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We need to ensure equal rights to daughters, not Beti Bachao: Congress criticises govt on 'women safety' norms
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government for lacking efforts in ensuring women's safety. He emphasized the need for equal rights and serious reforms to prevent crimes against women, and questioned the implementation of current laws and recommendations made for women's safety in India.
LDF backs M Mukesh, says Congress MLAs who faced rape charges did not resign
The ruling LDF in Kerala has supported CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh, booked in a rape case, arguing two Congress legislators accused of sexual assault should resign first. LDF convener E P Jayarajan assured that neither the party nor the government will protect wrongdoers. Ministers await the probe outcome before further action towards Mukesh.
Congress gets feelers from ruffled JJP, AAP men in Haryana
As the Congress party begins shortlisting candidates for the Haryana assembly elections, it has received approaches from JJP and AAP members seeking pre-poll admission. The outreach comes amid no alliances for these parties. Congress is also considering fresh candidates and has decided not to field sitting MPs.
BJP fires fresh salvo at Congress over Karnataka land allotment row
BJP leader Lahar Singh Siroya, also a Rajya Sabha member, had on Sunday questioned the allocation of Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) land to the trust run by Kharge's family and asked when did they become aerospace entrepreneurs to be eligible for the land. He had also sought to know whether the case was about misuse of power, nepotism and conflict of interest.
Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi elected to Rajya Sabha from Telangana
The senior lawyer had said it is an honour for him to have been nominated as the party candidate for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Telangana. The Rajya Sabha bypoll was necessitated due to the resignation of K Keshava Rao from the Upper House when he quit the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to join the Congress.
Karnataka Congress to hold Raj Bhavan Chalo on August 31 to prosecute HD Kumaraswamy
The Karnataka Congress plans a 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' march to demand prosecution of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in a mining lease case. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar highlighted pending appeals for sanction against several BJP-JDS leaders while addressing these allegations at a press conference. Key Congress members will join the march.
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Karnataka Congress to hold Raj Bhavan chalo on Saturday to press for prosecution of Kumaraswamy
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar will lead a Congress party march to Raj Bhavan on August 31 to seek prosecution of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in a mining lease case. This comes after BJP's padayatra demanding CM's resignation over plot allotment to his wife. Congress aims to pressure Governor Gehlot to sanction prosecutions in various cases. The event will involve all Congress MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and ministers.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections: National Conference, Congress agree on seat-sharing formula
The National Conference and Congress have reached a seat-sharing agreement for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls. Congress to contest 32 seats, National Conference 51. Five seats to be contested collaboratively, with one each allocated to CPI (M) and Panthers Party. The agreement aims for a united and structured approach.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections: Congress announces first list of nine candidates
J&K Elections 2024: The Congress announced nine candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, including Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Vikar Rasool Wani, and Sheikh Riaz. The party will contest in 32 seats as part of a seat-sharing agreement with the NC, who will contest in 51 seats. The elections will be held in three phases starting on September 18, with counting scheduled for October 4.
Congress seeks chairmanships of 5 standing panels, govt offers 3
While the huge majority of the BJP-led NDA in the last two Lok Sabha meant proportionate share of the chairmanships of the total 24 standing committees too going to the ruling side, the sizable presence of the INDIA bloc this time in the House meant the Opposition side being eligible for a larger number of panel chairmanships and hence the hard negotiations.
Jammu and Kashmir polls: Congress-National Conference alliance exposes the former's ulterior motives, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress of risking national security by teaming up with the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. He shared a list of questions on social media, probing Congress's stance on issues such as Article 370, separatism, and reservations, and indicating that the alliance could promote divisive politics and corruption.
People's power has prevailed, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on UPS
The Union Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme for central government employees. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge supported the decision, highlighting the government's recent policy reversals. Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty praised the scheme for offering a minimum guarantee for retired families, addressing shortcomings of the former National Pension Scheme.
Congress headship's twin Karnataka test: Caste census report, Siddaramaiah case
The Congress leadership faced dual challenges in Karnataka, urging Siddaramaiah's government to release the state's caste census findings after 15 months and addressing a land allotment controversy involving the CM. Concerns over the panel's findings and potential backlash held back the report, complicating Rahul Gandhi's advocacy for a caste census.
OBC, Dalit mutt heads rally behind Siddaramaiah in political messaging to BJP & possibly to Congress
A group of OBC and Dalit religious mutt heads supported CM Siddaramaiah amid political and legal scrutiny over the allocation of plots to his wife in Mysuru. The swamis met the CM in Bengaluru, demonstrating their backing, and conveyed their allegiance to the Congress leader as he faced calls for resignation from the BJP and JDS.
BJP attempting 'Operation Kamala' to destabilise Karnataka govt, MLAs offered Rs 100 cr: Congress MLA
Congress MLA Ravikumar Gowda accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize the Karnataka government, led by Siddaramaiah, through a scheme dubbed 'Operation Kamala'. He claimed that the BJP is offering Rs 100 crore to entice Congress legislators to defect. Despite these efforts, Gowda asserted that the government remains stable and strong, and no Congress MLA would succumb to the bribes.
'Proverbial ostrich': Congress slams govt over 'unprecedented decline' in real wages
The Congress asserted that slow wage growth and high inflation have caused a drop in real wages in India. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh referred to several surveys and data to underscore financial strain on workers. He also questioned the government's inaction on pressing economic concerns and noted declines in private investment and manufacturing.
Such clarity on census delayed for over three years: Congress in dig at Shah
The Congress criticised Home Minister Amit Shah for delaying the census, which has been postponed for over three years. Shah mentioned that the census would be conducted at the right time and an announcement would follow. Opposition leader Jairam Ramesh mocked Shah's statement, calling it a "bombshell" and highlighting the lack of clarity on the census timeline. The census and National Population Register updates were postponed due to the pandemic, with no new schedule announced.
Caste census is foundation of policy making for Congress: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi emphasized the significance of a caste census for Congress's policy-making. Highlighting the exclusion of 90% of the population from the system, he stressed the need to understand wealth distribution and representation of OBCs, Dalits, and workers in key sectors. Gandhi said the caste census would be a priority task if Congress is elected.
Mayawati slams SP, Congress for silence on SCs, STs sub-classification
Mayawati, BSP chief, accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of being silent on the Supreme Court's August 1 decision on sub-classification within SC/ST reservations. She claimed their silence is anti-reservation and emphasized the need for SC/ST and OBC communities to independently fight for reservation protections and rights.
Uttar Pradesh police file FIR against Congress state chief Ajay Rai, 100 others for protests near Raj Bhawan
Congress had on August 22, led by Rai staged a protest outside Raj Bhawan in Lucknow for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Hindenburg Report on Adgroup and Madhabi Puri Buch.
Land row: Top Congress leadership backs Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah
Karnataka's CM Siddaramaiah, backed by the Congress high command, faced a land allotment controversy framed as a BJP plot. Siddaramaiah and deputy CM Shivakumar discussed this with Congress leaders in Delhi. The controversy arose after a police complaint against Siddaramaiah, which he has challenged in the Karnataka HC, was sanctioned by the Governor.
Governor returned 15 Bills as sought by BJP MLAs, says Dy CM Shivakumar
Sources said the Governor has returned 11 bills to the government without his assent since January, and these included the six bills sent to the Raj Bhavan in August. The BJP had complained to the Governor against some of these bills, following which the Governor sought clarifications.
PM Modi has no vision to tackle unprecedented unemployment crisis: Congress
The Congress on Thursday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not having a vision to address India's 'unprecedented unemployment crisis.' Highlighting a report by the Bank of Baroda, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh noted a significant reduction in corporate sector job growth and emphasized that 2.43 lakh jobs were lost in 2022-23 due to massive layoffs in 375 companies.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi bats for khadi as sole fabric for tricolour
Sonia Gandhi accused the Modi government of neglecting the khadi tradition by allowing polyester flags, mostly imported from China, to be used for the national flag. She emphasized the historical importance of khadi and criticized the policies that have affected khadi spinners and weavers, urging a return to promoting hand-woven fabrics.
Kolkata doctor's rape-murder: Trinamool Congress urges CBI to expedite probe
The Trinamool Congress called for the CBI to speed up its probe into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The case, initially handled by Kolkata Police, was assigned to the CBI by the Calcutta High Court. The party demands swift justice and the death penalty for the offenders.
Congress' legacy of corruption continues: Nadda on MUDA 'scam'
BJP's J P Nadda accused the Congress of hypocrisy and corruption in the alleged MUDA scam, which involves compensatory land allotment to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife. Sanction for Siddaramaiah's prosecution by Governor Gehlot sparked protests. Siddaramaiah dismissed calls for his resignation, stating he did nothing wrong and calling it a political conspiracy.
Haryana polls: How the BJP is planning to take on resurgent Congress
The Election Commission has announced October 1 as the date for Haryana assembly polls. The contest primarily pits the incumbent BJP, which faces an erosion of support, against a revitalized Congress led by former CM Bhupinder Hooda. A series of defections and the break-up with ally JJP have left the BJP vulnerable. The party aims to regain support with welfare schemes, while Congress hopes anti-incumbency will help them win. The 2019 elections saw BJP form a coalition government, but recent shifts suggest a challenging electoral battle.
People in power promoting divisive thinking: Congress Prez Kharge
On Independence Day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of divisive policies and undermining constitutional institutions. He questioned the RSS's contribution to India's freedom movement. Congress leaders criticized Modi's comments on the Hindu Code Bill, stating it insulted Dr. Ambedkar. The Opposition pledged to defend the Constitution and raise public issues.
Karnataka Congress govt to close Jan Aushadhi outlets
The Karnataka government decided to shut Jan Aushadhi outlets in state hospitals, causing a rift with the Centre. The scheme provides cheap generic drugs, but state officials claim it's redundant as hospitals offer free medicines. The BJP opposed this decision and plans to protest, affecting around 20 lakh households.
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