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Senior Congress spokesperson Ratul Kalita on Thursday strongly criticized the BJP-led government in Assam for its alleged failure to ensure the safety of women, particularly those from the tea community. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Kalita accused the state government of failing to take action against the rising incidents of violence against women […]
The Congress party on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of prioritizing efforts to showcase low inflation figures over addressing the rising cost of living faced by the common people. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the government for what he termed “Modi-made inflation,” attributing the economic challenges to poor policymaking over the past decade. […]
Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee President Ashish Kumar Saha has called for urgent intervention from the Tripura Human Rights Commission to address the growing concerns over human rights violations in the state. In a letter sent on Friday, Saha requested the Commission’s Chairman to take immediate action to halt the ongoing violations and to visit the […]
Guwahati, Assam – The Congress party is finalizing its strategy for the upcoming by-elections in five assembly constituencies in Assam. The party has decided to field candidates in four constituencies—Dholai, Sidli, Bongaigaon, and Samaguri—while leaving the Bihali seat open for a consensus candidate from the Assam Sanmilita Mancha (ASOM), aiming to bolster opposition unity. A […]
Kohima, Nagaland — The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has firmly countered former president K. Therie’s criticism of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) resolution passed on September 12 regarding the Naga political issue. Therie had dismissed the resolution as “futile and a waste,” leading to a robust response from the NPCC. Yanger Longkumer, Chairperson of […]
Guwahati, September 5, 2024 — Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal has expressed strong confidence in securing victories across all five assembly constituencies in Assam for the upcoming by-elections. Mandal, addressing media on Tuesday, stated that the party is well-prepared and unified, with substantial support from the electorate boosting their optimism. In the lead-up to the […]
September 4, 2024 — In a significant shift from the wrestling mat to the political arena, celebrated Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have taken the plunge into politics by joining the Congress party. Both athletes, renowned for their international achievements and advocacy, are set to contest in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, aiming […]
Agartala, September 4, 2024 – Tensions have escalated between the Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPIM) and the Congress party following the recent Rajya Sabha election in Tripura, reflecting a deepening rift between the erstwhile allies. The discord centers around the election held on September 3, which saw BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharya secure […]
Congress MP Bimol Akoijam has delivered a fierce rebuke of the central government, accusing it of failing to prevent the escalating violence in Manipur. His criticism follows a recent surge in violence, including drone attacks on residential areas, which has further destabilized the state. Akoijam questioned the government’s accountability, demanding to know who would be […]
The autumn session of the Assam Assembly began on Thursday with high drama as opposition parties staged a walkout in protest after Speaker Biswajit Daimary rejected three of their adjournment motions. Members of Congress, AIUDF, CPI(M), and Raijor Dal took to the Well of the House, waving placards and raising slogans in response to the […]