"The intention of the ruling side to pass this bill using its majority is not right. This will be used as a tool to target the opposition. This is a draconian act," Adhir Ranjan said.
The constitutional amendment bills that government has brought to prevent people from holding important positions while in jail are "for show", Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury said on Wednesday, stating bills were brought overnight as Congress has hit the streets over Special Intensive Revi
Addressing a press conference, the Congress leader claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would steal elections in Bihar, West Bengal and Assam.
The Congress, in a post on X, wrote, "On the birth anniversary of the architect of modern India, 'Bharat Ratna' former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi ji, we offer countless salutations. On this Sadbhavana Divas, remembering Rajiv Gandhi ji's dreams, we reaffirm his resolve."
The Congress leader said that the amendment being touted as an anti-corruption measure is just a "veil over the eyes of people," claiming that a Chief Minister could be arrested on fabricated charges and be removed from their post after 30 days without a conviction if the bill is passed.<
Speaking to reporters at Parliament premises, the Congress leader said, "The response is very good. Everyone is now saying 'vote chori' in Bihar. This is reality. Attempt of 'election chori' is being made. Bihar is resisting. The entire country will resist."
"In these 10-11 years, there are many things for which they (BJP) have blamed Nehru ji's to wash their hands from responsibility. They should fulfil their responsibilities, stop talking about the past, and talk about what is happening today. They should answer why SIR is being done, and t
"Today is the third day of the Voter Adhikar Yatra. This yatra started from Gaya and will continue further. The way people are supporting the yatra, coming out of their homes to see it and giving their blessings, it is clear that killing democracy in this country is not easy because democ
Following the announcement of Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the NDA's Vice Presidential candidate, Congress MP Manickam Tagore stated that the INDIA alliance leaders will convene to discuss their stance and decide on their candidate.
JDU leader KC Tyagi defended the Election Commission as a constitutional body, calling allegations from Rahul Gandhi an insult. He urged the Congress leader to substantiate his claims as the Leader of the Opposition and cautioned against undermining democratic institutions.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his handling of relations with China, just as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in India for talks.