In a sudden turn of events, Chiranjeev, a long-time member of the Congress Party, was seen retracting his previous statement of wanting to leave the party. In a tweet, he thanked his mentor Sonia Gandhi and pledged his loyalty to the party and its leadership, especially Rahul Gandhi. This comes amidst speculations of Chiranjeev contemplating switching to another political party, but he has now called for a truce and assured that he would remain a Congressman till his last breath. With upcoming Assembly polls in 2024, this move could prove to be a significant boost for the Congress Party.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi marked Valmiki Jayanti by offering prayers at the Valmiki Temple, and later meeting representatives of the Valmiki community at his mother's residence. He shared his experience on social media and praised Maharishi Valmiki, whose teachings of truth, justice, and compassion continue to inspire people today. The festival, observed annually on the full moon day of Ashwin, pays tribute to the revered poet and author of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana.
Following a train accident in Tamil Nadu where a goods train collided with the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the government for its lack of action in preventing such incidents. He also questioned how many more families must suffer before the government takes accountability and ensures the safety of train travel. The incident has raised concerns and led to a high-level enquiry being ordered by the Railways. This is not the first time Gandhi has targeted the government over train accidents and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also joined in, stating that the government has ignored its responsibility for safe train travel.
Omar Abdullah, the leader of National Conference, speaks about his party's victory in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections and their stance on Article 370. He states that they will continue to advocate for the restoration of Article 370, but it is useless to talk to the BJP about it while they are in power. Abdullah also comments on Congress' performance in the Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly elections, saying that they must analyze their results carefully. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi acknowledges the unexpected results in Haryana and expresses gratitude for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Protests erupted in Goa over inflammatory remarks made by former RSS leader, Subhash Velingkar, about a revered Catholic missionary, St. Francis Xavier. While the Goa Church called for peace and strongly condemned Velingkar's statements, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of purposely sparking communal tensions in Goa and across India. Calls for strict legal action against Velingkar were made by the Council for Social Justice and Peace, but despite multiple complaints, he has not yet been arrested and has sought anticipatory bail.
In the midst of election campaigning, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi found a unique way to bring attention to the struggles of small businesses in India. He used the popular sweet, jalebi, as a metaphor for promoting local industries and providing employment opportunities. This sparked a trend on social media and even resulted in a political backlash from the BJP. With his focus on promoting small businesses, Gandhi's jalebi strategy gained both praise and criticism.
In a surprise move, former BJP leader and senior Congress leader Ashok Tanwar joined the Congress at a rally led by Rahul Gandhi in Mahendragarh district in Haryana. This comes as a major setback to the BJP, just two days before the Haryana Assembly elections. Tanwar, who had left the Congress last year due to differences with senior leaders, joined the party hours before the end of campaigning. His return to the Congress is expected to give a boost to the party's chances of winning the election after a decade.
In a surprising move, Dalit leader Ashok Tanwar, a prominent figure in Haryana politics, has left the BJP and rejoined the Congress in a rally led by party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Bhupinder Singh Hooda. This unexpected defection to the opposition party has raised questions among analysts, as Tanwar was reportedly seen campaigning for the BJP earlier in the day. The Congress has welcomed Tanwar back into the party, citing his return as a boost in their fight for Dalit rights in the state. Tanwar himself has stated that he has buried the hatchet with his former party and is looking forward to the future with the Congress.
In a surprising turn of events, Ashok Tanwar, a prominent political figure in Haryana, has left the BJP and returned to the Congress. Tanwar made his decision public at a rally in Mahendergarh district, where he was welcomed back by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. This move, just two days before the state elections, has left many political analysts puzzled and could have a significant impact on the results. The Congress has highlighted the importance of Tanwar's return, especially in their fight for the rights of Dalits in the state, while also criticizing BJP's efforts to undermine the Constitution.
In a surprise political move, Ashok Tanwar, a prominent leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana, has joined the Congress party. Tanwar, who was a member of BJP's campaign committee in the state, made his return to Congress official in a public rally attended by party leader Rahul Gandhi. While the reason for his switch remains unclear, the Congress has welcomed Tanwar, stating that his return will strengthen their fight for the rights of Dalits in the state. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi used the opportunity to amplify the ideological differences between Congress and BJP during a poll rally, citing the mistreatment of women wrestlers in Delhi as an example of BJP's anti-Constitution approach.