The Congress will be contesting nine seats in Haryana, while its ally Aam Aadmi Party has already announced its state unit chief Sushil Gupta's candidature from Kurukshetra. Among other parties, the BJP had declared its candidates for all 10 seats last month.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in an exclusive conversation with India TV targeted the BJP-led government at the Centre saying it doesn't talk about jobs, price rise and tries to divert attention by talking about religion during elections.

The BJP swept Himachal by winning all four seats in the Lok Sabha elections 2019. But in 2021, Congress leader Pratibha Singh won a by-poll in the Mandi constituency following the death of sitting MP Ram Swaroop Sharma.

Earlier today, Congress named Sonia Gandhi, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra among 40 others as star campaigners for the upcoming polls.

The Congress party has released its fourth list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The polling in the general elections will be held in seven phases beginning April 19. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.

The Congress has so far announced candidates on 10 seats in MP, including Chhindwara from where it has renominated Nakul Nath, while the BJP has declared its nominees on all 29 seats.

The Congress sat for the second consecutive day to decide candidates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, scheduled to be held in seven phases beginning from April 19. Results will be declared on June 4.

The Congress held its Chief Election Committee meeting where discussions on 80 Lok Sabha seats across 11 states were held, according to sources. Lok Sabha polls spread in seven phases are beginning from April 19, results will be declared on June 4.

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is slated to meet today to discuss the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls that are scheduled to be held in seven phases beginning from April 19.

With several state elections scheduled shortly and the looming Lok Sabha elections, the CEC meeting is expected to focus on fine-tuning the party's electoral preparations, analyzing current political scenarios, and devising effective campaign strategies.

Amid the seat-sharing discussion, the Congress party has allegedly demanded as many as 15 out of the 40 Lok Sabha seats to contest in Bihar. However, the final consensus between the Congress and the RJD is yet to be reached on seat-sharing.

Congress aims to enhance its electoral prospects by fielding prominent leaders, particularly from Hindi-speaking states, in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This strategic move is intended to strengthen the party's representation in Northern India and increase its chances of winning seats.

In the Lok Sabha elections 2019, the BJP swept Rajasthan by bagging 24 out of 25 seats in the state with 51.5 per cent votes. The Congress drew nil. The only non-BJP party to open an account was RLP. RLP's Hanuman Beniwal won Nagaur seat.

In its first list, the Congress may name candidates on at least 60 seats. Lok Sabha elections are due to be held in April-May. The polling schedule has not been announced yet.

Rahul Gandhi further announced an apprenticeship for graduates and diploma students in government.

The Congress has not declared any candidate so far. Last week, the BJP came out with its first list of 195 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

Rahul Gandhi may contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, where he lost to Smriti Irani in 2019, and Priyanka Gandhi may make her electoral debut with candidature from Raebareli from where Sonia Gandhi was an MP.

BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan won the Rajya Sabha election in Himachal Pradesh by draw of lots and cross-voting by the Congress MLAs. He contested against Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

Jyotiraditya Scindia announced direct flight operations between Gwalior and Mumbai, aiming to expand air services in the city in Madhya Pradesh.

According to reports, Trinamool Congress is demanding one seat in Meghalaya and two seats in Assam.