway prices.
January 23, 2022
Congress releases 1st list of 40 Candidates for Manipur Elections
Several former ministers and ex-MLAs are also nominated by the Central Election Committee (CEC) of the Congress.
January 22, 2022
Ex-AAP Goa convenor to contest Assembly polls on Congress ticket
Tukaram Borkar, Antony Dias and Amit Patkar -- all fresh faces -- have be fielded from Shiroda, Benaulim and Curchorem, respectively.
January 21, 2022
Why Harish Rawat is important for Congress in Uttarakhand?
The Party does not have any leader who is acceptable to both the Garwhal and Kumaon region and since the state has two significant regions, Rawat is capable of balancing both, a party veteran said.
January 20, 2022
Youth Congress accuses Delhi govt of conducting less Covid tests
The Youth Congress also accused the Delhi government of trying to 'cover up' its 'failure' in handling the ongoing third wave of the pandemic by reducing the number of tests and thus suppressing the actual number of Covid cases.
January 19, 2022
84% households’ income declined; no relief for middle class: Congress
New Delhi, Jan 18 : Days ahead of the Union Budget announcements for FY23, the Congress on Monday…
January 18, 2022
Punjab Assembly Election: Congress’s first list of 86 out, Sidhu to contest from Amritsar East
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday released the first list of candidates and state President Navjot Singh Sidhu…
January 16, 2022
Maharashtra Congress to ‘Courier’ Empty Gas Cylinder to PM Modi
Mumbai, Jan 16 : The Maharashtra Pradesh Mahila Congress (MPMC) will stage protests all over the state on…
January 16, 2022
Congress wants to contest 6 to 7 seats in Bihar MLC Elections
The political parties of Bihar have started working on the equations with alliance partners for the 24 seats of the MLC poll.
January 13, 2022
Former BJP Minister Michael Lobo joins Congress in Goa
After resigning from the BJP on January 10, Lobo had said that the BJP in Goa was ignoring its core party workers.
January 12, 2022
Close fight projected in Uttarakhand; BJP, Congress neck and neck
Without the Aam Aadmi Party factor, it is possible that the Congress could have comfortably won Uttarakhand.
January 11, 2022
Mekedatu padayatra can boost prospects of Congress in Karnataka
Political pundits have said that Shivakumar will emerge as a more powerful leader after the padayatra.
January 11, 2022
Congress CEC to meet to finalize tickets for state polls
New Delhi, Jan 10 : Except in Goa, the Congress party has not announced any list of candidates…
January 10, 2022
Goa Congress, BJP ready to go to Polls on Valentine’s Day
Earlier on Saturday, Goa's Chief Electoral Officer Kunal (he does not use a surname) said that the election machinery was in readiness to implement the guidelines put forth by the ECI in Goa.
January 8, 2022
Congress has to win to be relevant as Principal Party against BJP
New Delhi, Jan 8 : After the announcement of the poll dates in five states, the challenges before…
January 8, 2022
Party fully prepared to contest Polls: Congress
Uttar Pradesh will go to polls on February 10, 14, 20, 23 and March 3 and 7; Punjab, Goa and Uttarakhand would vote on February 14; while Manipur will vote in two phases on February 27 and March 3
January 8, 2022
Not a single Covid Patient in ICU in Bengaluru, Karnataka Congress President Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Jan 7 : Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Friday took on the ruling BJP government over…
January 7, 2022
Repeated rejection by people drove Congress to path of insanity: Amit Shah
New Delhi : Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modis security breach during his Punjab visit on Wednesday, Union…
January 6, 2022
Congress alleges corruption in new Excise Policy of Delhi, seeks probe
Bhardwaj also said that the two-day session was a sheer waste of public money and time, as the pressing issues of people's health, welfare and financial package were not discussed.
January 5, 2022
BJP wants to impose Lockdown to Scuttle Plans of Mekedatu Padayatra: Congress
Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar on Monday jointly asserted that they will not stop the padayatra even if the state government tries to stop them citing increase in Covid cases.
January 4, 2022
Karnataka Local Body Polls: Congress rejoices, BJP taking setback seriously
State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar stated that the results of the local body elections reflected the mood of the people of Karnataka.
December 31, 2021
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Slams Derogatory Remarks Against Mahatma Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, quoting Mahatma Gandhi said: ‘You can chain me, torture me, you can destroy this body, but you cannot imprison my thoughts’.
December 27, 2021
Will Priyanka Gandhi get bigger role in Congress after UP polls?
Several Congress leaders are vocal on this issue. One such person is Acharya Pramod Krishnam, who has been saying that Priyanka be made party president.
December 27, 2021
Congress appoints Rajesh Lilothia as new AICC SC dept chief
New Delhi, Dec 25 : The Congress on Saturday appointed Rajesh Lilothia as chairman of the party’s Scheduled…
December 26, 2021
BJP rakes temple-related issues when they sense poll loss: Congress
In wake of Sawant's statement, Chodankar said that the BJP's belief in Hindu gods and religion is awakened only ahead of elections.
December 24, 2021
Karnataka Congress announces 10-day Padayatra for Mekedatu Project
The project is being implemented on our land, with our money and utilising our water. But, two states will be benefited. There should not be any objection.
December 22, 2021
Give Chandigarh in safe hands, Congress appeals to voters
Urging the women to vote for the Congress, she said the victory of Congress could lead to reduction in taxes.
December 22, 2021
Congress is an Irresponsible Opposition Party: Bommai
Saying adverse impact of religious conversions on innumerable families is a known fact for all, the Chief Minister said "it should be prevented".
December 22, 2021
Congress objects to linking Aadhaar with voter ID card
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed 'The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021' amid protest by the opposition parties.
December 21, 2021
Congress demands SIT probe into ‘land grab’ by Assam CM’s family
The party alleged that RBS Realtors Private Limited acquired most of the 18 acres in two stages, first in 2006-2007 and then in 2009.
December 20, 2021
Rajasthan Congress MLA triggers row by questioning Bipin Rawat’s martyrdom
Chaudhary is the son of Narayan Singh Chaudhary, who was the former president of the Rajasthan unit of Congress.
December 16, 2021
Congress releases list of 8 candidates for Goa polls
The list also features Sudhir Kandolkar (Mapusa), Tomy Rodrigues (Taleigao), Rajesh Verenkar (Ponda), Sankalp Amonkar (Mormugao), Aleixo Lourenco (Curtorim), Yuri Alemao (Cuncolim) and Altone D'Costa (Quepem).
December 16, 2021
Congress on social media overdrive in poll-bound states
The Congress social media team has started making videos for publicity and also to counter the BJP's narrative, said Gupta.
December 13, 2021
Congress banking on Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘Woman’ Card in tough Uttar Pradesh Turf
Some may look at this possible alliance as Congress' attempt to gain credibility among the Hindutva voters.
December 12, 2021
BJP leads Congress by thin margin in Manipur
Manipur poll is important for the BJP to show its continued dominance in Northeast India, especially with worsening internal security situation casting a shadow over its track record.
December 12, 2021
Trinamool Congress and BJP Practise Vote Bank Politics : Adhir Chowdhury
Kolkata, Dec 11 : West Bengal PCC President Adhir Chowdhury on Friday called Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi…
December 11, 2021
Farmers stir off, now govt must not betray trust: Maharashtra Congress
"The farmers' organisations have expressed their satisfaction and ended their 378-days-old agitation. But, the Modi government cannot wash it hands off the 700 farmers' lives lost during the stir, owing to its arrogance and dictatorial attitude," Patole said.
December 10, 2021
Good for India if Congress, Mamata’s paths converge: Chidambaram
Chidambaram also called the current anti-defection law as a defective legislation, adding that if the Congress comes to power in the 2024 general elections, the party would plug the existing loopholes in the law.
December 10, 2021
Tibetan Youth Congress urges to boycott 2022 Beijing Olympics
Bengaluru, Dec 10 : The Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC) has organised a bike rally from Bengaluru to…
December 10, 2021
Maha Congress chief raises question over civilian killings in Nagaland
Nagpur, Dec 6 : Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee chief Nana Patole on Monday raised questions over the firing…
December 7, 2021
Congress alleges rampant Corruption by ruling BJP; demands President’s rule in Karnataka
"The non-action by the Prime Minister and other concerned authorities really causes a lot of panic, anxiety in the minds of law abiding citizens of our country, more particularly citizens of Karnataka," Shivakumar stated.
November 26, 2021
Karnataka: Rapists of minor Girl should be shot, demands Congress leader
She also demanded that no advocate should take up the case of the accused persons, who should be encountered in the same way as it was done by the Hyderabad police.
November 26, 2021
Repeal of Farm Laws sets a precedent: Congress
New Delhi, Nov 22 : Two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the repeal of the three…
November 22, 2021
BJP, Congress Leaders Spar over Karnataka Bitcoin Scandal
Congress state president Shivakumar called Araga Jnanendra a mad person who needed treatment at a mental hospital.
November 20, 2021
Modi Govt withdrew Farm Laws in fear of Loss in Polls: Congress
New Delhi, Nov 19 : The Centre on Friday withdrew the three controversial farm laws with Prime Minister…
November 19, 2021
Congress should not give up against right wing populism: Manish Tewari
New Delhi, Nov 19 : Amid debate on Hinduism and Hindutva in the party since former External Affairs…
November 19, 2021
Assam Congress leaders lodge complaint against Kangana Ranaut for remarks against Freedom Movement
Stating that it was a highly objectionable and defamatory statement, the Congress leaders requested the Assam police to take necessary action as per the law to book Ranaut immediately.
November 19, 2021
Congress kickstarts 2-week ‘Jan Jagran Abhiyan’ in MP
The Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee has also set up a control room to monitor the smooth running of the campaign.
November 15, 2021
Udit Raj gets big role in Congress
New Delhi, Nov 15 : Sonia Gandhi on Sunday appointed former MP Udit Raj as president of the…
November 15, 2021
‘Real Freedom’ Slur: Congress urge Police to Invoke ‘Treason’ charges
"Hatred, bigotry, sham patriotism and oppression were liberated in India in 2014 and a very poisonous and vicious ideology gained dominance, personified by Prime Minister Narendda Modi," Tushar Gandhi said without mincing words.
November 13, 2021
Congress’ vibrant ideology has been overshadowed: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi also said that every single person should go through a training workshop, which shall develop people who have real understanding of what it means to be a Congress person.
November 13, 2021
Karnataka Police administered drugs to Bitcoin Scandal kingpin in custody: Congress MLA
Bengaluru, Nov 12: In a major twist to the Karnataka Bitcoin scandal, Priyank Kharge, a former minister and…
November 12, 2021
Congress slams Modi Govt as CDS Rawat and MEA differ on China’s ‘Illegal Occupation’
Rahul Gandhi said on Friday, "Our national security is unpardonably compromised because GOI has no strategy and Mr 56 is scared. My thoughts are with the soldiers risking their lives to guard our borders while GOI churns out lies."
November 12, 2021
Rafale Fighter Jet Deal: Congress to amp up pressure for JPC Probe during Winter Session
New Delhi: In the wake of new “revelations” on the Rafale fighter jet deal, the Congress will step…
November 12, 2021
Congress blames Modi Govt for 9.5 Lakh Suicides
New Delhi, Nov 8 : The Congress on Sunday blamed the Narendra Modi-led Central government for the death…
November 8, 2021
Congress cites Pentagon report, says China Intruded 4.5 km into Arunachal
Pawan Khera said, in June, 2020, BJP Member of the Lok Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh (East) Tapir Gao had written to the Prime Minister, to the Defence Minister, to the Foreign Minister on the issue.
November 7, 2021
Congress wants Rollback of Excise Duty on Fuel Hiked during Covid
The Congress on Friday said the BJP government is 'Lootjeevi' in Haryana which has decreased VAT on petrol but hiked on diesel.
November 6, 2021
Keeping Congress strong in Rae Bareli, Amethi bigger challenge for Priyanka Gandhi
The desertion of some senior leaders, including two sitting MLAs, has damaged the party in the region that was once a Congress stronghold.
November 5, 2021
Karnataka Congress urges BJP to release documents on Bitcoin Scandal
Bengaluru, Nov 4 : Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday urged the state government to release the…
November 4, 2021
Rajasthan Bypolls: Congress makes clean sweep as BJP slides to 3rd & 4th position
Bharatiya Janata Party state president Satish Poonia also accepted his defeat but his message spoke of the existing factionalism in the party.
November 2, 2021
Bypoll Results Harbinger of Change: Congress
The Congress said that Himachal Pradesh results will impact elections in other states which are going to polls.
November 2, 2021
Maharashtra: Congress triumphs in Deglur-Biloli Assembly bypoll
Aditya Thackeray said the MVA candidate's victory is "a symbol of the faith reposed by the people in the MVA government", headed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
November 2, 2021
Congress wins MP’s Raigaon Assembly seat after three decades
Verma has secured a total of 72,679 votes against Bagri, who received 60,610 votes.
November 2, 2021
Congress sweeps Himachal, Rajasthan; Trinamool in Bengal, NDA in NE
The Congress won all three Assembly constituencies -- Arki, Fatehpur and Jubbal-Kotkhai -- of Himachal Pradesh.
November 2, 2021
NDA allies, Congress to leverage bypolls outcome in upcoming elections
"Both BJP and the Congress have high stakes in Assam and the outcome of the bypolls are likely to influence the upcoming assembly polls in the neighbouring states."
October 31, 2021
Curtain Raiser: NDA, Congress face-off for 9 Assembly Bypolls in 3 NE states
The counting of votes in all seats will take place on November 2.
October 29, 2021
TMC in Goa to divide votes, claims Congress; cites Prashant Kishor’s comments
After crushing defeats in the 2012 assembly polls and the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in Goa, the Trinamool Congress has announced that it will contest all 40 assembly seats in the 2022 assembly polls in Goa.
October 28, 2021
Income Tax Raid at residence of Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar’s aide
"U.B.Shetty is with Shivakumar for a long time. This is being done to hit the morale of Congress workers. The raids will not have any impact on by-elections," she maintained.
October 28, 2021
Congress to raise Pegasus issue in winter session: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress had been on the forefront demanding enquiry into the snoopgate.
October 28, 2021
TV actress Kamya Panjabi joins Congress in Mumbai
Congress activist Niraj Bhatia and other leaders shared pictures of Kamya Panjabi joining the party on the social media.
October 28, 2021
Ahead of internal polls Congress to start membership drive from Nov 1
The Congress asked the people to join Congress to throw the BJP government which has caused sufferings to the people.
October 26, 2021
New Punjab Congress In charge Harish Chaudhary’s First Task to Settle Internal Rift
New Delhi, Oct 26 : The newly appointed Congress In charge of Punjab, Harish Chaudhary has his task…
October 26, 2021
What has AAP done for Dalit Students in 7 years, asks Congress
Kejriwal in his speech on Saturday also assured to provide Rs 10 lakh loan to the students, particularly Dalit students, to go for higher studies, saying: "You will not have to struggle as Baba Saheb."
October 24, 2021
Congress hits back at Lalu Prasad for jibe against state in-charge
The RJD Chief wants to send out a strong and clear message to the Congress that it has not performed well in 2020 Assembly elections despite being allotted 70 seats. The Congress, however, managed to win just 19 seats.
October 24, 2021
Congress accuses Assam CM of violating model poll code
Sarma also made announcements to set up a medical college in Thawra assembly seat and also to build two bridges over the rivers in the constituency in violation of model code of conduct, the complaint said.
October 24, 2021
Rahul Gandhi invited to 3-day Congress ‘Chintan Shibir’ in Gujarat
The newly appointed Gujarat in-charge Raghu Sharma was also present and he was also briefed about the party position in Gujarat.
October 24, 2021
Congress had better strike rate than RJD in 2019, says Kanhaiya
Patna, Oct 23 : Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Friday said that the party had better strike rate…
October 23, 2021
Bihar Bypolls: Pappu Yadav may campaign with Kanhaiya for Congress
Earlier on Thursday, state Congress chief Madan Mohan Jha wrote officially to Pappu Yadav, urging him to support Congress candidates in Kusheshwar Asthan and Tarapur.
October 22, 2021
Congress to hold crucial meet on Gujarat on Friday
New Delhi, Oct 21 : The Congress party will hold a crucial meet on Gujarat on Friday which…
October 21, 2021
Turning point, says Congress on 40% tickets to women in UP
After the Congress announced that it will give 40 per cent tickets to women in the upcoming assembly…
October 19, 2021
‘Tejashwi missed CM’s chair due to Congress’s sub-par showing’: Shivanand Tiwari
Tiwari also slammed the BJP and Nitish Kumar, saying that due to their incompetence, Bihar has turned out to be the largest exporter of labourers in the country.
October 18, 2021
Congress won’t revive by Flagging Party Issues on Roads: Raghu Sharma
Raghu Sharma, who was in the national capital on Saturday for the Congress Working Committee meeting, batted for making Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi party president.
October 17, 2021
Maharashtra BJP Jolted ahead of Bypoll as Ex-state VP, ex-MLA Join Congress
Besides Patil-Khatgaonkar and Pokarna, many other office-bearers and activists who will also walk over to the Congress, were welcomed by Ashok Chavan and other leaders.
October 17, 2021
Chorus grows for Rahul Gandhi to become Congress president
Addressing the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, interim President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday slammed party leaders for speaking to the media.
October 17, 2021
P.L. Punia to head Congress’ UP Campaign Committee
The Congress has also appointed four new General Secretaries, 12 Vice Presidents and 31 new Secretaries as it seeks to galvanise its state unit ahead of polls.
October 16, 2021
‘Disgruntled’ Navjot Singh Sidhu, sounds hopeful after Congress meeting
If sources are to be believed, the Congress leadership wants to put behind the chapter of the Punjab crisis before the working committee meeting on October 16.
October 16, 2021
Mandaviya should Apologise for Photo with Manmohan Singh in AIIMS: Congress
Manmohan Singh was admitted to the AIIMS on Wednesday evening after he complained of fever and weakness. He is being treated by a team of doctors under the guidance of Dr Nitish Nayak.
October 15, 2021
Congress targets BJP over Global Hunger Report
The GHR-2021 effectively proves that the Centre's claims about development are false and it has now failed miserably on the hunger index as well, with other smaller countries ranking better, Sawant said.
October 15, 2021
Congress demands Ajay Mishra’s removal during meeting with President
The families are worried that they will not get justice as the father of the accused is a Union minister, Rahul Gandhi said.
October 14, 2021
Bypolls: Congress to contest all seats in Assam, Meghalaya; BJP to go with allies
Counting of votes will take place on November 2.
October 12, 2021
Youth Congress stages silent protest at Jantar Mantar over Lakhimpur Kheri Incident
The Congress also carried out similar silent protests in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa on Monday.
October 12, 2021
Congress seeks to meet with President Kovind to present facts in Lakhimpur Kheri Case
A total of nine persons, including a local journalist and four farmers, were killed in the incident.
October 11, 2021
Truce being worked out with G-23 ahead of big Congress Meet
Senior party leader Kapil Sibal had recently said, "There is no president in our party, so we do not know who is taking all the decisions.
October 11, 2021
‘Congress to put shameful chapter of defections behind in Goa Assembly Polls’
He also said that henceforth, Congress candidates for the assembly polls would be selected based on nomination by active members of the Congress block committees.
October 9, 2021
Assam Congress MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed now booked for ‘misappropriation’ of govt fund
The statement said that on finding sufficient documentary and material evidence against Ahmed, he was sent to five-day police custody on Friday.
October 9, 2021
Govt failed to protect Kashmiri Pandits: Congress
The party said in the last 48 hours five persons, including M.L. Bindroo -- a prominent Kashmiri Pandit -- have been killed in terror incidents.
October 8, 2021
Congress ‘deserters’ form new Political Party in Tripura
Former Congress MLA Tapas Dey said that he was "forced" to leave the party after working in the Congress for around 60 years.
October 8, 2021
Raghu Sharma appointed Gujarat Congress In Charge
Amid wild speculations, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said the Congress government in his state will complete its five year tenure, and also form the next government.
October 8, 2021
Tej Pratap may campaign for Congress candidate in Bihar Bypolls
Tej Pratap or his office has not made any official statement on campaigning for the Congress candidate yet.
October 8, 2021
Congress gives extra weightage to Pilot, Baghel & Channi
Over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, the Congress is trying to establish itself not only in Uttar Pradesh but also eyeing Uttarakhand and Punjab as well. All the three states will go to the polls early next year.
October 7, 2021
5-member Congress delegation to visit Lakhimpur Kheri on Wednesday
A video of the horrifying moment circulating on social media shows an SUV driving into a group of protesters from behind, crushing many of them.
October 6, 2021
Congress Protest in Srinagar against Priyanka Gandhi’s arrest
Priyanka is presently party general secretary and in-charge of Uttar Pradesh Congress.
October 5, 2021
Panchjanya now attacks Rahul Gandhi for ‘leadership style’, slams Congress
New Delhi, Oct 4 : An RSS-linked magazine has taken potshots at the Congress and its former President…
October 4, 2021
UP violence: Congress demands Union Minister Ajay Mishra be sacked
In wake of the violence, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the sacrifice of the farmers will not go waste.
October 3, 2021
Mamata Banerjee wins crucial bypoll, Trinamool Congress sweeps other two seats too
After 21 rounds of counting, Banerjee secured 85,263 of the total 118,580 votes, securing more than 71 per cent while Tibrewal secured 26,428 votes, little more than 22 per cent. CPI-M's Shreejib Biwas managed to get only 4,226 votes.
October 3, 2021
Amarinder Singh slams Congress over preposterous lies
His remarks came after Surjewala claimed that 78 of the 79 Punjab Congress MLAs had written to the party leadership seeking Captain Amarinder's ouster.
October 2, 2021
Congress the legacy of India’s democracy, says Kanhaiya Kumar
Kanhaiya said that for him, the foundation of his thought, or ideology, is related to Indian culture's ethos of welfare of all and 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.
October 2, 2021
Not the first time that Congress is on the verge of a split
A similar situation arose in March 1998 when in a CWC meeting Sitaram Kesri was removed and Sonia Gandhi was appointed president. Sharad Pawar, Tariq Anwar and PA Sangma walked out from the party and formed the NCP.
October 1, 2021
Congress Questions Govt’s silence over Drug Seizure at Mundra Port
"Since the past 18 months, the regular post of the director of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is vacant. Who is behind this vacancy? who is stopping this post to be filled on a regular basis?
October 1, 2021
Congress observers to assess trends in Bihar seats headed for Bypolls
Patna, Oct 1 : With announcement of by-election for two Assembly seats, the Congress’ Bihar unit has set…
October 1, 2021
CWC Meeting will be Called Soon as ‘G-23’ Have Sought: Congress
"Before going to Shimla, the Congress President had held that the CWC meeting will be called soon. The meeting will be held soon," he said.
October 1, 2021
Amarinder Singh in touch with Punjab Congress in-charge Harish Rawat in Delhi
However, speculation is rife about the political future of Amarinder Singh following his visit to Delhi.
September 30, 2021
By-Elections in Assam: Congress to go alone, BJP in alliance
The Assam Congress earlier this month announced that the Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF and tribal-based party BPF would no longer be partners of the 'Mahajot' in the state.
September 29, 2021
Who is taking decisions in Congress, asks Kapil Sibal
Those who were considered close to the top leadership have left the party and those who were not considered close are still standing with the party. We are G-23 and not Ji-huzoor 23."
September 29, 2021
Congress asks state unit to resolve issue in Punjab
The Congress downplayed the whole episode and did not respond to the question on Sidhu during the joining of the Kanhaiya Kumar and Jignesh Mevani.
September 28, 2021
Rahul Gandhi may seek to resolve Congress internal feuds in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram : With a section of the top Congress brass in Kerala unhappy over the manner in which…
September 28, 2021
After 71 days at helm, Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief
Missing not an opportunity to take a jibe over the resignation of Sidhu, former two-time Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, without naming him, described him as an unstable man.
September 28, 2021
Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress chief
It is learnt that Sidhu was upset over the non-inclusion of the MLAs of his choice in the expanded Cabinet and the appointment of new Advocate General, A.P.S. Deol.
September 28, 2021
RSS statement on Amazon irrelevant, says Congress
Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala had said, "the budget of law ministry is Rs 1,100 crore, so to whom the e-commerce company paid Rs 8,546 crore as legal fee in two years."
September 28, 2021
Congress to boycott Lok Sabha Speaker’s joint session address in Karnataka Assembly today
The Congress party has stated that it is against the principle and spirit of the constitution and the ruling BJP is violating the highest tradition in the state by organising the address of Om Birla to both members of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.
September 24, 2021
Manipur Congress condemns killing of Tribal Leader Athuan Abonmai
Supplementing the press conference, MPCC working president I Hemochandra said that assassination of Athuan Abonmai, who always stands tall for unity and integrity of the state, is unfortunate.
September 24, 2021
Opinion: Congress’ Revival Journey: It’s all about making the Right Beginning
The Congress faces a major challenge in the form of factionalism. However, 'factionalism' is in the 'inherent' culture of the party.
September 24, 2021
‘Is there Room for Humiliation’, Amarinder Singh retorts on Congress’s ‘No Place for Anger’ Comment
"The Congress party made him the Chief Minister for 9 years and 9 months. It seems to me that such things do not suit his stature, considering his experience, his contribution to public life," Shrinate added.
September 24, 2021
Lalitesh Pati of Kamala Pati Tripathi’s family quits Congress
Addressing a press conference, he said that he had decided to leave the party because he felt helpless at the prevailing state of affairs.
September 23, 2021
Karnataka Congress Opposes land allotment to Chanakya University
"This is a case of nepotism and I demand the BJP government to scrap the decision to hand over the land to CESS to start Chanakya University as CESS does not have any qualification or eligibility to start an institution," he said.
September 23, 2021
Several Congress and BJP leaders join Trinamool in Tripura
Sangma and few other political leaders from Meghalaya are in Kolkata now, fuelling speculation in the political circles in the hill state about their possible political somersault.
September 23, 2021
54 BJP leaders’ kin in politics yet it blames Congress for dynastic politics: Ripun Bora
The Congress leader said that Jawaharlal Nehru had dedicated all the land and other properties inherited from his father Motilal Nehru in the service of the nation.
September 23, 2021
Congress tussles: ‘After changes in Punjab, next will be Rajasthan’
Now, the next elections are scheduled in 2023 and the party is contemplating a new CM face so that the 2019 Lok Sabha results are not repeated in the 2024 parliamentary elections.
September 22, 2021
Atrocities on women highest in BJP-ruled states: Maharashtra Congress
Mumbai, Sep 22 : The Maharashtra Congress on Wednesday said that atrocities against women are highest in Bharatiya…
September 22, 2021
With Dalit CM in Punjab, Congress aims at UP and Uttarakhand
Sources say that Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa's name was proposed by majority of MLAs but Rahul Gandhi decided in favour of Channi who was the leader of opposition for a brief period during the previous Akali government.
September 19, 2021
Congress seeks probe against Modi, ICMR over media report on Covid-19 response
The Congress cited a recent media report to allege "criminal culpability" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and senior officials of the ICMR in fudging data
September 17, 2021
Kanhaiya Kumar and Jignesh Mevani delay Congress rejig in two states?
The Congress is weighing its options and relations with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav. The RJD is the oldest ally of the Congress and it does not want to leave the its side.
September 17, 2021
‘If NCP, Congress Don’t Align, Secular Votes Will Split In Goa’ : D’Souza
"Alliance is very important because I do not want division of secular votes. If there is a division of secular votes, there will be a problem for everyone," D'Souza said.
September 16, 2021
Congress to take social media fight to booth level in poll bound states
Rohan Gupta, Chairman of the social media department, said, "the main focus is to train the team to counter the BJP's fake narrative at the booth level in the poll-bound states."
September 16, 2021
Congress agitation panel holds first meet, Udit Raj proposes Rahul Gandhi as President
The Congress committee on agitation, headed by Digvijaya Singh and having General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as a member, met for the first time on Tuesday to discuss various issues including fuel price rise and inflation.
September 14, 2021
Kanahiya Kumar joining Congress,Speculations are rife in the media,aides say just rumour
Speculations are rife in the media and Congress circles about Kanhaiya Kumar, the former JNU Students Union president, joining the party. Sources close to the CPI leader, however, said 'these are rumours which are being spread and there is no talk of his joining the Congress'.
September 14, 2021
Congress Likely to Appoint New UP Chief Ahead of Polls
The consideration for the change is purely political as the Congress leadership is happy with the work of the state president, but the party has of late realised that it is not in the 'game of the OBC community' as the BJP and Samajwadi Party have occupied that space, sources further said.
September 14, 2021
NSUI Passes Resolution to re-appoint Rahul Gandhi as Congress Party Chief
The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), the students’ wing of Congress, on Sunday proposed to appoint Rahul Gandhi as the party chief
September 13, 2021
Priyanka Gandhi will be Congress’s CM face for UP Assembly Elections: Salman Khurshid
On being asked about the CM’s face by Congress party, Khurshid, said that the party’s face is Priyanka Gandhi. He, however further said, “Priyanka hasn’t officially announced this yet, so even we can’t do it but the party will fight their elections under her leadership”.
September 13, 2021
Uttar Pradesh Congress to take out ‘Pratigya Yatra’
Programmes to be held during the yatra will be decided in phases.
September 11, 2021
Congress eyeing tribal vote banks in Madhya Pradesh
Congress has resorted to Adivasi Adhikar Yatra. Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath took part in this yatra in Barwani and attacked the BJP fiercely, showing no hesitation in calling it anti-tribal.
September 11, 2021
Race hots up in Congress for two Rajya Sabha seats
While many leaders including Azad, Wasnik, Veerappa Moily are from the G-23 group, Moily and Wasnik have mended fence with Rahul Gandhi, sources said.
September 10, 2021
Congress Panel on 75 years of Independence holds Meeting
The committee has members from the G-23 group, including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Mukul Wasnik, who were all present in the meeting.
September 8, 2021
Youth Congress resolution seeks Rahul Gandhi as Cong chief
Panaji, Sep 7 : The Youth Congress, on the final day of its two-day national executive meeting here…
September 7, 2021