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We will win elections hands down in Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi
Answering a question on in case of fractured mandate in Karnataka, will the Congress party join hands with the regional party JD-S, he maintained that these are questions that are better answered by CLP leader and Congress party in Karnataka. "But, this question you can ask to both of them (BJP and JD-S)," Rahul Gandhi said.
KCR changed TRS' name to BRS on advice of 'Tantriks': Nirmala Sitharaman
"It was also stated that there will be social justice and women empowerment. But, for four years from 2014 to 2018, there was not a single woman minister in TRS government. Even after TRS's re-election, for almost a year, there was no woman minister. Apparently, women were not given representation in the Cabinet on the advice of some Tantriks," Nirmala Sitharaman said.
Election Commission freezes Shiv Sena's 'Bow and Arrow' symbol
In an interim order on Saturday, the poll panel said that neither of the two groups led by Eknath Shinde and other led by Uddhav Thackeray be permitted to use the name of the party "Shiv Sena" and neither of the two groups shall also be permitted to use the symbol "Bow & Arrow", reserved for "Shiv Sena".
I believe in tapasya, says Rahul Gandhi
Addressing mediapersons in Turuvekere town on the sidelines of the march, Rahul Gandhi stated that not just him, his entire family believes in the concept of 'tapasya'. He was responding to questions on how the rally has changed him as a person. "Along this padyatra, communication with people, I wanted an element of suffering for myself.
Take cognizance of Manish Sisodia's 'baseless' letter: Delhi L-G tells CM Kejriwal
In a letter to Kejriwal on Friday, the L-G said: "Please take cognizance the baseless letter of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and the misleading statements made by many leaders of your party. I am sorry that apart from crossing all limits of dignity, you and your allies are constantly running away from your constitutional duties and responsibilities of governance.
Calling Kharge or Tharoor remote control is insulting, says Rahul Gandhi
"Both the nominees contesting for Congress Presidential elections have a position as well as their own perspectives. To call anyone a 'remote control' is insulting to both of them," said Rahul. Rahul attacked BJP and blamed it for spreading hatred and violence in the country, which he said is an anti-national act and he will fight anybody who spreads hatred and violence.
Bharat jodo yatra to take a break on Oct 17 for Congress prez poll
For the around 40 Pradesh Congress Committee delegates participating in the march, polling booths will be set up at the camp site itself where all eligibles, including Rahul Gandhi, will cast their votes, officials said. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has clearly stated that the voters only need an ID card for exercising their franchise.
Congress says people's issues like inflation, unemployment should be core to politics
The Congress has alleged that 5.6 crore Indians have been pushed into abject poverty. During the Covid pandemic the Narendra Modi government's failures increased poverty while the World Bank has cut India's GDP growth forecast for the third time to 6.5 per cent.
Congress president poll: Real battle between Shashi Tharoor & K.C.Venugopal, say insiders
AICC general secretary (organisation) Venugopal and his senior party colleague Antony are known to be the closest aides of the Gandhi family in general and Rahul Gandhi in particular. While Tharoor had thrown his candidature much before the official notification of the election, the Venugopal camp was caught unawares and things became tough, when Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Ghelot withdrew at the last minute.
Heat and Dust, Blames and Hails: BJP gets going for turf war of 2024
The occasion is inauguration of newly built Assam BJP headquaters at Beltola, Guwahati. Nadda was likely to visit Meghalaya on Sunday, but that has been reportedly deferred to later this month after Diwali. Three northeastern states, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura are scheduled to go for polls by February-March 2023.
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