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Dissident leaders within the Bihar Congress party are organizing demonstrations outside the national headquarters to demand the state chief’s removal. The escalating factionalism highlights growing tensions ahead of upcoming political negotiations.

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju revealed that two senior Congress politicians privately shared information regarding Rahul Gandhi, sparking political debate.

The Aam Aadmi Party and BJP have slammed the Congress party for tributes paid to Sajjan Kumar, while the Punjab Congress leadership has remained silent on the issue.

Telangana Congress leader Revanth Reddy has issued a warning to party members, stating that 21% of voters could face deletion under the Special Integrated Revision (SIR) and that leaders who fail to act will be held accountable. He criticized Congress leaders for their inaction on the matter.

The BJP has criticized Congress leaders for allegedly spreading misinformation, stating that Home Minister Amit Shah is present in Parliament but unable to participate due to ongoing protests, urging the opposition to allow the House to function.

Following outreach regarding the Cauvery issue, a minister associated with Vijay has criticized the Karnataka Chief Minister, alleging that he only listens to Stalin and not the Congress leadership.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with former CM Siddaramaiah and state Congress president BK Hariprasad, will travel to New Delhi to meet with the Congress high command to finalize candidates for cabinet expansion.

A cabinet expansion in Karnataka is anticipated very soon, following a meeting of senior Congress leaders in Delhi to discuss long-pending ministerial appointments and the Speaker's post, aiming to fill twenty vacant positions.

The controversy surrounding alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram Temple continues, with Congress leaders accusing the BJP and RSS of fraud, Nripendra Misra expressing dismay, and an SIT investigation revealing procedural irregularities. The BJP has now distanced itself from the Trust while relying on 'Yogiji’s action' to address the issue.

Leaders within the Punjab Congress are advocating for Charanjit Singh Channi to be appointed as the state chief. Meanwhile, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, who was made co-chair of an election committee, met with Amit Shah.

News reports indicate that Congress leaders have been invited to Ayatollah Khamenei’s state funeral in Iran.

Revanth, a prominent leader, has issued a warning to Telangana Congress leaders to take the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) process seriously, just hours before BLO (Booth Level Officer) visits.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh commented on Shashi Tharoor's praise for Prime Minister Modi's G7 remarks, emphasizing that differing opinions among party members reflect democratic values within the Congress.

The Urdu Press features discussions on the need for Mamata and Pawar to return to Congress, alongside commentary on Rahul Gandhi's compelling resistance pitch.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar traveled to Delhi to meet Congress leaders, aiming to address dissatisfaction over cabinet portfolios and fill 20 vacant ministerial positions.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, currently on a three-day visit to the national capital, met with Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi.

The change of guard in Karnataka, ushering in the Shivakumar era, is expected to significantly alter the political dynamics for both the BJP and JD(S) in the state.

Congress leaders are holding late-night discussions in New Delhi to finalize the new Karnataka cabinet, with an initial phase expected to include 10-20 ministers. The list is nearly complete and awaits final approval from party chiefs Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

The Congress leadership is holding a significant meeting to decide on the number of Deputy Chief Ministers for the Karnataka cabinet. The party is reportedly keen on introducing new and young faces into the state government.

Two Congress leaders were turned away by security after visiting Mayawati's house uninvited, prompting the Congress party to state the meeting was unauthorized and seek an explanation.

Congress leaders are intensifying discussions on cabinet formation ahead of the new UDF government's swearing-in in Kerala, with chief minister-designate V D Satheesan meeting Ramesh Chennithala and K C Venugopal to finalize ministerial berths.

As the Congress leadership delays its decision on the next Chief Minister of Kerala, social media is abuzz with memes and online polls. V.D. Satheesan, who led the UDF campaign, is a popular choice online, with many urging a swift resolution.

Pressure is mounting within the Congress party to decide on a leadership change in Karnataka, as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, now India's oldest CM, faces speculation about his political future.

Police report that a man has been posing as an aide to Rahul Gandhi for several years, successfully swindling Congress leaders across the country.

The opposition alliance in Maharashtra, India, is experiencing strain following Uddhav Thackeray's selection of a "surprise" candidate. This move has created friction with Congress leaders, who had indicated support only if Thackeray himself was the sole representative.

Minority Congress leaders have accused senior party figures of internal sabotage, claiming it weakened their campaign in the Davanagere South by-election.

An All Progressives Congress chieftain in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, cautioned the African Democratic Congress leadership against spreading false stories about President Bola Tinubu.

Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari have publicly diverged from their party's official stance regarding the ongoing war in the Middle East and LPG policy.

A rift has emerged within the UDF in Idukki as Kerala Congress leaders rebel against a seat takeover, openly voicing dissent and questioning their participation in the campaign for UDF candidate Roy K. Paulose for the 2026 Kerala Assembly polls.

BJP drops 19 sitting MLAs, including Atul Bora, and fields several former Congress leaders as it reshapes its Assam poll strategy across 88 seats

Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the party after nearly three decades, citing sadness and feeling sidelined. This move follows an invitation from Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to join the BJP, with speculation he might contest the Dispur constituency. Bordoloi confirmed BJP's outreach but noted a lack of response from Congress leadership.

"We will bring all Hindu leaders from the Congress to BJP," he said at an event today, claiming that 70 per cent of Congress leaders still follow him.

Senior Congress leaders believe K Sudhakaran will follow party orders despite his emotional Facebook post expressing a desire to contest the Kannur assembly elections.

Rahul Gandhi visited Madina village in Sonipat for a wedding in a farmer's family, where he was greeted by Congress leaders including MP Deepender Singh Hooda.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the "conflict" and the sinking of an Iranian warship.

Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi's government for its "silence" on the attack on Iran, calling it a "tacit endorsement." They questioned India's foreign policy direction and its standing in the world, especially concerning the "Global South," urging a return to India's core values of sovereignty and peace.

Pinarayi demands a reply from Congress leadership in Kerala over evictions in Velugumatla village. CM says Telangana government has ‘besmirched’ the legacy of Acharya Vinoba Bhave, leader of Bhoodan Movement

Congress leaders met with the Governor to demand strict legal action against police and administration officials, terming the demolition of Khaira’s property as 'illegal'.

The Congress condemns the arrest of Youth Congress leaders, alleges that family members of Youth Congress workers are harassed. PM Modi had called Youth Congress leaders’ ‘shirtless’ protest at the Delhi AI summit ‘naked politics’ and said that it was shameful.

Bhupen Borah, the former Assam Congress chief, has joined the BJP, stating that the Congress leadership in Assam knows it will lose the upcoming Assembly polls and lacks the funds to contest the election.

The All Progressives Congress leadership in Oyo State has launched an initiative to mend internal divisions, promising compensation and support for marginalized political aspirants ahead of upcoming elections.

Leaders from the Indian National Congress claim that publishers attempted to remove passages critical of Narendra Modi, the RSS, and Chinese border incursions from Gandhi’s upcoming memoir.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah commented on the controversy surrounding Congress leaders' alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram, stating there should be no dispute as it has been added to official events.

Congress leaders and several students were detained in Alwar ahead of Amit Shah's visit, as they planned protests demanding his resignation over the CJP crackdown.

Amarinder Singh reiterated his commitment to the BJP after Rahul Gandhi referred to him as a favorite, sparking speculation about his potential return to the Congress party. This comes as some Punjab Congress leaders have also praised Singh.

More than 48 hours after Karnataka's Cabinet expansion, the lone vacant ministerial berth has become a key political decision for the Congress leadership, facing competing demands over caste representation, factional equations, and former chief ministers.

Sources indicate that Kiren Rijiju met with Congress leaders in the presence of Speaker Om Birla following remarks made by Rahul Gandhi concerning Amit Shah.

Police in Chhattisgarh have filed an FIR against Congress leaders following violence at a BJP protest, prompting Bhupesh Baghel to question the move given the BJP's attack reportedly occurred under police protection.

The Congress’ Punjab unit remains divided, with former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi keen to head the party while the leadership reportedly favors Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Bhupesh Baghel has handed a report on the situation to the top brass.

Bhupesh Baghel has ruled out any leadership change within the Punjab Congress, effectively snubbing Channi amidst internal party discussions.

Senior Congress leaders, including CS Channi, met in Morinda following the announcement of Punjab's new organisational team, discussing party changes.

An FIR has been lodged against Trinamool Congress leaders Kunal Ghosh and Dola Sen for allegedly causing traffic disruption during a survey for a Martyrs' Day stage.

Telangana Congress leaders have been urged to remain vigilant against the deletion of eligible voters during the electoral roll revision process.

West Bengal is experiencing a surge in egg-throwing incidents targeting Trinamool Congress leaders, prompting BJP leader Agnimitra Paul to label the situation 'deemocracy' due to public anger over alleged corruption.

Rahul Gandhi recalled warning Trinamool Congress leaders with '100% certainty' that the elections were being stolen, urging them to accept this reality rather than doubt it.

Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate the Rajya Sabha election, stating that Election Commission officials refused to meet them regarding their petition.

Pawan Kalyan's party has made a significant move, with Kalyan himself launching a sharp attack on Congress leadership, accusing some members of acting like 'separatists'.

Karnataka Congress leaders, including Chief Minister-elect DK Shivakumar, are traveling to Delhi to meet with the high command and finalize the first set of ministers for the new state government, as well as appoint a new state party chief.

Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with Congress leaders in Delhi a day after his resignation, reportedly to discuss cabinet berths for his loyalists.

Rahul Gandhi commemorated the 35th death anniversary of his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, with an emotional tribute. He pledged to uphold his father's vision for India, as other Congress leaders also paid homage.

The mother of a rape-murder victim has moved court, demanding the arrest of three Trinamool Congress leaders, including an ex-MLA, alleging they attempted to destroy evidence and hastily cremated her daughter's body.

Congress MLAs in Kerala have passed a resolution asking the party's central leadership to decide on the state's Chief Minister candidate. Senior party leaders have affirmed their commitment to abide by the high command's final decision.

Two former Congress leaders, previously arrested in connection with a violence case in Leh, have been granted bail by the High Court.

Senior Congress leaders in Karnataka accused the central government of mismanaging LPG and fuel supplies, leading to transport disruptions and a livelihood crisis in the state.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has vehemently denied Congress allegations that his wife holds three passports, accusing Congress leaders of presenting forged documents sourced from a Pakistani broadcaster.

In the ongoing Goa sex scandal, the BJP has released photos showing Soham Naik, the father of the arrested 20-year-old accused, with Congress leaders. Soham Naik is a member of the Curchorem Municipal Council.

James Agbey, leader of the NDC Action Movement, has cautioned the National Democratic Congress leadership against imposing candidates as the party prepares for a new era following President John Mahama's tenure.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strategically absorbed key Congress leaders, effectively remaking the BJP's political landscape in the state. This move is seen as a significant political maneuver to strengthen the ruling party.

Congress leaders performed a cleansing ritual at the Martyrs Memorial located in Gun Park.

The Deputy Chief Minister held a preparatory meeting with ticket aspirants and office-bearers for the GBA civic body elections at Bharat Jodo Bhavan in Bengaluru on Sunday (March 15); it was attended by over 950 aspirants and several city Congress leaders.

Congress leaders in Punjab have staged a protest against the Punjab Police, alleging misconduct by the Phase-1 Station House Officer (SHO).

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar is in Delhi to meet top Congress leaders, fueling speculation about a potential leadership change in the state following CM Siddaramaiah's budget presentation.

Friction between the RSP and Congress parties has intensified in Kerala's Eravipuram constituency, as local Congress leaders push for Karthik Premachandran as their candidate for the upcoming Assembly polls.

Congress party leaders convened a meeting with party functionaries in Puducherry to discuss various organizational matters and strategies.

Rahul Gandhi has reportedly warned Punjab Congress leaders to be team players or face being benched, amidst ongoing reports of infighting within the party.

Dozens of first-term Congress MLAs urge leadership to include them in the cabinet, advocating for young leadership to boost government effectiveness.

The razing of an alleged 'illegal' gate at the residence of MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has escalated into a political controversy, with Congress leaders criticizing the Mann government.

The All Progressives Congress leadership in Ipokia local government area has publicly dissociated itself from former governorship aspirant Abayomi Hunye, instead backing candidate Yayi for the 2027 state elections.

BJP leader Kiren Rijiju alleged that Congress leadership directed comedian Pawan Khera to criticize Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of state elections, escalating tensions amid an unrelated swimming dispute.

Punjab Congress leaders have strongly condemned praise for Sajjan Kumar, with Deepender Singh Hooda describing him as a prominent political figure, while others labeled him a 'killer of Sikhs'.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly criticized P Chidambaram, stating his remark was 'pure Naxal' and not 'dimagi'. Sarma called for an investigation into Chidambaram's statement to determine if he had prior knowledge of attacks that killed Congress leaders.

Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Randhawa publicly shared a stage, while Warring was absent, highlighting a growing factional divide within the Congress party regarding ticket stances.

The BJP has accused the Congress of involvement in a 'cash-for-cabinet-berths' scandal in Karnataka, citing a leaked audio clip and demanding clarification from Congress leaders.

A BJP minister has criticized a video showing supporters washing Congress leader Nana Patole's feet during Gurupurnima celebrations, calling it part of the 'culture of Congress leaders'.

The Delhi High Court has granted Congress leaders three weeks to respond to a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the ongoing National Herald case.

The Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle has been delayed, with a series of back-to-back high-level meetings continuing in New Delhi involving top Congress leaders from Karnataka and the party's high command.

Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi's claim that then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh threatened suicide over Congress leaders' attacks on the Election Commission has sparked a controversy.

Punjab Congress leaders are downplaying reports of infighting between state chief Amarinder Singh Warring and Charanjit Singh Channi. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to fighting for Punjab together in the upcoming elections.

The Congress leadership in Punjab has made new appointments, signaling a move to learn from past turmoil and present a united front ahead of the 2022 assembly elections.

Rahul Gandhi has urged Congress leaders to support the nationwide 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign, launched on June 25, which aims for a comprehensive overhaul of India's education system.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy addressed Congress leaders via Zoom, emphasizing the seriousness of the 'SIR' exercise amid concerns about potential deletion of genuine voters from electoral rolls.

Intense lobbying has started within the Punjab Congress to determine who will lead the party in the 2027 elections, as an overhaul of the party structure is anticipated.

Congress leaders Ramesh and Pawar have criticized Prime Minister Modi, alleging that he intends to erase the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has reignited debates about Congress leadership, claiming a 'big conspiracy' distorted narratives surrounding the 2022 presidential race and stating he would not have refused the party presidency if offered by Sonia Gandhi.

Congress leaders met in Delhi for last-minute discussions to finalize the Karnataka Cabinet. Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah discussed ministerial berths and deputy chief minister posts ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

Yathindra Siddaramaiah is seeking a cabinet post, asserting it aligns with a 2023 power-sharing agreement, as Congress leaders negotiate the structure of the new ministry.

An analysis suggests that the Congress leadership's recent moves in Karnataka have been influenced by lessons learned from Sachin Pilot's political situation in Rajasthan.

A rift within the J&K Congress emerged as 19 district presidents urged the party high command to withdraw support from the National Conference.

VD Satheesan has been selected as the chief minister-designate for Kerala, a decision made during Congress leadership talks in Delhi. During these discussions, a proposal for a split tenure for the Kerala CM post was reportedly rejected.

Rajasthan's Education Minister Madan Dilawar dismissed the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam as 'not a big deal,' despite Congress leaders accusing the state government of concealing information about an alleged paper leak.

A man successfully impersonated Kanishk Singh, a former secretary to Rahul Gandhi, using a fake Truecaller identity. He managed to swindle crores of rupees from Congress leaders across various states.

Following the election verdict, rival factions within the Congress party in Kerala are actively lobbying and discussing to finalize the candidate for the Chief Minister's position. The party is expected to make a decision on the new leader soon.

Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the intensifying power struggle within the ruling Congress party in Karnataka, which began after the government completed half of its five-year term.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that action will be taken against Congress leaders involved in an alleged internal conspiracy to defeat a party candidate in the Davanagere South by-election.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismissed rumors of a leadership change within the Congress party, stating that decisions rest with the Chief Minister and party leadership as campaigning for by-elections concludes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused Congress leaders of jeopardizing the safety of Indians in the Middle East with their comments regarding the US-Iran conflict, stating their remarks risk angering Gulf countries.

Congress MP S Jothimani has accused the Tamil Nadu Congress leadership of conducting the seat-sharing and selection process in a 'highly secretive manner,' raising concerns about transparency.

Two Youth Congress leaders joined the BJP on Friday

A Chief Minister introduced an individual named Vem to Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi during a meeting in New Delhi.

“This election date has been announced with the objective of cutting short the campaigning of the candidates and limiting the Congress leaders who lead the campaign," Mr. Venugopal alleged

The Telangana Mahila Congress has appointed a new chief, with the TPCC chief highlighting various appointments for women within the party.

The Left is not concerned about who leads the INDIA Opposition bloc, but the Congress has not been graceful enough to accommodate its coalition partners, CPM's Rajya Sabha John Brittas said at the NDTV Keralam Powerplay today.

The Chief Minister stayed overnight at the protest site, surrounded by senior Trinamool Congress leaders, legislators and party workers, turning the busy Esplanade stretch into a makeshift political camp

State Congress leadership wants the Rajya Sabha seat allocated to itself, but several leaders The Hindu spoke with, said they might have to support Sharad Pawar if he decides to contest

Before setting out to begin the negotiations, Mr Chidambaram held a virtual meeting with Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan dismisses Congress claims that George feigned injury, while Congress leaders accuse her of using the incident to distract from ongoing issues in the State’s public health sector.

A new NCERT textbook for Class 8 states that Congress leaders ultimately accepted the Partition of India as the only viable solution.

Satish Jarkiholi says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has informed him that the high command has come to a conclusion on leadership; H.C. Mahadevappa urges for a Dalit Chief Minister