Category: Politics

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav Hold Closed-Door Talks as Focus Shifts to UP 2027

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: A closed-door meeting between Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi during the Monsoon Session of Parliament has sparked fresh political speculation over the future of the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The hour-long meeting, held in Rahul Gandhi’s office in Parliament, was officially described as a routine interaction. However, its timing and the presence of senior opposition leaders have led to widespread discussion about the alliance’s long-term electoral strategy. When asked…

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Congress Holds Candlelight March in Gonda to Pay Tribute to Students

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The District Congress Committee on Sunday organised a candlelight march in Gonda to pay tribute to students who reportedly lost their lives after failing the NEET examination, as well as children who, according to the party, lost their lives during protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The march was organised in line with directions issued by the Uttar Pradesh Congress leadership and was jointly led by former MLA and District Congress President Ram Pratap Singh and City Congress Committee President Shahid Ali Qureshi. It began from the Congress…

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UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai Demands Education Minister’s Resignation, Criticises Government Over Student Protests

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai launched a sharp attack on the Central government over the alleged NEET examination paper leak issue, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accusing the government of suppressing student voices. Speaking to the media, Rai alleged that the government was attempting to divert public attention from other controversies by cracking down on protesting students. “It is extremely unfortunate. Instead of addressing the real issues, the government is trying to silence the voices of students. They are being lathi-charged and humiliated,”…

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Gonda City Congress Committee Strengthens Organisation, Warns of Protest Over Waterlogging

Arijit Bose

Gonda: The Gonda City Congress Committee held a key organisational meeting at the Congress Bhawan on Saturday, during which new members were inducted into the party, organisational appointments were announced and concern was expressed over the city’s worsening waterlogging and drainage problems. The meeting was chaired by Shahid Ali Qureshi, councillor and City Congress Committee President, while Dr Syed Abdul Mujeeb, Control Room In-charge, conducted the proceedings. During the meeting, Farzana Begum and Mohabbat Shah formally joined the Congress party. The committee also appointed Zakir Ali Bhai as President of…

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Digvijaya Singh Announces Retirement from Active Politics, Says He Will Focus on ‘Protecting Dharma’

Arijit Bose

  Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister plans 1,000-km foot march from Ujjain to Ayodhya over alleged irregularities in temple trusts Bhopal: Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh has announced his retirement from active politics, declaring that he will now dedicate himself to what he described as the protection of Sanatan Dharma and raising issues related to alleged irregularities in temple trusts. The veteran Congress leader, whose Rajya Sabha tenure ended in June, said he had completed his political journey after decades in public life. Reflecting…

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UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai Writes to PM Modi Seeking Review of Ethanol-Blended Fuel Policy

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President and former minister Ajay Rai has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging a comprehensive scientific, economic, and public-interest review of India’s ethanol-blended fuel policy, including E20, E85, and E100 fuels. In his letter, Rai called for greater transparency in policymaking and sought the public release of scientific studies, technical assessments, and long-term impact analyses related to ethanol blending. He argued that the issue concerns the economic security of millions of Indian families, the country’s water resources, food security, environmental sustainability, transportation systems, and…

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NCP Leaders and Hundreds of Supporters Join Congress in New Delhi

Arijit Bose

New Delhi/Lucknow: In a significant political development ahead of upcoming electoral battles, several leaders and office-bearers from different organizations joined the Indian National Congress, expressing their commitment to the ideals of social justice, constitutional values, and public welfare. The induction ceremony took place at the All India Congress Committee headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Rajendra Pal Gautam, former minister and Congress in-charge for Uttar Pradesh. Among those who joined the Congress were Balvinder Singh, Uttar Pradesh Vice President of Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar); Vijender Valmiki, National…

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Sanjay Singh Alleges Irregularities in Ayodhya Temple Land Deals, Announces Move to Submit Fresh Evidence to SIT

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Sanjay Singh, Rajya Sabha MP and Uttar Pradesh in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party held a press conference in Lucknow and leveled serious allegations regarding land purchases linked to the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Presenting what he described as 13 new documentary pieces of evidence, Singh alleged financial irregularities in land transactions carried out by the temple trust and announced that he would write to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) seeking an appointment to submit the documents and related evidence. Singh accused Champat Rai, General Secretary of…

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Akhilesh Yadav Alleges BJP Prioritising Corporate Interests Over Public Welfare

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the ruling party’s politics based on both “religion” and “wealth” had reached its end. In a statement, Yadav claimed that despite a decline in global crude oil prices, the benefits were not being passed on to Indian consumers through lower petrol and diesel prices. He alleged that while citizens in several countries had benefited from reduced fuel costs, the BJP-led government had failed to…

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Congress Gets Major Boost in Uttar Pradesh as Youth Leader Haseeb Khan Joins Party

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress has received a significant political boost with the induction of prominent youth leader Haseeb Khan and aspiring candidate Rajesh Shukla, along with hundreds of supporters, into the party. The development comes shortly after the appointment of Rajendra Pal Gautam as the party’s state in-charge and is being viewed as a strategic move to strengthen Congress’ presence in eastern Uttar Pradesh. According to party sources, Haseeb Khan, who is considered close to Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad, brings with him substantial grassroots support across the Purvanchal region.…

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