The Congress leader called the alleged incident an "unprecedented and illegal act" and accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party of being "desperate" to stop the Congress candidate's growing support.
Congress candidate from Rithala assembly constituency, Sushant Mishra has alleged that he was assaulted by Election Commission officials, and tried to stop him from taking out a foot march.
On the occasion of National Voters Day, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh raised concern over the 'independence' and 'professionalism' of the Election Commission of India, alleging that it has been compromised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
The Congress leader in a post on X claimed that the new University Grant Commission (UGC) rules are intended solely to promote 'non-serious politicking' on campuses.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly condemned RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that India gained "true independence" after the Ram Temple consecration, calling it "dangerous".
The founder of the US-based short seller Hindenburg Research, Nate Anderson, announced on Thursday that he has decided to close down the operations of his investigative firm.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday stated that the closure of Hindenburg Research doesn't mean a clean chit for the Adani Group. He believed the matter goes far deeper, involving abuse of Indian foreign policy, misuse of investigative agencies, and capture of institutions like SEBI.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that On January 27, 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhaan' rally will be organised in Mhow over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh condemned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that India gained "true independence" after the Ram Temple consecration, calling it an insult to Mahatma Gandhi and the Constitution, and demanded an apology from Bhagwat.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and poll panel on a plea of All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretary Jairam Ramesh challenging amendments made to the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jairam highlighted the government's neglect of the state, pointing out that despite global travels, the Prime Minister has yet to visit Manipur or meet with its political leaders, including members of his own party.