Congress

Why Priyanka Gandhi has got people talking: Sharper, more political, but with a light touch

December 30, 2025 5:55 am

The Wayand MP, who is the architect of the Congress’s “MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan”, has caught attention in recent weeks with Parliament speeches and public interactions with senior BJP leaders, including PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

‘Because polls are coming in Kerala’: Siddaramaiah slams Pinarayi Vijayan for criticising Kogilu eviction drive

December 29, 2025 9:32 pm

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also says eligible people among the evictees in Kogilu near Yelahanka in Bengaluru will be given houses built under the CM One Lakh Housing Scheme.

Musical chairs in Kerala village panchayat: When Congress, BJP joined hands to keep Left out

December 29, 2025 3:57 pm

The incident at Mattathur panchayat has prompted Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to call on the Congress leadership to respond to such a ‘dangerous drift’.

Congress and VBA announce tie-up for BMC polls; Prakash Ambedkar’s party to contest 62 seats

December 28, 2025 3:44 pm

The Congress and the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi contested the recent municipal council and municipal panchayat elections together in some districts of Maharashtra.

Sanjay Jha writes: Digvijaya Singh said what he said because he cares deeply about Congress

December 28, 2025 2:00 pm

He means well when he talks of organisational decentralisation; a recurring theme that remains largely unaddressed despite some synthetic steps taken of late. Congress needs a serious reboot

‘MGNREGA Bachao’: Congress stir starts January 5, Govt says new job law ‘the future’

December 28, 2025 11:33 am

Rahul Gandhi targets PM; Shivraj Chouhan rejects Congress's allegations as “purely political”, saying it had lacked intent and policy to strengthen the rural job scheme during its tenure

Day after breaking ranks from NCP (SP), Prashant Jagtap likely to join Congress

December 25, 2025 9:25 pm

Jagtap, a staunch supporter of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, on Wednesday declared his decision of discontinuing his journey with the party, stating that he was giving topmost priority to the interest of his voters in Wanowrie.

Aravalli height row: Cong attacks govt over ‘new definition’, Minister says Gehlot ‘plundered’ the hills

December 25, 2025 9:23 pm

Under the new definition, an “Aravalli Hill” is a landform with an elevation of at least 100 metres above its local surrounding terrain and an “Aravalli Range” is a cluster of two or more such hills within 500 metres of each other.

Congress to go solo in PMC polls amid NCP reunification buzz

December 25, 2025 8:05 pm

In the wake of both the NCPs joining hands for the civic polls, the leader said the Maharashtra Congress is of the opinion to keep a distance from them to maintain its secular identity, like that in Mumbai.

Under 6% of BJP’s donations came from individuals, Congress share 26%

December 25, 2025 4:40 pm

According to Election Commission rules, parties are required to submit details of all donations above Rs 20,000 made through cheque, bank transfer, UPI or DD -- donations in cash can be made only up to Rs 20,000.

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.