Congress

Congress leader’s request to Amartya Sen, Romila Thapar: Don’t attend Kerala conference ‘aimed at legitimising authoritarian govt’

February 10, 2026 7:20 am

The CPM govt in Kerala is set to hold ‘International Conference on Development and Democracy’ on February 15

The Chandra Shekhar Aazad effect: Crowds at Nagina MP's rallies, UP parties keep a close watch

February 10, 2026 11:37 am

UGC row fuels Dalit leader; after rallies in Kannauj, Agra, and Sant Kabir Nagar, he is set to address public meeting in Delhi on February 11

Are Sidhus eyeing BJP? Buzz grows about Navjot Singh's bid as Navjot Kaur ups the ante

February 08, 2026 3:27 pm

Expelled from Congress, Navjot Kaur’s latest broadside against Congress leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, seemed to indicate that Navjot Singh may also have started looking for his options outside Congress

‘Most skilled backstabber’: Sukhjinder Randhawa hits back after Sunil Jakhar links Congress MPs to PM’s 2022 security breach

February 07, 2026 12:39 pm

Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said those who betray their party, colleagues, and legacy for personal gain have no right to lecture on discipline or loyalty.

Proposed India-US trade deal serious threat to farmers, dairy, small industries: Balbir Sidhu

February 06, 2026 8:47 pm

Expressing strong concern over the dairy sector, Balbir Sidhu said dairy farming provides daily income to lakhs of rural households in Punjab and acts as a backbone of the rural economy.

Congress expels Navjot Kaur Sidhu from party, she hits back by calling Rahul Gandhi ‘Pappu’

February 07, 2026 4:23 am

The Congress on December 8, 2025 had suspended Kaur from primary membership after she sparked a political row claiming that “one who gives a suitcase of Rs 500 crore”, becomes the grand old party's chief minister face.

PM frames the deal, corners Congress

February 06, 2026 7:05 am

Having painted a picture of a more self-assured nation on the move, now being embraced by the world, PM Modi then drew the hard lines.

‘Violation of House rules’: Congress to Om Birla on no reply by PM Modi

February 06, 2026 5:04 am

The Congress on Thursday evening wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that it was a violation of rules of the House and “serious procedural irregularities”.

Congress infighting clouds Chandrapur mayoral race despite numbers

February 05, 2026 10:49 pm

Factional tussle between Wadettiwar and Dhanorkar camps puts party’s bid for mayor’s post under strain.

'Cannot get worse': Why Congress has ditched Left in Bengal, will contest Assembly polls alone

February 06, 2026 3:28 pm

This comes days after Trinamool Congress, which is learnt to have offered the party two seats, ruled out a tie-up

Rahul Gandhi escalates attack on PM over Naravane Memoir amid Lok Sabha disruptions

February 04, 2026 2:16 pm

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi escalated his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over former Army Chief General M M Naravane’s memoir, a day after eight Opposition MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha following disruptions when he was not allowed to read excerpts from the book

Rahul Gandhi says government trying to repeat farm laws mistake with MGNREGA repeal

January 22, 2026 5:25 pm

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attended the National MGNREGA Workers’ Convention organised by Rachnatmak Congress in New Delhi

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.

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.