In a significant move, senior Indian leader K Keshava Rao has returned to the Congress party, describing it as a "worthy homecoming". This comes after Rao had previously left Congress to join the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), now known as the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), in 2013. The announcement was made by Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge, who welcomed Rao back into the fold and expressed confidence in his leadership and experience.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, spoke against the Modi government during his first speech of the session. However, parts of his speech were expunged from the records. This drew parallel to similar incidents in the past, where his and other Opposition leaders' remarks were removed. This has sparked a debate on the freedom of speech in Parliament and the role of the Speaker in controlling proceedings.
Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took aim at the Centre's handling of the NEET while responding to the President's Address. The opposition also raised concerns over the issue of paper leaks and alleged misuse of probe agencies by the government. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh accused BJP members of taking a bribe in the form of electoral bonds.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accuses the Modi-led government of corruption and criminal negligence as he condemns the collapse of the canopy at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, which resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. He also alleges that similar incidents in the past showcase the lack of progress in creating "world-class infrastructure" by the current government. Meanwhile, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and BJP leader Amit Malviya engage in a war of words over the responsibility for the collapsed portion of T1, with Priyanka questioning if the PM will take responsibility for the poor construction work.
As the NDA nears the selection of a Lok Sabha speaker, Union Minister Rajnath Singh is working to seek consensus from opposition parties. Sources say he has spoken to Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge, DMK's M Stalin, and SP's Akhilesh Yadav for their views. While there is a possibility for a deputy speaker nomination, it will depend on the opposition's stance. Kharge has stated that the deputy speaker should be from the opposition, and sources suggest that the INDIA bloc also supports this notion while prioritizing the continuation of healthy traditions.
After 10 years, the Congress party has declared Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha. Kharge, a Congress chief, praised the decision and expressed confidence in Gandhi's ability to raise the voice of the marginalized and the poor. This is a significant development in Indian politics as there has been no Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha since 2014.
After much speculation, the Congress party has officially announced that Rahul Gandhi will be the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. A letter has been sent to Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab regarding the decision. The announcement was made after a meeting of the floor leaders of the INDIA bloc at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has been declared as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, according to Congress general secretary KC Venugopal. Sonia Gandhi, chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, sent a letter to Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab announcing the decision. The announcement was made after a meeting of INDIA bloc floor leaders at Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence. Details on other appointments are expected to be decided at a later time.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin joins political leaders in wishing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi a happy birthday. Gandhi has urged workers to celebrate his birthday by engaging in humanitarian efforts and charity activities. Other political leaders, such as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, have also extended their wishes to Gandhi on his special day.
On his 54th birthday, political leaders and celebrities took to social media to wish Congress leader and former party president Rahul Gandhi. From Party President Mallikarjun Kharge to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, many hailed Rahul's compassion and dedication to the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution. In his post, Kharge also lauded Rahul's efforts in standing up for the marginalized and being the voice of the voiceless.