Congress response
Controversy Erupts Over Madhya Pradesh Minister's Threatening Remarks to Ladli Behna Scheme Beneficiaries
Dec 14, 2025 06:44 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah faces backlash after suggesting that Ladli Behna Yojana beneficiaries must show appreciation to the Chief Minister or risk having their applications suspended. The controversial remarks, made during a district meeting, have sparked outrage as they appear to condition the Rs 1,500 monthly financial assistance on political participation, undermining the scheme's objective of women's empowerment.
BJP and AAP Leaders Criticize Rahul Gandhi's Germany Trip During Parliament Winter Session
Dec 11, 2025 09:50 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi faces criticism from both BJP and AAP for missing Parliament's winter session to attend an Indian Overseas Congress event in Germany, with AAP's Priyanka Kakkar suggesting he could have used Google Meet instead of traveling abroad. Congress defends by pointing to PM Modi's frequent foreign trips.
Pawan Kalyan Sparks Debate: Is Dharma Equivalent to the Indian Constitution?
Dec 08, 2025 08:14 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ignited a political controversy by equating Dharma with the Indian Constitution during an address at Karnataka's Sri Krishna Mutt. While Congress leaders firmly opposed his view, claiming the Constitution is strictly secular, BJP allies defended his stance that both share fundamental principles aimed at creating a just society.
Congress Criticizes PM Modi's "Petty" Ramnath Goenka Lecture While Questioning Tharoor's Praise
Nov 19, 2025 02:54 pm CST
The Congress party has publicly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture as "petty," while expressing bewilderment at senior party member Shashi Tharoor's praise for the speech. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate questioned why the Prime Minister failed to address fair journalism concerns while continuing to criticize the opposition. This incident highlights ongoing tensions within Congress and between India's major political parties, as Tharoor's independent stance continues to raise eyebrows within his own party.