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Around 5,000 J-K Congress workers to attend 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' rally in Delhi
Around 5,000 Congress members from Jammu and Kashmir are gearing up for a significant national rally at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi, on November 1. This rally, part of the 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' initiative, aims to confront issues of alleged electoral manipulation, with party officials asserting that the government is compromising the electoral integrity through its control over the Chief Election Commissioner.
INDIA bloc to hold 'public impeachment' of CEC on October 30
On October 30, the opposition INDIA Bloc plans to conduct a public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This event will feature a mock Parliament with all opposition MPs and leaders present at Hotel Ashok. Following this, a 'Dilli Chalo march' to Ramlila Maidan is scheduled for November 1 to protest against vote irregularities.
United in driving 'vote chors' out of power: Congress reviews preparations for INDIA bloc rally
Congress leaders are organizing a significant rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 to oppose electoral fraud. The rally is part of a larger mobilization aiming to gather one million participants from across the country. Key leaders from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana convened to strategize for the event and emphasize unity among opposition parties. The event aims to put pressure on the government regarding the alleged vote chori issue.
Police can break bones but not 'satyagraha': Rahul Gandhi slams police 'brutalities' against students
The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha also stressed that "brutality by Home Minister Amit Shah's Delhi Police" will not go unchecked and the Congress will pursue every legal route against the officers responsible.
'Police will not be able to stop us': AAP's Kuldeep Kumar alleges Delhi police came to arrest him ahead of Oct 10 protest
Kuldeep Kumar, an Aam Aadmi Party MLA, alleges that paramilitary forces and Delhi Police want to arrest him. This is reportedly to prevent him from participating in the October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar. The upcoming protest is addressing concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid growing tensions.
In spite of AICC veto, Harish Rawat's Uttarakhand Yatra continues
The Rawat camp has been complaining of a pre-poll attempt to sideline him in the state Congress affairs and poll preparations. The yatra development adds to the internal rift in Uttarakhand Congress, with PCC president Ganesh Godiyal finding it difficult to garner the cooperation of many senior state party leaders.
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Ex-minister, former hockey captain Pragat Singh named new Punjab PCC chief
Pragat Singh has been appointed as the president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. He succeeds Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned amidst internal party dissent. Singh is recognized as a former captain of the Indian hockey team and has political connections. His leadership style and ability to unite the party are under scrutiny by Congress members. Warring acknowledged the support of Rahul Gandhi during his time in leadership roles.
Congress appoints Aradhana Misra-Mona president of UP unit, Imran Masood named working president
The Congress Party has appointed Aradhana Misra-Mona as the new president of its Uttar Pradesh unit. Imran Masood has been named as the working president, while Chaudhary Virendra Singh becomes the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party. These strategic appointments aim to enhance the party's electoral prospects in the upcoming assembly elections next year. The leadership reshuffle seeks to achieve social balance within the party's organizational structure.
Warring quits as AICC seeks truce in Punjab unit
Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned from his position as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president after high command pressure. His resignation followed demands from several state Congress leaders, including former chief minister CS Channi. Warring's exit reflects the central leadership's attempts to appease dissenting party factions.
Congress' Punjab test amid renewed push to oust warring
Senior Punjab Congress leaders are again pushing the party high command to replace PCC president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, citing continued rebellion and lack of cooperation within the state unit.
SIR Row: Youth Congress marches to Jantar Mantar as protests intensify; water cannons used in Bihar, Punjab
Indian Youth Congress protested in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protests against Kumar were reported across various states including Bihar, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Demonstrators voiced concerns regarding the handling of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar spread across India; Gaurav Gogoi detained, tear gas fired in Manipur
Congress workers staged protests across India on Friday demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, a day after Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of electoral wrongdoing. Demonstrations were held in Jammu and Kashmir, Guwahati, Dehradun, Chandigarh and Lucknow, while Delhi saw security deployment ahead of Congress and Youth Congress marches.
Rajasthan Municipal Election Result 2026 Live: Congress wins Sikar, Jhalawar; BJP returns in Barmer after 15 years, AAP takes Baran
Rajasthan Election Result 2026 Live: Counting for urban local body elections began at 8 am on Monday across the state. The BJP has taken an early lead over Congress in the initial counting, while results from major cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota are being closely watched. The outcome will be a key test for the Bhajan Lal Sharma government and Congress's state organisation ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
AAP's mishandling of border state Punjab a grave security concern: Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot highlighted the AAP government's administrative failures and mishandling of Punjab. He accused the ruling party of failing to check radical elements' revival attempts. Pilot questioned AAP's credentials to fight the BJP, noting defections. Punjab Congress leaders welcomed Pilot's appointment and held discussions with him. The Congress aims to re-industrialize Punjab and restore its past glory.
Haldwani 'purification' row: Congress workers protest in Dehradun, MPs to meet President
Congress leaders demonstrated in Dehradun, demanding an FIR for a recent ritual. Over thirty SC/ST MPs met in Delhi to seek a meeting with the President. They will submit a memorandum against the 'purification' act and demand an FIR. Congress leaders called the ritual an insult to the Constitution and untouchability. They believe public anger will lead to the BJP government's ouster.
Warring row tests Cong's Dalit pitch amid SC panel move, Channi sulk
Congress faces unease as Amrinder Singh Raja Warring lands in a new controversy. The National Commissioner of Scheduled Castes seeks action against him over alleged remarks. This development complicates the party's pro-Dalit narrative and leadership dynamics. Rival parties are targeting Warring, making the situation politically delicate. Influential leaders now favor reopening the Punjab PCC leadership discussions.
AICC to hold talks with ex-PCC chiefs on Kerala CM
The Congress central leadership is engaged in extensive discussions with Kerala party leaders to decide the next chief minister. This process aims to ensure maximum consensus. Views from former State PCC presidents are being sought. Allies of the UDF are also observing the developments. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are involved in these deliberations.
After Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh Congress joins 'we want Rahul' chorus; more to join
"Chhattisgarh Congress Pradesh Committee and Rajasthan PCC Congress have already made this proposal. If this proposal comes from other states too, then Rahulji should rethink this matter (on his "reluctance" to become the party chief). I think Rahulji would consider becoming the Congress president," said CM Bhupesh Baghel after the PCC meeting. State PCC chief Mohan Markam and others too expressed similar sentiments.
Mistry says 'authorisation is for incoming Congress Chief' but it raises questions on CWC poll
Chairman of the Congress' Central Election Authority (CEA) Madhusudan Mistry on Thursday said the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) delegates will soon pass resolutions, authorising the "incoming Congress president" to appoint (nominate) PCC presidents and AICC delegates and argued that it would have no bearing on the upcoming party presidential polls.
New Madhya Pradesh Congress chief may be from backward community
Kamal Nath, who is also the PCC president, has been urging the party high command for months to appoint a new state party chief to reduce his workload.
PDP-BJP coalition was an 'unholy' alliance: Jammu and Kashmir Congress
PCC president G A Mir said the BJP was more responsible for the situation in the state than the PDP and the national party carried more weight in the coalition.
Siddaramaiah urges AICC to name new Lingayat PPC president to neutralise Yeddyurappa effect
Chief minister Siddaramaiah has urged the AICC to name a new PCC president from the same community to neutralise the ‘Yeddyurappa effect.’
Prashant Kishor to report to PCC Chiefs of Punjab and UP
Prashant Kishor, now roped in to help the Congress in its electoral battles in Punjab and UP, will report to the respective PCC presidents of both states.
PCC stands in solidarity with Manmohan Singh
Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee today expressed its full solidarity with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who has been summoned by a special court as an accused in the coal block scam.
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi puts performance of 8 PCC presidents under scanner
According to sources, this was Gandhi’s way of reaching out to senior leaders, indicating his readiness to be "reasonably flexible and pragmatic".
Will strive to strengthen Congress, says new Telangana PCC chief N. Uttam Kumar Reddy
The committees, right from village level, would be reconstituted and youth will be encouraged in party's activities, he said.
Congress urges government to distribute free laptops to all students
The government had announced during the formation of the ministry in 2011 that all students would be given laptops from 2011-2012 academic year.
Disappointed by poll result, but moral is high: Jharkhand Congress
Jharkhand Congress said it might have got a drubbing in the Assembly polls, but would bounce back with renewed vigour and a long-term programme.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2014: Sachin Pilot loses in Ajmer
Rajasthan PCC President Sachin Pilot was today defeated in Ajmer Lok Sabha seat by the BJP candidate and sitting MLA Sanwarlal Jat.
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