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CONGRESS NEWS
Former Kerala minister M A Kuttappan no more
June 21, 2023 11:14 am
A multiple-time MLA, Kuttappan had served as minister for Welfare of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes in the A K Antony ministry in 2001.
Amid UP Oppn churn, Akhilesh Yadav faces RLD heat to get Cong on board for anti-BJP front
June 20, 2023 9:44 pm
Akhilesh Yadav signals that SP is willing to join hands with Congress for 2024 Lok Sabha polls if the latter rallies behind its leadership in UP
Congress, BJP lock horns over Anna Bhagya scheme in Karnataka, govt seeking rice supply from other states
June 21, 2023 3:25 am
The Karnataka government is facing an unavailability of the required amount of rice after the FCI stopped the sale of rice to state governments on June 12.
Congress MLAs in Punjab walk out, boycott Vidhan Sabha special session
June 20, 2023 1:22 pm
Congress MLAs staged the walkout after the Speaker turned down Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa’s demand to table the action taken report on ‘Operation Lotus’
Bengaluru News Live Updates: CM's wife Parvathi Siddaramaiah in ICU, 'stable' says Manipal Hospital
June 21, 2023 12:24 pm
Bengaluru News Live Updates, June 21: The CM is scheduled to visit the hospital at 11 am today.
Congress demands white paper, discussion in House on China
June 20, 2023 9:20 am
The opposition party also asked the government to clear the air on reports that the Army has lost control over 26 of the 65 patrolling points on the LAC.
Former CM Jagadish Shettar among 3 named by Congress for Karnataka MLC polls
June 20, 2023 11:35 am
While N S Boseraju is a minister, Tippannappa Kamaknoor is close to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and a former MLC
Every passing day of neglect confirms belief that BJP interested in prolonging conflict: Cong on Manipur violence
June 19, 2023 6:57 pm
The Congress' attack came a day after it demanded that an all-party delegation be allowed to visit the state.
Those who consider Muslim League secular are criticising Gandhi Peace Prize to Gita Press: Jitendra Singh
June 19, 2023 6:15 pm
Congress general secretary-in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh had on Sunday alleged that the decision to honour Gita Press with the Gandhi Peace Prize is a "travesty" and "it's like awarding Savarkar and Godse”.
#Politics | Congress leaders to allies, wishes pour in as Rahul Gandhi turns 53
June 19, 2023 9:47 pm
"May you continue speaking truth to power and be the voice of millions of Indians, while spreading the message of compassion and harmony," Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote.
CONGRESS PHOTOS
As Rahul Gandhi turns 53, a look at his life and politics: From the archives
June 19, 2023 2:46 pm
As Rahul Gandhi turns 53, we take a look at his life and politics. Take a look at pictures from Express Archives.
In Pictures | Congress, Opposition parties hold 'Tiranga March' from Parliament to Vijay Chowk
April 06, 2023 1:57 pm
From launching a 'Tiranga march', to boycotting the customary evening tea hosted by the Speaker — the Opposition continued their protest against the Centre even after the Lok Sabha's Budget session ended as scheduled on Thursday.
Congress leaders protest against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification in Parliament
March 25, 2023 11:35 am
Watch: Rahul Gandhi unfurls Tricolour at Srinagar's Lal Chowk
January 29, 2023 4:42 pm
Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by his sister Priyanka Gandhi, hoisted the Tricolour at Lal Chowk, after resuming his march from the city’s Pantha Chowk earlier in the day.
Its leaders in Gandhi topis, Congress celebrates 138th foundation day
December 28, 2022 2:22 pm
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikajrun Kharge were seen at the celebrations for the party's 138th Foundation Day at AICC headquarters in New Delhi.
Raghuram Rajan joins Bharat Jodo Yatra, Oppn stages walkout from both Houses: Top political events in pictures
December 14, 2022 5:55 pm
BJP held a parliament meeting on Wednesday, which was attended by PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and J P Nadda. Udhayanidhi Stalin also took oath as Tamil Nadu Minister.
Congress's show of strength as Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's CM
December 11, 2022 4:35 pm
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, 58, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at a ceremony under the open sky at the historic Ridge ground in Shimla.
Congress president poll: It's Mallikarjun Kharge vs Shashi Tharoor, nominations filed
September 30, 2022 7:10 pm
Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor Friday framed the contest between him and party veteran Mallikarjun Kharge as a choice between “change” represented by him and continuation of status quo and business as usual by Kharge. (Express)
CONGRESS VIDEOS
Delhi HC sends Sajjan Kumar to jail for life in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
June 22, 2020 6:07 pm
After 34 years, the Delhi High Court held Sajjan Kumar guilty of being involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Here's what the court said and how political leaders reacted.
Congress picks Ashok Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Sachin Pilot is deputy CM
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
After deliberations, Congress President Rahul Gandhi has picked Ashok Gehlot for the post of Rajasthan Chief Minister. Sachin Pilot, who fought for the position, will be made deputy Chief Minister of the state.
Why the election in Chhattisgarh was not neck-and-neck | DECISION 2018
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
For at least the last two elections, in Chhattisgarh it was a tight race between Congress and BJP. What changed this time around? Dipankar Ghose decodes the result.
How Congress sealed the deal in Rajasthan and MP | DECISION 2018
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
It was a close contest in both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh between the Congress and BJP. But the grand old party did get a few things right which helped it get ahead of the bump in both the states. Manoj CG breaks it down.
As TRS sweeps Telangana, here’s what worked in KCR’s favour | DECISION 2018
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
K Chandrashekhar Rao will continue as Chief Minister of Telangana for a second term. The victory is, for the most part, not a surprise. But here’s what worked in his favour. And what about the Congress-TDP alliance? Liz Mathew breaks it down.
Campaign heat: The allegations, the promises and more. Who said what on the campaign trail
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
In the five states where elections were held, here's what national leaders of the BJP and Congress promised to the people.
DECISION 2018: What's at stake in the 5 states this election
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
As the results of assembly elections in five states unfold, here's a look at the mammoth exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India.
Chhattisgarh elections: Congress and BJP manifestos focus on farmers, cows and women
June 22, 2020 6:10 pm
Both Congress and the BJP are fighting a tough battle in Chhattisgarh this year. As the second phase on voting state in underway, we look at what both parties are promising, to woo the voters.
PM Modi inaugurates Kundli-Manesar expressway, Congress calls in unsafe
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
At the inauguration of the Kundli-Manesar expressway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacks Congress. The grand old party responds by calling it a publicity stunt in election season.
PM Modi brings Sitaram Kesri into Chhattisgarh election battle, Congress retorts
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
PM Narendra Modi says former Congress President Sitaram Kesri was sidelined and treated badly to make way for Sonia Gandhi. Congress says his statement is factually incorrect and asks him to introspect.
