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RS polls: Listened to soul while voting, says axed Haryana Cong MLA Bishnoi

RS polls: Listened to soul while voting, says axed Haryana Cong MLA Bishnoi

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

A day after he cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha polls, Bishnoi also said that he listened to his soul and acted on his conscience.

'Ailing' Cong taking medicines from compounders, not doctors: Azad

'Ailing' Cong taking medicines from compounders, not doctors: Azad

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

"Several (Congress) meetings happened, but not even a single suggestion was taken," Azad said.

Rahul Gandhi 1st choice for Cong prez post: Gehlot camp

Rahul Gandhi 1st choice for Cong prez post: Gehlot camp

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

On Monday, Shashi Tharoor met Sonia Gandhi and expressed his intention to contest the upcoming AICC chief polls.

J-K Cong in a spot as ex-minister who defended Kathua accused to join yatra

J-K Cong in a spot as ex-minister who defended Kathua accused to join yatra

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

He said the party has not extended an invitation to Singh to join the yatra.

HC says Irani, daughter not owners of Goa cafe, slams Cong leaders

HC says Irani, daughter not owners of Goa cafe, slams Cong leaders

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court has said that Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera, Netta D'Souza along with others conspired to 'launch a tirade of false scathing and belligerent personal attacks' on Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani and her daughter, who are neither owners of the restaurant in Goa nor have they ever applied for the licence for food and beverages at the eatery, as alleged.

Toolkit row: 2 Cong leaders get Delhi Police notice to join probe

Toolkit row: 2 Cong leaders get Delhi Police notice to join probe

Rediff.com25 May 2021

A preliminary enquiry into the complaint is still being carried out by the Delhi Police's Special Cell team and no FIR has been registered in the matter yet, officials said.

'Perform or make way for others': Kharge's stern message at Cong meet

'Perform or make way for others': Kharge's stern message at Cong meet

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Kharge said that while there are very responsible people in the party who were doing their duty, some people had assumed that lack of responsibility will be ignored.

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Rahul is visiting the poll-bound state for the first time after the election dates were announced on January 8 by the Election Commission of India.

Uddhav has no plan to dissolve Maha assembly, says state Cong chief

Uddhav has no plan to dissolve Maha assembly, says state Cong chief

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Wednesday said Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has made it clear that there was no proposal to recommend dissolution of the state assembly.

'Coward' RPN Singh tried to dislodge Jharkhand govt: Cong

'Coward' RPN Singh tried to dislodge Jharkhand govt: Cong

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh said Singh was 'not fully committed' towards the party's ideology and that is why he left this fight midway to join the saffron party.

Cong asks Twiiter to affix 'manipulative media' tag on 11 Union ministers' tweets

Cong asks Twiiter to affix 'manipulative media' tag on 11 Union ministers' tweets

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Surjewala has alleged that the "forged, fabricated material" and the claims made under the #CongressToolkitExposed by various ministers are identical to the material that has already been marked as 'manipulative media' by Twitter.

'One face before us, another before media': Cong hits out at Tharoor

'One face before us, another before media': Cong hits out at Tharoor

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Mistry said the poll body satisfied the candidate on every complaint but despite that he raised all those points in the media before bringing them to "our notice".

Cong alleges 'Operation Lotus' as 3 J'khand MLAs caught with cash in Bengal

Cong alleges 'Operation Lotus' as 3 J'khand MLAs caught with cash in Bengal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Besides the MLAs, there were two other people in the SUV, which carried a board mentioning "MLA Jamtara Jharkhand" along with the Congress' election symbol, police said.

Jihad in Gita: Congress rejects Patil's remark, he clarifies

Jihad in Gita: Congress rejects Patil's remark, he clarifies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Patil has claimed the concept of jihad was not just in Islam but also in the Bhagavad Gita and in Christianity.

Recite Ram Katha, Hanuman Chalisa: Cong to workers in MP

Recite Ram Katha, Hanuman Chalisa: Cong to workers in MP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has ridiculed the move as 'hypocrisy' saying Congress leaders had termed Lord Ram as an imaginary character.

Turmoil on in Shiv Sena since 1 week, claims Maha Cong leader

Turmoil on in Shiv Sena since 1 week, claims Maha Cong leader

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Bhujbal said he does not feel that there is a threat to the Maharashtra MVA government.

After Azad, Anand Sharma refuses to head Cong campaign for Himachal polls

After Azad, Anand Sharma refuses to head Cong campaign for Himachal polls

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

In a jolt to the Congress ahead of Himachal Pradesh polls, senior leader Anand Sharma on Sunday resigned from the chairmanship of the party's steering committee for the state, saying he was left with no choice after the 'continuing exclusion and insults'.

Another jolt to Cong as Ashwani Kumar quits party

Another jolt to Cong as Ashwani Kumar quits party

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Kumar leaves in the midst of assembly polls in five states and ahead of the February 20 election in Punjab.

Charges against Ahmed Patel mischievous, manufactured: Cong on police claims

Charges against Ahmed Patel mischievous, manufactured: Cong on police claims

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The Congress' rebuttal came after the Gujarat police on Friday opposed activist Teesta Setalvad's bail application.

Farm loan waiver, 20 lakh govt jobs in Cong UP manifesto

Farm loan waiver, 20 lakh govt jobs in Cong UP manifesto

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

She released the party's manifesto "Unnati Vidhan", which she termed as "Jan Ghoshna Patra'.

Justice prevailed, farmers' protest vindicated: Cong

Justice prevailed, farmers' protest vindicated: Cong

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The Congress on Friday described the Centre's announcement to repeal three farm laws as a victory against injustice, and said arrogance had to bow its head before the peaceful satyagraha of farmers.

Hardik Patel quits Cong, says its leaders hate Gujarat

Hardik Patel quits Cong, says its leaders hate Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Today, after mustering courage, I am resigning from the party post and primary membership of the Congress'

Not blockade, no crowds so PM rally nixed: Cong

Not blockade, no crowds so PM rally nixed: Cong

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

"Dear Naddaji, Stop losing cool and all sense of propriety. Please remember -- 10,000 security personnel were deployed for PM's rally. All arrangements were made in tandem with SPG and other agencies," Randeep Surjewala said on Twitter.

Cong in 'deep freezer', alternative front needed: TMC

Cong in 'deep freezer', alternative front needed: TMC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'The Congress don't have the zeal to fight the BJP. The party is so bogged down by infighting that it hardly has time or energy to build an opposition. The UPA does not exist'

Another Akhilesh kin, Cong's 'ladki hoon' poster girl join BJP

Another Akhilesh kin, Cong's 'ladki hoon' poster girl join BJP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Priyanka Maurya, was the face of the 'Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' campaign of Congress in Uttar Pradesh.

For 1st time, service chiefs roped in to defend govt decision: Cong on Agnipath

For 1st time, service chiefs roped in to defend govt decision: Cong on Agnipath

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

"Why are the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister quiet on the Agnipath scheme?" Kharge asked.

'It's just not cricket': Ex-Punjab Cong chief slams Sidhu

'It's just not cricket': Ex-Punjab Cong chief slams Sidhu

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Sidhu had replaced Sunil Jhakhar as PCC chief in July this year.

Sunil Jakhar joins BJP, says Cong tried to divide Punjab

Sunil Jakhar joins BJP, says Cong tried to divide Punjab

Rediff.com19 May 2022

He also lashed out at veteran Congress leader Ambika Soni for her statement on the "repercussions of having a Hindu chief minister in Punjab".

Rahul Gandhi was asked if he will be Cong chief, his reply

Rahul Gandhi was asked if he will be Cong chief, his reply

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he has made his decision on whether he will become the next party president and asserted that he will give his reasons if he does not contest.

'Satyamev Jayate, BJP ka khel khatm': Sena-NCP-Cong welcome SC order

'Satyamev Jayate, BJP ka khel khatm': Sena-NCP-Cong welcome SC order

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'It's heartening that the Maharashtra Verdict came on the #ConstitutionDay, a Tribute to Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar'

Contest for Cong prez post on cards 2 decades after Sonia trumped Jitendra Prasada

Contest for Cong prez post on cards 2 decades after Sonia trumped Jitendra Prasada

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The party last saw a contest for the post in November 2000 when Jitendra Prasada had lost to Sonia Gandhi.

Goa polls: Cong candidates pledge not to ditch party, sign affidavit

Goa polls: Cong candidates pledge not to ditch party, sign affidavit

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Hit hard by defections in the last five years, the Congress in Goa on Friday made its candidates sign affidavits and take an oath of loyalty to the party in the presence of its senior leader Rahul Gandhi.

Ironic Cong doesn't need his services: Sibal on Padma for Ghulam Nabi

Ironic Cong doesn't need his services: Sibal on Padma for Ghulam Nabi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a veiled dig at Azad who was conferred with the award.

Punjab needs a serious leader: Cong's Manish Tewari takes a dig at Channi

Punjab needs a serious leader: Cong's Manish Tewari takes a dig at Channi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'Punjab requires a CM who has solutions to Punjab's challenges, capacity to take tough decisions. Punjab needs serious people whose politics is not Social Engineering, Entertainment, Freebies and not regime favourites rejected by people in successive elections,' Tewari said on Twitter.

Punjab Cong MLA beats youth for questioning about work

Punjab Cong MLA beats youth for questioning about work

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

A video has appeared on social media showing Punjab Congress MLA Joginder Pal and his security personnel thrashing a youth for asking what work the legislator had done for his village.

Manish Tewari 'not surprised' at being left out of Cong list

Manish Tewari 'not surprised' at being left out of Cong list

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The Congress on Friday released a list of 30 star campaigners for the February 20 Punjab Assembly elections and left out names of Tewari and Ghulam Nabi Azad, who are among the prominent members of the 'G-23' leaders who had written to the party leadership seeking an organisational overhaul.

Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Cong prez polls, all eyes on Oct 19 results

Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Cong prez polls, all eyes on Oct 19 results

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Voting began on Monday in the Congress presidential polls as senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor face-off for the post of All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief.

Centre, Cong lock horns over Covid vaccination targets, booster jab

Centre, Cong lock horns over Covid vaccination targets, booster jab

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Former Union home minister Chidambaram lashed out at the government over the alleged sluggish pace of inoculation against the viral disease and claimed that the country will not achieve 100-per cent first-dose vaccination by December 31.

At Chintan Shivir, Cong moots '1 family, 1 ticket' formula

At Chintan Shivir, Cong moots '1 family, 1 ticket' formula

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Sending out a clear message to Congress ranks, Sonia said the party will have to change its style of functioning with changing times and urged them to keep the organisation above their personal ambitions.

Sonia forms 3 Cong groups, Rahul in one, Priyanka in another, Venugopal in both

Sonia forms 3 Cong groups, Rahul in one, Priyanka in another, Venugopal in both

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To chart the Congress's future course, its chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday formed three groups -- on political affairs for guidance on key issues, task force-2024 to implement the Udaipur 'Nav Sankalp' declaration, and another to coordinate the October 2 'harat Jodo Yatra.