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Will not be intimidated by such tactics: Cong on ED raids in Chhattisgarh

The Congress on Monday termed the Enforcement Directorate raids against party leaders in Chhattisgarh as an example of "third rate politics" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said it will not be intimidated by such "tactics". This is not 'Amrit Kaal' but an "undeclared emergency", Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said at a joint press conference with party spokesperson Pawan Khera. They charged that the prime minister is practising the politics of "vendetta and vengeance" by raiding Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh. Ramesh alleged that the probe agencies are being misused by the present regime. He said 17 opposition parties have already come together against grant of powers to the ED under the PMLA and the opposition will jointly file the review petition in the Supreme Court against its previous judgement on the issue. Khera said the Adani issue is actually bringing the opposition together. The Enforcement Directorate on Monday conducted searches at multiple locations

Lack of democratic system in J-K causing hardship to people: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Centre of snatching the democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and said the anti-encroachment drive was aimed at diverting attention from "real" issues. Gandhi was speaking at a meeting of party leaders from Jammu and Kashmir here, 52 km from Srinagar, a Congress spokesperson said. "(Rahul) Gandhi expressed serious concern over the difficulties confronting the people in the absence of a democratic system in J-K while slamming the government for snatching the rights of people," the spokesman said in a statement here. The Congress leader, who is on a private visit to Kashmir, accused the Centre of failing the people on all counts. Gandhi said J-K was divided into two Union Territories against the wishes of the people and they were now being denied their democratic rights by "the BJP aiming to hide its wrong policies and utter failure". The Congress shall continue to fight for the democratic rights of the people and en

1,338 elected AICC members to have voting rights in Congress plenary

Congress General Secretary in-charge of Chhattisgarh, Kumari Selja said 235 of the delegates are women and 501 delegates are below the age of 50 years

15,000 delegates to participate in Congress' 85th plenary in Raipur

The plenary will discuss the roadmap for the upcoming election in 2023 and General Election in 2024

All oppn parties, except Congress, uniting against BJP: Tejashwi Yadav

All the Opposition parties, barring the Congress, are joining forces to take on the BJP in Lok Sabha election 2024, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said here on Saturday.

Party going through transformation process: Congress leader KC Venugopal

After the successful yarta, the party is focussing on the upcoming plenary to be held in Rajasthan later this month

'Smart City' project in Panaji a Rs 1000 cr scam, says Goa Congress

Following the fourth accident in the city where a truck laden with pipes plunged into a dug-up road, on Thursday night, Congress leaders led by Elvis Gomes surrounded the 'Smart City' office

Did BJP use Israeli hackers' network to interfere in elections? asks Cong

Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate accused the Modi govt of joining hands with the Israeli Team Jorge and said it directly impacts the election process

Tripura polls: CEO issues notice to state Cong, BJP over appeal for vote

The appeals were tweeted from their respective official handles after the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct

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Any committee other than JPC will be exercise in 'exoneration': Congress

The Congress on Thursday said a thorough investigation into the Adani issue is necessary, holding that any committee other than a JPC will be nothing but an "exercise in legitimisation and exoneration". Congress General Secretary Communications Jairam Ramesh said the proposal before the Supreme Court for setting up of a committee by the government can hardly ensure transparency. In a statement, he said, a Supreme Court bench on February 13, while hearing petitions on the Adani-Hindenburg matter, discussed the creation of a committee of experts to examine the regulatory regime post the allegations made by the US-based short-seller. He said it had directed the Government to give its submissions in this regard by February 17. "Where the allegations are of close, intertwined proximity between the ruling dispensation, the government of India and the Adani Group, the setting up of a committee with terms of reference proposed by the Government of India can hardly carry any insignia or ...

Adani row: SC agrees to hear fresh PIL of Congress leader on February 17

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on February 17 a fresh plea of a Congress leader seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani Group of companies in light of the allegations made by the US-based Hindenburg Research. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha took note of the submissions of a lawyer, representing Congress leader Jaya Thakur, that the plea needed urgent hearing. The bench initially agreed to list the PIL for hearing on February 24 and later decided to hear on Friday after the lawyer pointed out that two other PILs are listed on February 17. Thakur has also sought a direction for investigating the role of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and the State Bank of India (SBI) in investing huge amounts of public money in Adani Enterprises. On Monday, the Centre had agreed to the apex court's proposal to set up a panel of experts to look into strengthening the regulatory

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People's trust in govt forced Mukul Sangma to leave Congress: Meghalaya CM

He termed Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Sangma as ungrateful that he chose to contest from Tikrikilla, while being an elected MLA from Songsak

Govt is 'running away' from a JPC probe into Adani-Hindenburg issue: Cong

Reacting to Amit Shah's reported remarks, Ramesh said, "If they do not have anything to hide, why are they running away from a JPC (probe)"

Congress leader moves SC for probe on Adani Group on Hindenburg charges

Also wants LIC and SBI probed for participating in Adani Enterprises FPO; says investors lost Rs 10 trillion following 50% decline in prices of group firm stocks

Swindled lakhs of crores of public money: Cong leader moves SC on Adani row

The plea filed by Jaya Thakur through advocate Varinder Kumar Sharma urged the top court to direct probe against Adani group of companies through chairman and his associates

Congress attacks govt over Income Tax survey operation at BBC offices

The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at the government over the Income Tax survey operation at the BBC offices, saying while they are demanding a JPC on the Adani issue it is after the BBC. The Income Tax Department on Tuesday conducted a survey operation at the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) offices in Delhi and Mumbai as part of a tax evasion investigation, officials said. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also used a Hindi idiom to attack the government, saying "Vinash Kale, Vipreet Buddhi" (When doom approaches, a person's intellect works against his interest). "Here we are demanding JPC on the Adani issue but the government is after the BBC. Vinash Kale Viprit Buddhi," Ramesh said. As part of a survey, the Income Tax Department only covers the business premises of a company and does not raid residences and other locations of its promoters or directors.

Faces of BJP members turned pale after Rahul Gandhi's speech: Saamana

The official mouthpiece of Shiv Sena, Saamana, has come out in support of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after a notice was served on him for making alleged unparliamentary remarks

Not first time remarks were expunged, people see what happens in Parl: Shah

He also referred to comments on social media platforms after PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha which saw constant disruptions