After facing defeat in the recent Lok Sabha elections, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi has taken on the role of Leader of Opposition with determination and confidence. According to his colleague Shashi Tharoor, Gandhi's demeanor and involvement in Parliament have shown a clear sense of leadership and willingness to confront the ruling BJP. Tharoor attributes Gandhi's transformation to the two Bharat Jodo Yatras and notes the changing dynamics in Parliament, where the opposition now holds double the strength, making it difficult for the government to pass bills without engaging with them.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed concern after Congress MP Deepender Hooda was reprimanded by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for chanting ‘Jai Samvidhan’ during Shashi Tharoor's oath-taking ceremony. The Speaker had earlier interrupted the opposition's chant, stating that Tharoor was already taking oath on the Constitution. This incident has raised questions about freedom of expression in Parliament.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reprimanded Congress MP Deepender Hooda for objecting to Shashi Tharoor chanting 'Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan' during his oath taking as a member of the House. The Speaker asserted that Tharoor was already taking oath on the Constitution and did not need to be interrupted. In response, Hooda was asked to take his seat and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the ruling party for objecting to the opposition's 'Jai Samvidhan' chants in Parliament.
With the NDA candidate expected to easily win the Lok Sabha Speaker election, all eyes are on the increased strength of the party in the House. However, certain Opposition MPs like Congress' Shashi Tharoor will not be able to participate in the polls due to not yet being officially sworn in. In total, five out of the 232 MPs belonging to the INDIA alliance have not completed their oath-taking, creating an interesting dynamic in the upcoming election.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor sparked controversy with a social media post mocking competitive examinations in Uttar Pradesh in light of recent paper leaks. The post, which featured an answer sheet with a tongue-in-cheek response to a question about UP, drew backlash from BJP leaders who accused Tharoor of stereotyping the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also denounced Tharoor's comments, saying the Congress leader has "succumbed to lunacy" with his remarks.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor sparked controversy with his social media post mocking the state of Uttar Pradesh in light of the NEET paper leak issue. Tharoor faced criticism for his derogatory remarks and insulting stereotype towards the state and its people. The BJP leaders condemned the post as an insult to UP and called for it to be condemned in the strongest words.
After being sworn in for his third consecutive term as Prime Minister, Modi has announced his new cabinet, which includes some key omissions of familiar faces from the previous government. Among those dropped are Smriti Irani, who lost her parliamentary seat after a decade of being a minister, Anurag Thakur, who won his constituency but was still removed from the cabinet, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who was defeated by Congress's Shashi Tharoor in the elections. The new cabinet lineup reflects Modi's leadership development strategy and may hint at shifts in his priorities for the country's future.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has regained the lead from BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency. With a margin of over 11,000 votes and only 50,000 left to be counted, Tharoor seems to be heading towards a fourth consecutive term. The initial hours of counting saw a neck-and-neck fight between the two candidates, with Chandrasekhar initially taking the lead. However, Tharoor managed to gain a majority by noon and has maintained the lead since then. Stay tuned for more updates on our Election Results page.
The Bangladeshi government has approved a new peace award named after the country's founding father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which will be launched in 2025. This award will be given every two years and will consist of a $100,000 prize and a gold medal. It aims to recognize individuals, organizations, or institutions from anywhere in the world for their contributions to peacebuilding. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is skeptical of the exit poll numbers and expects his party to perform well due to the support of the INDIA bloc.
The state-run Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which sells milk under the Amul brand, has increased the prices of their fresh pouch milk by Rs 2 per litre. This move is being attributed to the rise in production and operational costs as well as increased prices for farmers. The prices are set to be effective from Monday. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed his surprise and disbelief in the exit poll predictions for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, expecting the Congress to perform well with the support of the INDIA bloc.