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Bengaluru, Apr 8 (PTI) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday defended his father and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's "poisonous snake" remark against the BJP and RSS. He also hit out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him "frustrated" and accusing him of "caste privilege" over his remarks on Mallikarjun Kharge. "What has he (Mallikarjun Kharge) said? He said one must act if one encounters a poisonous snake. If you find a poisonous snake, will you feed it milk and ...Read More >
Addressing a press conference in Delhi, senior BJP leader and lawmaker Ravi Shankar Prasad condemned Kharge's alleged remarks comparing the BJP and RSS to "poisonous snakes," terming them "deeply objectionable" and beyond the limits of acceptable political discourse. He also demanded an apology from Kharge for his alleged remarks on the people of Gujarat and some other states, saying that the comment was "shameless, demeaning and utterly despicable". "Do they agree with this statement? If Rahul ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday condemned Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged derogatory remarks against the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, calling the former's behaviour "utterly shameful and despicable." In a post on X, Vadra wrote, "The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has used extremely rude and derogatory language against Congress President an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said the use of "abusive" language by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is "utterly shameful" and added Prime Minister Narendra Modi must clarify whether he endorses this "insult". Sarma had triggered a row on Tuesday when he hit out at Kharge, saying that he was "speaking like a mad man" due to old age, after the latter put the onus on central agencies to probe the cha ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 7 (UNI) Rattled by West Bengal Chief Minister and All India Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee's charge of the DMK and the Congress colluding with the Election Commission of India (ECI), Congress leaders from Tamil Nadu on Tuesday condemned her statement as 'irresponsible' and jumped to the defence of the Dravidian major, making it clear that no other Chief Minister has been so consistent and persistent in opposing the saffron brigade like MK Stalin. Coming ahead of the assem ...Read More >
Silchar (Assam), Apr 6 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday attacked the BJP, especially Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for raking up the infiltration issue but not deporting the illegal entrants in large numbers despite being in the government for more than 10 years. Addressing an election rally at Borkhola in Cachar district, he also alleged that the BJP has misused the delimitation exercise in Assam in its bid to win elections. "When Amit Shah comes here, he only talks abou ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has conspired against Pawan Khera and wants him to go to jail. The statement comes after Pawan Khera accused CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Sarma, of having multiple passports, concealing Dubai properties linked to his wife and a company in the United States, which is not mentioned in his election affidavit. "He had it in his head that people in Ass ...Read More >
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading hatred and urged voters in Assam to support change. Addressing a rally in Assam's Biswanath, he alleged that chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP are dividing communities, engaging in corruption, and failing to fulfill past election promises, while asserting that Congress aims to unify people and deliver development. "Assam is the land of Srimanta Sankardev, Gopinath Bordoloi, Bhupen Hazarika ...Read More >
Kamrup (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and said the "law will catch up with him ultimately". Addressing a rally here, Rahul Gandhi also said that Congress will get justice for singer Zubeen Garg within 100 days. Zubeen Garg died in Singapore in September last year. "On one side is Zubeen Garg, and on the other, your Chief Minister. He is the most corrupt Ch ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A fresh political row has erupted after Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, claimed that the Left Front would "cease to exist" after the assembly elections, prompting the CPM to raise serious questions over the intent behind the Congress leader's statement. Campaigning in Alappuzha, Rahul Gandhi, in a sharp attack on the LDF, said that "after the election, there would be nothing left of the Left Front." The statement has opened a Pandora's box, with the ...Read More >
A high-stakes political confrontation is brewing between the BJP-led NDA government and the Congress over the implementation of the Women's Reservation law, turning what was hailed as a landmark reform into a fierce electoral and constitutional battle. At the heart of the clash is the Centre's decision to convene an extended budget three-day Parliament session from April 16, triggering sharp objections from the Opposition. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended the move, sayi ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged the presence of a "hidden hand" influencing the Keralam Assembly elections, claiming a tacit understanding between the BJP, RSS and the Left Democratic Front (LDF). Addressing a public gathering in Ernakulam today, Gandhi said the electoral contest may appear to be between the LDF and the United Democratic Front (LDF), but deeper forces were at play. "It seems that th ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted citizens on the eve of Easter. In a message, the President said, "On the auspicious occasion of Easter, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to the Christian community residing in India and abroad." She said Easter is a significant festival of Christianity. "The resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ encourages us to embrace the values of truth, love, compassion, sacrifice, and forgiv ...Read More >
Alappuzha (Kerala),: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday launched a strong political attack on both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala and the BJP-led Union government, alleging a covert understanding between the Left and the BJP-RSS, while announcing a series of welfare promises under a prospective United Democratic Front (UDF) government. Addressing a public meeting in Alappuzha, Gandhi welcomed party leaders, workers, and candidates, and highlig ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday questioned the government's rationale for convening a special Parliament session starting April 16, noting that all opposition parties had earlier requested an all-party meeting on April 29. Addressing a press conference, Ramesh said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had received a letter from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on March 16 seeking discussions on proposed amendments to the Women's R ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) On Good Friday, the Congress expressed hope that the day inspires compassion, peace, and love among people. The party also wished everyone strength and hope on this solemn occasion. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, took to the social media platform X and wrote, "May this Good Friday guide us towards compassion, peace, and love. Wishing everyone hope and strength." Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also shared his message, saying, ...Read More >
RSS Versus CPI(M): What Is The Ideological Ground War Shaping Keralam Ahead Of Polling? RSS vs CPI(M) Ideological War: The Keralam election is an existential "ground war" pitting the "Kerala model" of secular welfare against the ascending vision of "national Hindutva" Forged in red, Keralam has been witness to a saffron surge ahead of the assembly election on April 9 signalling a poll battle on ideological grounds. While the traditional triangular contest between the CPI(M)-led Left Democrati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hit out at the Congress, asserting that its top leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, should be questioned over their meeting with individuals associated with Left Wing Extremism. Speaking to ANI here, regarding the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Left Wing Extremism in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Rijiju said the Centre's position on Naxalism was "very clear" and rooted in years of violence caused by extremi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, calling upon citizens to continuously strive toward building a more sensitive, peaceful, and inclusive society. President Murmu further highlighted that Lord Mahavir's teachings inspired people to lead lives rooted in compassion. "On this sacred occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all citizens of the country, especially to all m ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government had set a target to eliminate Naxalism by March 31 this year, and he can now confidently say that "we have become Naxal-free". Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a debate on efforts to eradicate Left Wing Extremism, Shah criticised Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleging that Gandhi had been seen on numerous occasions with Naxals and their sympathisers. Shah provided data on security forces' actions ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta/Kottayam: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday raised the pitch for the UDF's campaign for the Kerala polls, targeting the CPI(M) by singing a line from a popular parody song about its leaders' reported role in the gold theft at the Sabarimala temple, while also questioning PM Modi's alleged silence on the issue. Addressing corner meetings for the Congress-led alliance's candidates in various constituencies in the Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts, the Leader of the Opposit ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and sitting BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari submitted nomination for Nandigram assembly constituency and expressed confidence that the party would register a decisive victory in the upcoming polls in Bengal. Adhikari on Monday submitted his nomination papers before the sub-divisional officer (SDO) at Haldia in East Midnapore district. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and former Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh were p ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta/Kottayam, Mar 30 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday raised the pitch for the UDF's campaign for the Kerala polls, targeting the CPI(M) by singing a line from a popular parody song about its leaders' reported role in the gold theft at the Sabarimala temple, while also questioning PM Modi's alleged silence on the issue. Addressing corner meetings for the Congress-led alliance's candidates in various constituencies in the Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts, the Leader o ...Read More >
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that India's foreign and economic policies are being dictated by the United States and President Donald Trump. Addressing a public gathering in Kerala ahead of April 9 polls, Gandhi claimed that India's ability to independently purchase oil has been compromised under the current government. "If India wants to buy oil from Russia, Iran or Saudi Arabia, we need to get permission from Donald Tr ...Read More >
Adoor (Kerala), March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress on Monday claimed that the electoral atmosphere in Kerala is strongly in favour of the United Democratic Front (UDF), as it expressed confidence of a decisive victory in the Assembly elections. Speaking to IANS, Congress MP K. Suresh said: "The atmosphere of the Kerala election is strongly in favour of the UDF. The UDF will win. Out of 140 seats, we are going to win around 100." He also spoke about the visit of senior party leader Rahul Ga ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi this Tuesday, alleging that the Congress party has become "compromised" under his leadership. Dubey further claimed that the Leader of the Opposition's current political trajectory is aimed at destroying the country. Also Read | Keralam Meaning: Why Did Kerala Change Its Name?. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Dubey, reacting to Congress leaders' statements regarding In ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam), February 16 (ANI): Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday praised Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, calling him a "strong Congress leader" and an "asset" to the party amid ongoing internal discussions within the state unit. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Gogoi said that senior party leaders held detailed deliberations with Borah for nearly three hours in an effort to address concerns. "Bhupen Kumar Borah is our asset. He is fighting against evi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi government of promoting "monopoly or duopoly" across sectors and called for restoring control of the Indian economy to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In a post on his WhatsApp channel, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said monopoly or duopoly was a "curse for India" and alleged that the government was encouraging it in every sector and industry.Referring to his interaction with small and medium ice ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Monday accused the Union government of misusing central investigation agencies to target opposition leaders in the National Herald case. A Delhi court, on Tuesday, refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate's money-laundering complaint against Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the case, In a social media post, Stalin said the judiciary has once ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 16: In line with the Congress's preparations for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) will kick off its primary outreach programme, Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress, from December 20. Announcing the initiative, APCC president Gaurav Gogoi told the press on Tuesday that the drive aims to take the Congress leadership to every village across the state. "Immediately after the conclusion of the Winter Session of Parliament, we have decided to ge ...Read More >
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