Amravati, Apr 24 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the Narendra Modi government, alleging that the Prime Minister has waived off loans worth Rs 16 lakh crore of certain industrialists in the country but not of poor farmers.
Kolhapur, Apr 24 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday suspended rebel Bajirao Khade, who filed his nomination paper as independent candidate from the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency against party nominee Shrimant Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj who is contesting on behalf of Maha Vikas Aghadi, from the party for six years.
Kolhapur, April 22 (UNI) In a politically significant development, Congress leader Vishal Patil refused to withdraw his candidature from Maharashtra''s Sangli Lok Sabha constituency on Monday and opted to contest as an independent.
Chandigarh, April 22 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Monday welcomed former Punjab Pradesh Congress chief Mohinder Singh Kaypee into his party fold.
Wayanad, Apr 22 (UNI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday accused the Left parties and the Congress party of playing political drama and deceiving people of Kerala by competing against each other in the Lok Sabha elections.
Dehra ( Kangra ) Apr 22(UNI) Himachal Pradesh Congress Spokesperson Sapan Sood on Monday alleged that the Power-hungry BJP has politically disrobed the Constitution by resorting to an undemocratic process for the election to Rajya Sabha and Chandigarh Mayor posts.
Katihar, Apr 22 (UNI) The veteran leader Tariq Anwar who is in the fray on the ticket of Congress, a constituent unit of the Grand Alliance ( GA) from the Katihar Parliamentary constituency for the 13th consecutive time and had represented the seat five times in the Lok sabha, is all set to face the outgoing JD(U) MP Dulal Chandra Goswami who is in the battleground as JDU candidate of NDA.
Kolhapur, Apr 21 (UNI) All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Musalmin (AIMIM) on Sunday extended full support to Shrimant Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidate who is contesting on a Congress ticket from the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency.
Mumbai, Apr 21 (UNI) Former MLA and Congress spokesperson Anant Gadgil on Sunday asserted that the defeat of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP is certain in this Lok Sabha election considering one of the world''s biggest industrialists and Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has postponed his planned visit to India.
Mahbubnagar (Telangana), Apr 21 (UNI) Mandakrishna Madiga, President of Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti (MRPS), alleged that the entire Congress regime was engulfed in corruption.
Hyderabad, Apr 21 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy criticized the BJP and BRS leaders for their scrutiny of the Congress government''s performance in Telangana, which has been in power for less than five months.
Hyderabad, Apr 21 (UNI) BJP Chevella Parliamentary Constituency BJP candidate Konda Vishweshwar Reddy highlighted Congress''s inconsistent stance on the liquor scam, citing their conflicting reactions in Telangana and Delhi regarding Kavita and Kejriwal, respectively.
Parbhani, Apr 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday verbally attacked the opposition Congress party, alleging that the Congressmen have deliberately kept Marathwada away from a comprehensive development year after year.
Mumbai, April 19 (UNI) Accusing the Narendra Modi government at the centre of "cheating" every section of the society, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress President Nana Patole on Friday said people are determined to end the 10-year dictatorship in the ongoing Lok Sabha election, .
Wayanad, Apr 19 (UNI) BJP national president J P Nadda on Frida took a dig at senior Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi, claiming that he is contesting from Wayanad in Kerala because he knows that he will lose if he contests from his own constituency Amethi in Uttar Pradesh in this Lok Sabha polls.
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) The Maharashtra Congress on Thursday filed a complaint against the ruling Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by using State Transport buses for poll campaign.
Mumbai, Apr 18 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee chief spokesperson Atul Londhe on Thursday demanded to cancel the candidature of Eknath Shinde''s Shiv Sena for alleged violation of the model code of conduct.
Hyderabad, April 18 (UNI) Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, the BJP candidate for the Chevella Parliamentary constituency, emphasised the nationwide resonance of the chant ''phir ek baar Modi sarkar'', underscoring Prime Minister Modi''s decade-long transformative impact on India.
Kasaragod, April 17 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday demanded the Congress clarify its stand on the CPI(M) manifesto promising to dismantle nuclear weapons.
Mumbai, Apr 16 (UNI) Maharashtra Congress chief spokesperson Atul Londhe on Tuesday demanded that candidature of BJP''s Nitin Gadkari should be cancelled for allegedly violating the code of conduct by using posters of Lord Sri Ram to influence voters.
Srinagar, April 16 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party of introducing the gun culture in Kashmir.
Mumbai, Apr 16 (UNI) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has filed a complaint with the Cyber Cell of city police about a fake video message, wherein he is seen urging people to vote for Congress ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Hyderabad, April 16 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, has reaffirmed the Congress party''s commitment to achieving ''Mission Telangana—15'' by clinching at least 15 out of 17 Lok Sabha seats in the State.
New Delhi Apr 16 (UNI) Bihar''s Vikassheel Swaraj Party leader Prem Kumar Choudhary and renowned ophthalmologist Manish Kumar Yadav on Tuesday joined the Indian National Congress at the AICC headquarters here.
Sangli, Apr 15 (UNI) In a big jolt to Shiv Sena (UBT), an alliance partner in Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Congress party leader Vishal Patil filed his nomination paper as an independent candidate from Sangli Lok Sabha constituency on Monday.
Bhubaneswar, Apr 15 (UNI) The Congress party expelled senior party leader and sitting MLA from Jatani, Suresh Chandra Routray, from the party for six years on Monday.
Narayanapet (Telangana), Apr 15 (UNI) Former Minister and Siddipet MLA Harish Rao accused the Congress of attaining power through deception, citing unfulfilled promises made during the previous Assembly elections.
Hyderabad, April 15 (UNI) Chevella Parliamentary constituency BJP candidate, Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, asserted that the Congress party''s triumph in the Assembly elections stemmed from the misrule of the BRS family and KCR''s anti-people policies.
Hyderabad, Apr 14 (UNI) Former MLA and BRS leader Balka Suman has levelled allegations against the Congress government, accusing it of disrespecting Dr B R Ambedkar.
Patna, Apr 14 (UNI) Bihar Congress on Sunday described the manifesto of BJP as " Jumla Patra", released for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Jammu Apr 14 (UNI) Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday criticized the National Conference and Congress for their role in splitting the secular vote in the erstwhile Doda district.
Kannur, Apr 14 (UNI) The election campaign for Lok Sabha Poll-2024 in Kerala will enter a high voltage pace, from Monday just ten days before the scheduled election on April 26, when top national leaders of various political parties start campaigning in 20 parliamentary constituencies.
Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) BRS president and former chief minister Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing them of betraying the public trust with false assurances and emphasising the need for a robust opposition to ensure accountability.
Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) BRS President and former Telangana Chief Minister Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of betraying the public trust with false assurances and emphasised the need for a robust opposition to ensure accountability.
Mandi/Shimla, April 13 (UNI) Lashing out against the Congress, BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut on Saturday accused the grand old party of "misleading people" by making "false promises" of providing five lakh jobs to people.
Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, asserted that the Telangana Congress, by securing 14-15 Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming elections, aims to play a pivotal role in the formation of the next Congress-led Government at the Centre.
Shimla, Apr 13(UNI) The Central Election Committee (CEC)of the Congress party which met at AIIC headquarters on Saturday finalised the name of Vikramaditya Singh, son of former Chief Minister Virabhadra Singh for Mandi Parliamentary seat.
Jammu, Apr 13 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and party''s star campaigner Raj Babbar on Saturday hit out at the Modi government for spoiling the future of youth and dashing their dreams to join armed forces by launching angniveer scheme and assured that Congress will abolish the scheme and restore regular recruitments after coming to power at the centre.
Imphal, Apr 14 (UNI) The Congress party has filed a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur on Saturday as some unidentified armed persons resorted to firing during a meeting of the party at Moirang, Bishnupur district on Friday.
Hyderabad, Apr 13 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President G Niranjan, declared that the Congress party is set to field candidates in all Lok Sabha constituencies across Telangana, including the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency.
Vijayawada, Apr 12 (UNI) The Congress party has allocated one Lok Sabha and 8 Assembly seats to the CPI(M) .
Washington, Apr 12 (UNI) The Biden administration is growing frustrated with Congress'' delay in approving new Ukraine aid because it has no backup plan to help Kiev, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Hyderabad, Apr 11 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) senior vice-president and Election Commission Coordination Committee chairman, G Niranjan, expressed astonishment over re-arrest of BRS MLC Kavita, who has already been in judicial custody in Tihar Jail in an ED case, by CBI on Thursday, describing it as ‘a BJP witch-hunt’.
Hyderabad, Apr 11 (UNI) Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other personalities, including senior Congress leaders, attended Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations held at residence of Mohammed Ali Shabbir, advisor to the Telangana government and Congress stalwart, here on Thursday.
KANGRA, April 11 ( UNI) Former Assembly Speaker and BJP in-charge of Kangra Chamba parliamentary constituency Vipin Singh Parmar on Thursday said the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh is losing ground and BJP would form the government in Himachal Pradesh after the June polls.
Mumbai, Apr 9 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee chief spokesperson Atul Londhe on Tuesday demanded to cancel candidature of Chandrapur BJP nominee Sudhir Mungantiwar for alleged violation of the model code of conduct and election rules during the election rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Chandrapur on Monday.
Hyderabad, Apr 9 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President G Niranjan strongly condemned the statement made by Union Minister, and State BJP President G Kishan Reddy, labeling the Congress Manifesto as anti-Hindu and suggested that a "Jinnah Constitution" would come into effect if Congress comes to power.
Mumbai, Apr 9 (UNI) In yet another major jolt to the Congress party in the State just days before Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Raju Waghmare resigned from the party and joined Shiv Sena (Shinde) on Tuesday in presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) In a major boost to the Indian National Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha election, former Union Minister and BJP leader Birender Singh on Tuesday joined the party at the AICC headquarters here.
Imphal, April 8 (UNI) The Manipur Congress party has alleged that recruitment processes in various state government departments violate the election code of conduct. Congress President K. Meghachandra has submitted a complaint to the Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur for the second time after the beginning of the polling process.
Jammu, Apr 8 (UNI) Making a scathing attack on Congress Party Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur, Kathua, Doda Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday said that Congress Party should clear its stand on Article 370.
Kolkata, Apr 8 (UNI) Trinamool Congress spokesman Kunal Ghosh onMonday in a letter to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) chiefdemanded immediate suspension of NIA SP Dhan Ram Singh for his allegedinvolvement in "political conspiracy" with the BJP against the rulingTMC inWest Bengal.
Bhubaneswar, Apr 7 (UNI) Former minister and senior Congress leader Ganeswar Behera on Sunday joined the BJD, along with his supporters, in a function here.
Hyderabad, Apr 7 (UNI) The BRS Party (BRS), which has been grappling with a series of setbacks during the Lok Sabha elections, faced another significant blow as its MLA Tellam Venkatarao, representing the Bhadrachalam constituency, officially joined the Congress party on Sunday.
Srinagar, Apr 6 (UNI) BJP National General Secretary and J&K Incharge Tarun Chugh on Saturday questioned Congress’s stand on Article 370.
Bengaluru, Apr 6 (UNI) Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday stated that while the Congress party may make extensive promises in their manifesto to win elections, they may not have the financial resources to fulfill those promises once in power.
Srinagar, Apr 6 (UNI) BJP National General Secretary and J&K Incharge Tarun Chug on Saturday questioned Congress’s stand on Article 370.
Hyderabad, Apr 6 (UNI) Telangana Civil Supplies & Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy accused former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) of deflecting blame onto the Congress for his missteps, in a scathing response to recent criticisms.
Washington, April 6 (UNI) Forty members of US Congress, including former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have appealed with a joint letter to US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to stop the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel after a deadly Israeli strike on World Central Kitchen''s (WCK) humanitarian convoy in the Gaza Strip.
Patna, Apr 5 (UNI) BJP on Thursday slammed both Congress and RJD for their anti-women mindset.
New Delhi, Apr 5 (UNI) BJP described the Congress manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls as a "bundle of lies" and alleged that it has been prepared to create confusion among voters".
Shimla, Apr 4 (UNI) Expressing concern over the receding deodar green cover and trees in the Shimla Planning area, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests V P Mohan on Thursday appealed to the Prime Minister to take cognizance of the Shimla Development Plan and immediately stop the Smart City projects currently going on here.
Srinagar, Apr 4 (UNI) Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that National Conference and Congress would jointly fight the five seats of Lok Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir.
Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) After being expelled from the Congress party for six years, senior leader and former MP Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday made serious allegations against the party, saying that there are five different power centres.
Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) Congress leader and former MP, Dr Bhalchandra Mungekar, on Thursday termed exit of Vanchit Bahujan Agadhi (VBA) led by Advocate Prakash Ambedkar out of the Maha vikas Aghadi (MVA) as ''unfortunate'' and said this move will be favourable for ruling BJP in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Wayanad, Apr 4 (UNI) Union Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday made a scathing attack on the INDI bloc and the Congress party on their duplicity when it comes to Political understanding in New Delhi and Kerala.
Srinagar, Apr 4 (UNI) Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that National Conference and Congress would jointly fight the five seats of Lok Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir.
New Delhi, April 4 (UNI) Hours after resigning from the Congress'' primary membership Prof Gourav Vallabh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Thursday alongside former Bihar Congress President Anil Sharma and RJD leader Upendra Prasad.
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) Hours after resigning from the Congress, Congress party spokesperson Prof Gourav Vallabh on Thursday joined the BJP in New Delhi in the presence of General Secretary Vinod Tawad and other senior leaders at the party headquarters.
Jammu, Apr 4 (UNI) As many as 25 star campaigners from the Congress party, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, to address rallies in support of their candidates contesting the Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir.
Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) Dr K Lakshman, National President of BJP OBC Morcha and Member of Rajya Sabha, criticised the ongoing spectacle between Congress and BRS in Telangana, likening it to a "Tom and Jerry" showdown over the phone tapping case.
Mumbai, Apr 3 (UNI) Maharashtra Congress spokesman Gopaldada Tiwari on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre, saying that those who have transferred most of public property in the country to their private industrialist cronies boasting about making the country economically self-reliant is not only a cruel irony but also blatant shamelessness.
Washington, Apr 3 (UNI) The administration of US President Joe Biden is urging Congress to approve the sale of F-15 fighter jets to Israel worth a total of $18 billion while resisting calls to curb US arms sales to the Jewish state over its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, The New York Times reported, citing US officials.
Jammu, Apr 2 (UNI) Thanking people for turning in thousands in his support during filing nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections from Jammu constituency, Congress candidate Raman Bhalla on Tuesday said that the Congress party will return to power to address the problems of a common man.
Itanagar, Apr 2 (UNI) The Congress party in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday released its poll manifesto for the ensuing simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and 11th Legislative Assembly of the Northeastern state, giving “job guarantee” to the youths besides pledging to do away with the New Pension Scheme and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.
Imphal April 2 (UNI) The Congress party has filed a complaint to the Chief Electoral Officer Manipur alleging violation of the Election Model Code of Conduct by Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
Patna, March 31 (UNI) Former President of Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee ( BPCC) Anil Sharma resigned from the primary membership of the party on Sunday.
Imphal, Mar 31 (UNI) Irengbam Hemochandra former Minister and Working President of Manipur Congress on Sunday resigned from the primary membership of the party.
Mumbai, Mar 30 (UNI) Founder-president of Bhimshakti and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Chandrakant Handore on Saturday announced that Bhimshakti will support the Congress alliance in upcoming Lok Sabha elections to defeat the agenda of RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) and BJP.
Guwahati, Mar 30( UNI) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) General Secretary Manas Bora and All India Professionals Congress (AIPCC) Assam President Gaurav Somani on Saturday resigned from the Congress party.
Shimla, Mar 30(UNI) Former Nachan Congress MLA Tekchand Dogra passed away this morning, State Scheduled Caste Department Vice President Brahmdas Chauhan informed.
Hyderabad, Mar 30 (UNI) In a significant development ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BRS party (BRS) suffered a major setback as Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi officially joined the Congress party on Saturday.
Jammu, Mar 29 (UNI) Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday alleged that Basohli town in Jammu and Kashmir had been deliberately neglected by the Congress representatives, including its MLAs and MPs in the past.
Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, expressed confidence that the Congress party would secure a 200-vote majority in the Mahabubnagar Local Authorities Constituency''s Member of Legislative Council election held on Thursday.
Hyderabad, Mar 29 (UNI) In a significant development shaking the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party, its Secretary General and Rajya Sabha MP K Kesava Rao (KK), along with his daughter Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, the Mayor of Hyderabad, are reportedly set to join the Congress.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Friday said that the March 31st rally at the Ramlila ground here will be the second major rally by the INDIA Alliance and meant to demonstrate ''solidarity against the authoritarian regime of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is hell bent on decimating all opposition parties''.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (UNI) Accusing the Income Tax Department of being soft towards the BJP, the Congress on Friday demanded that for level playing fields, the department should penalise the ruling party of Rs 4,600 crore using the same sections that it was using for the grand old party.
Mumbai, Mar 28 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) chief spokesperson Atul Londhe on Thursday filed a complaint with the state chief electoral officer against BJP state president Chandrasekhar Bhavankule for violating the model code of conduct.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 28 (UNI) Odisha Congress, which is lagging in releasing the party candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, will release the first phase list of candidates in the first week of April.
Shillong, Mar 28 (UNI) Incumbent Lok Sabha Member and Congress nominee from Shillong, Vincent Pala, is the richest candidate while sitting Lok Sabha, and National People’s Party (NPP) nominee from Tura, Agatha Sangma, is the second wealthiest one in the fray for the April 19 Lok Sabha polls in Meghalaya.
Bengaluru, Mar 28 (UNI) In response to the ongoing tension within the Karnataka Congress regarding the allocation of the Kolar Lok Sabha seat, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday assured that the matter would be addressed in a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and reiterated that no party member would resign over the issue.
New Delhi Mar 28 (UNI) The Indian National Congress on Thursday alleged that atrocities on women have increased under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has failed to stop crime against women.
Mumbai,Mar 27 (UNI) Congress Legislature Party Leader in Maharashtra Balasaheb Thorat on Wednesday expressed his disapproval of Shiv Sena (UBT) announcing a list of 17 Lok Sabha candidates including some in contentious seats at a time when discussion is one among the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) partners.
Shimla, Mar 27 (UNI) Still smarting under the humiliation of the recent Rajya Sabha poll setback caused by the cross-voting of six party MLAs, allegedly with the blessings of some trusted top leaders in the state, the Himachal Pradesh Congress bigwigs huddled in Chandigarh on Wednesday in a bid to heal the continuing rifts in the organisation.
Shimla, Mar 26 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party workers and former MLAs who had lost assembly elections in 2022, have revolted against the decision of party leaders to offer tickets to six Congress dissidents (all former MLAs).