Rahul Gandhi
Opposition has no way but to go to the people: Rahul
He said, "Bharat Jodo Yatra is being undertaken because the media is not with us, other institutions are under pressure from the government. So the opposition has no way but to directly go to the people and tell them the truth about the government." He reiterated that the opposition was not allowed to speak in Parliament on the issues concerning the people.
Congress polls: Karti Chidambaram raises concern over electoral rolls
Underlining the need of a well-defined electoral college, he said any ad hoc electoral college is meaningless. In a tweet on Wednesday he said: "Every election needs a well defined & clear electoral college. The process of forming the electoral college must also be clear, well defined & transparent. An ad hoc electoral college is no electoral college."
Opposition is bound to criticise bills detrimental to citizens: Gandhis to Delhi HC
The separate affidavits filed by the Gandhis were in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking registration of an FIR against them for alleged hate speeches delivered during anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 protests which led to the Delhi riots in February 2020.
Tharoor, will he or won't he contest Cong poll?
As soon as the article became public, it gave rise to speculation that he might throw his hat in the ring to contest for the top post, but on Tuesday he clarified to the media saying: "I never said that I will contest, the rest can be discussed later," said Tharoor before driving away. Meanwhile, one will have to wait a bit to know if Tharoor is actually in the contest as the last date for filing of the nomination to the top post is September 30, according to the notification that has been brought out by AICC general secretary (organisation) K.C.Venugopal.
Rahul Gandhi wants severe punishment in Ankita case
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday tweeted in Hindi, "The savagery treatment meted out to Ankita and her death has made every Indian's head hang in shame, she and her family will get justice when the perpetrators of the crime will get severe punishment as fast as possible.
With G-23 leaders on exit mode, who will challenge loyalists in Congress?
While some G-23 leaders have left the party and some even joined the BJP while some others had distanced themselves, Azad had said that he has been forced to leave and Manish Tewari has reiterated that he is not a tenant but a shareholder in the party. However, the G-23, after exit of Azad, seems to have become rather leaderless.
Chorus for Rahul for Congress President but spotlight on Gehlot
The Congress Working Committee - the party's highest decision-making authority - on Sunday approved the schedule which envisages the election on October 17 and counting on October 19 in a meeting attended virtually by party chief Sonia Gandhi - who is abroad for a medical check-up, and her children Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, who are accompanying her.
After Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation, Manish Tewari slams Congress 'coterie culture'
Talking to IANS over phone, the Anandpur Sahib MP Manish Tewari said had the party implemented the suggestions of the G-23 group in December 2020, the current situation would not have arisen. However, hitting out the at the 'coterie culture' he said: "Peons of Congress leaders are giving sermons to those who have given decades to party." These "so-called" leaders are not capable of winning even the municipal polls.
Rahul Gandhi and Ghulam Nabi Azad had run-ins in the past as well
While the two leaders have had run-ins in the past as well, Azad had been close to party chief Sonia Gandhi who listened to his advice. However, after Rahul Gandhi started taking decision directly, Azad felt sidelined in the party with the latest grudge being Azad not being consulted for the elections to pick the next Congress President.
GNA's DNA has been modi-fied: Jairam Ramesh
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday said, "A man who has been treated by the greatest respect by the Congress leadership has betrayed it by his vicious personal attacks which reveals his true character. GNA's DNA has been modi-fied." Earlier, after the resignation of veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, the Congress said that it was "unfortunate".
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