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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mallikarjun Kharge reviews Congress plans in Chhattisgarh; focus on tribal rights, deforestation, and party strengthening
RAIPUR: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge chaired two key meetings with the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee in Raipur to review organisational work and outline a four-month action plan. The discussions focused on alleged misuse of state and central agencies, exploitation of mineral resources, displacement of tribal communities, farmers' issues, school closures, and internal reorganisation. The party plans to finalise appointments at all levels by September 30 and launch a public agitation against deforestation in Tamnar. Kharge held important meetings in Raipur on Monday evening, following a mega 'Kisan, Jawan, Samvidhan' rally. The first was with the State Political Affairs Committee, followed by an extended meeting of the Pradesh Congress Executive. The meetings reviewed the work and agitations undertaken by the state Congress and outlined a roadmap for the party's programmes over the next four months. The party aims to complete all appointments at the district, block, and mandal levels by September 30. Key agenda items included the alleged misuse of state and central agencies to falsely implicate and imprison Congress leaders, and the exploitation of mineral resources in Bastar (iron ore), Hasdeo Arand in the Surguja division, and Tamnar in Raigarh district, which has led to deforestation and the displacement of tribal communities. The party alleged that the BJP-led state government was favouring select industrialists. Other issues discussed included farmers' discontent due to the government's failure to provide adequate fertilisers and seeds, and the closure of 10,463 schools under the rationalisation policy. The reorganisation of certain organisational districts and blocks under the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee, taking into account population size and geographical area, was also discussed. A delegation of people affected by deforestation in Tamnar met with Congress national general secretary K.C. Venugopal and apprised him of the situation. The Pradesh Congress stated it would launch a public agitation on this issue.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Modi-Shah puppeteering CG to exploit resources: Kharge
1 2 3 Raipur: Launching a sharp attack on Union home minister Amit Shah and the BJP govt at centre and state, the All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge said that Shah's repeated visits to the state are aimed at exploiting coal, forests and other resources. Kharge further accused the state's BJP govt of acting as a puppet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shah. He was addressing the 'Kisan, Jawan, Samvidhan' public rally at Raipur on Monday despite heavy rain. Criticising the centre's resource policy, Kharge said, "Why is Amit Shah visiting Chhattisgarh so often — is it his home? The CM here dances to their tunes. This is an insult to Chhattisgarh's self-respect. Shah is here not to meet people but to exploit our resources — coal, iron ore, forests." Kharge further accused the Modi-Shah of misusing central agencies like ED and the income tax department, "Our leaders, workers, even the CM were harassed. But the people of Chhattisgarh know the truth. No matter how many times Modi, Shah or their disciples come, Chhattisgarh will not bow before them," he thundered. Reminiscing about the Feb 2023 Maha Adhiveshan held in Raipur under his presidency, Kharge said, "You re-elected me as Congress President here, and from Raipur, our slogan of social justice echoed across the nation and shattered the arrogance of the Modi govt in 2024." He mocked BJP's '400 paar' claim, asking, "Where did it vanish?" and pointed out that the Modi govt is surviving only with the support of allies. "Modi is not running a majority govt; he is walking on two borrowed legs," he quipped. "Now they want to remove 'secularism' and 'socialism' from the Constitution... I dare them to delete it — the entire nation will rise in protest." Kharge emphasised. He added that the Congress govt protected people's and tribal rights but their schemes were shut by the BJP. He also accused the BJP govt of cheating youth and farmers. "Where are Modi's promises now? Rs 15 lakh in accounts, doubling MSP? Modi is the 'Jhutho ka Sardar' (King of Lies). He questioned the rising debt under BJP rule. "In 2024-25 alone, they borrowed thousands of crores. Is this for development or to advertise Modi and Shah?" Kharge criticised the expansion of liquor outlets in the state, and the unavailability of essential fertilisers like DAP and urea. Taking on Modi's silence on global and national issues, Kharge said, "He didn't attend all-party meetings, and hasn't visited Manipur even once while people are dying. Yet, he tours foreign nations." Referencing Trump's repeated claims about mediating India-Pakistan ceasefire issues, Kharge added, "PM Modi stayed silent even after Trump made those claims 16 times. That's shameful." He vowed to raise these issues in Parliament's monsoon session beginning July 21. Kharge also warned, "Modi sarkar (govt) is reducing voters in Bihar by 2 crore ahead of assembly elections. But their time is coming. If the country and Constitution are safe, only then are we safe."
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mallikarjun Kharge to address ‘Kisan, Jawan, Samvidhan'; Congress plans massive rally in Raipur to protest BJP policies
RAIPUR: chief Deepak Baij said that the upcoming visit of AICC president to Raipur on July 7 will energize party workers and boost the morale of the cadre ahead of crucial political battles. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kharge is scheduled to address a rally and chair a meeting of the party's political affairs committee, where a long-term strategy to counter the BJP will be finalised, he stated during a press conference at party office on Saturday. Baij on Saturday announced that the party will organise a 'Kisan, Jawan, Samvidhan' (Farmer, Soldier, Constitution) rally at Science College Ground in Raipur on Monday. Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal will address the gathering. The rally aims to amplify the voices of farmers and soldiers across the country, including Chhattisgarh. It will also highlight the alleged attacks by the Central government on the Constitution and the autonomy of constitutional institutions. Over 25,000 people from across the state are expected to attend the event. Baij stated that the rally in Raipur will be a historic event, organised to empower the deprived sections of society. The rally's objectives are to protest the Central government's alleged continuous attacks on farmers, soldiers, and the Constitution, oppose the alleged assaults on the independence of the country's constitutional institutions, protest the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, the rising crimes against women, and the government's apathy towards women's safety, address the shortage of DAP fertiliser and seeds for farmers in the state, along with alleged government negligence, oppose the alleged atrocities against innocent tribals in the name of Maoist eradication, protest the unannounced power cuts in the state, oppose the alleged plunder of Chhattisgarh's mineral wealth, the allocation of iron ore mines in Bastar to private companies, and the disinvestment of Nagarnar, protest the extensive felling of forests in the name of coal mining, specifically in Hasdeo and Tamnar, oppose the alleged destruction of the education system in the name of rationalisation, including the closure of 10,463 schools, the abolition of over 45,000 teaching positions, and the termination of thousands of cook and watchman posts, and to protest the illegal sale of liquor in the state and the alleged closure of schools while liquor shops remain open. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Baij said that the rally in Raipur will be a milestone for the rights of farmers and soldiers across the state. He added that the party is working diligently to ensure its success. "Our leaders, office-bearers, and workers are directly engaging with the public, urging them to participate in the rally. Our preparations are complete, and with public cooperation, this will be a historic assembly," he said.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Kisan, Jawan, Samvidhan' rally on July 7 to raise voice of farmers
Raipur: Congress will organise a "Kisan, Jawan, Samvidhan" (Farmer, Soldier, Constitution) rally in Chhattisgarh on July 7. Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal will address the gathering. Govt Nagarjuna Post Graduate College of Science ground in Raipur will host the rally. Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee President Deepak Baij stated that the rally aims to raise the voice of farmers and soldiers across the country, including Chhattisgarh. It will also highlight the alleged attacks by the central govt on the Constitution and the autonomy of constitutional institutions. Over 25,000 people from across the state are expected to attend the event. Baij stated that the state govt's decision to provide incentives to farmers for cultivating pulses and oilseeds during the Kharif season is a "new betrayal". He said paddy cultivation is the most profitable for farmers in Kharif, considering Chhattisgarh's climate. Baij alleged that the Sai govt is unable to provide seeds and fertilisers for the Kharif crop and is therefore offering incentives to discourage paddy cultivation, so it does not have to purchase paddy at Rs 3,100 per quintal. Baij added that farmers across the state have started sowing, but the govt has failed to ensure an adequate supply of fertilisers and seeds. Farmers are facing a shortage of DAP in most cooperative societies, and seeds for sowing and transplantation are also unavailable in many places, causing distress to farmers. He claimed that the Chief minister's review meetings on fertiliser availability are merely for media consumption, as 90 per cent of societies still lack DAP.
India Today
27-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Tejashwi Yadav hits out at RSS over call to change Constitution's Preamble
The Samvidhan showdown has intensified over RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale pitch for the removal of the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' from the Preamble of the Constitution. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has criticised the RSS call to change the Constitution's preamble and alleged that the BJP and RSS intend to alter the Constitution by removing the words 'secular' and 'socialist'. The controversy stems from RSS's Dattatreya Hosabale demand to review the 42nd Amendment Act, introduced during the Emergency period by Indira Gandhi's government, which added these terms to the original preamble crafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in 1950.
