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Sign of Truce: After Kapil Sibal, Anand Sharma backs Priyanka Gandhi
A video of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sweeping a room with a broom has gone viral on the social media.
Shocked and disgusted to hear of attack at Kapil Sibal’s house: Anand Sharma
On Wednesday evening, scores of Congress workers reached at the Jorbagh residence of Kapil Sibal and protested against him after he targeted Rahul Gandhi during a press conference.
Concerned for party, don’t want to weaken it, says Anand Sharma
The Congress leader said, “In the upcoming Assembly elections, we would wish each Congress candidate with the best wishes and will campaign wherever the party will ask.”
Anand Sharma attacks Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on alliance with Bengal cleric, he hits back
Late in the evening, Congress leader in Lok Sabha and West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury hit back at Sharma, saying his criticism was “only serving the polarising agenda of BJP”.
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan tells Anand Sharma know your facts, targets Azad for praising PM Modi
Sharma questioned the alliance on March 1 saying that it needed to be endorsed by the Congress Working Committee, the highest decision-making body of the party.
Congress equally respects all religions, people, castes: Ghulam Nabi Azad
"Be it Jammu or Kashmir or Ladakh, we respect all religions, people and castes. We equally respect everyone, that is our strength and we will continue with this," said Azad.
G-23 plans to give ‘strong message’ to Rahul over north-south remark
A senior leader from the G-23 grouping told ANI that the flashpoint or the tipping point is the north-south statement made by Rahul Gandhi in Kerala recently.
Resolve farmers’ agitation through dialogue: Congress leader to govt
Anand Sharma said reforms need to be backed by national consensus and urged government to involve chief ministers of states to resolve the current farmers’ agitation against the new agricultural laws.
Congress’s Anand Sharma Clears “Confusion” Over Tweet On PM Narendra Modi
But the party's critics, as well as many within the organization, saw it as a weak attempt at recovery.
Keeping out of RECP ‘backward leap’ for India: Anand Sharma
However, the Congress had raised concern over joining the RCEP, set to become the world’s largest trading body of 15 nations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Congress Leader Anand Sharma Says Jaishankar Cannot be in Denial of ‘Failures’ of Foreign Policy
A day after Jaishankar's defence of India's foreign policy, the senior spokesperson of the Congress said engagements with strategic partners demand seriousness and cannot be trivialised and reduced to event management.
Chinese troop withdrawal ‘positive’ but need ‘eternal vigil’: Congress
The disengagement between Indian and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops happened as per the agreed terms in the corps commanders' meeting.
Take nation into confidence on standoff with China: Congress
Earlier in the day, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that no one can threaten Narendra Modi's India.
Congress suggestion to Govt: Don’t worry about fiscal deficit, current account deficit
The Congress also slammed the Union Government for not allowing CSR funds to the CM relief fund and termed it discriminatory. The party said the PM-CARES Fund should be merged with PMNRF.
Probe ‘intelligence failure’ over Delhi riots: Anand Sharma
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Congress leader Anand Sharma on Thursday demanded a probe into failure on part…
Congress attacks Centre over economy
He also raised concerns about the manufacturing sector saying it is in the negative. "This section provides jobs, and such performances are dismal.
Hope Trump visit outcome in national interest: Congress
"As Trump has said, he has good relations with PM Modi and he has been assured that he will be welcomed by 50-70 lakh people during his visit. In such a situation, we hope that the pending issues of the country like H1B1 visa, GSP etc will be resolved," Congress
Congress flays PM Modi for ruining economy, spreading fear
The senior Congress leader said the government was suppressing the people's voice and terming the opposition anti-national when it protested against its policies.
Congress demands Yogi’s apology over his ‘revenge’ on anti-CAA protestors remark
"When a person wears a saffron, then such statement is not accepted from him. Announcing to take revenge is against the Constitutional ethics and he is not fit to rule the state, "
Citizenship Bill “Hurts India’s Soul,” Says Congress
New Delhi, Dec 11: During a debate in the Rajya Sabha, Congress’s Anand Sharma said that the Citizenship…
No aid for the poor, tax bonanza for big biz: Congress
New Delhi, Nov 27 : Cornering the government on the state of economy in Rajya Sabha, Congress leader…
The economy debate is currently underway in the Rajya Sabha
Live debate on economic slowdown in Parliamanet
SPG cover: Congress says politicians’ safety should be beyond politics
Nov 20 : The Congress raised the withdrawal of SPG security cover for Gandhi family on the third…
Congress condemns IT raids on staff members
The raid were being conducted here as well as in Kanpur, Kochi and Rajasthan.
Congress slams Bhagwat’s statement on lynchings
New Delhi, Oct 8 : The Congress has reacted sharply to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement on lynching…
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina meets Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, Oct 6: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi along with…
Why Modi Govt asked Jammu and Kashmir police of handling riots within 24 hours : Congress
Srinagar, Aug 3 : Sensing that the Narendra Modi government is set to abrogate Article 35A and 370…
Amid Karnataka crisis, senior Congress leaders meet in Delhi
According to party sources, the senior leaders will discuss the Karnataka crisis and the leadership crisis in the party.
Congress calls Kovind’s speech ‘hollow, uninspiring’
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday described President Ram Nath Kovind’s speech in Parliament as…
Modi Govt’s objective is to muzzle voice of opposition: Anand Sharma
New Delhi, Jan 25: Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Friday said that “there is a mindset that…
CBI Director Alok Verma 2 Days After Return, Out Again
New Delhi, Jan 10 : Within a day of his being reinstated by the Supreme Court, Alok Verma…
CBI Chief should be given a fair opportunity: Congress
New Delhi, Jan 8: Congress on Thursday said that under the principles of natural justice CBI Chief Alok…
Brazen and shameless abuse of agencies: Anand Sharma on AgustaWestland case
New Delhi, Dec 29: Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Saturday accused the Narendra Modi government of misusing…
Modi Government turning India into a Surveillance State: Congress
New Delhi, Dec 21: The Congress on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government turning India into a “surveillance state”…
Anand Sharma urges SC to recall Rafale judgement, issue contempt of court notice to govt
"The Supreme Court judgment is not only self-contradictory but is shocking in terms of having factual inaccuracies that are a result of false and misleading submissions made by the government.
We insist for a JPC probe in Rafale Deal: Anand Sharma
New Delhi, Dec 14: Reacting to the Rafale verdict, Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma said that there is no reason…
Trump declining India’s invitation for Republic Day a diplomatic faux pas: Congress
This government's foreign policy is incoherent, is episodical and Prime Minister Narendra Modi must remember that engagement with major strategic partners cannot be transactional but it must have a ring of continuity, coherence and correctness.
Government trying to destroy autonomous structure of RBI: Congress
New Delhi, Oct 30: Sharpening its attack on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the Congress on Tuesday accused the government…
PM Modi violated secrecy oath in Rafale deal: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 23 Intensifying its attack over the raging Rafale controversy, the Congress on Sunday accused Prime…
Former Srilanka President Rajapaksa meets Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Sep 13 : Former President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa met with Congress President Rahul Gandhi, former…
Hacking of TRAI chief’s Aadhaar details not a serious matter: Ravi Shankar Prasad
New Delhi, Aug 3 : When MPs from different political parties questioned government about the leaked Aadhaar details of…
Modi should stop dramatising poverty: Congress
"The Prime Minister should stop this drama of poverty. He should not play with sentiments of the poor. He cheated people with these sentiments in 2014 elections. Now it is time to give account of his performance."
Govt misleading nation on Rafale deal: Congress
New Delhi, Jul 23 : In a fresh offensive, the Congress today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
With its allies, Congress has ‘mission 274+’ for 2019: Anand Sharma
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday said it aims to remove the Narendra Modi-led government from power and…
Anand Sharma cautions BJP, says Power is temporary, don’t misuse ED, CBI
New Delhi,July 19 :Congress leader Anand Sharma on Thursday cautioned Narendra Modi government against misusing the investigation agencies…
‘Are there two laws in country? One for rivals, one for BJP leaders,’ asks Anand Sharma
New Delhi, July 19 :Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma attacked the Narendra Modi government and asked “Are there…
‘Sick mindset’ of PM Modi an issue of national concern, says Anand Sharma
New Delhi, July 15: The Congress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for targeting it over minority…
This govt must go in national interest: Congress
The country's economy, alleging that the BJP's "undemocratic rule has wrecked on the Indian economy", with the rupee falling to a new low and a decline in growth.
Indira ‘tallest leader’, Modi ‘authoritarian’: Congress
New Delhi, June 26: The Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJP for comparing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with…
BJP is expert in stealing and poaching MLAs: Congress
New Delhi, May 21: The Congress on Monday hit back at BJP President Amit Shah soon after the latter…
Congress delegation complains EC, says BJP trying to subvert free elections in Karnataka
New Delhi, May 9: The Congress delegation led by party leader Anand Sharma on Wednesday met the Election Commission,…
Modi pursuing personalised foreign policy bereft of direction: Congress
New Delhi, March 18: The Congress on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for pursuing a “personalised foreign policy”,…
RSS chief’s statement on Army is insult of Tricolour: Anand Sharma
Congress on Monday strongly condemned the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement that his organisation has the capacity to…
Opposition boycotts Rajya Sabha, alleges not allowed to raise issues in House
New Delhi, Feb 6: A united opposition decided to boycott Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, alleging that they were not being allowed to…
Rahul met visiting US visiting diplomats
New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and…
State of economy is a matter of great concern, All parameters are going down: Anand Sharma
New Delhi, Jan 6: Launching a scathing attack on Modi-led government over the estimate of India’s GDP growth…
Rahul Gandhi campaigned with dignity, humbly accepted election verdict
New Delhi, Dec 19: Congress leader Anand Sharma on Tuesday said party president Rahul Gandhi campaigned with dignity…
Ensure funds for special courts to try politicians, says Anand Sharma
New Delhi, Dec 19: Congress MP Anand Sharma on Tuesday asked the central government to ensure adequate funds for…
Opposition slams ‘inaction’ by EC, says it has failed to uphold constitutional mandate
New Delhi, Dec 14 : Opposition parties on Thursday strongly criticised the Election Commission over its “inaction” regarding alleged…
Congress attacks EC over ‘double standards,’ seeks action against BJP over poll violations
If FIR against news channels for showing interview of Congress President, why no FIR against PM, FM, Union Minister & BJP President on this ground?
PM accusing Congress for polarizing 2nd phase of Gujarat Polls: Anand Sharma
Senior Congress leader Anand Shrama on Monday (11th December) accused PM Modi for polarizing Gujarat election. Addressing a…
Modi has belittled the position of PM by attending an event of Ivanka Trump says Anand Sharma
Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma has questioned the Prime minister over attending the global entrepreneurship summit. Talking to…
PM suffers from unhealthy mentality: Congress
New Delhi, Nov 27: The Congress on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi suffered from an “unhealthy mentality” and…
Jaitley gave factually wrong picture of economy: Congress
New Delhi, Oct 25 : The Congress on Wednesday hit out at Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for…
Congress questions propriety of ASG representing Amit Shah’s son
New Delhi, Oct 9: The Congress on Monday questioned the propriety of a government law officer fighting the case…
Anand Sharma seeks probe into allegations against Jay Amit Shah
New Delhi, Oct 9: Senior Congress leader and deputy leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma on Monday…
Modi has insulted India on foreign soil, not Rahul Gandhi: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 12, 2017: The Congress on Tuesday said it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who “insulted”…
RSS, BJP don’t have right to represent Hindus: Congress
RSS does not have the "character and courage" to admit that they are the "parent political party" of the BJP and stressed that they do not have the right to represent the Hindus.
Anand Sharma calls Demonetisation a “biggest scam”
New Delhi, Aug 31, 2017: Terming demonetisation as the “biggest scam”, Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Thursday…
Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech ‘most disappointing’, says Congress
New Delhi, Aug 15 : The Congress on Tuesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech as…
NOTA option is unconstitutional & illegal, Says Congress leader Anand Sharma
New Delhi, Aug 1: On Day 12 of Parliament monsoon session the Congress leader Anand Sharma raised “None Of…
BJP is using police to coerce MLAs in Gujarat: Congress
New Delhi, July 28, 2017: The Congress party on Friday levelled a serious allegation on Bhartiya Janata Party…
CAG report on defence shortages disturbing: Congress
New Delhi, Describing as “disturbing” the CAG report which highlighted that the Indian Army is battling critical shortage of…
Congress slams government for removing import duty on wheat
There was no justification to remove the import duty on wheat from 25 per cent to 0 per cent. Our farmers are not getting access to the international market during this government's time,
Modi must apologise for failing to create jobs: Congress
Modi should make it clear whether he agrees with BJP President Amit Shah that BJP had never promised to provide jobs or create jobs.
Centre neglecting farmers’ condition says Anand Sharma
New Delhi, June 15: Expressing concern over Condition of Farmers in the country, the Congress leader Anand Sharma…
Opposition raises EVM tampering with EC, seeks use of paper ballots
New Delhi, April 10 : Opposition parties on Monday approached the Election Commission expressing their “complete loss of faith”…
GST bills tabled in Rajya Sabha; Opposition shares concerns
New Delhi, April 5: Coming a step closer to roll out Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill from July…
MCD polls: Congress constitutes screening committee under Anand Sharma
New Delhi, March 29: With Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls just around the corner, the Congress Party…
Rajya Sabha criticises media for ‘selective reporting’
New Delhi, March 23, 2017: Role of the media once again came under scrutiny in the Rajya Sabha…
Congress: BJP or RSS cannot define anti nationalism
New Delhi, March 1: Slamming Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah’s statement that there is a need…
Cong attacks PM on demonetisation
New Delhi, Feb 8 : Congress today attacked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for demonetisation and lack of job…
Budget pushed ahead to hide ill-effects of demonetisation: Anand Sharma
New Delhi, Feb 1 : Calling the Union Budget 2017-18 “misleading and directionless”, senior Congress leader and former Union…
Rahul Gandhi’s corruption charges on Modi not ‘loose statement’: Anand Sharma
New Delhi, Dec 19: Congress senior leader Anand Sharma on Sunday said that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s corruption…
No need for ordinance on demonetisation, says Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Nov 16, 2016: Defending the government’s decision on scrapping old currency, Union Minister Piyush Goyal today…
Winter session begins: Anand Sharma wages demonetisation war
New Delhi, Nov 16, 2016: Just after the Winter session of Parliament begins today, Congress leader Anand Sharma…
PM Modi’s robotic interview misleading nation: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 3, 2016: Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma on Saturday reacted strongly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
Congress criticise Modi over GST, strategy group meet in queue
As the Monsoon session of Parliament is set to enter in its second week, Congress may take a…
NDA government has failed to act against corrupt: Congress
New Delhi, May 31 : The Congress on Tuesday attacked the NDA government and accused it of failure to…
Privilege notice against PM Modi, Parrikar in RS over AgustaWestland payoffs
The Congress today said it had submitted a breach of privilege notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
Rahul Gandhi gets death threat letter, Congress leaders to meet Rajnath over matter
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has received death threats prompting the senior party leaders to seek time with…
Congress uproars in Rajya Sabha, demands PM to make remark over AgustaWestland
The Congress party on Monday interrupted the functioning of Rajya Sabha, demanding an apology from Prime Minister Narendra…
Opposition condemns rustication of JNU students in Rajya Sabha
The opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha condemned the rustication of three students from the Jawaharlal Nehru University…
Media report exposes Pakistan’s double-faced policy: Congress
New Delhi, April 5 : Reacting to a Pakistan media report on the JIT’s stand that the Pathankot attack…
Congress seeks JPC probe against PM
New Delhi, April 5 : Taking cognizance of a CAG report saying there was no ‘commercial production’ in the…
Smriti Irani’s Durga remark creates uproar ,Congress led opposition demands apology
No Bills in the Rajya Sabha will be allowed until Education Minister Smriti Irani apologizes for Goddess Durga…
ABVP goons attacked Anand Sharma at JNU,says Congress
Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma alleged that he was attacked physically by “goons” of BJP’s youth wing, the…
Anand Sharma attacked in JNU, student union blames ABVP
New Delhi, Feb 13 : Congress leader Anand Sharma was attacked on Saturday by unknown assailants while participating at…
Congress says , Will punish those defaming Nehru
The Congress Party Calling former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru the ‘mahanayak’ (great hero) of India’s freedom struggle, a…
Pathankot attack was an attack on Nation, says Anand Sharma
Congress leader Anand Sharma said in press conference that Pathankot attack was not only a terror attack. It…
Even the Trinity can’t help meet GST Deadline,says Anand Sharma
Congress leader Anand Sharma said Even if the trinity of gods – Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh – descend…