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Cong, RJD, JD-U, Left parties to fight LS polls together in Bihar

Cong, RJD, JD-U, Left parties to fight LS polls together in Bihar

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Asked how many seats the Congress would fight on, Singh said they would be flexible in seat sharing.

Govt cites UPA's response, says no concept of national disaster

Govt cites UPA's response, says no concept of national disaster

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The clarification came amid a demand, including from Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, that the landslide tragedy in Kerala's Wayanad be declared a national disaster.

Revolt in Haryana Cong as ticket aspirant quits, to fight as independent

Revolt in Haryana Cong as ticket aspirant quits, to fight as independent

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The party has fielded sitting MLA Rajendra Singh Joon from the Bahadurgarh seat.

Cong's Haryana in-charge offers to quit over poll debacle

Cong's Haryana in-charge offers to quit over poll debacle

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Babaria said he offered his resignation to the high command soon after the result of the Haryana assembly polls came out last week but no decision has been communicated to him over the matter.

PIL seeks disqualification of all 99 Cong MPs for financial guarantees

PIL seeks disqualification of all 99 Cong MPs for financial guarantees

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

According to the PIL, the 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee Scheme' involves the distribution of guarantee cards that promise various financial and material benefits in exchange of votes.

Vinesh, Punia join Congress: Rathore calls it 'sad trend'

Vinesh, Punia join Congress: Rathore calls it 'sad trend'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'Sports has been politicised, it is a sad thing': Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Joining Congress

Cong names new Puri candidate after ex-MP's daughter pulls out over funds

Cong names new Puri candidate after ex-MP's daughter pulls out over funds

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Sucharita Mohanty, the daughter of former Congress MP Brajamohan Mohanty, in a mail to Venugopal on Friday claimed that her campaign was hit hard because the party denied her funding.

'Helpless before BJP': AAP MLA quits party, joins Cong

'Helpless before BJP': AAP MLA quits party, joins Cong

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Former Delhi government minister Rajendra Pal Gautam on Friday quit the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Congress, alleging discrimination against Dalit and minority leaders in the Arvind Kejriwal led party.

Congress first list has 60% names from SC/ST/minorities, Rahul from Wayanad

Congress first list has 60% names from SC/ST/minorities, Rahul from Wayanad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Rahul Gandhi may also contest from Amethi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Rae Bareli, a seat which was previously held by Sonia Gandhi.

Lok Sabha to take up Waqf bill today; BJP, allies issue whip

Lok Sabha to take up Waqf bill today; BJP, allies issue whip

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, will debate the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday. The bill has been met with strong opposition from several parties who claim it is unconstitutional. The government, however, insists the bill aims to improve the management of Waqf properties in India by bringing transparency and efficiency.

We were with them for 25 years but...: Uddhav on BJP after Cong meet

We were with them for 25 years but...: Uddhav on BJP after Cong meet

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

"Hum saath hain (we are together) is the message we want to give," Uddhav said.

BJP's Ashok Tanwar rejoins Cong, 4th party switch in 5 years

BJP's Ashok Tanwar rejoins Cong, 4th party switch in 5 years

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Tanwar had joined the AAP in April 2022. Before joining the AAP, he was with the Trinamool Congress briefly.

Cong to observe 1-day 'satyagraha' in protest against Rahul's disqualification

Cong to observe 1-day 'satyagraha' in protest against Rahul's disqualification

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The satyagraha will begin at 10 AM and end at 5 PM on Sunday.

CWC urges Rahul to undertake Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0; LS candidates soon

CWC urges Rahul to undertake Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0; LS candidates soon

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Those responsible for protecting MPs have failed in their constitutional duties, said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Cong questions poll integrity; Kharge talks tough on loss in CWC meet

Cong questions poll integrity; Kharge talks tough on loss in CWC meet

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called for tough decisions and unity within the party after the Congress suffered electoral defeats in Maharashtra and Haryana. In a meeting with top party leaders, Kharge highlighted the need to strengthen the organization from the grassroots, fix accountability, and address internal bickering. He also urged leaders to remain united and avoid public criticism of each other. The Congress chief expressed concern over the party's performance in state elections despite a strong showing in the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year. He acknowledged the need to learn from the setbacks and improve the party's strategy and communication to counter its rivals' propaganda.

Kharge will not take long to select new K'taka CM: Cong

Kharge will not take long to select new K'taka CM: Cong

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Entire process of meeting individual legislators of Congress party has been completed with great bohemia.'

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kharge's remarks came after Modi on Friday said the Congress stands "badly exposed" in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.

Day after Kejri arrest, INDIA moves EC against misuse of central agencies

Day after Kejri arrest, INDIA moves EC against misuse of central agencies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

In a memorandum submitted to the EC, the INDIA party leaders submitted a list of recent instances of central agencies targeting Opposition parties and alleged an absence of a level playing field for the opposition.

Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The Congress has so far announced 82 candidates for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls beginning April 19.

Congress picks Rahul Gandhi as leader of Oppn in Lok Sabha

Congress picks Rahul Gandhi as leader of Oppn in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The decision on Rahul Gandhi's appointment as the Leader of Opposition was made after a meeting of the floor leaders of the INDIA bloc at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence.

Cong done with feedback, to begin talks within INDIA soon

Cong done with feedback, to begin talks within INDIA soon

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The committee, of which Mukul Wasnik is the convener and has former chief ministers Ashok Gehlot and Bhupesh Baghel as well as Mohan Prakash and Salman Khurshid in it, held final talks and suggested the way forward to the party leadership.

Cong submits more complaints to EC on EVM discrepancies in Haryana

Cong submits more complaints to EC on EVM discrepancies in Haryana

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The Congress has said the assembly polls results were "unexpected" and have alleged discrepancies in the EVMs in some seats.

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were among the top leaders who paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his home in New Delhi on Friday.

Modi surname remark: Patna court summons Rahul Gandhi on April 25

Modi surname remark: Patna court summons Rahul Gandhi on April 25

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The defamation case in the MP/MLA court in Patna was lodged by Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

Uddhav to sound poll bugle with convention, rally in Nashik on Jan 23

Uddhav to sound poll bugle with convention, rally in Nashik on Jan 23

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The former CM is expected to sound the poll bugle for next year's Lok Sabha elections with the convention and rally.

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Bajrang Punia banned, Phogat turns politician, WFI suspension, litigations, and lost medals: How Indian wrestling stagnated in 2024

Modi has suddenly...: Congress on NDA meet

Modi has suddenly...: Congress on NDA meet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Congress leader KC Venugopal said the opposition meeting is going to be a game changer for Indian political scenario

'Petty mindset': Rahul's I-Day celebrations seating triggers row

'Petty mindset': Rahul's I-Day celebrations seating triggers row

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Gandhi was seen sitting behind a few rows of seats, which were occupied by members of the Indian contingent that took part in the recently-held Paris Games.

Gehlot, Pilot will fight Raj poll together, leadership to resolve issues: Cong

Gehlot, Pilot will fight Raj poll together, leadership to resolve issues: Cong

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Top Congress leadership led by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi held marathon discussions with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Pilot joined them later in the evening.

JD-U MP wants Nitish as INDIA convenor, Raut says...

JD-U MP wants Nitish as INDIA convenor, Raut says...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The JD-U Rajya Sabha MP said Nitish Kumar has built his image such that makes him the best fit for being the convenor of the opposition grouping.

Cong's 5th guarantee in Karnataka: Women voters to get free bus travel

Cong's 5th guarantee in Karnataka: Women voters to get free bus travel

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Announcing the fifth poll 'guarantee' of the Congress ahead of the May 10 assembly polls in Karnataka, party leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday promised free travel for women in public transport buses, if it's voted to power in the state.

2024 was mostly about lost chances for Congress

2024 was mostly about lost chances for Congress

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The principal opposition party though appeared content securing 99 of the 543 seats in the 2024 national elections as against its all-time low of 44 in 2014 and then 52 in 2019.

Does this mean EVM is...: Oppn on Modi's 400 seats claim

Does this mean EVM is...: Oppn on Modi's 400 seats claim

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'It seems that Modi ji has some hand in the EVMs'

Rahul Gandhi to miss Parliament's winter session due to Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rahul Gandhi to miss Parliament's winter session due to Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

The winter session will begin on December 7 and will last until December 29.

Days after 'traitor' slur, Gehlot-Sachin smoke peace pipe

Days after 'traitor' slur, Gehlot-Sachin smoke peace pipe

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said both Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot were "assets to the party", the CM on Tuesday suggested that the matter rests there.

Chhattisgarh rebel minister Singh Deo made deputy CM ahead of assembly polls

Chhattisgarh rebel minister Singh Deo made deputy CM ahead of assembly polls

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

According to a party statement issued here, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal for the appointment of Singh Deo as the deputy chief minister in Chhattisgarh.

Congress to hold silent protest at Gandhi statue in support of Rahul

Congress to hold silent protest at Gandhi statue in support of Rahul

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Venugopal said not just the Congress but the entire nation has "condemned this erroneous conviction and disqualification, and resolved to stand by Rahul in this noble fight".

Rahul in Kerala as Congress firefights in Punjab

Rahul in Kerala as Congress firefights in Punjab

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The Congress leadership, though, has insisted that "all is well" in Punjab, despite the turmoil caused by the resignation of Sidhu and other leaders.

Kamal Nath, Baghel in Cong's first list for 3 state polls

Kamal Nath, Baghel in Cong's first list for 3 state polls

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

While the party announced 144 party candidates for Madhya Pradesh elections, it announced 30 candidates for the Chhattisgarh polls and another 55 for Telangana assembly polls slated next month.

Nafrat ke bazaar mein..., says Rahul after meeting Danish Ali

Nafrat ke bazaar mein..., says Rahul after meeting Danish Ali

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The meeting comes a day after Danish Ali faced verbal abuse from BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri in Lok Sabha.