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Congress to stake claim to 160 seats in Maharashtra assembly polls

Congress planned to claim 160 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, based on Lok Sabha election outcomes. In a detailed discussion, senior Congress leaders evaluated assembly segment..
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Chidambaram says BJP, AIADMK fighting Tamil Nadu bypoll through 'proxy'

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday accused the BJP and AIADMK of using 'proxy' PMK to contest the July 10 Vikravandi bypoll. He stressed that the INDIA bloc must secure a decisive victory..
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'Tamil voters rejected pretensions': Congress takes dig at PM-designate Modi over Sengol

Reflecting on the Sengol controversy that emerged last year before the inauguration of the new Parliament building, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM-designate Narendra Modi on Sunday...
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'Modi first PM to 'lower dignity' of public discourse': Former PM Manmohan Singh

The senior Congress leader also hit out at the BJP government for imposing an "ill-conceived" Agniveer scheme on the armed forces.
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Madhya Pradesh Woman, Who Accused Local BJP Leader Of Sexual Assault, Dies Under Mysterious Circumstance; Congress Slams Saffron Party

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday demanded the removal of the collector and superintendent of police of Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district after the sister of a slain Dalit youth died under..
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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury validated my 'Adani-Ambani' charge: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed that senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury validated his "Adani-Ambani" remark when he "admitted" he would not speak against Adani-Ambani if they..
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PM Modi, VP Dhankhar, Rajasthan CM condole demise of former Rajasthan Deputy CM Kamla Beniwal

PM Modi, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, and CM Bhajan Lal Sharma mourn ex-Governor Dr. Kamla Beniwal's death in Rajasthan. Dr. Beniwal, a senior Congress member, served as Governor of Gujarat, Tripura, and..
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The lawyer who defends opposition's legal position

Abhishek Manu Singhvi, a senior Congress spokesperson, is a key lawyer for opposition parties in legal battles in New Delhi, representing them in the Supreme Court against the Government of India. He..
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Road rage and rail wail in Farrukhabad as it talks of change

Explore the challenges faced by Farrukhabad, a city lacking meaningful infrastructure, as residents express dissatisfaction and expectations for improved connectivity. Learn about the upcoming..
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Congress spoke of Ram temple purification a day after President Murmu's visit: PM Modi at a rally in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized a senior Congress leader's proposal to cleanse Ayodhya's Ram temple upon the INDIA bloc's assumption of power. He emphasized that Nana Patole's..
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PM Modi creating 'Hindu hriday samrat' image in 2024 LS elections, claims Congress leader Shashi Tharoor

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to create an image of 'Hindu hriday samrat' (king of Hindu hearts) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The..
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Neha Sharma casts vote in father Ajeet Sharma`s constituency in Bihar

Ajit Sharma, a Congress candidate, is contesting from Bhagalpur. The senior Congress leader, his wife, and his daughter Neha showed their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth
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Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over electoral bond issue, calls it 'form of extortion'

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday over the electoral bond issue, describing it as a "form of extortion" and alleging "intimidatory..
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BJP's idea that India should have only one leader is insulting: Rahul Gandhi

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the ruling BJP at the Centre of imposing the idea of "one leader in the country" and said it was an "insult" to the people of the nation. India is..
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P Chidambaram says BJP raising 'closed' Katchatheevu issue for 'electoral purpose'

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram criticized the ruling BJP for bringing up the Katchatheevu issue, calling it a "closed matter" being exploited for political gains before the upcoming Lok Sabha..
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'Congress is shamelessly...': PM Modi hits out at Digvijay Singh's Katchatheevu remark

During a rally in Rajasthan's Karauli, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for his insensitive comment about Katchatheevu island. Singh had questioned if..
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Shashi Tharoor accepts rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar's challenge, welcomes debate

Kerala gears up for a face-off as BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar challenges Shashi Tharoor for Thiruvananthapuram seat. Both leaders agree to debate on local issues before Lok Sabha elections. Senior..
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Surjewala’s remark against actor-politician Hema Malini gives BJP ammo to target Cong

The BJP strongly criticized Congress leaders for derogatory remarks against PM Modi and Hema Malini, accusing them of losing 'mental balance'. Senior Congress leader Charan Das Mahant made..
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Senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil`s daughter-in-law to join BJP

The daughter-in-law of former Lok Sabha speaker and Congress leader Shivraj Patil will join the BJP on Saturday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024
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Namdeo Usendi, Ravneet Singh Bittu, Shashank Bhargava Join Congress` never ending exodus list

Congress three-term MP Raveent Singh Bittu from Punjab,  Former Congress MLA Shashank Bhargava from Bhopal, Senior Congress Leader Namdeo Usendi from Nagpur joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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Not Only Votes But Dictatorship And Ego Will Also Be Hurt In This Election: Congress`s First Reaction

The Congress party on Saturday said that the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections will be crucial for the entire country as not only votes but dictatorship and ego will also be hurt this time...
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Raj Kumar Chabbewal quits Congress, joins AAP

Raj Kumar Chabbewal, a senior Congress leader from Punjab, joined Aam Aadmi Party, citing admiration for Bhagwant Mann's policies. His switch, along with others, sets the stage for an intriguing..
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Analysis: Are Congress Leaders Afraid Of Defeat? Senior BJP Leaders In Fray But Congress Veterans Absent

A comparison of the BJP and Congress candidate list showed that while senior BJP leaders are actively taking part in the Lok Sabha polls, most of the senior Congress leaders have taken the Rajya Sabha..
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Congress leader accuses BJP of poaching their leaders in Madhya Pradesh; ruling party calls it...

Senior Congress leader and former member of Parliament from Dewas Sajjan Singh Verma made the claim while addressing a party meeting in Ratlam on Friday.
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Rae Bareli seat will remain with Gandhi family: Jairam Ramesh

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh affirmed that Rae Bareli seat will remain with the Gandhi family, citing an enduring connection. Sonia Gandhi's decision not to contest due to health reasons was..
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Rahul Gandhi leaves for farmers protest, cancels second leg of Jharkhand's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

​​he second phase of Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Jharkhand, which was supposed to begin on Wednesday, has been reportedly called off. The planned interaction with MGNREGA workers in..
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Maha opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar dismisses rumours of "switching sides"

The Leader of the Opposition in Maharashtra state assembly and a senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday firmly denied rumours suggesting a possible switch in allegiance. Wadettiwar clarified..
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Former CM Ashok Chavan tenders resgination as MLA

The senior Congress leader gave his resignation to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on February 12. 
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MP ex-CM Kamal Nath eyes Parliament return, likely to take RS route

former chief minister and senior Congress leader Kamal Nath is likely to go to Rajya Sabha in April. The terms of four BJP Rajya Sabha MPs and one Congress Rajya Sabha MP from Madhya Pradesh will end..
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Maha Congress leaders meet Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai

Senior Congress leaders led by Maharashtra Congress in-charge Ramesh Chennithala Saturday met with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray amid a stalemate in seat-sharing negotiations for the upcoming..
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Jharkhand MLAs land in Hyderabad for 'safekeeping' till floor test

The MLAs came in two special aircraft and were received by senior Congress leaders. The Jharkhand MLAs were escorted to a private resort on the city outskirts at Shamirpet to avoid possible poaching...
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Ashok Gehlot tests positive for Covid-19, swine flu

Former Rajasthan chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Friday said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and swine flu. He also advised people to take care of their health.
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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor takes swipe at Nitish Kumar with 'word of the day'

Senior Congress figure Shashi Tharoor sarcastically commented on JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar's recent political decision to exit the Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar in his 'word of the day.' Tharoor..
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Senior Congress leaders to review preparations for Nyay Yatra, LS polls in Rajasthan


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Digvijaya tries to prove EVM tampering, says election body 'working' under BJP pressure

Just two days ahead of the 75th Republic Day and on the eve of National Voters’ Day, former chief minister and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh raised concerns once again about potential..
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'There is no leher': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Pran Pratishtha ceremony, terms it 'political programme' of BJP

Earlier, Congress turned down the invitation to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, calling it a 'BJP/RSS event". Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had..
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Cong marks consecration with rituals and zeal; say they are Ram bhakts too

Senior Congress functionaries in Karnataka, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, celebrated the Ayodhya consecration ceremony by participating in the inauguration of a temple in Bengaluru. They..
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Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi receives warm welcome from party leaders in Imphal

Rahul Gandhi arrived in Imphal to launch the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Manipur's Thoubal. The yatra will cover over 6,700 kilometers over 67 days, traversing through 110 districts. However, the..
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Congress reacts on Milind Deora's resignation, says timing of announcement determined by PM Modi

In a surprising turn of events, senior Congress leader Milind Deora has resigned from the party just before the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The Congress has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a..
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BJP has made Ram Mandir an issue: Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Congress not attending Pran Pratishtha event

The senior Congress leader said that even our Shankaracharyas (religious guru) will not be attending the Ram Mandir event which shows that the reason for not attending it is important.
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Senior Congress leader Karan Singh declines invitation to Pran Pratishtha event, citing medical grounds

Senior Congress leader Karan Singh has declined an invitation to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir on January 22 due to medical reasons. Singh, who is nearing 93, stated in his letter..
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On BJP's attack over Ram temple issue, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says the faithful can visit Ayodhya any day

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge responds to BJP's criticism of declining invitation to Ram temple consecration ceremony, calling it a conspiracy. Kharge says anyone with faith in Lord Ram is free..
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'Don't have...': Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Congress turning down Ram Temple invite

On Wednesday, senior Congress leaders--Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury-- 'declined' the invitation for the grand event in Ayodhya, the party's general secretary Jairam..
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Congress leader Sunil Kedar disqualified from Maharashtra assembly

Sunil Kedar, a senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra minister, has been barred from serving in the state legislature after being convicted of theft of funds at the Nagpur District Central..
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Case against Congress leaders in Kerala over violence in state capital

Kerala Police have registered a case against state Congress chief K Sudhakaran, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly V D Satheesan, and other Congress leaders in connection with the violence during the..
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Congress rejig: Priyanka shifted from UP, Pilot in charge of Chhattisgarh

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been moved out of the responsibility of Uttar Pradesh, and would be a Congress general secretary without portfolio, while Sachin Pilot has shifted from Rajasthan to oversee..
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Shiv Sena (UBT) stands behind Congress leader Sunil Kedar: Sanjay Raut

The Maha Vikas Aghadi, especially Shiv Sena (UBT), stands strongly behind senior Congress leader Sunil Kedar, Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said on Saturday, a day after the former minister was handed a..
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After Assembly Poll Debacle, INDIA Bloc To Chalk Out 2024 Election Roadmap In Key Meet Today

The INDIA bloc also faces the challenge of evolving a "core positive agenda" that can appeal to the voters. A senior Congress leader said that the opposition parties aim to adopt the theme of "Main..
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Chhattisgarh Congress faces wave of resignations amid post-defeat upheaval

Former MLA Chunnilal Sahu resigns as vice-president of Chhattisgarh Congress, becoming the third member to do so after the party's defeat in the assembly elections. Former legislator Mohit Kerkatta and..
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