Sharad Pawar steps in amid row over Rahul Gandhi’s Savarkar remark; asks Congress to tone down attack

[ad_1] Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharaed Pawar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Amid strains in the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance over Rahul Gandhi’s strident criticism of V. D. Savarkar, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has stepped in to play the peacemaker by conveying the Shiv Sena’s concerns on the issue to […]

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Morning Digest | India abstains in U.N. vote on Ukraine; Gandhis likely to stay away from Congress steering committee meeting, and more

[ad_1] The U.N. General Assembly votes in favour of a resolution upholding Ukraine’s territorial integrity and calling for a cessation of hostilities after Russia’s invasion, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at United Nations headquarters. | Photo Credit: AP India abstains in U.N. vote underscoring need for just, lasting peace in Ukraine India abstained in the U.N. General Assembly on February […]

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Tharoor terms Congress presidential elections as a “friendly but tough contest”

[ad_1] Congress presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor, MP, said no contestant could aspire for an easy victory in the organisational elections. Speaking to journalists after casting his vote at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) headquarters at Indira Bhavan, Mr. Tharoor said, “It is a friendly contest, but a tough one”. Mr. Tharoor said he had […]

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Tharoor-Kharge contest unlikely to be a close race in Kerala

[ad_1] A.K. Antony’s support for Kharge could prove to be a game changer, say insiders; KPCC president says members can vote as per their will; Tharoor may get youngsters’ backing A.K. Antony’s support for Kharge could prove to be a game changer, say insiders; KPCC president says members can vote as per their will; Tharoor […]

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Congress president poll | You will see the support I enjoy when I submit my nomination paper: Shashi Tharoor

[ad_1] Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on September 26 claimed he has the support of party workers from across the country for his bid to fight the AICC president polls. Amid uncertainty over Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s candidature for the top party post, Mr. Tharoor also met Rahul Gandhi on the sidelines of ‘Bharat Jodo […]

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In Jaipur, Ashok Gehlot backers trying to switch camps

[ad_1] With Sachin Pilot tipped to be the Rajasthan Chief Minister, many in the rival party camp, even prominent Ministers, have rushed to meet him in the State capital in a bid to mend fences With Sachin Pilot tipped to be the Rajasthan Chief Minister, many in the rival party camp, even prominent Ministers, have […]

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Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad to meet Sonia Gandhi on September 25

[ad_1] They are in New Delhi to attend a rally organised by O.P. Chautala on birth anniversary of his father and Indian National Lok Dal founder Devi Lal They are in New Delhi to attend a rally organised by O.P. Chautala on birth anniversary of his father and Indian National Lok Dal founder Devi Lal […]

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Mehangai Par Halla Bol rally | Since BJP government came at Centre, hatred and anger has been increasing: Rahul Gandhi

[ad_1] Congress workers at the ‘Mehangai Par Halla Bol’ rally put up banners demanding that Rahul Gandhi once again lead the party Congress workers at the ‘Mehangai Par Halla Bol’ rally put up banners demanding that Rahul Gandhi once again lead the party BJP-Sangh leaders divide country, deliberately create fear and hatred, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, addressing thousands […]

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Shashi Tharoor qualified to contest for Congress presidential election, says KPCC chief K. Sudhakaran

[ad_1] Shashi Tharoor has said he would take a decision after the election notification for Congress president’s post is out Shashi Tharoor has said he would take a decision after the election notification for Congress president’s post is out Congress is a democratic party and its Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor is qualified to contest […]

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We will force Rahul Gandhi to become Congress chief, says Mallikarjun Kharge

[ad_1] “You tell me the alternative. Who is there? (in the party other than Rahul Gandhi)”, Mr. Kharge asked “You tell me the alternative. Who is there? (in the party other than Rahul Gandhi)”, Mr. Kharge asked Rahul Gandhi would be pursued to return as Congress President as there is none in the party other […]

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