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Caste census: We will not allow injustice to any community, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah
Kalaburagi, April 16: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stated that the caste census survey was a socio-economic one, and the Karnataka government would ensure that no community faces injustice.
'Political persecution': Kamal Nath on cases against Sonia, Rahul
Bhopal/New Delhi, April 15: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday said that seizure of National Herald’s properties and charge sheet against top Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, is an act of “political persecution.”
National Herald laundering case: ED files charges in court against Sonia, Rahul
New Delhi, April 15: Taking a big step against political heavyweights, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a prosecution complaint in a Special Delhi court against Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the alleged National Herald or Associated Journals Limited (AJL) money laundering case, a lawyer said on Tuesday
Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi to launch project aimed at empowering District Congress Committees
Ahmedabad, April 15: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday arrived in Gujarat for a two-day visit where he will launch the party's pilot project to strengthen district units in the State and address party workers.
Rahul Gandhi to launch pilot project to strengthen Congress at district level during Gujarat visit
Ahmedabad, April 14: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will begin a two-day visit to Gujarat on April 15 (Tuesday), during which he will launch a pilot initiative aimed at revitalising the party's grassroots machinery in the state.
Shivakumar to hold discussions with Congress Vokkaliga MLAs on caste census tomorrow
Bengaluru, April 14: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday that a meeting will be held on April 15 with Congress party MLAs from the Vokkaliga community to listen to their opinions regarding the caste census issue.
With blessings from my family, I will take the step into politics: Businessman Robert Vadra
New Delhi, April 14: Businessman Robert Vadra, the husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressed his willingness to join politics, saying that if the Congress party feels he should take that step, he would do so with the blessings of his family.
Nehru never opposed Ambedkar: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, April 14: Responding to criticism by the BJP against the Congress party’s alleged “ill treatment” and “insult” to B. R. Ambedkar, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Monday that the first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru did not oppose the architect of the Constitution.
Cong will fight from streets to Parliament: Kharge's 5-point demands on Ambedkar Jayanti
New Delhi, April 14: On the birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday reiterated his party's commitment to social justice by presenting a five-point demand with a renewed call for a nationwide caste census. He said that the Congress Party would fight for these five demands from the streets to the Parliament.
'If policemen aren't safe, who is?' Cong slams Punjab govt over law and order
New Delhi, April 14: Congress National Spokesperson Pawan Khera, on Monday while addressing the media during the 'Save Constitution' rally in Amritsar, raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab.
Ghulam Nabi Azad dissolves all committees of his party in J&K
Srinagar, April 14: Former Chief Minister and Chairman of Democratic Azad Party (DAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday dissolved all state, province, district and block level committees of his party.
Congress working to strengthen party at grassroots: Bhupesh Baghel
Chandigarh, April 11: Congress General Secretary and in-charge of Punjab affairs, Bhupesh Baghel, on Friday said the party had already started working on strengthening the organisation across the country, and the same thing was being done in Punjab.
Congress will continue to work hard in Gujarat, will fight strongly in coming elections: Sachin Pilot
Ahmedabad: Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot asserted that the party will continue to "work hard" in Gujarat and fight "strongly" in the next Gujarat elections and will "strengthen" the workers.
Rahul Gandhi calls for caste census, slams 50 pc reservation cap
Ahmedabad, April 9: The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday reiterated his call for the caste-based census and declared that the Congress would break the wall of 50 per cent reservation cap.
Congress reasserts Patel's Gandhian ideals, challenges BJP's narrative
Ahmedabad, April 9: The Congress Party’s political gathering on the banks of the Sabarmati River was more than just a routine session -- it was a symbolic return to the soil that shaped one of its greatest leaders, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening party at grassroots level: Congress' DK Shivakumar
Ahmedabad, April 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
Congress invokes Sardar Patel's legacy in Ahmedabad, charts new ideological roadmap
Ahmedabad, April 8: On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Indian National Congress (INC) gathered on the historic banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to adopt a resolution calling for a national revival rooted in the core values of the freedom movement.
From Bhavnagar 1961 to Ahmedabad 2025, Congress' decline in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, April 8: As Congress returned to Gujarat for its All India Congress Committee (AICC) convention after a long hiatus of 64 years, the question looms: what has changed for the Grand Old Party between Bhavnagar 1961 and Ahmedabad 2025? The contrast couldn’t be starker because when the AICC met in Bhavnagar in 1961, Congress was the unquestioned political force across India.
30 or 300 minutes, Rahul's speech won't have any impact in Bihar: Upendra Kushwaha
New Delhi, April 8: The Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) National President Upendra Kushwaha on Tuesday scoffed at Congress' assertions on Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bihar and its impact on Assembly elections and remarked that the entire exercise will prove to be futile, adding that former Congress president's 30-minute speech won't make any difference in the state.
Opposition will continue to use democratic institutions to fight for rights of people of India: LoP Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, April 8: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday highlighted the suggestions that Congress-led Standing Committees made during the Budget Session of Parliament and said that the Opposition will continue to use "democratic institutions" to fight for the rights and well-being of the people of India.
Gujarat: Top leadership of Congress arrives in Ahmedabad to attend AICC convention, CWC meeting
Ahmedabad, April 8: Ahead of the 84th national convention of AICC, senior leaders of the Congress Party, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, arrived in Ahmedabad to attend the conference on Tuesday.
Resolutions at AICC convention will help change course of politics in country: Pawan Khera
Ahmedabad, April 7: Ahead of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) national convention in Ahmedabad, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday expressed confidence that the resolutions would mark a change in course of politics in the country and provide guidance to Congress.
Rahul Gandhi vows to increase reservation cap in Congress ruled Telangana
New Delhi, April 7: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi vowed to increase the reservation limit in Congress-ruled Telangana following the outcomes of the caste survey in the state.
Shashi Tharoor shares concerns over US tariffs ahead of Congress meet, says Situation is negative
Ahmedabad, April 7: Shashi Tharoor on Monday expressed concerns over the impact of US tariffs on India's economy and emphasised the need for effective bilateral trade agreements, and called the situation "quite negative."
Can avoid recession, but trade deals key: Shashi Tharoor
Ahmedabad, April 7: Against the backdrop of mounting global economic uncertainty and political confrontation at home, the Congress party has assembled in Ahmedabad for its much-anticipated two-day National Convention - a meeting steeped in symbolism and strategy.
Sonia needs to decide if she should return as Cong president: Odisha stalwart R.C. Khuntia
Bhubaneswar, April 7: Hailing Sonia Gandhi's tenure as Congress president, former MP and Odisha leader R.C. Khuntia on Monday praised her coordination skills but said the call on her return as party chief will have to be taken by her and other decision makers in the party.
Wrong to say Cong appeases Muslims or that it ignored Antony panel's findings: R.C. Khuntia
Bhubaneswar, April 7: A decade after the A.K. Antony Committee cautioned the Congress on electoral risks of its perceived “minority-appeasement policy”, the panel’s former member R.C. Khuntia on Monday admitted that despite its secular stand, the party has failed to bag sizeable minority votes as these get divided among different parties.
At Patna meet, Rahul Gandhi pushes for caste census, slams RSS-BJP
Patna, April 7: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-RSS leadership, accusing them of opposing a caste-based census and asserting that the Congress would ensure social justice by shaping policies based on ground realities.
Trump has blown lid off illusion...we have to build production-based economy: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, April 7: Amid the turmoil in stock markets and countries making adjustments because of US reciprocal tariffs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that US President Donald Trump "has blown the lid off the illusion" and India has to build a resilient, production-based economy.
US President led to tumble in stock market: LoP Rahul Gandhi in Patna
Patna, April 7: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked US President Donald Trump over the stock market situation and said that the US president has caused the stock market to tumble.
LoP Rahul Gandhi leaves for Bihar; to join Kanhaiya Kumar's 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' Yatra in Begusarai
New Delhi, April 7: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday left for Bihar where he will join NSUI National incharge Kanhaiya Kumar's 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' Yatra in Begusarai.
Rahul Gandhi in Patna to join Kanhaiya Kumar's Yatra, boost Congress cadre ahead of Bihar polls
Patna, April 7: Senior Congress leader and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in Patna on Monday, marking his third visit to Bihar in the past two months -- a sign of the party's renewed focus on the state.
After six decades, Congress to hold national convention in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, April 7: After a gap of more than six decades, the Indian National Congress is set to host its national convention in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9. This significant return marks the first time since 1961 that the party's top decision-making body, the All India Congress Committee (AICC), will meet in Gujarat -- a state with deep historical ties to the party and India's freedom struggle.
Rahul Gandhi to join Kanhaiya Kumar's padyatra today in Bihar's Begusarai
New Delhi, April 7: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Bihar on Monday. As part of his trip, he will join JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar's padyatra and attend a seminar titled 'Safeguarding the Constitution' in Patna.
Strengthening Congress at the grassroots: Kharge vows to fight BJP-RSS 'divisive' politics at district unit chiefs' meeting
New Delhi, April 5: The third and final session of the District Congress Committee (DCC) Presidents' meeting concluded on Friday at Indira Bhavan here. The meeting was attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal, and other senior party leaders.
Congress launches Manmohan Singh fellowship programme, opens party's doors for mid-career professionals
New Delhi, April 4: The Congress party on Friday launched a fellowship programme named after former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, with an objective to 'bring some of the nation's brightest minds into politics.'
Plea in SC challenges constitutional validity of Waqf (Amendment) Bill
New Delhi, April 4: A plea has been filed by Congress MP and party whip in Lok Sabha Mohammad Jawed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Going to completely devastate our economy: Rahul Gandhi on US reciprocal tariffs
New Delhi, April 3: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that the United States' decision to impose reciprocal tariffs will "completely devastate our economy" with the auto industry, pharmaceuticals and agriculture among sectors expected to face the brunt.
No differences with Shivakumar, change of leadership talks natural: K'taka Home Min
Bengaluru, April 3: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara maintained on Thursday that there was no difference of opinion between him and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
Fall of Congress in Gujarat: Three decades of decline and struggle for relevance
Ahmedabad, April 2: The Congress party was once the dominant political force in Gujarat, shaping the state’s governance since independence. However, over the past 30 years, the party has witnessed a dramatic downfall, losing ground to the BJP’s aggressive electoral strategies, organisational strength, and ideological appeal.