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Directly Transfer Rs 6K to Poor in States under Lockdown: Adhir to PM Modi
Chowdhury contended that this will not only mitigate the sufferings of the millions of poor but it is good economics as well because it will have a multiplier effect on the economy.
Let PAC examine vaccination Policy, Adhir urges LS Speaker
New Delhi: Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, on Thursday asked Speaker Om Birla to…
‘Dissenter’ Ghulam Nabi Azad to head Congress task force on Covid
New Delhi: Congress has set up a task force on Covid and one of the party’s top dissenting…
System hasn’t failed, Modi government has: Sonia Gandhi on Covid-19 crisis
On the results of the recently concluded elections in four states and one Union territory, the party president said the Congress Working Committee will soo analyse the election outcome.
Country facing Health Emergency, not a time to discuss Poll Outcomes: Kapil Sibal
Sibal also attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held the Union government responsible for the present health crisis in the country.
Central Vista essential service, what about vaccines, asks Congress
The Congress demanded auditing and distribution of foreign aid like injections, oxygen and other drugs.
Karnataka oxygen tragedy: Congress demands judicial probe
The Congress on Monday demanded a judicial probe into the tragic incident of 24 patients dying in Karnataka’s…
Congress retains Kanyakumari Lok Sabha seat
Chennai, May 3 : Congress retained the Kanyakumari Lok Sabha seat with its candidate Vijay Vasanth winning the…
Election Results: Congress on shaky ground as it poll fortunes plummet further
New Delhi: The electoral fortunes of the Congress took another dip on Sunday as it failed to make…
Analysis: Congress paid the price of pact with AIUDF in Assam
The alliance with the AIUDF shattered Congress dream to capture power in Assam, though the grand old party…
Nothing less than a crime against humanity in UP: Priyanka Gandhi
The Congress general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh claimed that 700 teachers, including one who was pregnant and forced to attend poll duty, have died in the state.
How Muslims voted for Trinamool in Bengal; backed Cong, AIUDF in Assam
New Delhi: The Muslim population in West Bengal dumped the Left-Congress combine and voted for the Mamata Banerjee-led…
Sonia Gandhi: ‘Fighting Covid is not You vs Us battle but Us vs Corona battle…need to fight this together’
In the unprecedented Covid crisis, the Centre and Opposition-ruled states face off over critical supplies of oxygen and…
Delhi CM Kejriwal spent crores on self promotion not oxygen: Congress
NEW DELHI, APRIL 24 : As Delhi keeps on gasping for oxygen, the Congress alleged that both the…
Declare health emergency in Uttar Pradesh: Congress
"The CM had ordered to convert 96 private hospitals into COVID centres but these could not work due to a lack of oxygen," he said.
Vaccine Leader has been reduced to a Vaccine Beggar: Congress
“Would the Prime Minister care to answer that India being the world’s biggest vaccination producer, why is it that only 1.3% of Indians have so far been fully vaccinated?” he asked.
Govt left People on their own, Congress after PM Modi’s Address to Nation
New Delhi, April 21: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation of the Covid situation on…
Manish Tewari appeals to summon emergency Parliament session
He alleged that funeral and burial grounds have no space left and there is shortage of oxygen, beds, ventilators and vaccine.
CWC attacks Centre on pandemic handling says nation faces ‘unprecedented catastrophe’ unless corrective steps taken
On PM's comments on the Kumbh, he said, "This is again locking the stable after the horses have bolted".
COVID has hit with fury despite a year to prepare we were caught off guard again Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Apr 17 : Accusing the Modi government of “gross unpreparedness” and “adhocism” in dealing with the…
Congress emerges single-Largest Party in Meghalaya Tribal Council Polls
The Congress emerged as the single largest party, winning 12 of the 29 seats where elections were held on April 12.
Alka Lamba slams Kejriwal for mishandling Covid situation in Delhi
Former MLA and Delhi Congress leader Alka Lamba said that the people of Delhi are now bearing the brunt of the AAP government’s reckless actions
Congress to launch its own digital media platform INC TV on Wednesday
Though the party runs the National Herald and Navjivan, they are operated by a trust called the AJL.
Rahul Gandhi To Campaign In West Bengal From April 14
New Delhi, April 11 : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will begin campaigning in West Bengal from April 14…
Rafale row: India cheated to tune of Rs 21,000 crore, alleges Congress
Rahul Gandhi was referring to Modi's interactive 'Pariksha pe charcha' programme with students.
High turnout to favour Congress in Puducherry: Narayanasamy
Chennai: Senior Congress leader and former Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy on Wednesday expressed confidence that the high…
Congress-led Mahajot faces litmus test in final Assam phase
New Delhi/Guwahati, April 4 : The third and final phase of polling in the Assam Assembly elections on…
Rahul’s claim that Congress did not try to capture institutions during Emergency ”laughable”: BJP
Attacking the Congress leader, Javadekar said lakhs of people, including MPs and MLAs, were arrested during that time while institutions were denied any freedom.
Congress’s V Narayanasamy rules out possibility of being Puducherry CM
The former Puducherry chief minister's remarks come days after his name did not figure in the list of 14 candidates announced by the Congress for the Assembly polls and he asserted that he was not contesting the April 6 elections
Congress up in arms over Left leader’s remarks on Rahul Gandhi
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 : The Congress leaders are up in arms over the remarks made by Idukki’s former…
Congress questions Modi, Vijayan, Adani ‘special relation’
He alleged that Vijayan's opposition to handing over of Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Adani Group was a farce and facade to cover up other secret understandings.
Congress urges EC to register FIRs against Nadda, Sonowal for ads predicting poll outcome
With the BJP advertising claims of winning all seats in upper Assam, the Congress on Sunday said it…
NIA suppressing evidence in Sachin Waze case, alleges Congress
"NIA not carrying out inquiry against Waze's seniors and Param Bir Singh gives rise to suspicion. The agency is deliberately suppressing some evidence," he said.
Cong appoints 3 new AICC secretaries for Uttar Pradesh
Priyanka Gandhi is seeking to strengthen the party in Uttar Pradesh.
‘Puducherry’s identity will be lost if NDA comes to power’
Chennai, March 26 : The former Chief Minister of Puducherry and senior Congress leader V. Narayanasamy has said…
Will implement NYAY soon after forming govt in Kerala: Rahul Gandhi
Then turning to the NYAY scheme, he said all of you can just wait to see that our government will do that.
Women more powerful than men, but do not understand and are fooled by them: Rahul to students
Kochi : Women are much more powerful than men but are being fooled by them as they do…
Congress is Fighting a very strong and united battle for Assam Identity: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress is fighting a very strong & united battle, not just against the BJP’s govt, but against their…
BJP, AAP fighting for credit over doorstep delivery scheme: Congress
Earlier in the day, Kejriwal said he won't take credit for this scheme.
Rahul releases Congress Assam poll manifesto, attacks RSS and BJP
The 126-member Assam Assembly will go to the polls in three phases on March 27 (47 seats), April 1 (39 seats) and April 6 (40 seats). The results will be declared on May 2.
If ‘chaiwala’ won’t understand your problems who will: PM Modi
The points about a conspiracy to "disrupt yoga and chai image of India in general" has reportedly been mentioned several times.
Narayanaswamy to lead Congress, DMK campaign in Puducherry
While Narayanaswami is putting up a brave face, the BJP camp is upbeat.
Uttarakhand CM should apologise to women or resign: Congress
CM Tirath Rawat criticised women for wearing ripped jeans and wondered what values they will impart to their children, drawing flak
Rahul Gandhi to interact with students in poll-bound Assam
New Delhi : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will interact with college students and meet tea estate workers as…
Congress – BJP to lock horns in Damoh by-poll, voting on April 17
Bhopal, March 17 : With the date for the by-election for the Damoh Assembly constituency in Madhya Pradesh…
Madhya Pradesh: Congress Block President shot dead
According to City Superintendent of Police Lokendra Singh, the Congress leader was shot dead at Bada Malhera.
Kerala polls: Cong to support widow of murdered former CPI-M leader at Vatakara
A battle royale is shaping up at Vatakara in Kozhikode district, after the news came that K.K.Rema of…
Assam Assembly Polls : Congress-led ‘Mahajot’ now has 10 parties
Guwahati: Weeks before the Assam assembly polls kick off on March 27, the Congress got a shot in…
Congress releases 2nd list of candidates for Bengal polls
New Delhi : The Congress on Sunday released its second list of candidates for the multi-phase West Bengal…
Block level workers are our strength: Priyanka
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said that the party at the block level was the…
Congress names 21 candidates for Tamil Nadu
Congress on Saturday announced a list of 21 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and a candidate…
Goa municipal polls: CM must sack Minister, Congress after Supreme Court order
“After the Supreme Court order, CM is making officers scapegoats. We are warning all government officers. They are not servants of the CM or the ‘super CM’, but of the Constitution,” Chodankar said.
Congress rakes up Scania bus issue to target BJP
Khera said the company in question Siddhi Vinayak Logistics Limited (SVLL) was registered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in 2002. It is a transport company run by Surat based businessman Roop Chand Baid.
Congress releases campaigners list for West Bengal
Congress releases list of 30 star campaigners for West Bengal. Party’s interim chief Sonia Gandhi, ex-PM Dr Manmohan…
Sonia Gandhi appoints office bearers for UP Congress SC cell
Lucknow, March 12 : Congress President Sonia Gandhi has appointed office bearers for the party’s SC cell in…
West Bengal Congress in-charge Jitin Prasada upset over delay in candidates list
The Assembly elections in West Bengal will be held in eight phases starting from March 27 and the results will be declared on May 2.
Opposition not allowed to raise people’s issue: Congress
The Congress leaders also alleged that bills were passed in violation of the established rules, as the Opposition was not allowed to speak.
No-confidence motion of Congress against Khattar govt taken up in Haryana Assembly
“I have received no-confidence motion from the Leader of Opposition [Bhupinder Singh Hooda] and 27 other Congress MLAs,” Speaker Gian Chand Gupta said
Rajya Sabha Chair rejects suspension notices over farm laws
Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge said: "It will not be fair not to discuss the issue when farmers have been agitating in the country."
KC Venugopal stresses on need to fight to save democracy
New Delhi, March 10 : Congress General Secretary (Organisation) and Rajya Sabha member K.C. Venugopal on Tuesday asserted…
Congress demands President’s rule, fresh polls in Uttarakhand
Former Uttarakhand minister and Congress leader Nav Prabhat said, "The BJP has accepted that the Chief Minister did not perform in the last four years. That is why he has been removed."
Uttarakhand CM’s resignation is failure of 4 years of BJP govt, says Congress
The opposition Congress claimed that the BJP had cheated the people of Uttarakhand for four year and would be thrown out in the assembly election next year.
No-confidence motion in Haryana assembly: BJP, JJP, Congress issue whip to MLAs
Hooda said the no-confidence motion was required as the government has lost public confidence and taking anti-people decisions.
Congress to oppose curtailment of Budget session
New Delhi, March 7 : The Congress has decided that it will not accept the proposal by the…
BJP riding on arrogance of brute majority: Congress
New Delhi, March 6 : As the farmers’ agitation over the three Central farm laws completed 100 days…
Assam polls 2021: Congress releases list of 40 candidates
The Congress on Saturday released its first list of 40 candidates for Assam Assembly elections 2021.
Congress dubs ‘100 days of BJP’s arrogance’ as black chapter in India’s democracy
The Congress launched a scathing attack on the Centre on Saturday, which marked the completion of 100 days…
Is Digvijaya Singh inching closer to All India Congress Committee setup?
Since the demise of Ahmed Patel, the Congress is lacking an old hand to deal with intra-party affairs as the likes of Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma have raised a banner of revolt within the system.
Congress to give 50% seats for youth, women, new faces
Those who lost in Assembly polls twice won’t get chance
All eyes on Congress star campaigners list for assembly polls
The Congress is yet to release the list of its star campaigners for the assembly polls in which Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka are likely to be included. All eyes will be on the names of the leaders led by Ghulam Nabi Azad whose Rajya Sabha term ended recently.
Congress demands answers from govt on new social media rules
The Congress has alleged that the government has subverted Parliament in bringing new social media rules to muzzle the voices critical of the government policies
Digvijaya Singh to lead farmers’ protest in Madhya Pradesh
The former CM will be holding the first kisan chaupal in Ratlam's Renmahu Chowpatty on Wednesday night. Subsequently, on Thursday 'kisan mahapanchayats' will be convened at Delanpur in the same district, at Badnagar on Friday and in Sehore's Shyampur on Saturday.
MCD election results: AAP set to win 4 wards in Delhi municipal by-polls; Congress ahead on 1
Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is heading for victory in four wards and the Congress in one…
Manipur Governor delaying decision on 12 BJP MLAs: Congress
Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi, former Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, CWC member Gaikhangam and Manipur Congress president Govind Das said it will delay the process of disqualification further.
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”.
Priyanka Gandhi begins poll campaign in Assam
The BPF on Sunday joined the Congress-led grand alliance a day after snapping its ties with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
Priyanka to hold kisan panchayats for sugarcane farmers
As per reports, the sugarcane farmers have not received the dues of 2019-20 fully.
We have defeated a much more powerful enemy than Narendra Modi: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said the Central government’s whole game is to steal the money of the ordinary people, including that of the farmers, with initiatives like farm laws, and give it away to the big corporates.
New Social Media Rules Lack Parliament’s Assent, Bureaucrats May Misuse Vast Powers: Congress
Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said social media cannot be left unregulated, but added no attempt should be made to control it through non-statutory rules and executive orders.
RSS has destroyed institutions and free press: Rahul Gandhi
Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly, he said "The question is not that the PM is useful or useless but to whom is he useful? It's like Hum Do Hamare Do".
Fuel price hike: Youth Congress stages protest outside residence of Smriti Irani
Irani, when in the opposition, would take to the streets even if prices of petrol and diesel rose by ₹5 per litre, but today she is "completely silent" as the country faces an "all-round inflation", said Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Srinivas B V.
Litmus test awaits Congress in Puducherry Assembly polls
The Congress which lost its government here at the fag end of its term will be keen to prove a point by winning the assembly elections scheduled for April 6
Ashamed of BJP getting involved in ‘sale-purchase’ of MLAs: Shanta Kumar
He said that his life's last wish is to see that the BJP steers clear of the “pollution of politics”, and remains committed to its values in order to realise the dreams of people such as Swami Vivekananda and Bhagat Singh.
BJP, Cong feud over EVM use in MP civic body polls
The Congress has put its weight behind a paper ballot.
Kapil Sibal: Laughable for BJP to say that we’re trying to divide country
New Delhi: Laughable for BJP to say that we’re trying to divide country. It’s a Govt that divided…
Congress takes lead in Social Media after new campaign launch
Congress’s official Facebook page with 3.4mn weekly engagement is ahead of BJP’s official page which has weekly engagement of 2mn.
Priyanka Gandhi assures justice to rape victim
The incident took place on April 26 last year and none of the accused have yet been arrested.
Unnao: Congress slams UP govt for FIRs against Udit Raj, journos
Surjewala said FIR filed against former MP Udit Raj, a media portal and some individuals is a clear cut instance of the BJP and its leaders “strangulating democracy”.
Did external influences increase in Indian politics after Congress split of 1969 – Comment
And now that world order, unrecognizably smudged during the Trump years, is reshaping itself with Biden’s inauguration, what lies in store for Indian politics which was fractured in two during Badshah Khan’s 1969 visit?
Seeing referendum against farm laws, Congress emerges largest party in Punjab polls
Elections were held in 117 urban local bodies, comprising eight municipal corporations, 109 municipal councils and nagar panchayats on February 14.
Congress sweeps south Punjab, Akalis face tough fight in Bathinda
The ruling Congress is emerging as the winner in the civic body elections in south Punjab. The party…
Modi goes abroad but can’t meet farmers in Delhi: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka was supposed to address another Kisan rally in Meerut on Monday but it was cancelled by her two days ago for some reasons.
Rajasthan Congress presents a divided house in presence of Rahul Gandhi
Further, there were last-minute shifts in the proposed plan of Rahul Gandhi's scheduled trip which left even leaders confused.
Manmohan Singh honest but no dept escaped scams in UPA rule: Anurag Thakur
Thakur said that intellectuals across the country were consulted before the Budget for the next fiscal was made.
Priyanka Gandhi’s outreach to farmers in UP has galvanised Congress at grassroots level
Priyanka Gandhi launched a 10 days ‘Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan’ movement in UP to reach out to farmers with the first ‘maha panchayat’ being held at Saharanpur on February 10
Congress launches ‘join social media’ campaign
"When the BJP came to power in 2014, many criticised the Congress for not being on social media, and when the party became active on social media, many said it is not on the ground, but now we are on both,"
Adhir demands JPC probe on tractor rally violence
Chowdhury said that there was no need for the government and its active supporters on social media to go after an 18-year-old girl who had only supported the farmers' agitation.
PM’s reply in discussion on Motion of Thanks had no substance: Congress
Also write that the private companies cannot buy the farmers produce below the MSP. Farmers cannot trust Prime Minister's speech because they know difference between law and lofty speeches."
Congress stands with Uttarakhand in hour of tragedy: Sonia Gandhi
A glacier broke off in Joshimath of Chamoli district on Sunday, causing a massive flood in the Dhauliganga river and endangering the lives of people living along its banks.
Kapil Sibal donated Rs 3 cr to Congress in 2019-20, Sonia Gandhi Rs 50,000 and Rahul Rs 54,000
Five more members of this ‘G23’ are among the list of donors — Anand Sharma, Shashi Tharoor, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Milind Deora and Raj Babbar.
‘Kerala lobby’ stamp on Congress Lok Sabha strategy
On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha leadership of the Congress received a missive from Rahul Gandhi: the party should continue to protest if the government did not accept the Opposition’s demand for a separate debate on farmers’ issues.
Union Budget Another “Assault” On Farmers: Rahul Gandhi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha from a tablet, instead of a conventional paper document, the first paperless budget since Independence.
Congress announces Maharashtra unit with parliamentary board
New Delhi : The Congress has announced its Maharashtra state unit with a parliamentary board, giving it the…
Congress extends support to ‘Chakka Jam’ on Feb 6
The farmers' organisations have exempted emergency and essential services from this bandh and clarified that the 'Chakka Jam' will not be held inside Delhi.
Congress to recruit 5 lakh social media volunteers to take on BJP online: Report
Over the past seven years, experts have given the BJP an edge over the Congress across all social media platforms.
‘Build bridges, not walls,’ says Rahul Gandhi in swipe at Centre
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today shared pictures of barricades and concertina wires placed near farmer protest sites at…
Karnataka Congress stages walksout over BJP govt’s reply on Shivamogga blast
“In the Pulwama blast in Jammu and Kashmir, nearly 250 kg explosives were used whereas reports of the blast in Shivamogga said it was 1,350 kg,” he alleged.
Union Budget largely deprived Assam: Congress
Saikia also said that people expected a lot of relief and support from the Budget as they have been badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, but the Central government led by the BJP has upset everyone.
Budget a letdown like never before, says Chidambaram
Rs 2.50 on petrol per litre and Rs 4.00 on diesel per litre is a cruel blow to the average citizen, including the farmers.
Rahul Gandhi relishes mushroom biryani on Tamil cookery show
Gandhi wished if he could tell his United States’ friend Sam Pitroda to look for opportunities, including suggesting them to showcase their wares in other Indian state as well.
BJP Working Overtime To Destroy The Social Fabric Of Assam : Congress
The Congress on Saturday alleged that the ruling BJP has been working overtime to destroy the social fabric of Assam.
KPCC turns 100, plans year-long centenary celebrations
A practicing advocate from Manjeri in Malabar, K Madhavan Nair, was the first KPCC Secretary. The KPCC headquarters was first located at Kozhikode, then Kochi and is currently at Thiruvananthapuram.
BJP destroying country build by Gandhi, Nehru: Congress
The BJP is destroying the country that was built by Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, the President of the All India Mahila Congress, Sushmita Dev, said here on Friday while addressing a gathering organised by her party demanding the withdrawal of all the three Central farm laws.
Protest will intensify across India: Rahul Gandhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi weakening country by attacking growers
Congress MP Ravneet Bittu raises pro-farmer slogans during Prez’s address
After speaking for some time, Bittu twice raised the slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'. Before moving out of the Central Hall, he again shouted 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'.
‘Time to choose a side,’ says Rahul Gandhi as Congress accuses Centre of trying to divide and intimidate farmers
Congress leader P Chidambaram claimed there is a widespread belief that the incident at the Red Fort were instigated by sections close to the BJP and that any government with even rusty intelligence machinery should have known that something like this will happen
Every single industry being controlled by 2-3 people: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited his north Kerala parliamentary constituency Wayanad on January 28. While interacting with representatives…
Javadekar trying to shift Red Fort blame on Congress: Amarinder Singh
On the Union Minister’s statement that the Punjab government failed to stop farmers from joining the tractor rally, the CM said: “How could I stop peaceful farmers from going to their own national capital to exercise their democratic right of protest?”
Congress seeks cash transfers, reduced GST in Budget
The party said the government should increase government capital expenditure and encourage public sector banks to lend without fear of investigative agencies probing every loan.
Rahul Gandhi begins Kerala visit, meets Cong and IUML leaders
With Assembly elections around the bend, various political parties are doing their homework to finalise seat-sharing with coalition partners. Rahul Gandhi has been insisting on the promotion of new faces and women leaders in the elections to the 140-member Assembly.
Congress to welcome farmers’ tractor rally in Delhi
The Congress in Delhi will welcome the farmers’ tractor rally on January 26 on the rally route to…
Congress has high hopes with DMK in Tamil Nadu
The Congress is pinning its hopes on the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, where it will contest in…
Priyanka lends help to deceased party worker’s kin
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has lended financial support to the family of a party worker who…
BJP, RSS ‘destroying’ democracy: Raj CM Gehlot
Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has said that the BJP-RSS combine is “destroying” Indian…
Parliament was denied opportunity to examine farm laws: Sonia
Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday slammed the Centre on the farmers’ issue. During a crucial Congress…
Cong to get elected party chief by June: Venugopal
The Congress will have an ‘elected’ party President by June, its General Secretary (Organisations) KC Venugopal said here…
Gehlot-led AICC team to mull Cong prospects in Kerala polls
A three-member committee set up by the AICC will hold discussions on Friday evening and Saturday with state…
Crucial CWC meet of Congress begins
Ahead of the eleventh round of meetings between the farmers and the Centre, a crucial meeting of the…
Rahul seeks in-depth probe in Karnataka quarry blast
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday condoled with the families of the victims of the Karnataka mining…
PM must wake up to reality about poverty: Chidambaram
A day after 15 migrant construction workers, including a child, were crushed to death by a truck in…
Leaking classified info act of ‘treason’: Cong on Arnab chat
Upping the ante against the government over journalist Arnab Goswami’s purported social media chat leak, the Congress on…
I’m a clean person, not scared of PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress leader said that the farmers of Punjab and Haryana are fighting on behalf of 65 crore farmers of the country.
Image of India built by Congress being destroyed by PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi
He also accused the government of “destroying” Indian agriculture by enacting the three farm laws.
Congress forms 5-party Mahagathbandhan to take on BJP in Assam
AIUDF General Secretary Aminul Islam said the Mahagathbandhan is good for Assam as it would fulfil the expectations of the people of the state and throw the BJP out of power.
Rahul Gandhi unveils calendar honouring Wayanad heroes
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20: Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday unveiled a calendar for the year…
Alarming rise of crime against women in Assam: Congress
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Bobbeeta Sharma highlighted incidents of rape and violence in the recent past, including the alleged rape and killing of a teenager and her aunt in Dibrugarh district.
‘WhatsApp chats’ show Arnab Goswami committed ‘treason’, claims Congress, seeks probe
Goswami’s purported WhatsApp chats with former Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) chief executive Partho Dasgupta created a storm when they went viral Friday.
AK Antony to lead Cong poll campaign in Kerala
The decision was taken at a meeting between the state Congress leaders and the party high command in…
Bengal: Left, Congress leaders hold talks; to finalise candidates by Jan end
Kolkata, Jan 18: Top leaders of the CPI(M)-led Left Front and the Congress conducted a meeting here on…
Farmers will not be cowed down by NIA notices: Congress
"These puppet agencies -- the NIA, the CBI, the ED, the Income Tax (department) -- are frontal organisations of the BJP and not the statutory bodies that they are supposed to be," alleged.
Congress alleges govt procuring Covid vaccine at inflated prices
The Congress leader said the price of such a vaccine must be cheaper than AstraZeneca-Serum Institute of India’s Covishield.
Congress’s women wing to observe ‘Mahila Kisan Diwas’ on Monday
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi and former party chief Rahul Gandhi joined the protest march here on Friday to show solidarity with the protesting farmers.
Sonia Gandhi calls meet of Kerala leaders after local polls debacle
The Congress allies, including the IUML, had asked it to examine why it did not do well in the polls.
UP Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu detained in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu and party workers were detained while trying to march towards Raj…
Congress attacks BJP over Sakshi Maharaj’s Owaisi remark
Elections in Uttar Pradesh are due next year while West Bengal will go to the polls few months later this year.
Tamil Nadu politics heats up as Rahuls, Nadda visit state on Pongal
The Congress is optimistic as its alliance with the DMK and the CPI won 38 seats out of 39 in the Lok Sabha.
UPCC chief Ajay Kumar Lallu gets bail in bus controversy issue
Agra district government council Basant Gupta said that all three have been granted bail in the case on furnishing surety bonds of Rs 25,000 each by additional district and session judge Umakant Jindal.
Govt misled apex court on farmers’ issue: Congress
The Congress alleged that these “evil laws” were rammed down the throat of the Parliament and all discussions, analysis and interactions were guillotined in the temple of democracy.
Congress questions ‘impartiality’ of members on panel formed by Supreme Court
“The stay order on the farm laws is a tight legal slap on the BJP’s dictatorial law- making and imposing mechanism,” he said.
SC should stay operations of 3 farm laws, and hear constitutionality: Tewari
Earlier in the day, while hearing the petition, Chief Justice said, “We will stay implementation if the Centre doesn’t do it.”
BJP should leave its arrogance, obstinate attitude: Congress
The Congress remarks come a day after the opposition party decided to hold protests at the Raj Bhavans across India on January 15.
Is Opposition looking beyond Congress?
Congress leaders maintain that opposition is united but the parties from North India like SP and BSP are a bit of afraid of the central agencies and they do not want to upset the people in power.
BJP wants to ‘Gujarat-ise’ Bengal, Congress will build tallest Netaji statue: Jitin Prasada
Subhash Chandra Bose, popularly known as ‘Netaji’, was the freedom fighter from Bengal, and is one of biggest and most prominent Bengali icons.
Mortal remains of ex-Gujarat CM to be brought to Congress HQ on Sunday
Solanki breathed his last at his residence in Gandhinagar on Saturday morning.
Govt’s strategy to let talks with farmers linger on: Congress
Chidambaram said that any reform of agricultural produce marketing must be based on the widespread consultation and “not through midnight ordinances”.
Congress slams Modi government for turning disaster into opportunity to fill its coffers
Rahul Gandhi also accused the government of "looting" people by imposing heavy taxes on fuel and alleged that this was why fuel was not brought under GST.
Woman killed by gunfire in Capitol as Trump supporters launch assault on Congress
Shortly afterwards, Trump put out a video tweet asking his supporters to go home and saying that they would play into the hands of his opponents.
Congress announces new Rajasthan team
Rajasthan in charge Ajay Maken had announced the new team would be known by December 31, but dissatisfaction between the Gehlot and Pilot camps led to the delay.
Why Rahul Gandhi’s personal foreign visits are under scrutiny?
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Rahul Gandhi is only a Congress MP and does not hold any party…
Kapil Sibal cites 18-month delay in disqualification plea of Goa MLAs
Congress leader and senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Monday told the Supreme Court that a plea by Goa Congress leader
Central Vista: Case of misplaced priorities, says Congress
"We are living in strange times. No relief for the migrant labour, no Justice for India's farmers fighting for their rights in bitter cold, pouring rain, tear gas and braving lathis. As we approach 'Ganatantra Diwas' need to reflect on state of Republic."
Congress relieves Gohil from AICC Bihar in-charge post, appoints Bhakta Charan Das
Das is a former Union minister from Odisha.
Bengal: Congress sets up panel for talks on seat sharing
The 294-member West Bengal Assembly will go to the polls around May. While the Trinamool Congress has the challenge to retain power, the Congress also has to gain ground in the state.
Sonia Gandhi hits out at Centre over farmers’ protest
Gandhi said that the government’s stand is tantamount to arrogance and it must recognize that the true meaning of democracy is to protect the rights and interests of the farmers and workers.
Congress to decide soon on AICC session to elect party chief
Now, the camp followers of Rahul Gandhi are pushing for his return whereas the dissenters say that he himself has said that he will not disturb the election process.
TMC govt did nothing for migrant workers, Congress will ensure direct cash transfer if elected : Adhir
Chowdhury alleged that West Bengal government is also not bothered about the increase in the prices of essential commodities.
Smriti says Congress in same state as Rahul Gandhi in Amethi
The Minister praised the party cadres for the BJP’s stellar performance in the Bodoland Territorial Council elections and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves for abroad for short personal visit
Gandhi's travel abroad comes a day ahead of the Congress's 136th Foundation Day celebrations on Monday.
Let Congress prove its own secular credentials: Deve Gowda
“Those who are honest will come, those who aren’t will go. This meeting will be the litmus test in its true sense,” he said.
UP Congress Chief, 50 Party Workers Held for Taking Out ‘Padyatra’ Without Permission: Police
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu and over 50 party workers were arrested here on Saturday after…
Middlemen in PM-Kisan? Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claims entire fund doesn’t reach farmers
"PM Narendra Modi will release Rs 18,000 crore to over 9 crore farmers. Today, we can say with confidence that the entire amount will reach the farmers’ accounts directly. This will greatly benefit the farmers,"
Farmers don’t need sermons, but withdrawal of farm laws: Congress
This is the 7th instalment under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme — a direct transfer scheme for the farmers.
Congress hints support to Gupkar for polls of DDC chairpersons in Jammu and Kashmir
While the broad contours of its future tilt in DDC polls is known, Congress believes that the road ahead may still be uncertain given the slow decision-making on the issue of DDC chairpersons’ election.
Congress, BJP in a fix after revelations of CBDT report
Sources also said that former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh has been named in the CBDT report.
BJP raising SYL issue to derail farmers’ agitation: Hooda
Amid the farmers agitation, the Congress is keeping a close watch on the political activity in Haryana where…
Key Rahul Gandhi appointee Ruchi Gupta quits Congress, blames KC Venugopal for delays
Congress has been battling mass defections and internal dissension, with 23 senior leaders asking for a massive organizational overhaul. Repeated losses in the recent elections, from Bihar assembly to local body polls, have left the party scrambling.
TMC’s minority cell leader Kabirul Islam quits
In a similar twin blow on Thursday, former Nandigram lawmaker Adhikari and Pandabeswar MLA Tiwari had resigned from the party's primary membership.
Congress questions govt over foreign donations to PM CARES Fund
"Why is the Fund then not a 'Public Authority'? Why is Fund not audited by CAG or GOI and report made public as substantial foreign donations were received?" he questioned.
Congress slams Centre for deciding against holding Winter Session
Another Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, “The leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha was not consulted. Pralhad Joshi is as usual departing from the truth.”
MP govt blames Congress as few state farmers join Delhi agitation
Those working among farmers believe that most of them in Madhya Pradesh own small land holdings, that is, one to five acres of land only. Farmers in tribal area have even less land holdings. Since most of them use the crop yield for the sustenance of their families and sell it in their villages itself, they do not have to visit agricultural markets.
Congress to kickstart poll preparedness in Bengal from Dec 17
The Congress leaders are insisting on finalising the alliance soon to start preparing for the elections.
Farmers’ cause: Congress MPs from Punjab continue Jantar Mantar sit-in
The MPs are also demanding a 'Winter Session' of Parliament which they claimed the government was deliberately trying to delay.
Bhupinder Singh Hooda: Govt should call a Parliamentary session and discuss these reforms
Farmers protesting against the Centre's agricultural sector laws have called a "Bharat Bandh" today after several rounds of talks with the government over the new farm laws remained inconclusive. Farmer unions on Friday decided to intensify their agitation against the farm laws stating that they were not satisfied with amendments to the agricultural legislations being proposed by the government.
Congress, Left parties participate in Bharat Bandh in Odisha
On the other hand, state BJP president Samir Mohanty said the opposition parties were shedding crocodile tears.
Jitin Prasada forms ‘security force’ for empowerment of Brahmins
New Delhi, Dec 4 : A ‘Brahmin Security Force’ has been formed by Congress leader and former Union…
Congress MP Manish Tewari urges govt to urgently convene winter session of Parliament
The Congress leader, who is also a member of the Parliament Committee on Defence has raised the issue of Chinese Encroachment on Indian Land up to 1000 kilometers.
Suspend three farm laws, withdraw cases against farmers: Congress
The Congress also demanded withdrawal of cases against farmers booked for stubble- burning.
Urmila Matondkar to join Shiv Sena on Monday, a year after exiting Congress
Urmila Matondkar had unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North seat as a Congress candidate. Urmila Matondkar had taken on senior BJP leader Gopal Shetty.
Congress and BJP leaders exchange barbs after Yediyurappa’s PA attempts suicide
Sources said Santosh was also eyeing an entry into politics and was working quietly in Arasikere constituency of Hassan district to make his debut in the next Assembly elections.
Congress opposes move to let corporates enter banking sector
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday opposed the proposal to allow corporates and business houses enter the banking…
‘Nominated’ leaders should avoid making statements publicly: Congress
Khera pointed out that Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is pushing for CWC elections, is a CWC nominated member who can just pick the phone and call anybody instead of making public statements.
‘No Leadership Crisis in Cong’: Salman Khurshid Says Support for Sonia, Rahul Apparent to ‘Anyone Not Blind’
The party has a president in Sonia Gandhi, though interim, which is not outside the Constitution, not unreasonable and not something the party "can''t survive with", Khurshid said.
Congress to conduct digital voting for party President elections
The group is pushing for elections in CWC, and revival of parliamentary board in the party which is defunct.
‘Great daughter of our motherland’: Rahul Gandhi, Congress remember Indira Gandhi on birth anniversary
Paying tribute to his grandmother on her 103rd birth anniversary, Rahul Gandhi tweeted that things she taught him inspire him everyday.
After Kapil Sibal, it’s Chidambaram now on Bihar polls as Congress leaders exchange jibes
Meanwhile, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that those criticising the party can join some other.
“We Know Who The Leader Is”: Salman Khurshid’s Rejoinder To Kapil Sibal
Salman Khurshid, rebutting talk about a leadership crisis, said it would be true only if there was no leader and nobody could be picked as a leader.
Under attack from BJP, Cong caught at crossroads in J-K DDC polls
The PAGD was floated on October 7 for the reversal of constitutional changes made to Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 last year.
Delhi Congress takes out Kisan Adhikar Yatra against farm laws
Chaudhary also lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi for not speaking out against the Central farm laws, and termed it as the ‘B’ team of the BJP-RSS combine.
Seven leaders join Congress in Jammu and Kashmir
He claimed that the BJP government has pushed back J-K in all sectors and no progress has been recorded in the core sectors in the last six years.
Kamal Nath to stay in MP as Cong seeks new faces in Gwalior-Chambal region
The Congress is indicating it may provide opportunities to fresh faces in the state.
Goa Cong takes railway tracks doubling protest to K’taka
The Congress in Goa on Tuesday escalated its protest against the ongoing expansion of the South Western Railway…
PM Modi shifting goalposts on demonitisation, says Congress on 4th Anniversery
"While demonetisation did bring down cash use, it was only temporary. The total currency in circulation has surpassed pre-demonetisation levels (over Rs 22 trillion compared to Rs 17.7 trillion)," Maken said.
Congress accuses Modi govt of cheating armed forces by diluting OROP
Surjewala said that the Congress stands in solidarity with 30 lakh personnel of our armed forces and we will not permit this dilution of the rights of those who serve their motherland day in and day out.
Congress to participate in DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir Congress president G.A. Mir said the party intends to ‘fight the wrong and unconstitutional policies of the BJP which has left the people of Jammu and Kashmir unhappy’
Mumbai Metro carshed: We completed BJP’s unfinished task, says Congress
Sawant said that the Centre's Salt Department which is now staking claim over the land through the DPIIT, could not provide proof of it.
Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi, Nitish Kumar over job, migrant crisis
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar and accused…
Priyanka Gandhi demands cut in power tariff in UP
Lucknow: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to slash power…
Rahul accuses NDA govt of ‘crony capitalism and enslaving farmers’
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish…
Why selective outrage by BJP on Arnab’s arrest: Cong
After the BJP targeted the Congress over arrest of Republic TV owner and Chief Editor Arnab Goswami on…
People of Bihar have made up their minds for change: Rahul
Even as polling is underway for 94 seats in the second phase of assembly elections, former Congress president…
Days after quitting Congress Ex-MP Annu Tandon joins Samajwadi Party
Tandon joined the Samajwadi Party in a small function at the party headquarters with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav welcoming her.
Cong for probe by SC Judge into MLAs’ resignations in Gujarat
A day ahead of the bypolls for 8 Gujarat Assembly seats, the Congress on Monday demanded an inquiry…
SC stays EC order revoking Kamal Nath’s star campaigner status for MP bypolls
The Supreme Court Monday stayed the Election Commission order which revoked “star campaigner” status of former Madhya Pradesh…
UP Dist Congress chief thrashed for stalking
Jalaun (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 1 : The Congress district president in Jalaun was beaten up by two women…
MP bypolls: Removal of Kamal Nath’s star campaigner status by EC ‘unfair’, says Cong MP; Nath goes to SC
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha called the Election Commission’s decision “unfair” and said such “sarcastic comments” between candidates is the norm in poll campaign worldwide
Former Unnao MP Annu Tandon Resigns From Congress
In a statement released to the media, Annu Tandon said that she has sent her resignation to party president Sonia Gandhi and requested her to accept it immediately.
Facebook must demonstrate neutrality, revamp its SOPs: Congress
New Delhi: A day after the resignation of Facebook India’s controversial public policy head Ankhi Das, the Congress…
Sensing MP bypolls’ defeat, BJP indulging in horse-trading: Cong
A day after one of its MLAs in Madhya Pradesh resigned from the Assembly to join the BJP,…
Farm laws: Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to protesting farmers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reach out to the farmers protesting…
Don’t vote those who sold your mandate: Shivakumar
“Did you all not know how he ill-treated women workers of BJP then? Women voters should not forget these things. He should be taught a lesson by women voters of this constituency,” he said.
Indira Gandhi resolved Cauvery dispute, PM could have resolved Mhadei dispute: Congress
At present, all three states have approached the Supreme Court to appeal against the provisions of the award given by a central government tribunal last in 2018.
Chirag Paswan’s fresh swipe at Nitish Kumar has cautionary note for PM Modi
Nitish Kumar, who has been on the winning side in all elections since 2005, is aiming for a fourth straight term.
Congress likely to get new media dept head after Bihar polls
Congress President Sonia Gandhi may appoint a new Media Department Chairman after the Bihar Assembly elections since Randeep…
UPCC chief accuses Yogi govt of suppressing Cong’s voice
Lucknow : UPCC chief Ajay Kumar Lallu on Tuesday charged the Yogi Adityanath government with repressing the Congress’…
Sidhu slams Punjab govt over farmers’ issues
All is not well within the Punjab Congress as former cricketer turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has sharpened…
Centre has a tendency to use agencies as political weapons: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP from Wayanad, Kerala, on Tuesday said the Centre has a tendency to use…
Expose BJP’s dishonesty, says Cong on Punjab farm Bills
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS): Even as Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday presented four Bills in the…
Rahul Gandhi slams Kamal Nath over ‘item’ remark; asks if PM Modi will speak on China today
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised his party colleague Kamal Nath’s comment on BJP leader Imarti Devi and…
Congress alleges Gujarat MLAs left in lieu of money
New Delhi, Oct 19 : Ahead of bypolls in Gujarat which is necessitated by the resignation of Congress…
Congress accuses Maharashtra BJP of ‘insulting’ Vajpayee, Modi
Mumbai, Oct 17: Hitting out at the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party for a party MLA’s demand to shut…
Poor State Of Women Safety In Uttar Pradesh Disturbing: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday attacked the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh over the…
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad tests positive for Covid-19; in home quarantine
Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad has tested positive for…
Even Pak Handled Covid Better: Rahul Gandhi On IMF Projections For India
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a dig at the centre on Friday over IMF’s projection that the Indian…
Tharoor’s ‘scorpion’ remark: Delhi HC grants stay, issues notice
The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed trial court proceedings in a defamation case filed by a BJP…
Bihar Assembly polls: Mahagathbandhan releases list of candidates – Full list inside
The Mahagathbandhan including the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Congress, Communist Party of India (ML)(L) and the Communist Party of India will be contesting for 243 seats of Bihar Assembly.
Maharashtra Governor should know he is not a member of political party: Congress
"I thought I must share my pain with you and the public at the erosion of standards of conduct of the high Constitutional office of the Hon. Governor," said Pawar.
‘Solid achievement’ of BJP’s hate-filled cultural nationalism: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a dig at the government over IMF growth projections showing Bangladesh closing in…
Ahead of Bihar polls, Sharad Yadav’s daughter joins Congress
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls, former Union Minister and Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav’s daughter Subhashini…
Local body polls: Cong’s one-man army Dotasara vs BJP’s factions
The Rajasthan government had gone to the apex court to get these polls postponed in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, but the court did not allow it.
TRP Scam: Maha Vikas Aghadi Allies Demand Stringent Action
Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh warned that irrespective of their position, all those found guilty in the matter would be dealt with strictly
‘Would’ve thrown out China in less than 15 mins’, says Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress president, who reached here from Pehowa to address his final public gathering as part of his ‘Kheti Bachao Yatra’, said none of the policies of the Modi government during the last six years were meant to benefit the poor, farmers or labourers.
UP govt affidavit in SC a poor effort to distract from relevant questions in Hathras case: Congress
Addressing a press conference, Congress leaders Rajni Patil, Supriya Shrinate, and Sushmita Dev asserted the party would continue to protest till justice was meted out to the victim and her family
Modi ‘finishing’ farmers and labourers with new farms laws: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi, who is holding a series of tractor rallies named 'Kheti Bachao Yatra' across the state to protest the Centre's new farm laws, accused the prime minister of destroying the system.
Action Against Malviya, Swara, Digvijaya Once Rape Is ‘Clear’ In Hathras Case: NCW
On the evening of October 2, Malviya had tweeted a video of the victim saying, “Haathras victim’s interaction with a reporter outside AMU where she claimed there was an attempt to strangulate her neck.
UP govt ‘morally corrupt’, threatening Hathras victim’s family: Priyanka
Hitting out at the Yogi Adityanath dispensation, Priyanka Gandhi said the UP government is “morally corrupt”
Congress knows nothing about coalition dharma: Kumarswamy
It may be recalled that Siddaramaiah had on Wednesday openly opposed the idea of joining hands with the JD(S) ahead of the by-elections to two Assembly seats on November 3.
Assam CM’s office involved in police recruitment paper leak: Congress
Guwahati, Sep 30 : The main opposition party in Assam, the Congress, on Wednesday demanded the resignation of…
Forcible cremation shameful move of UP govt, says Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dubbed the “forcible cremation” of the Hathras gang-rape victim by police as…
Madhya Pradesh: Task cut out for Kamal Nath and Congress in, Gujarat bypolls
Besides, one parliamentary seat in Bihar and two Assembly seats in Manipur will also go for bypolls on November 7. The counting of votes will be take place on November 10.
Congress Slams Yogi Adityanath for Not Allowing Durga Puja ‘Pandals’ in Uttar Pradesh
Congress' newly-appointed Bengal in-charge Jitin Prasada, raising the concerns of the Bengali community said, "Massive political rallies can be allowed in Madhya Pradesh but the same BJP government in UP will not allow the Bengali community to celebrate Durga Puja with restrictions.
Congress slams Tejasvi Surya for Bengaluru a “terror hub” remark
Tejasvi Surya, the new chief of the BJP's youth wing, had said that Bengaluru has become the "epicentre of terror activities".
Sonia Gandhi Asks Congress-Ruled States To Override Centre’s Farm Laws
Sonia Gandhi today asked Congress-ruled states to consider bringing laws to overrule the centre’s farm laws, which have…
Congress MP files PIL in SC seeking directions to quash farm Bills
Congress MP from Kerala T.N. Prathapan has moved a PIL in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of…
UP Cong, PSPL protest against farm laws
The Congress and the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia (PSPL), on Monday, held separate agitations in Lucknow to protest…
Congress’s new Telangana in-charge Manickam Tagore stresses on unity, discipline ahead of polls
In 2018, Ramalinga Reddy had won the seat with a margin of 62,500 votes. Congress party's M. Nageshwar Reddy had finished second.
Bihar: Congress gears for ‘Mahila Kranti Sammelan’ to be addressed by Priyanka Gandhi
As preparations are underway for the women's conference, Congress is booking cinema halls and auditoriums in all the districts of Bihar so that women can see and hear Priyanka Gandhi on a big screen