The Congress party has announced its candidate list for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, fielding popular actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar from Gurgaon and senior leader Anand Sharma from Kangra. The party has also given tickets to former MLA Satpal Raizada and newcomer Bhushan Patil to contest from Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra respectively. With the addition of these star candidates, the Congress is aiming to make a strong impact in the upcoming elections.
Congress leader Anand Sharma has written a letter to party president Mallikarjun Kharge expressing his reservation on the caste census. In the letter, Sharma states that a caste census is not a solution for unemployment and inequalities, and it goes against the party's historic position of not endorsing identity politics. He also points out that it goes against the conscious policy decision made by the government after independence. As a party with an inclusive approach, Sharma urges the Congress to reclaim its role as a builder of national consensus and avoid radical posturing.
Congress Working Committee member Anand Sharma has criticized the party's election campaign focused on a caste-based census, stating it goes against the Congress' inclusive approach and disrespects the legacies of former Party leaders Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. Sharma quotes the slogans of both leaders, emphasizing the party's previous stance against caste politics. He also hints at internal conflicts within the party, suggesting that involving lower committees in decision-making could have helped build a consensus.
The teaser for Alt Balaji and Zee5's highly anticipated web series "Crashh" is finally out, and it promises to be a heartwarming tale of four siblings searching for each other. Directed by television industry's renowned director Kushal Zaveri, the series boasts a talented star cast including Rohan Mehra, Aditi Sharma, Anushka Sen, Kunj Anand, and Zain Imam. On the release of the teaser, actress Anushka Sen shared her wonderful experience of working with the energetic and visionary director, who also directed the hit series "Pavitra Rishta" and the Ajay Devgn-produced biopic "Swami Ramdev Ek Sangharsh". "Crashh" is all set to release on Valentine's Day, adding to the excitement of viewers.