He claimed that a recent RTI revelation has exposed that a whopping Rs 455 crores have gone missing from the Modi government's "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" scheme, launched in 2015 to address gender imbalance and promote women's empowerment.
All India Congress Committee (AICC) In-Charge of Assam and General Secretary Jitendra Singh Alwar alleged that Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma and his family were looting the state.
Assam Congress President Bhupen Kumar Borah on Friday said that the party has devised its strategy for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections and will take its fight against the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government to the grassroots.
Congress leadership on Thursday held a meeting of its leaders from Assam as part of preparations for next year's assembly polls. The meeting was held at Indira Bhawan.
Senior Congress leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, extended their heartfelt wishes to the people on the occasion of Mahashivratri, invoking the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of "taking away" the scholarships of SC, ST, OBC and Minority youth of the country.
The India national cricket team ended up winning the high-profile ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan by a margin of six wickets at the Dubai International Stadium. The Indian team has unofficially knocked hosts Pakistan out of the tournament.
The Congress on Wednesday held a meeting of all its General Secretaries and in charge. The meeting was chaired by party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi
He also discussed the organisational challenges in front of the party, and also criticising the centre over the handling of various issues, including Indian deportees being shackled by US, the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and alleged vote rigging in the elections.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday hit out at the government over Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks about the economy delivering "good returns" and accused it of pursuing "disastrous" trade policy.
There is speculation circulating regarding the Chief Minister's position, suggesting that Siddaramaiah may resign, paving the way for D. K. Shivakumar to take over as the new Chief Minister. It is being claimed that a 2.5-year contract has been agreed upon between the two leaders.