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Congress to hold 3-day 'Nav Sankalp Shivir' from May 13
The party said, "Congress President has decided to convene the Chintan Shivir of the Indian National Congress 'Nav Sankalp' in Udaipur on May 13th, 14th and May 15, 2022. About 400 Congressmen and women from every state will participate."
Sonia to form Empowered Action Group 2024; No clarity on PK
The development follows a report submitted by an eight-member committee on April 21. According to sources, the group will be a window for political strategist Prashant Kishor, known as PK in political circles, to work for the party till 2024 elections but there is no official word on it.
My resignation letter is permanently with Sonia, says Gehlot
Addressing the conference of Revenue Service Council in Jaipur on Saturday, Gehlot said: "Rumours keep going on. You don't have to pay attention to them. Rumors say that the government is changing, the chief minister will change. But I am a person, who has been assigned as CM thrice by Sonia Gandhi. When I became the Chief Minister in 1998, I have authorized her since that time. My resignation (letter) is permanently with her (Sonia Gandhi)."
Prashant Kishor flags biggest worry: Senior Congress decision makers are all nominated, barely fight polls
For the 2024 general elections, Kishor has suggested a "a pan-India avant-garde campaign to reach, connect and mobilise all of India for a mega movement leading to reincarnation of Congress and election of a transformational government". To win, 45 per cent of votes are required which means a target of 30 crore, Kishor has said. Within the country's digital consciousness, the BJP and its leaders currently score vastly above the Congress, he pointed out.
Prashant Kishor's big idea: 'Reincarnation of Congress' to win 2024
In an important presentation to the Congress top brass, Kishor has in his theme of "Reincarnation of Congress" talked about Preserving the soul, Creating a new body'. The inspiration is the symbols of Nataraja namely Creation, Protection, Liberation, Destruction, Concealment and Connect. The resolves include to create a new Congress that is the political platform of choice for the masses. Destroy a sense of entitlement, lack of accountability and sycophancy, Kishor says in the presentation.
Rajasthan: Class 12 question paper sparks row for 'glorifying' Congress
This is probably the first time that questions related to the Congress have been asked in the political science paper of the board exam in Rajasthan, which was held on Thursday, officials said. The BJP has criticised the Ashok Gehlot-led state government, demanding that officials preparing such question papers be suspended.
Congress overlooking internal talents in talking to PK: G-23
Sources in the group say that party leadership is overlooking and ignoring in-house talents and relying on somebody who is not loyal to the party and is a professional consultant. They say that what all PK, as Kishor is popularly known, is telling the Congress leadership have been raised by the group in their letter to interim President Sonia Gandhi and in subsequent meetings.
'Where is Rahul?', Cong makes video to silence critics
In a video of approx. 2.50 minutes, the party says, "In the country there is a segment who looks to be anti-government, but asks questions about the opposition, particularly Rahul Gandhi." The video has pictures from Bhatta Parsaul where Rahul led a protest against the then Uttar Pradesh government on land acquisition. The video also shows him in Hathras, Dharavi and Lakhimpur Kheri.
The video shows Rahul leading protests which he spearheaded after his debut in politics.
Pilot meets Sonia Gandhi, discusses forward plan for Rajasthan
Sachin Pilot discussed issues related to the committee which was formed after his rebellion from the Congress. While sources say that Pilot was happy with the outcome of the meeting, it was not clear what assurances were made to him and his return as state President - a post he was stripped of along with his Deputy Chief Ministership - was discussed or not.
Congress MP questions delay in appointing new CDS
General Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 12 armed personnel were killed in a chopper crash on December 8, 2021. Taking to Twitter, Tewari said: "It has been over 4 months now that CDS Gen Bipin Rawat died in the most unfortunate & tragic circumstances. Wonder when Govt is going to appoint his successor? Why the delay ? Isn't there an institutionalised process with regard to this appointment? "
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