Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary at Veer Bhumi, Delhi. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Congress National President Kharge offered heartfelt respects to the late leader, remembering his contributions to the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid his tribute, honouring the memory of Rajiv Gandhi on this solemn day. Watch video.
21 May,2025 11:41 AM IST
Sonia Gandhi, the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, said on Monday that the delay in the census has denied 14 crore Indians their rightful benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). She emphasized that food security is not a privilege but a fundamental right. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, she pointed out that the census, which is already delayed by four years, may not take place this year either. Sonia Gandhi expressed concern that this delay is affecting many people’s access to essential benefits, especially food security, which is vital for their well-being. The lack of a proper census is hampering the proper distribution of resources meant for those in need.
10 February,2025 02:55 PM IST
A controversy has erupted over Congress MP Sonia Gandhi’s remark on President Droupadi Murmu. After the President's address to the Parliament, Congress MP Sonia Gandhi said,"...The President was getting very tired by the end...She could hardly speak, poor thing...". This has drawn criticism from the political circles as NDA leaders slammed the Congress MP for her remark on the President. Take a look.
31 January,2025 04:09 PM IST
As former PM Manmohan Singh’s final journey takes place today, Congress and BJP are at loggerheads over the handling of former Prime Minister Singh's last rites and memorial. Congress claims it reflects a worldwide demand to construct his memorial at his cremation place. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge had on Friday spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about exploring the possibility of building a memorial to Manmohan Singh at the same site where the last rites would be held. To this, Union Home minister Amit Shah in a press release had said that a place for Dr Singh's memorial will be allocated, while adding that in the mean time, the cremation and other formalities can go ahead.
28 December,2024 01:23 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
