Congress

Nearly a year after leaving BJP, ex-MLA Mahesh Vasava joins Congress in Gujarat

January 06, 2026 10:01 pm

Mahesh, a former two-term MLA from Dediapada & senior tribal leader Chhotubhai Vasava's son, welcomed by Congress leaders during Jan Akrosh Yatra

Suresh Kalmadi’s political legacy: Congress powerbroker, sports czar, undone by CWG scandal

January 06, 2026 8:25 pm

The former Union Minister and 3-time Pune MP’s initial rise in the Congress was due to his rapport with Sharad Pawar. Subsequently, he drew his clout from his proximity to the Gandhis, but was frozen out after his arrest in 2011.

Delhi Confidential: Follow-up Visit

January 06, 2026 5:14 am

A follower of Buddhism himself, Kharge visited the venue in the afternoon on Monday and spent about 30-40 minutes there, taking deep interest in the exhibits, it is learnt.

AICC data head: 'TN Cong cadre want more seats, power share... can DMK alliance win without Cong vote share?'

January 05, 2026 11:14 pm

“So it (row over my post on Tamil Nadu debt) just exposes how some of these TN Congress leaders are so heavily dependent on DMK for their very political existence,” says Praveen Chakravarty

Rahul Gandhi’s social justice politics has no meaning without Pasmanda Muslims, Bihar Congress leader says

January 05, 2026 7:17 am

Ali Anwar Ansari said secular parties must work for backward Muslims instead of taking their votes for granted

As Congress revives MGNREGA as a rallying cry, how BJP plans to fight back

January 05, 2026 7:38 am

BJP insiders say party's outreach will be announced in the coming week and “structured to seek maximum impact down to the polling-booth level, especially in rural India”.

From poll loss to purge: Bihar rout deepens Congress faultlines as rebels allege vendetta

January 06, 2026 5:07 am

Most of Congress leaders who have faced disciplinary action were said to be part of an “open rebellion” against state party chief Rajesh Kumar and AICC in-charge Krishna Allavaru amid polls

As TMC MP Mausam Noor returns to Congress, why her ‘homecoming’ may stir things up in Bengal ahead of polls

January 04, 2026 11:14 am

Niece of Ghani Khan Choudhury, TMC MP Noor’s return to Congress comes at a crucial time for the party in decline, which not only lost its Malda bastion but also lacks prominent leaders in Bengal

Assembly gherao to panchayat outreach: Cong’s VB-G RAM G protest from Jan 10

January 04, 2026 4:17 am

State units have been asked to ensure participation, mobilisation, media outreach and submit detailed reports to the party high command. Congress said it is trying to emulate the Delhi-centric massive agitation against the now-withdrawn three farm laws.

Tavleen Singh writes: My wish for 2026 is that we somehow manage to get an Opposition party

January 04, 2026 7:37 pm

We need an Opposition party that would speak up on these issues, and on the consistent and brutal attack on India’s pluralist legacy by thugs who owe allegiance to the Sangh Parivar.

Congress workers protest in Lucknow over ED action in National Herald case

December 17, 2025 9:39 pm

Congress workers, led by Uttar Pradesh Congress State President Ajay Rai, staged a protest in Lucknow today against the ED’s action in the National Herald case, with several participants detained by police

In Pictures: Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Congress' new headquarters in Delhi

January 15, 2025 4:40 pm

The event began with party leaders hoisting the Congress flag and chanting 'Vande Mataram.'

From 'jai samvidhan' to 'jai bhim', Rahul Gandhi, other MPs raise slogans in LS during oath

June 25, 2024 10:30 pm

The oath-taking of newly elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha resumed on Tuesday, the second day of the first session of the Lower House of Parliament.

PM Narendra Modi at the victory celebrations in New Delhi

June 04, 2024 11:34 pm

With NDA rising victorious in the Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi addresses the crowd and congratulates all the candidates and NDA workers for the win.

Remembering Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

May 21, 2025 12:04 pm

Rajiv Gandhi's death anniversary is observed annually as National Anti-Terrorism Day.

At Delhi rallies, PM attacks INDIA bloc with ‘corruption’ charge; Rahul Gandhi questions ‘Modi-Adani ties'

May 18, 2024 10:27 pm

Oppn forms INDIA alliance to take on BJP-led NDA in 2024 polls

July 19, 2023 3:58 pm

The meeting in Bengaluru where 26 Opposition parties participated came to an end on Tuesday.

As Rahul Gandhi turns 53, a look at his life and politics: From the archives

June 19, 2023 2:46 pm

As Rahul Gandhi turns 53, we take a look at his life and politics. Take a look at pictures from Express Archives.

In Pictures | Congress, Opposition parties hold 'Tiranga March' from Parliament to Vijay Chowk

April 06, 2023 1:57 pm

From launching a 'Tiranga march', to boycotting the customary evening tea hosted by the Speaker — the Opposition continued their protest against the Centre even after the Lok Sabha's Budget session ended as scheduled on Thursday.

Congress holds day-long 'Satyagraha' across country

March 26, 2023 2:38 pm

Delhi HC sends Sajjan Kumar to jail for life in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

After 34 years, the Delhi High Court held Sajjan Kumar guilty of being involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Here's what the court said and how political leaders reacted.

Congress picks Ashok Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Sachin Pilot is deputy CM

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

After deliberations, Congress President Rahul Gandhi has picked Ashok Gehlot for the post of Rajasthan Chief Minister. Sachin Pilot, who fought for the position, will be made deputy Chief Minister of the state.

Why the election in Chhattisgarh was not neck-and-neck | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

For at least the last two elections, in Chhattisgarh it was a tight race between Congress and BJP. What changed this time around? Dipankar Ghose decodes the result.

How Congress sealed the deal in Rajasthan and MP | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

It was a close contest in both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh between the Congress and BJP. But the grand old party did get a few things right which helped it get ahead of the bump in both the states. Manoj CG breaks it down.

As TRS sweeps Telangana, here’s what worked in KCR’s favour | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

K Chandrashekhar Rao will continue as Chief Minister of Telangana for a second term. The victory is, for the most part, not a surprise. But here’s what worked in his favour. And what about the Congress-TDP alliance? Liz Mathew breaks it down.

Campaign heat: The allegations, the promises and more. Who said what on the campaign trail

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

In the five states where elections were held, here's what national leaders of the BJP and Congress promised to the people.

DECISION 2018: What's at stake in the 5 states this election

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

As the results of assembly elections in five states unfold, here's a look at the mammoth exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India.

Chhattisgarh elections: Congress and BJP manifestos focus on farmers, cows and women

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Both Congress and the BJP are fighting a tough battle in Chhattisgarh this year. As the second phase on voting state in underway, we look at what both parties are promising, to woo the voters.

PM Modi inaugurates Kundli-Manesar expressway, Congress calls in unsafe

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

At the inauguration of the Kundli-Manesar expressway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacks Congress. The grand old party responds by calling it a publicity stunt in election season.

PM Modi brings Sitaram Kesri into Chhattisgarh election battle, Congress retorts

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

PM Narendra Modi says former Congress President Sitaram Kesri was sidelined and treated badly to make way for Sonia Gandhi. Congress says his statement is factually incorrect and asks him to introspect.