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Patidar leader and the current president of the Shri Khodaldham Trust Naresh Patel. (Photo: Shri Khodaldham Trust)

Gujarat Congress struggling with 'exit, entry' of Patidar leaders

Considering Naresh Patel has direct control over 45 seats in Gujarat, he is high on Congress's acquisition list

24 May 2022 1:50 AM

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala with party leader KC Venugopal. — PTI File photo

Congress calls meeting on Saturday to discuss organizational elections

The G-23 leaders of the Congress party has been pushing internal reforms including organizational elections in the party

24 Mar 2022 2:45 PM

The BJP has been defeated innumerable times in state elections. Charismatic state leaders have held on to their bastions in spite of the determined predatoriness of the BJP. (AFP)

Pavan K. Varma | Persevere and be clear to build a robust Opposition

A vibrant democracy needs a robust Opposition. To pursue this goal requires perseverance and strategic clarity

20 Mar 2022 12:41 AM

AA Edit | Congress’ ideas needed, but its death inevitable

We may speculate, how long did Allan Octavian Hume think his idea, and initiative, would survive?

12 Mar 2022 1:02 PM

Congress President Sonia Gandhi presides over a meeting of AICC General Secretaries/In-Charges and Pradesh Congress Commitee Presidents, at a party headquarters in New Delhi. (PTI file photo)

Congress tries to rally opposition, against Modi

Congress has decided to corner the govt on Rafale fighter jets, Pegasus spyware, inflation, price rise, Chinese incursions etc.

23 Nov 2021 1:14 AM

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi. (PTI)

Sonia Gandhi reconstitutes Congress' parliamentary hierarchy

Mallikarjun Kharge will be the leader on the floor in Rajya Sabha, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Lok Sabha

18 Jul 2021 12:34 PM

The BJP leaders will hold protests outside All India Congress Committee office in Delhi and other Congress offices in other parts of the country demanding an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Rafale. (Photo: File)

BJP to stage countrywide stir on Saturday seeking Rahul's apology on Rafale issue

The apex court closed the contempt petition filed by BJP lawmaker Meenakshi Lekhi against Rahul Gandhi for his remarks.

15 Nov 2019 4:35 PM

Gandhi wants to ensure that each unit of the party is aware of their responsibilities and will leave no stone unturned in its execution. (Photo: PTI)

Sonia Gandhi calls meeting of AICC, PCC leaders on Sept 12

AICC general secretaries, state-in-charges and leaders of state legislature parties have been called for the meeting.

06 Sep 2019 8:52 PM

‘Priority will be given to youth and grassroots workers. The party is eyeing on 2022 Assembly Polls. In every district, there will be a women leader as vice president. Dalit and OBC leaders will also be given a chance. Every person will be given a specific task to work in their target area,’ the sources said. (Photo: ANI)

Congress to revamp UP unit, Priyanka Gandhi to take full charge of state unit

The party has also set a target of one crore membership and hopeful of achieving it within a year.

03 Sep 2019 5:04 PM

Priyanka Gandhi set to meet cadre twice a week

The feeling within the party is that there is a disconnect between the cadres and the top leadership of the party.

17 Jun 2019 2:21 AM

Sheila Dikshit urges workers to campaign unitedly

Chacko, however, said Congress president Rahul Gandhi is yet to take a final decision on it.

06 Apr 2019 1:55 AM

If Priyanka is Cong’s Brahmastra, what is BJP’s?

In sports, it’s a well-known fact that when a weak player plays against a strong opponent, he or she starts playing better.

30 Jan 2019 2:30 AM

AICC forms committee, clips PCC chief’s wings

The development comes in the wake of a purported audio clip in which two senior Congress leaders were heard bargaining for tickets.

12 Oct 2018 1:44 AM

Rahul Gandhi appoints 2 more AICC secys

Now there are five secretaries for the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC).

25 Aug 2018 2:18 AM

Rahul Gandhi names 9 AICC secretaries

Some of the old-timers and veterans have been shown the door in the new set-up under him.

24 Aug 2018 1:05 AM

Married to party, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi expressed satisfaction over the functioning of the Telangana PCC.

15 Aug 2018 2:29 AM

The written test comprised 14 questions, including the number of districts and zones in Uttar Pradesh, the party's poll percentage and the number of seats in previous elections. (Photo: File)

List 'key failures' of BJP: UP Cong test asks potential spokespersons

The Congress party conducted a written test and interviewed candidates for its new media team in the state on Thursday.

29 Jun 2018 5:45 PM

Mr. Naik, 71, is the first senior leader to resign after Mr Gandhi announced at the party plenary on Sunday that he wants to give the younger generation a chance to come forward and lead the party. (Photo: PTI)

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Goa chief quits for youth

Mr. Naik was elected to Lok Sabha in 1984 from North Goa constituency and twice to Rajya Sabha later.

21 Mar 2018 1:34 AM

Naik said he was turning 72 and wanted the young to now lead the party. (Photo: PTI)

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi’s speech, Goa Congress chief resigns

Naik was elected to Lok Sabha in 1984 from North Goa constituency and twice to Rajya Sabha later.

20 Mar 2018 3:23 PM

Rahul Gandhi was unanimously named for the post of the Congress president on Monday after no one else from his party challenged him in the internal election. (Photo: AP)

New face of Congress: Rahul Gandhi takes charge as party president

Rahul Gandhi took over the Congress baton from his mother Sonia Gandhi who served as the party chief for 19 years.

16 Dec 2017 9:27 AM

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