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Farooq Abdullah says Pakistan is ‘protecting’ Kashmiris, sparks BJP backlash
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah stated that Pakistan's advocacy for Kashmir is a form of protection. He criticized the intentions of the Indian government towards Jammu and Kashmir. BJP leaders condemned Abdullah's remarks, labeling them as treasonous and anti-national. Congress leaders disagreed with Abdullah’s views but expressed concerns about the political situation in the region. Abdullah also raised issues regarding a mandatory service requirement for medical students, highlighting bureaucratic delays.
Congress leaders slams PM Modi's remarks, say BJP afraid of Rahul Gandhi's outreach to Gen Z
Congress leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks at Shri Ram College of Commerce, accusing the BJP of anxiety over Rahul Gandhi and growing Gen Z outreach. They also questioned Modi’s comments on Congress, his “Dimagi Naxal” jibe and, separately, raised the Ram Mandir donation controversy.
'Criminal cases against him are pending': Congress Rashid Alvi suggests coercion after Chidambaram crticises Op Blue Star
Congress leader Rashid Alvi questioned P Chidambaram's recent criticism of Operation Blue Star. Alvi suggested Chidambaram might be under pressure due to pending criminal cases. He asked why Chidambaram is attacking the Congress party and Indira Gandhi after 50 years. Alvi stated Chidambaram should focus on the BJP's shortcomings instead of criticizing the Congress party.
"Democracy has lost": Congress' Rashid Alvi after Mahayuti alliance emerges victorious in Maharashtra
Congress leader Rashid Alvi expressed dissatisfaction with the Maharashtra election results, calling them "unacceptable" and a loss for democracy. He questioned the BJP's landslide victory, while another Congress leader, Udit Raj, raised suspicions about the EVM's and the election process.
Congress announces Lok Sabha candidates for UP's Amroha, Mathura, Aonla
Mahesh Pathak, who has been fielded from Mathura by the Congress, is a local businessman.
Rashid Alvi kicks up row with remarks over PM Narendra Modi
Congress leader Rashid Alvi today kicked up a row with his remarks over Prime Minister Narendra Modi, evoking sharp reaction from an audience.
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Congress gag order defied by Manish Tewari, Rashid Alvi
Ahmed's refrain was that there are 18 designated spokespersons in the party and that it is they who are authorized to give the official line of the party.
Rashid Alvi backs Narendra Modi's invite to Nawaz Sharif
Rashid Alvi has backed Modi's invite to heads of Saarc countries, including Pak PM Sharif, saying dialogue was the only way forward to solve problems.
Rashid Alvi backs Modi's decision to invite SAARC leaders
The Congress leader said that the PM-designate should be very careful as the people of India do not want another Kargil.
Congress hails Bihar CM's move to step down: Rashid Alvi
Alvi's remarks came ahead of the Congress Working Committee meeting called to decide the future course of action following the worst-ever debacle of the party in parliamentary polls.
Congress snubs Rashid Alvi for suggesting Mamata Banerjee as leader to keep Narendra Modi at bay
Earlier in the day, Alvi suggested West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee be elected as the leader by regional secular forces to keep BJP out of power.
Secular parties should join hands and elect Mamata Banerjee as leader: Rashid Alvi
"It may be difficult for us to form the government, but all secular forces should come together to keep Modi away from power" said Alvi.
Rashid Alvi questions Jat reservation; Congress disagrees
Alvi today struck a discordant note on Jat reservation issue, saying it sent a "wrong signal" to the Muslim community after the Muzaffarnagar riots but the party disagreed noting an entire community cannot be blamed for acts of few rioters.
Rashid Alvi renews attack on Mulayam Singh, questions meeting with VHP
Congress leader Rashid Alvi, who was reprimanded by his party earlier for describing Mulayam Singh Yadav as biggest agent of BJP.
Rashid Alvi renews attack on Mulayam Singh Yadav, questions meeting with VHP
Rashid Alvi launched a scathing attack against the SP chief asking him to "disclose" "what had transpired" in his meeting with VHP chief last month.
Rashid Alvi dropped as spokesperson from revamped Congress team
Rashid Alvi was dropped as Congress spokesperson with the AICC today bringing in a new team of eight spokespersons, retaining existing three and inducting five fresh faces.
Rahul's remark only proves he is not after posts: Alvi
Congress today claimed high moral ground saying that Rahul Gandhi is not after posts, that contrasts with other political parties.
Cong dismisses suggestions of Modi being a challenge in 2014
Congress today dismissed suggestions about Modi being a challenge to UPA in the coming Lok Sabha elections as a possible Prime Ministerial candidate of BJP.
Congress to issue whip to party MPs to vote for promotion quota
Congress will issue a whip to its MPs in Rajya Sabha asking them to vote in favour of the promotion quota bill tomorrow, party spokesperson Rashid Alvi said.
No leadership change in Maharashtra; no impact of Ajit Pawar's resignation on UPA: Congress
The AICC also projected the resignation of Pawar as a state issue to be dealt by CM Prithviraj Chavan, the state party unit and the party in-charge of the state.
Congress reprimands Rashid Alvi for dubbing Mulayam Singh Yadav as BJP Agent
Congress on Thursday reprimanded its spokesman Rashid Alvi for dubbing Mulayam Singh Yadav as the "biggest agent" of BJP.
Samajwadi Party dimisses Rashid Alvi's statement as baseless
Angrily reacting to Rashid Alvi describing Mulayam as a "BJP agent", senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav said he is not worth giving any importance.
Congress leader Rashid Alvi dubs Mulayam Singh Yadav 'biggest' BJP agent, AICC disapproves
Cong leader Rashid Alvi has sparked off a controversy by dubbing Mulayam as the "biggest agent" of BJP, attracting instant disapproval from the AICC.
India should ask Pakistan to hand over fugitives: Congress
As Pakistan President arrives here tomorrow, the Congress said India should tell him that Islamabad hand over to New Delhi the fugitives demanded by it.
Letter row: Congress adopts cautious approach; rules out the possibility of dismissing General Singh
Rashid Alvi asteered clear of Vayalar Ravi's hard hitting attack on the Army chief, saying the incident reflected "frustrations" of an individual.
Rail Budget 2012: No clear stand by Congress on rail fare hike
"Congress is not opposing it but as of now we are trying to create a consensus," party spokesperson Rashid Alvi said.
No revolt in party over Vijay Bahuguna's choice as Chief Minister: Congress
Congress today ruled out differences within its ranks on the party's decision to appoint Vijay Bahuguna as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand .
Tiff with Mamata an internal matter of alliance: Congress
Describing the recent tiff with Mamata Banerjee's party as "internal matter" of the alliance, Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi expressed confidence that the issue would be sorted out soon.
Team Anna's campaign against Congress in UP will benefit BSP: Rashid Alvi
Congress today said any campaign by Team Anna against the party in Uttar Pradesh would mean "indirect support to BSP".
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