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India-China clash: Congress seeks discussion on border issue in Parliament

The Congress on Monday hit out at the Centre over the India-China troops clash along the LAC in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh and said the government needs to take the nation into confidence by discussing the issue in Parliament. The issue is likely to rock the Parliament on Tuesday with several Congress leaders set to move adjournment notices in both Houses for discussing the issue. The Congress has also alleged that the Modi government was suppressing the border issue due to which China was acting with increasing audacity. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Again our Indian Army soldiers have been provoked by the Chinese. Our jawans fought in a resolute manner and a few of them have been injured too." "We are one with the nation on the issues of national security and would not like to politicize it. But the Modi government should be honest about the Chinese transgressions and the construction at all points near the LAC since April 2020. "The government needs t

UP Congress president launches regional Bharat Jodo Yatra from Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Brijlal Khabri launched the regional Bharat Jodo Yatra from Ravindralaya Charbagh here on Monday and said the foot march is a sign of change under former party president Rahul Gandhi's leadership. Khabri was accompanied by party leader Nakul Dubey. The yatra has been launched in support of the pan-India foot march led by Gandhi. Khabri began the yatra by garlanding a statue of Bhimrao Ambedkar, the Congress said in a statement. Addressing the gathering, the state Congress chief said the yatra is a sign of change under the leadership of Gandhi. After it started from Charbagh, the yatra of Awadh zone reached Shaheed Smarak via Bansmandi Chauraha, Naka Chauraha, Raniganj, Rakabganj, Yahiyaganj, Nakhas Chauraha, Charak Chauraha and Imambara, the statement said. The yatra will resume from Shravasti on Tuesday, it said. The Congress has divided Uttar Pradesh into six zones organisationally and Bharat Jodo Yatra is being organised in every zone. Gandhi

Rest houses, special facilities withdrawn from all MLAs: HP CM Sukhu

Newly-appointed Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu after taking charge as Chief Minister announced that all special facilities in rest houses will be withdrawn from all MLAs

Meet Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, a watchman once and now at the gates of glory

Having risen through the ranks, Sukhu marks a generational change in the Congress

Capturing institutions Cong culture, we believe in 'Sabka Sath': BJP MP

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Jugal Thakor Lokhandwala hit back at Rahul Gandhi for his comment that RSS and BJP have captured all institutions in the country

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu sworn in as Himachal Pradesh's 15th chief minister

Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, a four-time MLA, was on Sunday sworn in as the 15th chief minister of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony attended by senior party figures including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Sukhu, 58, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at a ceremony under the open sky at the historic Ridge ground here. Mukesh Agnihotri, the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly, was administered the oath as the deputy chief minister. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot also attended the ceremony. Union minister Anand Sharma, former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Congress Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajeev Shukla, state Congress chief Pratibha Singh and senior leader Sachin Pilot were also present.

Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes from Baldevpura village in Raj's Bundi

Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra resumed from Baldevpura village in Bundi, Rajasthan on Sunday

Country's unity above win or loss in elections: Cong leader Salman Khurshid

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid has said winning or losing elections is not important but what is important is the unity of the country. On his party's defeat in the just concluded Gujarat assembly elections, he said the Congress' vote went to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and termed it a matter of concern. Khurshid, who arrived here on Saturday to flag off the regional 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', attacked the Modi government and said the need for this yatra has arisen because the country is getting divided and the distance between people is increasing. "It is more important to unite the country. It is not necessary whether you win or lose the election," he told reporters. On the defeat in Gujarat, Khurshid said, "Our vote got transferred to AAP, so losing is not a matter of concern, what is the matter of concern is to find out how our vote went to Kejriwal?" Warning the BJP of any misadventure -- hinting at horse trading -- in Himachal Pradesh, the Congress leader said if the saffron

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to take oath as Himachal's chief minister today

Former Congress state chief Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will take oath as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday

UP Congress to launch state-level 'Bharat Jodo Yatras' from today

The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee will launch a state-level 'Bharat Jodo Yatras' from today to mobilise cadres for Rahul Gandhi's yatra, which is scheduled to enter Uttar Pradesh early January

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Thousands gather to greet Rahul Gandhi in Raj's Bundi

Thousands gathered along the roads in Rajasthan's Bundi district on Saturday to welcome the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra as the Rahul Gandhi-led march covered nearly 30 kilometres before halting for the night. Gandhi had resumed the 94th day of the march from Gudli village in Bundi in the morning, after a day's break on Friday to celebrate his mother Sonia Gandhi's birthday. Around 6.30 pm in the evening, the yatra arrived in Kodkya village in Bundi's Kapren area via the Balapura Chouraha to a huge welcome by local people. The yatris would stay the night in the village and resume the march again on Sunday. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, state Sports Minister Ashok Chandana, PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra and several other party leaders accompanied Rahul Gandhi during the day. As the yatra reached Sunwasa village, the participants were welcomed with Sanskrit verses recited by students of a Ved Vidyalaya. Pukhraj Mehra (65), a retired Nayab ...

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Himachal Pradesh new CM and Dy CM to be sworn-in on Dec 11: Kharge

The new Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister will be sworn in on December 11, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Saturday . The veteran leader, who is on a maiden visit to his home town of Kalaburagi, after taking over as the AICC chief, urged the Karnataka Congress leaders and workers to work with unity to bring the party to power in the state, which will go to polls by April-May 2023. "We have won in Himachal Pradesh by giving a 10-point programme. We have won there with a good majority. Tomorrow there is a swearing-in ceremony there. That's the reason I had gone out to discuss with our senior leaders," Kharge said. Addressing a mega gathering here, he said after discussion with everyone we have decided to have a swearing-in ceremony for the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister tomorrow. "It (Himachal Pradesh) like victory should repeat in Karnataka also, everyone should join hands and march forward.... I want Congress party and the Congress .

Cong accuses govt of 'running away' from debate on China border situation

The Congress on Friday accused the government of "running away" from a debate on the border situation with China and asserted that it would continue to exert pressure for a discussion on the crucial issue in Parliament. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said at Wednesday's meeting of the leaders of opposition parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party and the TMC in Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's room in Parliament, the issue of Line of Actual Control (LAC) was top most among those shortlisted to be raised during Winter session. "We had given notice, this morning, regarding the LAC issue in Rajya Sabha but it was not accepted, we will continue to exert pressure (for a discussion)," he said at a press conference at the AICC headquarters here. Ramesh said the government has been evading a debate on it for 22 months despite the Congress pressing for it. The Congress leader said he reminded Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar Frida

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Demonetisation failed to meet its objectives: Cong leader Adhir Chowdhury

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday criticised the government's November 2016 decision to demonetise high-value currency notes, claiming the move did not meet the desired goals as cash in circulation and fake currency have gone up. The comment made in the Lok Sabha was vehemently countered by the BJP's Nishikant Dubey who said the Reserve Bank of India took the "big step" to eliminate corruption and terror financing which were "rampant" under the Congress rule. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Chowdhury said cash in circulation increased from Rs 18 lakh crore in 2016 to Rs 31 lakh crore currently. Also, fake currency and deposits in Swiss banks have increased, he claimed. "The health of the economy is in a bad shape because of demonetisation. Demonetisation was launched with the objective of bringing back black money and stopping fake currency and terrorism. But none of the objectives of demonetisation has been fulfilled," Chowdhury said. Dubey

Cong leaders greet Sonia on birthday, Kharge hails her 'indomitable spirit'

Several Congress leaders greeted former party chief Sonia Gandhi on her birthday on Friday, with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge saying her "indomitable spirit" in the wake of adversity has inspired millions. The former Congress president is in Rajasthan on her 76th birthday and is spending time with her children Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Rahul Gandhi is leading the Bharat Jodo Yatra that is currently passing through Rajasthan.Today is a pre-declared holiday for the Yatra. In a tweet, Kharge said, "Extending my warm birthday greetings to CPP Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji. Her grace, dedication, indomitable spirit and dignity in the wake of adversity has inspired millions. I wish her a long and healthy life". The Congress, from its official Twitter handle, said, "Warm birthday wishes to Smt Sonia Gandhi who epitomizes sacrifice, courage & dedication.Her sense of duty and grace is an inspiration." Several top Congress leaders including party general secretary ...

Guj poll result HIGHLIGHTS: Massive victory for BJP, Patel to be CM again

Gujarat election result 2022: Exit polls have predicted a landslide win for the ruling BJP, while AAP could see a 'positive sign'. Stay tuned for Gujarat Assembly election result LIVE updates

Congress Himachal MLAs to meet in Shimla today to decide chief minister

After registering a win in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly election, Congress MLAs will meet on Friday in Shimla to decide on the chief minister

Three polls, three parties, three outcomes

In the shadow of their triumphs, the limitations of the Modi magic outside Gujarat, and of Kejriwal beyond Delhi, have been exposed