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‘Nation sinking under the weight of Modi govt’s indifference’
Addressing the virtual meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party, Gandhi said: Modi government has failed the people of our country.
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.
Evolve Political Consensus on National Policy to tackle COVID surge: Sonia Gandhi to Centre
In a video message, Gandhi said it is time that the central and state governments wake up and discharge their duties.
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…
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…
Govt exported Covid-19 vaccine and allowed shortage in India: Sonia Gandhi
During the meeting, Gandhi discussed the efforts to fight Covid-19 including the availability of vaccine, access to medicines and ventilators. "Public gatherings, including poll rallies should be cancelled," she said.
HC grants time to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi, others to file replies on Swamy’s plea in Herald case
The Delhi High Court Monday granted time to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul and others accused…
Modi Govt has mismanaged situation, says Sonia in Covid meet
In our states, we need to take strict measures to ensure the pandemic doesn’t not go out of control and to support those who face the brunt of reduced economic activity, Sonia Gandhi said
Whole country bows before martyrdom of 22 jawans: Sonia Gandhi
In a major Maoist attack this year, at least 22 security personnel were killed and 20 more injured in a fierce gunfight with more than 300 People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, said army officials.
Country united in resolve to combat naxalism, says Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said all are united in the resolve to combat naxalism and her party's government in Chhattisgarh will continue to provide all assistance
Tamil Nadu Polls: Sonia Gandhi, Chidambaram among Congress’ star campaigners
Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and former Union Minister P Chidambaram are among the star campaigners who will campaign for the party ahead of the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu
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…
Senior Congress Leader PC Chacko quits party
PC Chacko left Congress alleging that he was being neglected by the party.
Not Isolated: People Have Faith In Gandhis, Leadership Qualities, Says Ashok Gehlot
The development comes after the cover story and an editorial in a news magazine triggered heated discussions when it argued that the Gandhis are now 'isolated'.
Govt offloading of PSU means loss of public money: Sonia Gandhi
"In the garb of privatisation, valuable assets and profit-making companies will be undervalued and sold to cronies who will make a killing. On the other hand, defaulters with huge loan burdens will be bailed out using public funds," she alleged.
‘Nothing short of extortion’: Sonia Gandhi to PM Modi
For over 10 days, the prices of petrol and diesel have been increasing. In Mumbai, petrol is at an all-time high of ₹97 a litre, while diesel crossed the ₹88 mark.
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.
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…
Crucial CWC meet of Congress begins
Ahead of the eleventh round of meetings between the farmers and the Centre, a crucial meeting of the…
Sonia forms 10-member election panel for Kerala chaired by Chandy
New Delhi, Jan 20: Eyeing the assembly polls in Kerala, the Congress on Tuesday announced a 10-member Election…
Soren meets Rahul as JMM-Cong govt completes 1 yr in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi here as the JMM-Congress alliance government…
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.
Sonia Gandhi slams govt over fuel price hike and farmers’ stir, says country standing at crossroads
She also said that the BJP government has increased the price of gas cylinders that has hurt the budget of every household.
Sonia Gandhi, Mayawati should get Bharat Ratna: Ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat
“The Government of India should honour both these personalities with Bharat Ratna this year,”
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.
With a new year around the corner, Congress waiting for new party chief
The Congress leaders have asked Rahul Gandhi to take over and frantic calls have been made by AK Antony, Ashok Gehlot and Bhupesh Baghel.
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi skip Congress party’s 136th Foundation Day event
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday gave the party's 136th Foundation Day event a miss
One by one, all BJP allies will leave it; NDA will bite the dust: NCP
At present, Congress president Sonia Gandhi is the chairperson of the UPA. She has held the post unopposed for nearly two decades.
Six Months After ‘Dissent’ Letter, Sonia Meets ‘Rebel’ Congress Leaders Over Party’s Reform
Saturday’s meeting comes at a time when the party is busy finalizing a blueprint for an AICC session to be held next year to elect a new party chief.
Congress reshuffles leaders in four key sates after meeting with rebels
This meeting was the first step towards a reconciliation as internal feud over the leadership issue continues in the Congress party.
No objection to Rahul Gandhi as President, but Congress to have ‘chintan shivirs’
Surjewala said the BJP sometimes continues to propagate such insinuations which Congress leaders do not believe in, including those who have written the letter.
Sonia Gandhi to Meet G23 ‘Dissenters’ This Weekend; Poll Strategy, Farmers’ Stir, Party Elections on Agenda
The Congress leadership will also discuss the fallout of the farmers' agitation and the strategy to be adopted by the party in this regard, the sources said.
Govindas Konthoujam named Congress’ new Manipur unit chief
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party had wrested four Assembly seats from the Congress in Manipur where by-elections to the five assembly seats were held last month.
PM Modi wishes Sonia Gandhi on 74th birthday
New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi turned 74 on Wednesday and wishes poured in from political leaders across…
Sonia Gandhi appoints BV Srinivas as Youth Congress chief
He is from Karnataka’s Shimoga, the same district as Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, who is the MLA from Shikaripura in Shimoga district.
I have lost a comrade, colleague and friend: Sonia on Ahmed Patel’s death
Congress has lost one of its greatest son. I am at loss of words at his death. May his soul rest in peace. May god give strength to his family to cope up with this terrible loss.”
Pawar can replicate Maha Vikas Aghadi experiment in Goa: Sena MLA
Kesarkar said the BJP has a track record of running roughshod over “regional aspiration” by aligning with regional political parties and then finishing them.
After Kapil Sibal’s Remarks, Sonia Gandhi Names 4 ‘Dissenters’ To Panels
Announced Friday afternoon, the appointments are being viewed as a move to quieten critics and ward off further public embarrassment
Sonia Gandhi reaches coastal Goa from Delhi on medical advice
The private flight carrying Sonia Gandhi (73) and her son Rahul Gandhi landed at Dabolim airport in South Goa at 2.50 pm, a police official said. From the airport, they left for a luxury hotel in South Goa.
Kharge asks party leaders to follow ideology strictly
Kharge added that the Congress party that believed in practicing secular values that were envisaged by Basava philosophy, Narayana Guru and Ambedkar-Jyotiba Phule ideology but today the party leaders themselves have forgotten all of this.
Sonia Gandhi greets nation on Diwali, prays for end to pandemic gloom
Sonia Gandhi also hoped that this festive, joyous and pious occasion will put the nation back on to the path of progress, harmony and prosperity.
Rahul Gandhi has nervous, uninformed quality, says Barack Obama in ‘A Promised Land’
"Rahul Gandhi has a nervous, unformed quality about him, as if he were a student who'd done the coursework and was eager to impress the teacher but deep down lacked either the aptitude or the passion to master the subject,"
Sonia and Rahul hail Biden, Harris on their election victories
Congress President Sonia Gandhi has extended her warmest congratulations on behalf of the party to Joe Biden on his election as the 46th US President as well as Kamala Harris
Sonia Gandhi: JDU-BJP govt deviated from its path, high on power and ego
"A serious crisis has befallen the farmers of India. The lives of Dalits and Mahadalits have been destroyed and similar is the fate of the backward sections of society," Sonia Gandhi said.
Sonia Gandhi appeals people to be cautious about covid, attacks Centre
She also appealed to people to protect themselves from the coronavirus during festivals and to follow all COVID-19 guidelines.
Fight for people’s issues and to ease their suffering: Sonia Gandhi
Congress’ interim President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday asked the party’s new state in-charges and General Secretaries to fight for the people’s cause as the country’s democracy is in “difficult times”
‘Democracy passing through most difficult time’: Sonia Gandhi attacks Centre
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday presided over a meeting of the party’s general secretaries where she exhorted party leaders to wage a struggle for people’s issues.
Foundation Stone Laid by Sonia Gandhi Goes ‘Missing’ From Atal Tunnel, Congress Threatens Protest
Notably, Sonia had laid the foundation stone in the presence of state Congress leader Virbhadra Singh and former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on June 28, 2010.
Congress arrays Sonia, Manmohan, Rahul, Priyanka for Bihar battle
New Delhi, Oct 10 : The Congress has prepared a list of 30 star campaigners ahead of the…
Paswan a towering personality, stood for social justice: Sonia Gandhi
Paswan, who had completed 50 years in active politics last year, breathed his last on Thursday evening at Fortis hospital here where he had been admitted for last several days.
Nirbhaya of Hathras killed by insensitive government: Sonia Gandhi
Nirbhaya of Hathras killed by insensitive government: Sonia Gandhi
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…
Sonia Gandhi, Son Rahul Return From US After Her Medical Check-Up: Reports
Sources had said her medical check-up was overdue and was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics by Blackmail: Eulalie syndrome in Indian public life – Comment
If the Gandhi trio stirred themselves into action as a serious opposition, is there a possibility that they…
Sonia Gandhi to miss monsoon session of Parliament, to travel outside India for medical check-up
Both Opposition leaders will give the upcoming monsoon session in the parliament a miss which starts on Monday next week.
Digvijaya, Khurshid and Anwar — the comeback men in Congress rejig
New Delhi, Sep 12 : With the Congress effecting a major rejig ahead of internal polls for a…
Ahmed Patel, Antony, Surjewala, Wasnik in six-member special committee to assist Sonia
In a significant decision, the Congress on Friday constituted a committee comprising six leaders including AK Antony, Ahmed Patel and Mukul Wasnik to "assist the Congress President in "organisational and operational matters".
Loyalists, Team Rahul score big in Congress rejig
The other members of the committee are A.K. Antony, Ahmed Patel, K.C. Venugopal, Ambika Soni, and Randeep Singh Surjewala.
Major Reshuffle In Congress: Ghulam Nabi Azad Loses Post, Big Gain For Surjewala
The other prominent leaders who lost their post as AICC general secretaries include Ambika Soni, Motilal Vora and Mallikarjun Kharge.
Four more added to Priyanka’s advisory council
In February, three more members — Vivek Singh, Mohd Muqeem and Vinod Chaturvedi — had been added to the advisory council.
Sonia Gandhi Speech on Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2019
Indira Gandhi was acutely conscious of the fact that she was Prime Minister of a developing country, a country that needed to create jobs and tackle poverty.
‘Can’t see heavens falling’ for need of elected Congress president: Salman Khurshid
Khurshid said the leaders who have written to Sonia Gandhi always had access to her and could have approached her rather than writing to her.
Influence of dictatorship on country’s democracy rising: Sonia Gandhi
RAIPUR: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday alleged that anti-national and anti-poor forces were spreading hatred and venom of violence…
Listen to voices of students, act according to their wishes: Sonia Gandhi on NEET and JEE Exam
JEE and NEET amid coronavirus pandemic: Sonia Gandhi said, "My dear students, I feel for you because you are now facing a very difficult situation"
Congress letter aftermath: Jitin being targeted in his home constituency
Former Union Minister Kapil Sibal took to Twitter to allege that Jitin was being officially targeted in Uttar Pradesh. "Unfortunate that Jitin Prasada is being officially targeted in UP. Congress needs to target the BJP with surgical strikes instead of wasting its energy by targeting its own," said Sibal.
Opposition CMs to move Supreme Court against NEET-JEE: Congress
The Congress leader also highlighted the flood situation in states like Assam and Bihar to claim that it will only further complicate matters and put students from those states at a severe disadvantage.
Chidambaram, Jairam Ramesh among 5 to decide Congress stand on key ordinances
Former Union minister Jairam Ramesh will be the convener of the 5-member committee while the others are former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, Digvijay Singh, Amar Singh and Gaurav Gogoi.
Not paying compulsory GST compensation to states betrayal on part of Modi govt: Sonia
She also targeted the government for handing over six airports to private players and for the privatisation of railways.
Sonia Gandhi to chair meeting with Congress CMs, Mamata and Uddhav
The source said the agenda of the meeting also includes compensation to states who have reported a loss of revenue because of the GST in the time of the pandemic.
Sonia Gandhi asked Congress leaders to pick a non-Gandhi president a year ago: Ahmed Patel
Congress leader Ahmed Patel, who tore the dissidents into shreds during the party's working committee meet on Monday, spoke to India Today TV today about the letter row.
It is not about a post, but about country: Kapil Sibal
It made it clear no one will be permitted to undermine or weaken the party and its leadership.
Dissenters Meet At Azad’s Residence As Sonia Says ‘No Ill Will’
The Monday meeting of CWC came in wake of the letter written by 23 leaders who questioned the party leadership and was promptly responded by Sonia Gandhi.
Congress likely to appoint four-member panel to assist Sonia Gandhi
As Congress has decided to go for AICC session, this means that Rahul Gandhi may contest organisational elections.
Intra-party issues can’t be deliberated through media: CWC resolution
New Delhi, Aug 24 : Hours after Sonia Gandhi offered to step down as interim party President, the…
Amid Congress’ internal crisis, Gandhi loyalist Gehlot bats for Sonia, Rahul
He further said that Congress will scale new heights in the coming days under the leadership of Sonia Gandhi.
CWC urges Sonia Gandhi to continue as interim chief
P Chidambaram suggested the holding of a virtual AICC session to start the process of holding elections for a new party chief.
CWC Meeting: Azad dares Rahul to prove charges of collusion with BJP
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal, meanwhile took to Twitter and wrote, "Rahul Gandhi says 'we are colluding with BJP'.
Sonia wants to be relieved as Congress chief but Manmohan requests her to continue
Sonia Gandhi made the request at the crucial CWC meeting where the issue of leadership will be on agenda.
CWC meet begins amid chorus to bring Rahul back as Congress chief
The party though said only the CWC, which is the highest decision-making body in the Congress, will discuss and decide on the issue.
‘Disgruntled’ leaders behind ‘palace coup’, say Congress insiders
Those who are said to be the signatories in the letter seeking change have also declined to talk on the issue, terming it an "internal party matter ".
Appoint Rahul Gandhi As Party Chief “Without Further Delay”: Delhi Congress
The meeting, presided by Delhi Congress chief Anil Kumar, passed a resolution demanding that Rahul Gandhi should be appointed as the party's national president without further delay, a statement said.
Sonia Gandhi indicates that she doesn’t want to carry on: Sources
A top aide of Sonia Gandhi too denied any such move and said that everything will depend on the Congress Working Committee meet.
Scores of Congress leaders write to Sonia for party reforms
While nobody opposed Rahul Gandhi’s reappointment as the Congress President, these leaders called for “collective leadership”. They also appreciated Sonia Gandhi’s contribution to the party, said the sources.
After Rahul quit, Priyanka was ready to work under non-Gandhi chief
New Delhi, Aug 19 : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was ready to work under a non-Gandhi…
Sonia Gandhi rakes up intolerance bogey in Independence Day statement
New Delhi: Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi raised the intolerance bogey on the occasion of India’s 74th Independence…
Congress cracks whip in Rajasthan
Gehlot further said, “We will move the confidence motion ourselves. We shall also resolve the grievances of our MLAs who are upset with us.”
Sonia Gandhi Completes One Year As Party Chief Amid Crisis In Congress
New Delhi: Sonia Gandhi completes one year as the Congress interim President in her second stint as the…
Party won’t become ‘headless’ at stroke of midnight: Congress
“There were some internal discussions in the party about Sonia Gandhi’s extension but no decision has been taken yet,” a source said.
Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital, condition stable
The 73-year-old Congress patron was admitted to the hospital for routine tests and check-up on Thursday.
Sonia Gandhi showing ‘satisfactory improvement’, says hospital
Gandhi was admitted to the hospital for routine tests and investigations , Rana had said on Thursday, terming her condition stable.
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Ganga Ram Hospital for check-up
"She has been admitted for routine tests and investigations. Her condition is currently stable," hospital Chairman, Dr D.S. Rana said.
Sonia calls meeting of Congress Rajya Sabha members on Thursday
Earlier, Sonia Gandhi had called a meeting of the party's Lok Sabha members.
Sonia Gandhi appoints 17 city, district Congress chiefs in Uttar Pradesh
In February this year, Sonia Gandhi had approved the proposal for creating new city Congress Committees in Azamgarh, Sultanpur, Robertsganj (Sonbhadra) districts in Uttar Pradesh.
Sonia, Rahul Gandhi pay tributes to former PM Narasimha Rao
Hyderabad, July 24 : Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi on Friday paid tributes…
Hardik Patel made Working President of Gujarat Congress
Patidar leader Patel, who launched a movement for reservation for his community in the state in 2015, had joined the Congress in 2017 ahead of the assembly polls.
Sonia Gandhi chairs Lok Sabha MPs’ meet ahead of monsoon session
The party plans to raise the Narendra Modi government's "mishandling" of Covid-19 crisis as the main issue. The other issues to be raised are India-China stand-off, rising petrol and diesel prices, and impact of lockdown on industries.
Sonia writes to PM over NEET quota for OBC students
Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi over denial of OBC reservation in all India quota filled through NEET
Sterling Biotech: ED questions Ahmed Patel again
The ED suspected that Faisal and his brother-in-law Irfan Siddiqui were close to the Sandesara brothers.
Pragya Thakur is back in news, so is Sonia’s foreign origin
The verbal attack came in the wake of Congress questioning the Narendra Modi-led government and repeatedly alleging that India has lost land to Chinese aggression.
With words like ‘sin’, ‘loot’, Nadda fires 10 questions at Sonia
The BJP chief called the donations made by the Foundation as "dodgy while asserting, "I would like to know how it donated to Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust, that is controlled by the family?"
BJP attacks Sonia, says PM relief fund misused in UPA rule
New Delhi, June 26 : The BJP on Friday continued with its attacks against Congress interim Chief Sonia…
Congress fields Tariq Anwar for Bihar Legislative Council
Tariq Anwar was once a powerful general secretary of the party and had left the Congress along with Sharad Pawar and P.A. Sangma to launch Nationalist Congress Party when Sonia Gandhi took over as party president in 1999.
Sonia, Manmohan hit out at Modi govt over ‘mismanagement’ of India-China and Coronavirus situation
The CWC meeting comes after the all-party meeting convened by the Prime Minister last week. Sources in the party said that the incident at the Line of Actual Control is unacceptable to the party and the relationship with Nepal is at an all time low.
Much of border crisis due to Modi govt’s mismanagement, says Sonia Gandhi
She also raised the issue of continuous fuel price hike in last 17 days and said, "The government has added insult to injury by mercilessly raising petrol and diesel prices for 17 consecutive days, at a time when world prices of crude have fallen.
Sonia Gandhi demands free food grains for poor till September
She said due to the pandemic and lockdown both urban and poor Indians are facing hunger and thus the food entitlement scheme should be extended.
India-China Face-Off: Sonia Gandhi asks Centre 7 questions during all-party meet
Opposition parties, including the Congress, have been asking the government to be transparent about the situation on the issue.
Sanjay Jha dropped as Congress spokesman after critical article
In a major reshuffle of the party spokespersons, Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday appointed Abhishek Dutt and Sadhna Bharti as the new party spokespersons while dropping Jha.
On China, PM should tell the truth and take nation into confidence: Sonia Gandhi
The Congress said the Opposition has been raising questions since last month about Chinese transgression, but the government has not responded.
Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi seeking rollback of hike in prices of petrol, diesel
Petrol and disease prices were raised for the tenth day in a row on Tuesday by state-run oil marketing companies even as crude oil rates have come down to multi-year lows.
Republic TV chief Arnab Goswami to honour police summons
Last month, the Supreme Court had also refused to grant a similar plea filed by Goswami.
MGNREGA has come to haunt PM on his monumental failure: Congress
"Since PM Modi is compelled to fall back on a UPA Scheme it is only appropriate that we, as its authors, provide him with additional guidance for the next steps," Singhvi said.
Deve Gowda to contest Rajya Sabha polls at ‘Sonia Gandhi’s request’
Deve Gowda's son, H D Kumaraswamy said that the Former Prime Minister made his decision following the request of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, several national leaders and party legislators, and it was not an easy task to "persuade" him to enter the Rajya Sabha.
See the plight of migrants, give them Rs 7,500: Sonia Gandhi
She also asked the government to arrange for the free and safe travel for the stranded migrant workers and also arrange for their employment.
‘India has seen migrants’ pain but BJP has not’: Sonia Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi spotlighted how the country is witnessing a “dard ka manzar (immense…
Opposition meet condoles cyclone deaths
"The opposition parties, therefore, urge the Central government to immediately declare the cyclone as a national calamity and substantially help the states in facing the impact of the disaster".
BSP, AAP likely to skip opposition meet on Covid-19 crisis
A source said that the opposition wanted a joint resolution on cash transfers and issue of migrants and labour laws which have been suspended in BJP-ruled states.
FIR registered against Sonia Gandhi over Congress’ tweet on PM-CARES fund
An FIR was registered against Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Shivamogga, Karnataka.
Sonia Gandhi convenes opposition meet on Friday
The meeting is expected to be attended by the NCP, TMC, DMK, Samajwadi Party, CPM , CPI, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), National Conference (NC), AIUDF, LJD and others.
‘Frivolous’, Congress hits back at FM on Rahul, Sonia jibe
On the issue of Rahul Gandhi meeting migrants in Delhi, Anand Sharma said, "Rahul has right to show his sensitivity. I can understand her frustration, first she damaged the economy, and now…."
Maharashtra Congress foots travel bills of 4,627 migrants
The move came after an announcement by Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday, directing all the state party units to bear the ticket costs of and ensure the return of stranded migrants to their home states.
PM Cares Fund has to be transparent: Congress
"I hoped that thousands of crores which came in the name of charity will be used for nation builders and they will be provided free travel, but I am pained this has not been done."
Sonia questions Centre on post-lockdown strategy
The meeting of Chief Ministers of the Congress ruled States with Sonia Gandhi started this morning, and Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi were also present in the meet.
Arnab Goswami trying to instil fear psychosis, need insulation, Maharashtra govt to Supreme Court
The police also contended Goswami had mentioned in his show that the Mumbai police Commissioner was involved with IndiaBulls and he is investigating this scam. "He also added that many officers of the Mumbai police were involved with IndiaBulls," said the application.
Congress will pay for rail tickets of migrants: Sonia Gandhi
The railways has earlier said that it was charging the state governments for the Shramik special train tickets.
Sonia writes to PM, demands package for MSMEs
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Pointing out that the Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) contributes one…
Supreme Court allows Arnab Goswami protection from arrest for 3 weeks
Supreme Court allows Arnab Goswami protection from arrest for 3 weeks Mumbai Police to provide protection to Republic…
Gujarat Congress files 40 complaints against Arnab Goswami
He sought that a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology be filed against Goswami, for his comments against Gandhi over the Palghar mob lynching incident.
Freedom of expression can’t be used to divide nation: Congress
Party sources say that "there should be action by the state apparatus," hinting that the "divisive agenda" cannot be tolerated. The Congress sources insist that there was no communal angle to the Palghar incident.
Rahul, Priyanka raise Migrants workers issue at CWC
New Delhi, April 23: Raising the issue of migrant workers who are stranded due to coronavirus induced lockdown…
BJP spreading virus of communal prejudice, hatred in country: Sonia Gandhi
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and top Congress leaders attended the meeting through video conference.
Sonia attacks Modi for less testing for COVID-19; no help to jobless people and migrants labourers
"12 crore jobs have been lost in the first phase of the lockdown. Unemployment is likely to increase further as economic activity remains at a standstill. It is imperative to provide at least Rs.7,500 to each family to tide over this crisis,"
“Arrest” the disease to disinfect : Kapil Sibal on journalists who spread hatred
New Delhi, April 23: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal took to twitter to bring…
Sonia forms 11-member panel with Manmohan Singh, Rahul as members
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Amid the nationwide lockdown to combat Covid-19, Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi has formed…
COVID-19: Testing, prevention are key: Sonia Gandhi
She exhorted the PCC presidents to ensure that reliable testing mechanisms are ramped up and made available to every single citizen in a rapid fashion.
Modi dials Sonia Gandhi, Ex-Presidents, PMs, seeks views to tackle coronavirus
New Delhi, April 5: Seeing the rise in coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Congress chief Sonia…
Unplanned implementation of lockdown resulting in chaos: Sonia Gandhi at CWC meet
"The magnitude of the challenge before us is daunting but our resolve to overcome it must be greater," Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi said at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting.
India specific strategy needed to combat Covid-19: Rahul
"We have looked at #COVID for 2 months since February and have spoken to experts. No country in the world has attempted a lockdown with huge migrant labour without arranging for their stay, food and ration & pushing them back home."
Roll out wage support plan for construction workers: Sonia
The Congress leader said that that wage welfare boards have collected cess of Rs 49,688 crore till March 2019 but spent only Rs 19,379 crore till that time.
Sonia Gandhi is now UPCC chief: Letter
Lucknow, March 19 (IANS) A letter issued by UP Congress Committee claims that Sonia Gandhi is the UPCC…
Hooda’s show of strength in Delhi for RS ticket
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Even as Congress interim Chief Sonia Gandhi is set to take a call…
Suspension of 7 Congress Lok Sabha MPs withdrawn
Seven Congress MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha on March 5 for “gross misconduct” after they trooped to the Well of the House and snatched papers from the Speaker’s table.
Congress demands judicial probe into Delhi riots
"The riots were part of a conspiracy and only an enquiry by a sitting high court or Supreme Court judge could reveal the truth," said senior Congress leader Mukul Wasnik.
Sonia, Rahul condole death of Hans Raj Bharadwaj
Bharadwaj died of a cardiac arrest at Max Hospital where he was admitted last week.
Coronavirus: Sonia writes to Cong-ruled state CMs to ensure effective response
New Delhi: As of now, 31 confirmed cases of the coronavirus have been detected so far in India.…
Ramya Haridas appointed Youth Congress secretary
New Delhi, March 5: Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi has appointed Ramya Haridas, MP from Alathur in Kerala,…
Sonia Gandhi demands Amit Shah’s resignation over Delhi violence
New Delhi, Feb 26: Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister…
Ravi Shankar Prasad lashes out at Sonia Gandhi
Talking to the media in Delhi, the Union Minister termed the absence of the Congress from the banquet for US President Donald Trump as "cheap politics".
Delhi violence pre-planned; Amit Shah must resign, says Sonia Gandhi
The Congress top leadership started deliberations on Delhi violence at a meeting of its working committee on Wednesday.
CWC meeting held on Delhi violence , statement to be issued soon
New Delhi, Feb 26 The crucial Congress Working Committee meeting was held at AICC headquarters in the national…
Sonia Gandhi appeals for calm in Delhi
Gandhi also expressed sadness at the deaths and offered her condolences.
Sonia takes feedback from Cong leaders after Delhi debacle
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Following the Congress debacle in Delhi Assembly elections, party interim president Sonia Gandhi…
My sixth sense tells BJP will come to power in Delhi, says Manoj Tiwari
New Delhi, Feb 8: As the people in Delhi are voting for their government, state BJP chief Manoj…
Priyanka Vadra ask voters to use your constitutional right and vote in Delhi elections
New Delhi, Feb 8: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi urged voters to perform their constitutional duty and vote in…
Sonia Gandhi discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Gandhi was admitted in the hospital on Sunday evening after she complained of "uneasiness".
Sonia Gandhi treated for stomach infection: Doctors
Gandhi was on Sunday rushed to the hospital for a check-up after complaining of "uneasiness".
Sonia Gandhi admitted in Gangaram hospital
New Delhi, Feb 3 Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, admitted to Gangaram hospital on Sunday, is on routine…
Sonia Gandhi rushed to Ganga Ram Hospital after ‘uneasiness’
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Congress’ interim President Sonia Gandhi was on Sunday rushed to the Sir Ganga…
Sonia to pitch in for Delhi polls next week
Even Rahul Gandhi has not campaigned in Delhi though the party has released a list of 40 star campaigners.
Budget Session: Opposition leaders protest against CAA, NRC outside Parliament
New Delhi, Jan 31: Opposition leaders including Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi protest in front of Gandhi statue…
Gujarat Cong leaders seek to counter BJP narrative in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 28 The Congress leaders from Gujarat will campaign for the February 8 Delhi Assembly elections.…
Deora writes to Sonia, harps on implementing Rahul’s promises
Deora is perceived to be close to Rahul Gandhi and his letter is considered a serious effort to have a prominent say in the running of the state affairs, said an insider.
CAA-NPR: Congress parliamentary strategy group to meet on Monday
The Rajasthan Assembly has passed a resolution against the NPR, which has also been challenged in the courts.
Constitutional values under threat: Sonia Gandhi
Urging citizens to protect the Constitution, she said, "It's the duty of every citizen to stand united in defence of the Constitution."
Sonia’s return temporary, need organisational polls: Tharoor
Describing as a “temporary arrangement” the return of Sonia Gandhi to the post of Congress president, senior party…
Sonia Gandhi reconstitutes Punjab Pradesh Congress’ coordination committee after discussions with Amarinder Singh
New Delhi, Jan 22: After Chief Minister Amarinder Singh held discussions with Congress president in New Delhi, Sonia…
Sonia forms panels to resolve differences in state units
New Delhi, Jan 20 : In order to sort out the differences in the state units and bring…
Cong meet at Sonia’s residence to discuss final Delhi list
New Delhi: With less than a month to go for the Assembly polls in Delhi, the Congress Election…
Scindia meets Sonia amid talk of new MP Cong chief
New Delhi, Jan 15 : Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia met party president Sonia Gandhi here on Wednesday morning…
Opposition parties discuss anti-CAA protests, violence on campuses
Significantly, the BSP, the AAP and the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC stayed away from the meeting attended by representatives of 20 parties in all.
AAP too will skip opposition meet, says ‘not invited’
New Delhi: Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party will also skip the opposition meeting called by Congress President Sonia…
Mayawati to skip opposition meet called by Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi: Accusing the Congress of betraying the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) despite giving outside support to the…
CWC wants Kashmir curbs to go, contingency plan on W. Asia
New Delhi, Jan 11 : The Congress Working Committee which met here on Saturday demanded that curbs in…
Congress Working Committee meets to deliberate on CAA, NRC, violence in university campuses
Sources say that the fact finding team has spoken to 50-60 students and has incorporated in the report the inputs that they received from them.
Congress fact finding committee to submit report on JNU
New Delhi: A day after the Congress fact finding team visited Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus, the four-member team…
Sonia Gandhi demands judicial enquiry into JNU Violence
"Yesterday's bone chilling attack on students and teachers in JNU, Delhi, is a grim reminder of the extent the government will go to stifle and subjugate every voice of dissent," the statement said.
Sonia Gandhi condemns Nankana Sahib attack
On Friday, a mob gheraoed the holy shine of Nankana Sahib, leaving several devotees stranded inside.
Ahmed Patel meets Sonia, discusses Kota children deaths
New Delhi, Jan 4 : Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Saturday met party interim chief Sonia Gandhi…
Sonia Gandhi upset over Kota children deaths
New Delhi: Amid the uproar over the deaths of children in a hospital in Rajasthan’s Kota district, Congress…
Rahul thanks youth for Rajghat protest
New Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday thanked the students, youth and the party workers for the “successful”…
People have right to raise voice in democracy: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Amidst countrywide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Congress, which has not been directly…
Modi has started a war on country: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Dec 16 : Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday launched a blistering attack at the central…
Bharat Bachao rally in Delhi: Congress to corner BJP
Apart from Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Sonia Gandhi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other senior leaders, including Congress Working Committee members, will also address the rally.
Citizenship Amendment Bill passage marks victory of bigoted forces: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Dec 11 : Soon after the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in the Rajya…
After defeat, Dinesh Gundu Rao resigns as KPCC president
The BJP had fielded 11 Congress and 3 JD-S defectors to wrest the seats from the opposition parties.
Sonia Gandhi not to celebrate her birthday
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) In the wake of assault on women and casualties due to fire in Delhi,…
With Sena by her side, Sonia aggressive against Modi govt
New Delhi, Nov 28 : With the support of the Shiv Sena in both the houses of parliament,…
Modi-Shah tried to subvert democracy in Maharashtra: Sonia
New Delhi: Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday launched a tirade against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union…
Aaditya meets Sonia, invites her to Maha swearing-in
New Delhi, Nov 27 : A day ahead of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray’s swearing-in as the Maharashtra…
Uddhav Thackeray thanks Sonia Gandhi, says ‘Never Dreamed of leading Maharashtra’
Mumbai, Nov 26: Shiv Sena chief and Chief ministerial candidate of ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi’ Uddhav Thackeray thanked Sonia…
Fadnavis should resign as our alliance has the majority: Shiv Sena
Mumbai, Nov 25: Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said that Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena has given the letter of support…
Sonia Gandhi leads Congress protest on the Maharashtra issue in Parliament premises
New Delhi, Nov 25: Leading party’s protest in Parliament premises over Maharashtra government formation issue,Congress Interim President Sonia…
Congress govt helped curb air pollution in Delhi: Sonia
Sonia Gandhi also mentioned Indira Gandhi's contribution towards environment protection.
Maharashtra govt formation: Pawar to meet Sonia Gandhi at 5 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar will meet Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi…
Modi govt destroying Nehru’s legacy: Sonia Gandhi
Those in power were speaking the modern language, but taking India backwards, not forward, because they have made no sacrifice to shape India's destiny.
Maharashtra: BJP-Sena split unites a divided Congress-NCP
Mumbai, Nov 14 : Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi is said to be a happy woman, smiling and…
Udhav Thackeray speaks to Sonia Gandhi on Maharashtra government formation
Mumbai, Nov 13 : Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray has spoken to Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi on…
Sonia speaks to Sharad Pawar, sends top leaders to Mumbai
New Delhi: A day after Maharashtra Governor B.S. Koshyari invited the NCP to form the government in the state,…
Sonia Gandhi chairs CWC meet on Maharashtra government formation
New Delhi, Nov 11: A meeting of the Congress Working Committee – the highest decision-making body of the…
Rahul thanks SPG for protecting Gandhi family for years as govt withdrawn security
Rahul Gandhi took Twitter on Friday evening to thank the SPG security officials for their services to his family.
3 years of demonetisation: Won’t let nation forget Tughlaki blunder: Sonia Gandhi
Prime Minister and his colleagues have stopped speaking about demonetization since 2017, hoping that the nation will forget.
Sonia to chair CEC meeting for Jharkhand polls on Nov 9
New Delhi, Nov 6 : With just 24 days to go for the Jharkhand Assembly polls, a meeting…
Sonia rules out alliance with Sena in Maharashtra
After the meeting, Pawar maintained suspense over the issue.
Maharashtra Govt formation: Pawar meets Sonia, keeps suspense alive
New Delhi, Nov 4 : Amid the stalemate between the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),…
Sonia bans phones in party meetings to stop leakages
A Congress source said that during the meeting of the senior party functionaries, it was witnessed that the information was leaked in real time.
Congress team in North East states to draw strategy on NRC, citizenship bill
New Delhi, Nov 3: A six- member team of Congress party constituted by president Sonia Gandhi will begin…
Sonia, Rahul to address rally after 10-day protest
State party leaders, general secretaries and states in-charge would participate in these programmes at district and block levels, he said.
WhatsApp snooping on journos, activists ‘shameful’: Sonia
New Delhi, Nov 2 : Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday criticised the government over the WhatsApp…
Sonia Gandhi cancels Raipur visit due to health issues
New Delhi, Oct 31 : Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi, who was scheduled to attend the Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav…
Congress to rope in more parties for nationwide agitation against Modi govt from November 5-15
New Delhi, Oct 31 The Congress is reaching out to like-minded opposition parties to intensify the attack on…
Tribute To Indira Gandhi: Your iron resolve, fearless decisions will guide me, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Oct 31: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is currently abroad, paid an emotional tribute to former…
Sonia, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary
New Delhi, Oct 31: Congress leaders including interim president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime…
Congress delegation to visit Kartarpur Sahib
The Kartarpur Corridor is 4.7 kilometres from the India- Pakistan border. The foundation stone was laid down in November 2018.
Sonia, Rahul greets nation on Diwali
"Wishing each and every one of you a Happy Deepavali. May you be blessed with peace & happiness."
Haryana Assembly Poll show signs of Congress revival due to Ahmed Patel
The party leaders, who have been assigned many tasks by Patel, say he has got "invisible people" to deliver work.
BJP aligning with Kanda shows their hunger for power: Congress
Surjewala said that the Congress had forced Kanda to resign after the registration of a case against him.
Congress leader Hooda meets Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Oct 25: Strong Haryana leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda will meet Interim president Sonia Gandhi in New…
Hooda terms Mandate against BJP, Dushyant Chautala Kingmaker
Chandigarh, Oct 24: Seven BJP Cabinet ministers including state chief and Vidhan Sabha speaker are behind their rival…
Congress to launch nationwide protests from November 5
The earlier schedule of the program was slated between October 15 and 25. The program had to be postponed because of the assembly elections.
Sonia Gandhi calls meeting of party leaders on Oct 25
New Delhi, Oct 23 Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi has called a meeting of senior party leaders on…
Sonia Gandhi visits Tihar Jail to meet D.K. Shivakumar
Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday morning visited party leader D.K. Shivakumar at the Tihar Jail here.…
Sonia Gandhi to visit Shivakumar in Tihar on Wednesday
New Delhi, Oct 22 : Interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi is scheduled to visit D.K. Shivakumar, party leader…
Rahul Gandhi to address Mahendragarh rally instead of Sonia
New Delhi, Oct 18 After calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi as BechendraModi, for selling out the country’s PSUs…
Siddaramaiah meets Sonia, discusses Karnataka situation
Siddaramaiah has been appointed Leader of Opposition in the Assembly.
New UP Congress chief Lallu meets Sonia, Priyanka
New Delhi, Oct 12 : A day after assuming charge as the new Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, Ajay…
Ajay Kumar Lallu named new UP Congress chief
Lallu, an MLA from Tamkuhiraj in eastern UP, is from the backward Vaishya community.
Surveillance of Gandhis: SPG to cover Gandhi family on foreign trips
New Delhi, Oct 8 : The Modi government has issued fresh guidelines related to the security cover given…
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…
PM, Sonia, Pawar, Shatrughan, et al., to raise Maha poll decibel
Mumbai, Oct 5 :Assembly elections, A day after the process ended for filing of nominations for the October…
India celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
DELHI, Oct 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who launched the ‘Swachh Bharat’ campaign in 2014, will declare the…
Gandhi Jayanti: Sonia Gandhi,JP Nadda pay tribute at Rajghat
New Delhi, oct 2: Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi and BJP working President JP Nadda paid tribute to…
Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka to lead ‘padyatras’
Sonia Gandhi will be marching from Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) office on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg to Rajghat, which is a distance of about 3 kms.
Sonia expresses concern over heavy rainfall in Bihar, UP
Sonia also instructed office bearers of the state units and its frontal organisations, and all Congress workers to provide all possible assistance and help to the people facing hardships.
Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh meet Chidambaram in jail
New Delhi, Sep 23 Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Sing visited Delhi’s Tihar…
Congress to launch drive to get 5 crore members
The party leaders have been asked to undertake door-to-door campaign for membership in all states, except Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand which go to polls in the next few months.
All 6 BSP MLAs join Congress in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Sep 17 In a big jolt to Mayawati’s Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) in Rajasthan, all of its…
Madhusudan Mistry appointed as Haryana screening committee chairman
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) With just months away from assembly polls in Haryana, Congress interim chief Sonia…
Congress to repeat all MLAs in 2019 Maharashtra polls
New Delhi, Sep 14 : All sitting Congress MLAs would be repeated in the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly polls,…
Majority of Congress government’s promises fulfilled: Punjab CM Amarinder
New Delhi, Sep 14 In a meeting convened by Congress interim President to review the progress of Congress…
Salman Soz appointed Vice Chairman of All India Professional Congress
Rajiv Arora- Regional Co-ordinator (West Zone)
Sonia to meet all Congress Chief Ministers on Friday
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi will hold a meeting with all the Chief…
Fulfil manifesto commitments: Sonia to Congress-ruled states
Slamming the government, Sonia told the party that the BJP-led NDA government has been unable to save jobs in several sectors.
While India is witnessing economic slowdown, govt is busy in vendetta politics: Sonia
New Delhi, Sep 12: The economic situation is very grim. Losses are mounting. General confidence is shaken. All…
Sonia Gandhi chairs meeting of Congress leaders to devise strategy to counter Modi
New Delhi, Sep 12: The congress mega meet is underway at the party headquarters in New Delhi on…
Sonia meets Maharashtra Cong chief, discusses resignations
The Congress said that Sonia also discussed the issue of an alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party and other parties in the state ahead of the assembly polls.
Sonia okays poll, campaign panels for Haryana elections
The presidents of the Youth Congress, the NSUI and the Seva Dal have also been included in the election panel.
Scindia to meet Sonia in New Delhi on Tuesday
Bhopal, Sep 10 Amid expectations of a change in the leadership of the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, former…
Sonia meets Kamal Nath, voices concern over infighting
New Delhi, Sep 7 : Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi, here on Saturday, met Madhya Pradsh Chief Minister…
Delhi Cong leaders meet Sonia over new state unit chief
The post of state Congress unit chief has been lying vacant since the death of three-time Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Diskhit on July 20.
Sonia Gandhi hails ISRO for ‘incredible and praiseworthy efforts’
NEW DELHI, Sep 7 : Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday applauded the entire team of space…
Alka Lamba quits AAP, rejoins Congress after 6 years
"I have rejoined the party after six years. I always had the respect for the party. Now I will work for the betterment of the people while remaining in the Congress."
Sonia to decide Cong plans on Mahatma’s 150th anniversary
The party has planned ‘padyatras' on October 2 across the country, while different programmes from October 3 to 9, to propagate the ideals of the Mahatma across the nation.
Sonia asks MP in-charge to submit report over state crisis
The party source further said that Gandhi is also holding talks with the senior party leaders over the issue of appointing new party unit chief in the state.
Alka Lamba quits AAP, says ‘time to say good bye’
New Delhi, Sep 6 : Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Alka Lamba from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, has resigned…
Sonia Gandhi calls meeting of former party chiefs of Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) With just five months left for the Assembly elections in the national capital,…