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The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress stages protest in Srikakulam against ‘misuse' of Central agencies by NDA govt.
The Srikakulam district president of the Congress, Ambati Krishna Rao, alleged that the Union government was misusing Central government organisations such as CBI, ED, Income Tax, Election Commission of India and other statutory bodies for its own political gains while ignoring the administration which is supposed to be done in accordance to the guidelines of the Indian Constitution. Along with party leaders, he participated in Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan organised in Srikakulam on Saturday (June 28, 2025). He alleged that the Election Commission of India turned into a puppet in the hands of the Union government it was evident with huge difference between polled votes and voted counted during Maharashtra elections. He alleged that the ECI has been doing many mistakes intentionally in revision of voters' list in Bihar where Assembly elections would be held very soon. Mr. Krishna Rao has also alleged that the State government was also ignoring rules and regulations in its administration and putting the State in a debt trap. DCC vice presidents K.V.L.S. Eswari, Ijjorothu Ramana and others participated in the protest.
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Rahul to visit Odisha in July
Bhubaneswar: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would visit Odisha in the second week of July to address a public meeting here, OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das said on Thursday. Speaking to mediapersons here, Das said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge would visit the State along with Rahul. Both senior Congress leaders would participate in a public meeting in Bhubaneswar, he said. 'It was finalised that Rahul Gandhi will visit Odisha in the second week of July, any day after the Bahuda Yatra (July 5),' Das told reporters. A mega public meeting will be organised in Bhubaneswar with focus on rising crime against women and outbreak of diarrhoea in Odisha along with the party's 'Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan', he said. It will be the first visit of the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha after the 2024 elections.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
While India stood together, BJP attacked Cong online: Baghel
Calling for a 'all parties meeting', former CM Bhupesh Baghel reiterated that Congress stands with the govt but they demand transparency over the ceasefire agreement with Pakistan .Baghel further said, "The BJP spokesperson's statement that revenge was taken raises many questions," he said. "What happened to the four-five terrorists from Pahalgam? Were they caught or killed? Who is responsible for the security lapse? Is the home minister resigning?" Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi on Monday, the AICC general secretary said that his party stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the Armed Forces. Baghel cited the 1971 war, commenting, "Despite US pressure, Indira Gandhi divided Pakistan into two." He questioned whether the govt changed its policy under US pressure. Baghel also noted that while the Congress cancelled all its programmes, including 'Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan', BJP attacked the Congress on social media, "When the whole country was united in a time of crisis, BJP leaders were making political statements on social media. " he said. The Congress leader demanded transparency from the govt. He questioned whether the US President's ceasefire announcement was a diplomatic failure. "Have we accepted third-party mediation? Has the Shimla Agreement been cancelled? We were fighting against terror, and suddenly the Kashmir issue came up!" He called for a special session of Parliament to discuss the terms of the ceasefire, "A meeting of all parties should be called to address these concerns."
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
NDA government misusing Central agencies to target Opposition, allege Congress leaders
Srikakulam district Congress president, Ambati Krishnarao, and party in-charge of the district, Gadam Venkata Trinadha Rao, alleged that the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been misusing the Central agencies such as Election Commission of India (ECI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and other organisations to target Opposition parties in India. Following a call given by the All India Congress Committee, the party organised a protest named 'Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan', at G. Sigadam in Srikakulam district, on Sunday. Speaking to media on the occasion, Mr. Krishnarao alleged that the Modi government had misused ED to target Rajiv Gandhi's family members in the so called 'National Herald' case. He said that the people would teach BJP and its alliance partners a lesson in the next elections for misusing the Central agencies. The party's Amadalavalasa in-charge B. Venkataramana, Etcherla in-charge Ijjurothu Ramana and others participated in the protest.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Constitution is soul of India, will fight to defend it: Bhupinder Singh Hooda in Nuh
Chandigarh: Former Haryana chief minister on Tuesday said that the Constitution is the soul of the nation, and every Congress worker in the country would fight to ensure that it remains strong and efforts to weaken it are defeated. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Hooda, who visited Nuh on Tuesday under 'Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan,' addressed a public meeting here on Tuesday. "The Constitution is the soul of this country, and it binds the whole country in one thread. But today, there is an attempt to weaken the power of the Constitution, the federal structure of the country, and constitutional institutions," he said. "Today, somewhere inappropriate comments are being made on the Supreme Court, somewhere the investigation agencies are being misused under political malice. Somewhere, there is an attempt to hurt reservation, somewhere the electoral processes are being tampered with. All these are activities that weaken the democracy and Constitution of the country," he pointed out. "The Congress will not let these plans of the succeed. This is the reason why Congress is taking this message to the people through a campaign, because the Constitution is the protector of the country... every citizen of the country will also have to come forward as the protector of the Constitution," he stated. Responding to questions from reporters, Hooda said Congress welcomes the caste census. "The party and especially Rahul Gandhi raised this demand from every platform. Finally, BJP bowed down and agreed to the caste census. Now, the Congress will also demand the removal of the 50 percent cap on reservation," he said. Commenting on the Punjab govt stopping Haryana's share of water, Hooda said this is an attack on the federal structure, and the Congress will strongly oppose it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "If the govt takes appropriate steps in the interest of Haryana, Congress will support it. Similarly, if the central govt takes any action against Pakistan, then Congress stands strongly with the govt. Congress has given this assurance to the govt in the all-party meeting," he added. MSID: 120936262 413 |
