STATE CONGRESS
Congress will prepare to contest from all seats in Maharashtra assembly polls, says state chief Nana Patole
"A party should have its organisational structure and work at every place. An alliance will be formed as per the seat sharing on the merits. Preparing for all seats is not wrong, and even our alliance partners are preparing the same way. We will contest the elections as Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)," the Congress leader said. The MVA comprises the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) and Congress, which bagged 30 out of 48 seats in the recently held Look Sabha elections.
BJP retains most state incharges but names for UP, Maharashtra, WB not declared
BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde will continue as in-charge of Bihar. Former Jharkhand BJP Chief and Rajya Sabha member Deepak Prakash will be his deputy. Similarly, general secretary Tarun Chugh will continue to handle Jammu and Kashmir- where elections are likely in September- and will be assisted by Ashish Sood of Delhi BJP. Chugh will also be incharge of Ladakh while Sood will be incharge of Goa.
Vendetta politics: Congress slams PM Modi over 2023 decision on sale of rice to state govts
Congress accuses Modi's 'vendetta politics' of obstructing Karnataka's 'Anna Bhagya,' increasing food subsidy costs up to Rs 18000 crore. FCI halted OMSS rice sales despite 50 million tonnes stock. Demand for BJP, JD(S) MPs, and Consumer Affairs Minister to seek compensation. Karnataka offered Rs 170 monthly cash to 6.5 crore people for rice purchase.
Telangana: Six BRS MLCs join Congress
Several legislators from the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) in Telangana have continued to defect to the Congress party. Recently, six sitting members of the Legislative Council joined the Congress, with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy present at the official ceremony. The new Congress members include Dande Vital, Bhanuprasad Rao, MS Prabhakar, Boggaparu Dayanand, and Egge Mallesham. AICC Telangana in-charge Deepa Munshi and state minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy also attended the joining event.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets PM Modi, discusses state issues
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss state-related issues. They also met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to deliberate on development projects and central assistance for Telangana, marking their first meeting since Modi's re-election.
No scope for alliance between Congress, AAP for assembly polls in Haryana, Delhi: Jairam Ramesh
In an interview, AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated there will be no alliance between Congress and AAP for Haryana and Delhi assembly polls, but the INDIA bloc will contest together in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He emphasized there’s no universal formula for state elections; alliances depend on local agreements.
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PM has still not visited Manipur: Congress slams Modi's remarks on violence-hit state in Rajya Sabha
In his reaction to the remarks, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "Today in the Rajya Sabha, after months of absolute silence on the issue, the non-biological PM made the astounding claim that the situation in Manipur is normal."
PM Modi did not speak a word on Manipur, deliberately 'turning back' on state: Congress
PM Modi faces backlash for ignoring Manipur's ethnic violence, with accusations of deliberate neglect and dire conditions in relief camps, intensifying the criticism against him in Lok Sabha.
Congress may not project CM face for Haryana polls: Party in-charge for state
Congress leader Deepak Babaria indicated on Sunday that the party may not project a chief ministerial face for the Haryana Assembly polls slated to be held later this year. The Congress general secretary in-charge of Haryana exuded confidence that his party will win the polls with a big mandate and form its government in the state.
Kerala leader triggers controversy, calls for "separate Malabar" state; BJP hits back
SYS leader Mustafa Mundupara has sparked controversy in Kerala by advocating for a "separate Malabar state" during a protest about class 11 seat shortages in the region. Mundupara argued that both Southern Kerala and Malabar pay equal taxes and should receive equal facilities. The BJP condemned Mundupara's remarks, vowing to oppose any attempts to divide Kerala, while student organizations like KSU and Muslim League are demanding more class 11 seats in the Malabar region.
Trouble brewing in Maharashtra Congress
Trouble brewing in Maharashtra Congress post Lok Sabha polls. 16 leaders seek meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss organisational framework and leadership change in Mumbai.
NEET paper leak row: Cong asks PCCs to protest in state capitals against 'irrregularities'
Pradesh Congress Committees directed by central leadership to protest against NEET-UG discrepancies and NDA government's inaction. NSUI demands NEET scrapping and plans to 'gherao Parliament'.
Congress constitutes committees to examine poor performance in Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, seven states
Congress formed fact-finding committees in 7 states and Delhi to analyze poor performance in Lok Sabha polls under the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge.
Bengal BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma criticises state leadership
After BJP's loss in West Bengal, another MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma has publicly criticised the state leadership, pointing out the party's weak organisational framework and how opinions of MLAs were not even heard. The BJP got only 12 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, down from 18 in 2019.
Guarantee schemes not for political gains: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah reaffirmed his government's dedication to implementing the Congress party's guarantee schemes, countering the BJP's criticism and emphasizing the schemes' non-political intent.
Congress floundered in Karnataka, Telangana, Himachal, did well in some states because of allies, says HD Deve Gowda
HD Deve Gowda penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing gratitude for the Cabinet position extended to his party. In the letter, he also raised doubts about the Congress party's capability to maintain unity among its allies.
Org weakness, switching candidates, stoppage of MNREGA funds hurt BJP
Weaknesses in the organisational structure, candidate changes in previously-won seats, and the halt of central scheme funds contributed to the BJP's defeat in West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress blaming central deprivation. The lack of a Modi wave and public trust in CM Mamata Banerjee's social welfare initiatives also impacted the BJP's performance, while North Bengal provided some respite amidst a poor showing in South Bengal.
Cong-SP alliance to continue in UP: Ajay Rai
Uttar Pradesh state Congress chief Ajay Rai confirmed that the Congress-Samajwadi Party coalition is a "natural alliance" and will persist in the upcoming assembly polls to displace the BJP from power in Uttar Pradesh. The alliance was successful in the Lok Sabha elections where the SP won 37 seats, with Rahul Gandhi securing victories in Rae Bareli and Wayanad.
Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar calls it 'bogus'
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed a defamation suit filed by the Karnataka BJP unit against him, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a 'bogus case'. The BJP alleged that advertisements in local newspapers and false campaigning by Congress before the 2023 state assembly elections damaged the BJP's image.
Rahul Gandhi defamation case in Karnataka: What is it all about?
The saffron party is accusing the Congress of defaming the party by launching a “PayCM’ campaign, that saw the Congress release a ‘rate card’ of bribes one must pay for various government jobs ahead of the assembly polls in May last year. Rahul Gandhi had retweeted the tweets made by his party in the run-up to the elections.
After Lok Sabha polls drubbing, Rohit Pawar confident of 16-18 MLAs returning to Sharad Pawar fold
In Mumbai, the BJP and Shiv Sena have been poaching Congress and NCP MLAs for the past ten years. The 2024 Lok Sabha polls saw the BJP-led alliance winning only 17 of the 48 seats, causing concerns among ruling party MLAs. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leads in 150 assembly segments, raising doubts about the ruling party MLAs' re-election prospects.
Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar want 'special status' for Andhra, Bihar: What is this and why are they asking for it
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Result: In the aftermath of the General Elections, the Janata Dal (United) and the Telugu Desam Party have emerged as influential players in government formation at the Centre. Their renewed emphasis on securing special category status for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh has reignited discussions on this crucial issue. Let's delve into what special category status entails and why it holds significant importance for these states.
BRS opposes Congress govt's 'attempt to remove' Charminar from Telangana emblem
Speaking to reporters, Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government does not want former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to get a good name for the BRS government's performance during the last 10 years.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena to go alone in Maharashtra council polls as issues are state-related: party leader
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), supporting the Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP in Maharashtra in Lok Sabha elections, will contest alone for the upcoming legislative council polls. It will contest in the Konkan Graduates Constituency. MNS announced film director Abhijit Panse as their candidate. The party criticised the lack of attention to graduate issues by current MLCs.
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