Nitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaLS polls: 'Ahmed Patel's legacy won't go in vain,' Mumtaz says after Cong announces to give late father's seat to AAP
News News: Mumtaz Patel, daughter of late Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, reacts to the announcement of giving her father's seat to AAP. She apologizes to the district cadre and vows to make the Congress party stronger. Key Points
Times Of IndiaSustain momentum created in LS poll, Sonia tells Cong MPs
Tribune News Service New Delhi, July 31 Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday reminded Congress MPs about the impending Assembly elections in four states and said they must sustain the momentum and goodwill that had been generated... Key Points
The TribuneSustain momentum created in LS poll, Sonia tells Cong MPs
Tribune News Service New Delhi, July 31 Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday reminded Congress MPs about the impending Assembly elections in four states and said they must sustain the momentum and goodwill that had been generated... Key Points
The TribuneNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of India
LS polls: 'Ahmed Patel's legacy won't go in vain,' Mumtaz says after Cong announces to give late father's seat to AAP
News News: Mumtaz Patel, daughter of late Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, reacts to the announcement of giving her father's seat to AAP. She apologizes to the district cadre and vows to make the Congress party stronger. Key Points
Times Of India'Don't be nasty towards Smriti Irani': Rahul Gandhi on attack against BJP leader
Smriti Irani, who unseated Rahul Gandhi from the Congress bastion in the 2019 elections, lost the Amethi constituency to the Congress loyalist Kishori Lal Sharma by a huge margin of over 1.65 lakh votes. Key Points
India TodayIndian TV news is showing the brewing political war like it is—giving all parties airtime
We are not just hearing from Congress and BJP. News channels are inviting voices from JDU and TDP to DMK, Samajwadi Party, TMC, and RJD. Hopefully, this trend will become the norm. Key Points
ThePrintWhy Rahul Gandhi chose Raebareli over Wayanad. Five points
It was Wayanad in Kerala that sent Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to Parliament even as he lost Amethi in 2019. Now, Rahul has given up Wayanad for Raebareli. What are the five big reasons behind this decision and what does the move signify? Key Points
India TodayNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of India
LS polls: 'Ahmed Patel's legacy won't go in vain,' Mumtaz says after Cong announces to give late father's seat to AAP
News News: Mumtaz Patel, daughter of late Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, reacts to the announcement of giving her father's seat to AAP. She apologizes to the district cadre and vows to make the Congress party stronger. Key Points
Times Of IndiaUttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Polls: If Congress battle cry is historical link, BJP bets on local factor in Raeb
In his address here on Sunday, Union minister Amit Shah said if the essence of 400 paar could be met with one seat, it was Raebareli. The remark underscores the perceptional value this seat carries in BJP's mission to trounce Congress, with Amethi already being vacated for a family 'representative' instead of a member. Key Points
Economic TimesNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaLS polls: 'Ahmed Patel's legacy won't go in vain,' Mumtaz says after Cong announces to give late father's seat to AAP
News News: Mumtaz Patel, daughter of late Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, reacts to the announcement of giving her father's seat to AAP. She apologizes to the district cadre and vows to make the Congress party stronger. Key Points
Times Of IndiaLS polls: 'Ahmed Patel's legacy won't go in vain,' Mumtaz says after Cong announces to give late father's seat to AAP
News News: Mumtaz Patel, daughter of late Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, reacts to the announcement of giving her father's seat to AAP. She apologizes to the district cadre and vows to make the Congress party stronger. Key Points
Times Of India
Nitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaLS polls: 'Ahmed Patel's legacy won't go in vain,' Mumtaz says after Cong announces to give late father's seat to AAP
News News: Mumtaz Patel, daughter of late Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, reacts to the announcement of giving her father's seat to AAP. She apologizes to the district cadre and vows to make the Congress party stronger. Key Points
Times Of IndiaBJP's Gourav Vallabh jabs Congress, says 'party run by PAs of ex-ministers'
Newly-inducted BJP leader Gourav Vallabh has slammed his former party, Congress, saying the latter is run by "PAs of former ministers". He also said that Congress is unable to understand the issues and aspirations of 'new India'. Key Points
India Today'Misogynist' — BJP attacks Congress over Surjewala's remark on Hema Malini, he says 'my words twisted'
Surjewala claimed BJP put out only selected parts of his speech in Kaithal. The BJP IT cell 'distorted' the video, he said, urging people to watch the entire clip. Key Points
ThePrintSanjay Nirupam faces disciplinary action for slamming Congress for conceding key seat to Shiv Sena (UBT)
Nirupam’s name removed from list of star campaigners too, said Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole. Nirupam has hinted at parting ways with Congress, saying all options are open. Key Points
ThePrint
Lok Sabha polls: Congress has emergency mindset, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of lacking faith in democracy, claiming it has an Emergency mindset and engages in negative politics to incite the public against him. Modi made these remarks while addressing BJP rallies in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, and Kotputli, Rajasthan. Key Points
Economic TimesCongress releases list of 17 Lok Sabha candidates, Y S Sharmila Reddy to contest from Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa
Congress releases list of 17 Lok Sabha candidates, fields Y.S. Sharmila Reddy from Kadapa | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMVA wrangles over Mumbai, Sangli seats; NDA struggles over Nashik
The Mumbai South Central seat has also caused a heartburn within the Congress as the party was keen to field Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad from the constituency. While Gaikwad has not come out against the Sena (UBT) decision, however, Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam, who was keen to contest from Mumbai North West, has given an ultimatum of a week to his party to resolve the issue or else all options would be open . Key Points
Economic TimesNo INDIA alliance in Bengal; voting for CPI (M), Congress would mean voting for BJP: Mamata Banerjee
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the CPI(M) and Congress of aligning with the BJP in West Bengal, asserting that the opposition alliance has collapsed in the state. She urged people not to vote for the Left-Congress-ISF alliance, stating that supporting them would essentially be supporting the BJP. Key Points
Economic TimesCongress got cash from Nath: Govt sources on IT raids in 2019
In April 2019, Income-tax searches exposed cash receipts by Congress from Megha Engineering. Alleged corruption scam by Kamal Nath involving bribes. BJP criticized Congress. High court rejection prompted protests. Key Points
Economic Times
‘We got seats we did not ask for’ — Congress leaders upset over Bihar seat-sharing deal with RJD
Congress leaders have alleged that RJD has dumped ‘unwinnable’ seats on the party while denying it constituencies where it could have better prospects. Party has been allocated 9 seats. Key Points
ThePrintRajasthan Congress to protest against IT notices & freezing of party's bank accounts today
Congress Friday said it had received fresh notices from I-T department to pay Rs 1,823.08 cr. It also accused BJP of indulging in 'tax terrorism' ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Key Points
ThePrintAfter Rs 1,823-crore notice, Congress cries 'bias, tax terrorism'
Congress alleges bias by income tax dept with Rs 1,823.08 crore notice while BJP owes Rs 4,600 crore. The opposition party has levelled allegations against the ruling establishment, claiming they are employing tax terrorism tactics against the Congress ahead of the general election. Key Points
Economic TimesAssessment proceedings against Congress were set to get time-barred: Sources
Assessments against the Congress party were reopened for 7 years (assessment years 2014-15 to 2020-21), based on incriminating material seized, the sources added. During search operations, specifically in April 2019, extensive use of cash in the electoral process was found, sources added. Key Points
Economic TimesStrict action against those trying to murder the democracy, Rahul Gandhi's 'Guarantee' after Congress ge
The Congress has lodged complaints against the income tax department's actions, alleging bias and political targeting. Rahul Gandhi, along with other party leaders, condemned what they see as attempts to undermine democracy through financial intimidation. They accuse the tax authorities of selective enforcement, claiming the BJP has escaped penalties despite significant violations. Key Points
Economic Times
Fresh I-T notices to Congress: Party to hold nationwide protests over weekend against 'tax terrorism'
The Congress party is set to launch nationwide protests against what it calls a tax terrorism move by the income tax department, demanding over Rs 1,800 crore. Congress general secretary K C Venugopal has instructed all Pradesh Congress Committees to organize large public demonstrations across states. Key Points
Economic TimesCongress leader Ajay Maken accuses BJP of 'tax terrorism', calls for I-T dept to pursue over Rs 4,600 cr d
Speaking at a press conference held at the AICC headquarters alongside Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, party treasurer Ajay Maken alleged serious violations of income-tax laws by the BJP. Maken emphasized the need for the Income Tax department to demand over Rs 4,600 crore from the saffron party for these purported infractions. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha election: Kharge, Sonia, Rahul Gandhi to release Congress poll manifesto in Jaipur on April 6
On the question of Congress candidate Sudarshan Rawat expressing his desire not to contest the elections from Rajsamand after being named in the list, Randhawa said every party has to change the ticket from time to time. Many parties change tickets at the last moment, he added. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha polls: It looks bleak for BRS; battle mainly between Congress & BJP in Telangana
As on date, more than half of BJP candidates in Telangana have BRS antecedents, with the bulk of them shifting loyalties this month only. The state's ruling party, Congress, is giving stiff competition to BJP as it has welcomed a slew of BRS MPs and MLAs into its fold in the run-up to the May 13 elections. Key Points
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