KHARGE VS MODI
BJP slams Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks against PM Modi, says Congress seems more like 'mafia'
The ruling party's strong reaction followed Kharge's outburst during a function on the 139th birth anniversary of Bihar's first chief minister, Shrikrishna Singh, in Patna, where he said that the Congress will send those involved in carrying out alleged irregularities in the SIR process to jail.
Viral Video: Women Congress leaders slap each other during INDIA bloc protest against 'vote chori' in Faridabad
In a dramatic display of discord, two Congress leaders were seen exchanging slaps during a protest in Faridabad, emphasizing internal strife within the party. This incident occurred amid demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, linked to allegations of electoral misconduct. Meanwhile, Opposition leaders convened in Delhi to plan their next moves as FIRs against several members were filed following previous protests, raising alarms about pertinent voter deletion issues.
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Delhi Court grants time to Mallikarjun Kharge to file reply in revision against dismissal of complaint
A Delhi court has given Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge more time to respond to a revision petition. This petition challenges the earlier rejection of a complaint alleging hate speech by Kharge during a Karnataka election rally. The trial court had previously dismissed the complaint, stating no offense was made out. The matter is now scheduled for further hearing next month.
Mallikarjun Kharge accuses Centre of turning Governors into 'puppets' to trouble non-BJP states
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led central government of turning Governors into "puppets" to harass non-BJP ruled states. He urged voters to reject the BJP in upcoming elections to prevent authoritarian rule, criticizing the alleged "repealing" of MGNREGA and the introduction of laws curtailing rights.
Rahul Gandhi pitches new mantra to Congress to tackle BJP's 'hard polarisation'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has allegedly said that there should be no reservation in naming any specific group when discussing political targets, reported TOI. Moreover, according TOI sources, the LoP is understood to have stated that communities, whether Christian, Muslim, Sikh, OBC, or other marginalised groups, should be named as part of the party's inclusive agenda.
Congress leadership frustrated because they have been rejected by people again and again: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress, citing their "frustration" due to repeated election rejections. He accused them of questioning EVMs only after losses. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge condemned recent amendments to election rules, alleging an assault on the Election Commission's integrity and attempts to suppress electoral information despite a High Court order.
Lok Sabha poll contest between vote for development and 'vote for jihad': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the 2024 election as a showdown between Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi, framing it as a choice between development and what he called "vote for jihad." He accused Congress, BRS, and AIMIM of hindering progress, and urged Telangana to support BJP for 400 seats. Shah criticized Congress for not fulfilling promises and praised Modi for decisive actions, including the construction of the Ram temple and the abolition of Article 370.
For Congress & INDIA bloc, getting past state losses no easy task
The yatra was announced even after some CWC members cautioned at the December 21 meeting that the LS poll was too close to embark on another yatra, and that it may run into BJP's build-up for the Ram temple inauguration and that Yatra-2 will lack the novelty of its first episode.
After Mallikarjun Kharge's 'appeal', CWC cheers for Rahul Yatra 2; some sceptical
The CWC announced no date, but the yatra is expected to be from the second week of January and mostly on bus, and on foot in city areas. It may start from Manipur or Arunachal and conclude February end in Gujarat. Some advised against a yatra by foot and for use of vehicles to cover the path quickly. One person said that yatra-II would run right into BJP's mobilisation for the Ram Temple inauguration, and therefore the party should be ready to deal with the narrative.
Success of guarantees in Karnataka has left Modi worried about Telangana poll outcome, says Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that the success of the Congress regime's initiatives in Karnataka has raised concerns for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders, who fear potential defeat in the Telangana assembly elections.
Congress seeks reinstatement of Rahul Gandhi as MP; loyalists see him as poll face
The stay has reenforced Gandhi’s position as the de facto leader of the Congress and triggered calls from party colleagues for his projection as Congress’ electoral face. Congress loyalists have started pushing for another ‘Modi Vs Rahul’ faceoff in 2024 when the new Opposition bloc, INDIA, is settling down by negotiating delicate egos and turf-rivalries.
Jeetega Bharat: Opposition alliance INDIA picks 'India will win' tagline to take on BJP in 2024 elections
India's opposition parties have chosen "Jeetega Bharat" as the tagline for their alliance, focusing on patriotism as they take on the ruling BJP's NDA alliance. The alliance has been named "INDIA" (India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance). Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress and opposition parties, saying family comes before the nation for them, while the Congress offered to give the PM's chair to other parties in the alliance.
Opposition names alliance INDIA in run-up to 2024 elections
The opposition meeting in Bengaluru decided to name their alliance INDIA i.e. Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. "Earlier we were called UPA. Leaders of 26 parties agreed on a new name for our alliance, INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance)," said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
BJP's NDA vs Opposition: Leaders vouch for number strength as race for Lok Sabha 2024 polls heats up
The opposition meeting decided to name their alliance INDIA, i.e., Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance, leaders of various parties including RJD & Shiv Sena (UBT) and TMC said on Tuesday. The second day of the opposition unity meeting in Bengaluru on Tuesday saw 26 like-minded parties sharing a common aim of taking on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the next year's Lok Sabha polls.
Wasn't it PM's promise to bring back black money: Rahul Gandhi on jump in Indians' funds in Swiss banks
Tagging a screenshot of a media report on the annual data of Switzerland's central bank, Gandhi said in a Facebook post, "Wasn't it the Prime Minister's promise to bring back every Rupee of black money stashed abroad?"
Chemistry in Opposition camp makes equation easy for NDA
Of the estimated 10,86,431 combined value of the electoral collegium for the Presidential elections, the NDA requires a little less than 2% additional votes to make its nominee cross the half-way mark. Yet, the on-paper 'edge' the 'combined opposition' has on 'maths' may not hold the 'chemistry' test required to make 'all the opposition parties' join hands for a combined candidate against the NDA nominee. Such unity has so far not happened even in Parliament.
Vijay Diwas celebrations: Congress slams Modi govt for not acknowledging Indira Gandhi's role
In Delhi, the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, wondered how the Modi government could have tried to ignore the role of Indira Gandhi in the official functions to mark liberation of Bangladesh.
Resurgent BJP turns heat on Congress in Karnataka’s Lingayat belt
In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the Congress won the Raichur and Chikkodi seats by a margin of less than 10,000 votes against BJP candidates.
The rise of outsider: When others lost way
It is that time-tested tradition of ‘Congressees vs converts’ animosity that Sidda has overcome to reach where he is today.
Kannada in time of elections: BJP, Congress blend the language pride in campaign strategy
Just ahead of the Assembly elections, the railway ministry has begun printing local train tickets in Kannada, and is giving wide publicity with a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kerala polls: National leaders Sonia Gandhi, PM Modi to arrive on the scene as election nears
Congress president Sonia Gandhi will reach Kerala on May 9 while Rahul Gandhi will be in the state on May 11 to 12.
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