Sarkar emphasized that his mandate from the Congress high command is to fortify the party's organization across the state, which is currently facing turmoil over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, as well as flood-like conditions in some areas.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticises Congress during Haryana poll rallies, comparing the party to a "dilapidated Babri structure" and attacking dynastic politics. He urges voters to reject caste-based politics and support the BJP for development.
Omar Abdullah claimed that the BJP would want a hung assembly as it would give it an excuse to extend the lieutenant governor's rule. Under the alliance, the NC will contest 51 seats, the Congress 32, and the CPI(M) one. The remaining six seats will see a "friendly contest" between the two parties.
Chib, previously the General Secretary of the youth wing, assumes the role amidst the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, where he has been an active figure.
India TV Fact Check: A screenshot of a newspaper is going viral on social media claiming that the Congress leader made a statement about ending reservations. India TV conducted a fact check of the viral claim.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: To ensure transparency and accountability, the Election Commission has mandated the Chief Electoral Officer and District Election Officers to maintain a register for violation of model code of conduct.
Sarkar's appointment comes as part of the Congress party’s efforts to strengthen its leadership and influence in West Bengal ahead of upcoming elections. He will be responsible for steering the party's strategy and activities in the state.
The Congress leader accused the BJP of attempting to silence him because they "cannot stand the truth."
Amid mounting demands for an impartial investigation into the Tirupati laddu row, Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has called for the death penalty for those responsible.
Vinesh Phogat, who is contesting the Haryana assembly elections from the Julana constituency, has criticised the BJP during the election campaign. In one such speech, she said that the Congress symbol hand would slap the BJP on polling day.
As Maharashtra gears up for the 2024 Assembly elections, cracks likely appear within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.
Bharatiya Janata Party has been attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi since he expressed his opinion on the reservation and Sikh community during his US visit. Several BJP leaders made outrageous remarks against Gandhi, prompting Congress to file a police complaint.
Former Mumbai Commissioner Sanjay Pandey joined the Congress in the presence of Varsha Gaikwad and is likely to contest the Maharashtra Assembly election from Versova seat.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: PM Modi said that the Congress-National Conference alliance is being applauded in Pakistan as the neighboring country is very happy with its manifesto and has openly extended its support.
In an exclusive interview with India TV, Bhupinder Singh Hooda claimed that his party would form the government with a substantial majority. He also mentioned that there were efforts to ally with the AAP, but it did not materialise.
To expect political parties to rise above politics on the issue of 'One Nation, One Election', is to ask for the moon. At the ground level, some opposition parties feel that if simultaneous elections are held, they may not have adequate resources to counter Modi.
Amit Shah said the remarks made by Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif on Article 370 had exposed Congress and accused the party of sharing the same agenda as Islamabad. The National Conference has openly called for the restoration of Article 370 while the Congress has remained silent.
'One nation One election': Simultaneous polls were held in the country between 1951 and 1967. The last 'one nation, one election' was conducted in 1967, the fourth Lok Sabha elections.
The Congress will chair the department-related Standing Committee on External Affairs, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing; Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in the Lok Sabha; and Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports in the Rajya Sabha.
Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif said the Congress-NC had made Article 370 an election issue and the Shehbaz Sharif government supported its stance. This show of support prompted a furious response from the BJP, which accused Congress of acting inimically to India's interests.
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