All stories by Sanjeev Chopra
Sonia consolidates Rahul's position with Cong overhaul
Rediff.com12 Sep 2020An overwhelming number of new appointees across the party's organisational structure -- from the highest decision-making body CWC (Congress Working Committee) to the special committee formed to assist interim party chief Sonia Gandhi -- are known as Rahul Gandhi's confidantes.
Lockdown compounding woes of poor: Antony
Rediff.com10 May 2020Noting that the situation on the ground was "very difficult", the Congress leader said it was high time the prime minister announced a relief package for the poor and a financial stimulus for the economy.
Scindia's exit reignites 'old vs young' debate in Congress
Rediff.com10 Mar 2020Scindia's departure from the Congress also raises question marks about delayed decision-making and status quo in the Congress.
Jyotiraditya Scindia: Like father, like son
Rediff.com10 Mar 2020Madhavrao Scindia briefly left the Congress in 1996 and was later pacified to rejoin ranks
'Unanimous view is that Rahul should take over Congress'
Rediff.com1 Mar 2020'The uncertainty on future leadership needs to be dispelled. It is already late as if today is yesterday. If necessary, a direction can be given to Rahul Gandhi to assume leadership'
Cong endorses construction of Ram temple
Rediff.com10 Nov 2019They said it was then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi who on February 1, 1986 got the permission for starting prayers at the disputed site and got the locks opened.
What's next for Team Rahul?
Rediff.com7 Jul 2019Many leaders who appealed to Gandhi to stay argued that their political futures depended on his presence in the party and hence he must stay.
For Rahul, this election was win some, lose lots
Rediff.com23 May 2019The party and its president, it seemed, were also unable to articulate their views effectively enough
Modi's 5 yrs most traumatic for Indian youth: Manmohan
Rediff.com5 May 2019Singh asserted that the people have made up their minds to vote out the government
'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'
Rediff.com4 May 2019Voters in Rae Bareli said they feel an emotional connection with the Gandhi family.
Post-poll alliance possible, 'job no. 1' is to defeat Modi: Rahul
Rediff.com1 Apr 2019"For the entire opposition, the job number one is to defeat Mr Narendra Modi and save Democracy and the Constitution."
'Modi is a publicity minister not prime minister'
Rediff.com31 Mar 2019Accusing the prime minister of pushing a particular narrative in the media through the PMO, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said "Modi will not be able to deflect from real issues".
'We'll remonetise what Modi demonetised'
Rediff.com29 Mar 2019Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the Nyay plan is a game changer and that the scheme is "fiscally perfectly doable" and will not be implemented rashly.
Priyanka Gandhi: From background to forefront
Rediff.com23 Jan 2019For Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who continues the Gandhi family legacy of active politics that began several generations ago, the formal entry into politics was two decades in the making.
Even after 3-state glory, Congress still has a long way to go
Rediff.com12 Dec 2018As the party moves forward into the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, it not only needs to strengthen the state units and reach out to the grassroots level, but also forge alliances with like-minded parties.
No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on CM: Gehlot
Rediff.com18 Nov 2018He said he is 'more than satisfied' with his long political career as a five-time Lok Sabha MP, three time Union minister and chief minister for 10 years.
Won't stitch tie-ups at the cost of state leaders' interest: Congress
Rediff.com10 Jun 2018Surjewala made the case for state-specific alliances while arguing for a larger coalition with like-minded parties in 'national interest'.
What next for Sonia Gandhi?
Rediff.com16 Dec 2017The 71-year-old MP may have time to pursue her other interests, but many believe that she will continue to play the role of a mentor.
Rahul Gandhi spells hope for Congress party
Rediff.com16 Dec 2017The new party president, the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi family to lead the political outfit, takes charge from his mother Sonia Gandhi at a time when the party is facing one of its worst crises, with the Bharatiya Janata Party occupying the centre stage of national and state politics.
Politics may not be Rahul's calling, but it's in his blood
Rediff.com5 Dec 2017The Congress scion will step into his mother Sonia Gandhi's shoes as the party president next week.