In a major development for the Congress party, star wrestlers and renowned Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the party during a press event at the AICC headquarters in Delhi. The heavyweight announcement was made in the presence of key Congress figures, who expressed their pride and enthusiasm in welcoming the athletes into their ranks. This move comes after the grapplers met with Congress senior leader Rahul Gandhi, sparking speculation of their entry into politics and potential contesting in the upcoming Haryana Assembly polls.
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed Szarita Laitphlang and SA Sampath Kumar as general secretaries in charge of Chhattisgarh. Laitphlang, who was previously a national secretary, is now the state's general secretary and is actively involved in state politics. Stay updated on the latest political developments by following us on social media. Learn about the history of The Shillong Times, which started as a weekly in 1945 and was eventually converted to a daily in 1958.
The Congress Party has announced the appointment of new AICC Secretaries and Joint Secretaries for various state units in order to strengthen and revitalize its organizational structure. Some of the notable appointments include Alok Sharma as the Secretary for Punjab and Sharad Yadav's daughter Subhashini Yadav as the Secretary for Gujarat. The move is seen as a step towards preparing the party for upcoming state elections and consolidating its position in different states.
On his 54th birthday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was celebrated by party workers at the AICC headquarter in New Delhi. He urged all workers to engage in humanitarian efforts and charity instead of any grand celebrations. The party also posted a video of the celebrations and expressed their gratitude towards Gandhi for being a leader who stands against anger, hatred, and tears. They also hailed him as 'Jannayak' for his contributions towards reclaiming democracy and bringing hope to the people.
The Congress's decision to field AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for the Wayanad bypoll, following Rahul Gandhi's relinquishment of the seat, is a strategic move to consolidate the party's gains in the 2021 Assembly elections in Kerala. With a high percentage of minority communities in Wayanad, considered a safe seat for the Nehru family's influence in South India, Ms. Vadra's charismatic presence is expected to unify warring factions and appeal to voters' memories of her grandmother, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The decision has also been backed by the Indian Union Muslim League, a key ally of the Congress, ensuring their loyalty to the UDF alliance.
The All-India Congress Committee (AICC) and Shiv Sena have both issued scathing remarks towards prime minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. AICC's Pawan Khera criticized the Modi government for neglecting national security and questioned why the prime minister has not offered any words of sympathy for the victims. Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray also criticized PM Modi, stating that he has no right to be prime minister if he cannot handle terror attacks.
Radhika Khera, the spokesperson for the All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced her resignation on Sunday citing criticism for her visit to Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya as the reason. Khera stated that the incident at the Chhattisgarh Congress office, for which she did not receive justice, was a result of the backlash she faced for visiting the temple. She also added that the opposition faced by those who support religion is nothing new, citing examples from mythology.
AICC President and prominent Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge delivered a fiery speech at an election rally, attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not fulfilling his promises. He also announced a counter-slogan of "Modi Guarantee", while criticizing Modi for his recent Ram Temple inauguration. Kharge praised the efforts of the State government and its leaders in fulfilling their promises and urged people to not believe Modi's divisive rhetoric.
Delhi Congress President Arvinder Singh Lovely has resigned from his position, citing an alliance formed with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) despite opposition from party workers. Mr. Lovely also expressed frustration with the interference of the AICC General Secretary (Delhi In-charge), alleging that his decisions as chief were often vetoed. The decision to field AAP critic Kanhaiya Kumar and political newcomer Udit Raj as Lok Sabha candidates has caused further friction among the party leaders, leading to speculation that some may leave to join the BJP or form a new party.
In a major development for the Congress party, veteran BJP leader Birender Singh and his family have officially joined the party, returning to their "ideological home". Along with his wife and former legislator Prem Lata, Singh was welcomed into the party by top leaders including former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda and AICC general secretaries Randeep Singh Surjewala and Kumari Selja. Speaking on the occasion, Singh emphasized the importance of saving the Republic, the Constitution, and Parliamentary democracy in India, calling for like-minded people to come together for this cause.