Congress
Fadnavis Confirms NDA Will Contest 2029 Elections Under PM Modi's Leadership, Dismisses Succession Speculation
Dec 11, 2025 01:52 am CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has firmly rejected speculation about Prime Minister Modi's succession, stating that the NDA will contest the 2029 Lok Sabha elections under Modi's leadership. The statement comes in response to Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's suggestion about a potential "Marathi PM" in the future. Fadnavis praised Modi's exceptional fitness and work ethic while reaffirming the BJP's unwavering commitment to his continued leadership.
Election Commission Likely to Extend SIR Deadline for Multiple States Amid Opposition Criticism
Dec 11, 2025 01:15 am CST
The Election Commission is expected to extend the Special Intensive Revision deadline for Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and other states following widespread criticism from opposition parties. With 50.8 crore enumeration forms already digitized and 23.22 lakh pending, the decision will be finalized in Thursday's meeting as parties claim the current timeline places undue burden on officials and voters.
Amit Shah Counters Congress on EVMs: Highlights Rajiv Gandhi's Role in Introducing Electronic Voting
Dec 10, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to opposition claims by noting that Electronic Voting Machines were originally introduced by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, whose son now opposes them. During a Lok Sabha discussion, Shah pointed out that Congress won the first EVM election in 2004 but only raised concerns after BJP's 2014 victory. This comes amid Rahul Gandhi's accusations of BJP manipulating the Election Commission and his calls for comprehensive electoral reforms.
Kharge's "Chanakya" Moment: When Congress President's Parliamentary Quip Sparked Cross-Party Laughter
Dec 10, 2025 03:44 pm CST
During a parliamentary discussion on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge created a lighthearted moment by referring to his colleague Jairam Ramesh as "Chanakya" after Ramesh prompted him during his speech. The exchange, which drew laughter from both political sides, was quickly characterized by BJP as revealing an "internal fight" within Congress, while Kharge continued his spirited defense of Congress's historical connection to Vande Mataram and criticism of the government's attacks on Nehru's legacy.
Shashi Tharoor Declines Veer Savarkar Award Citing Lack of Information - Congress Loyalty Prevails Despite Party Differences
Dec 10, 2025 03:20 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has declined the Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025, citing lack of transparency about the award and its organizing body. The Thiruvananthapuram representative emphasized that organizers never consulted him before announcing his name as recipient, maintaining his loyalty to Congress principles despite recent disagreements with party operations.
Akhilesh Yadav Teases Congress Over Electoral Bond Sources While Criticizing BJP's Electoral Practices
Dec 10, 2025 02:29 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav created a light moment in Parliament while questioning Congress about their electoral bond funding sources. During his Lok Sabha address, Yadav criticized BJP for alleged administrative misuse in recent UP bypolls, highlighted funding disparities between national and regional parties, and supported electoral reforms including changes to Election Commissioner appointments and a return to ballot voting.
Congress President Defends Historic Decision on Vande Mataram Against BJP's Criticism of Nehru
Dec 09, 2025 10:14 pm CST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge strongly defended the historical decision to adopt the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' as India's national song, emphasizing it was a collective choice made by freedom movement leaders including Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. Kharge criticized BJP leadership for specifically targeting Jawaharlal Nehru in what he describes as an attempt to rewrite history and question Congress's patriotic credentials.
Sonia Gandhi's 'Vande Mataram' Response Intensifies National Song Debate Between BJP and Congress
Dec 09, 2025 09:01 pm CST
On her 79th birthday, Sonia Gandhi made headlines with a simple yet powerful "Vande Mataram" message, inserting herself into an ongoing political controversy between BJP and Congress over the national song. The debate has escalated with accusations from Prime Minister Modi about Jawaharlal Nehru's stance on the song, countered by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, highlighting deeper divisions in Indian politics ahead of upcoming elections.
Priyanka Gandhi Defends Mother Against Voter List Allegations: "She Voted Only After Citizenship"
Dec 09, 2025 07:01 pm CST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi has strongly refuted allegations against her mother Sonia Gandhi regarding voter list inclusion before citizenship acquisition. The Sessions Court at Rouse Avenue has issued a notice to Sonia Gandhi concerning a revision petition challenging the dismissal of a complaint about her alleged improper inclusion in the 1980-81 electoral rolls, with the next hearing scheduled for January 6.
Opposition Lawmakers Submit Impeachment Motion Against Madras High Court Judge Over Temple Lamp Controversy
Dec 09, 2025 04:25 pm CST
Over 120 opposition MPs have proposed the impeachment of Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan regarding his controversial ruling on lighting a festival lamp at Thirupparankundram Subramaniaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu, highlighting political tensions between the ruling DMK and judiciary ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.