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UP Congress chief Ajay Rai alleges ‘house arrest’ after PM protest announcement, police deny claim
September 12, 2025 7:30 am
A large police deployment at Congress leader's Lucknow residence, he says was not allowed to venture out.
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai, 9 others booked in Varanasi for 'rioting, blocking roads'
July 12, 2025 3:50 am
Rai says they took out a 'peaceful march' to expose the government's claims of development in Varanasi
Opposition slams UP govt, questions claims: ‘Why is the future of state’s youths bleak?’
March 25, 2025 7:17 am
Congress state president Ajay Rai pointed out that question papers of several examinations had leaked in the past eight years
Delhi Confidential: Emotional Appeal
October 02, 2024 2:04 am
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai visited the family of jailed Samajwadi Party MLA Zahid Beg on Tuesday, prompting the SP top leadership to consider sending a delegation of their own to the legislator’s house.
Congress spares no effort in preparation for all 10 UP bypoll seats, as ally SP watches
September 21, 2024 1:14 am
Senior leaders deployed on the ground even as talks on a deal between the reluctant SP and a rejuvenated Congress yet to make much headway
Gangster act case: SC refuses to stay criminal proceedings against Ajay Rai
June 26, 2024 6:30 am
The bench also issued notice on his plea to stay the trial and fixed July 15 to hear it again.
In UP, how BJP is outdoing Akhilesh, Gandhis in the battle for visibility
April 29, 2024 8:28 am
In the last three weeks, PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Adtiyanath have covered more ground in the state, eclipsing the Gandhi siblings who have held just one rally and one roadshow and the SP chief who has addressed eight public meetings.
Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency: BJP's Narendra Modi, Congress' Ajay Rai and BSP's Athar Jamal Lari in the fray as Shyam Rangeela's nomination gets rejected
May 16, 2024 12:10 pm
Voting will take place in Varanasi Lok Sabha Constituency on June 1, 2024 (Phase 7).
Who is Ajay Rai, the Congress leader pitted against PM Modi in Varanasi?
March 24, 2024 11:10 am
Although he's best known for facing the PM in Lok Sabha elections, Rai began his political career in the Bharatiya Janata Party years ago.
UP Jodo Yatra: Congress accuses BJP govt of ‘spreading communal hatred’
December 30, 2023 1:16 am
Only Congress can bring that change, Rai said, adding the yatra will expose the government's anti-people policies.
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