Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) On the occasion of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s birthday, senior Congress leaders including party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar wished the leader and praised his commitment to inclusiveness and the welfare of citizens.Karnataka CM Shivakumar on Friday extended birthday greetings to LoP Rahul Gandhi, praising his commitment to inclusiveness, compassion and the welfare of ordinary citizens.In a …
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Chandigarh, June 11 (IANS) The Congress President on Thursday appointed AICC observers to assess the current political scenario in Punjab and submit a report. They are Ajay Maken, Meenakshi Natarajan and Bhajan Lal Jatav. Meanwhile, state Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said the party will fight the ensuing elections in the state under the leadership of party president Mallikarjun Kharge and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.Replying to a question from the media …
Jaipur, June 11 (IANS) Amid renewed political discussions over the Congress party’s internal dynamics and shortly after Sachin Pilot remarked that Ashok Gehlot considers him “like a son”, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has issued a significant clarification regarding his recent comments on Pilot and the events of September 25, 2022.Gehlot said, “Whatever I said, I said honestly and from the heart. I did not make any accusations against anyone.”Gehlot explained that he merely sought…
New Delhi/Agartala, June 2 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday appointed Presidents of nine organisational district units of the party in Tripura as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening the organisation and enhancing its connect with people at the grassroots level, party leaders said. All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary K.C. Venugopal said in a statement that the Congress President has approved the proposal for the appointment of Presidents…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday expressed sadness over the tragic road accident in Coimbatore, where nine tourists from Kerala lost their lives after a van fell into a gorge. Taking to social media platform ‘X’, Kharge said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Coimbatore where nine tourists from Kerala lost their lives, as a van fell into a gorge. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery o…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Friday congratulated Harivansh on his re-election as Deputy Chairman of the House for a third consecutive term. Kharge expressed hope that Harivansh Singh would ensure fair treatment to the Opposition in the Upper House.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, the Congress President underlined the importance of the Opposition in sustaining a healthy democracy and said it was essential that Oppos…
Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) Following the arrests made after the Youth Congress’ shirtless protest in New Delhi during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday slammed the Centre, alleging that the government’s inability to host an international event had been exposed and that it was now victimising those involved in the demonstration. His remarks came after Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the shirtle…
Kozhikode, Feb 13 (IANS) Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Friday mounted a sharp attack on the CPI-M-led government, alleging double standards in handling a sexual assault complaint against former Left MLA P.T. Kunhumuhammed and flagging large-scale irregularities in the conduct of the Global Ayyappa Meet.Satheesan said he felt “ashamed to be living in Kerala” after reading the survivor’s account.The sexual assault complaint, he noted, was submitted to Chief Minister Pinaray…
Bengaluru, Jan 3 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have lost the moral right to talk about Mahatma Gandhi and protest near the Gandhi statue. Addressing a joint press conference with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Chief Minister’s home office Krishna, Shivakumar said, “The BJP leaders have lost the right to protest near Mahatma Gandhiji’s statue. They have lost the right to hang Gandh…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday extended Christmas greetings to the people. Taking to the social media platform X, he shared a video message saying, “Merry Christmas everyone! May this season bring joy, happiness, and prosperity, and fill your lives with love and compassion.”In the video, Gandhi can also be heard wishing people a Happy New Year and saying, “Have a great year in 2026. Lots of love to everybody.”Congress President Mal…