Manoj C G is Chief of National Political Bureau. He has been covering or writing on politics for nearly two decades. He has worked with the PTI before joining The Indian Express in 2008. He tweets @manojcg4u

May 12, 2025 07:21 IST
"What is important is whether Pakistan has given any commitment to dismantle the terror infrastructure. The entire rationale for this coercive deterrence that we are trying to establish is that there should not be a repeat of Pakistan-sponsored terror activity," says Congress MP
Fri, May 16, 2025
May 11, 2025 15:11 IST
The Congress, which had extended unequivocal support to the government for any action it took against the perpetrators of the terror attack and their handlers, now senses an opportunity to ask questions of the government on the “abrupt” ceasefire announcement and the extent of Washington’s intervention.
Mon, May 12, 2025
May 10, 2025 22:02 IST
BJP hails PM Modi and armed forces; Congress calls for a special session of Parliament to discuss the events of last 18 days
Sun, May 11, 2025
May 09, 2025 19:37 IST
Shashi Tharoor interview: "India is a status quo power, we want nothing that Pakistan has … it is not in India’s interest to play into Pakistan’s hands by prolonging this conflict," says Congress MP who heads the Parliament’s Standing Committee on External Affairs.
Sat, May 10, 2025
May 08, 2025 16:04 IST
Aap jo kaam kar rahe hain karte rahiye," Kharge tells govt as Opposition parties speak in one voice, lauding the operation and armed forces
Fri, May 09, 2025
May 08, 2025 14:06 IST
The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman – all members of the Cabinet Committee on Security
Thu, May 08, 2025
May 07, 2025 20:39 IST
The Opposition’s charge against the Modi government then of “politicisation” of the terror attacks and the response had largely backfired
Thu, May 08, 2025
April 30, 2025 19:09 IST
For two years, Rahul Gandhi has made caste census the centrepiece of his social justice agenda. Govt announcement to hold the same comes with pointed attacks at the Congress.
Wed, Apr 30, 2025
April 28, 2025 18:21 IST
Standing firmly behind govt, while making nuanced points on lapses and countermeasures, was what Congress was going for. But remarks by Siddaramaiah, Soz have provoked a BJP reaction
Tue, Apr 29, 2025
April 25, 2025 07:05 IST
Attack site was "active without security since April 20, Opposition pointed out that it was a huge security lapse", says AAP's Sanjay Singh; Rahul Gandhi asks how such a lapse can happen when a three-tier security is in place
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
April 24, 2025 15:57 IST
CWC takeaways: A day after Cong said it was not time for “partisan politics” but for "collective resolve", most leaders feel it should also highlight security, intelligence issues; Rahul to visit Kashmir to meet the injured Friday
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
April 23, 2025 16:52 IST
“The restoration of statehood is a separate issue but is absolutely necessary… However, it has nothing to do with terrorist incidents,” former Union Home Minister says
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
April 18, 2025 14:26 IST
"I disagree very strongly (with V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar's criticism of the use of Article 142). It was Dr Ambedkar and the framers who thought it fit to trust our Supreme Court and the Supreme Court alone with this special power," says Congress Rajya Sabha MP.
Sat, Apr 19, 2025
April 15, 2025 19:54 IST
“Almost half of our MLAs are from Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities. They have huge political representation now. So, they are worried,” says a Congress leader.
Wed, Apr 16, 2025
April 15, 2025 17:34 IST
The message from the meeting, insiders said, was clear: let’s not repeat the “mistakes” of 2020, when the Congress registered the worst strike rate of all the Mahagathbandhan parties.
Wed, Apr 16, 2025
April 12, 2025 18:15 IST
Over the years the District Congress Committees became dysfunctional due to factionalism, lobbying, and pressure groups; the AICC plans to empower them now.
Sun, Apr 13, 2025
April 10, 2025 01:19 IST
AICC resolution refers to alleged recovery of cash from judge home, says: “A mechanism for Judicial accountability, without compromising Judicial independence, is the need of the hour”
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
April 09, 2025 20:37 IST
Gandhi and Kharge underline that the party would continue its outreach for OBCs, Dalits and tribals in a bid to claw back electoral space
Wed, Apr 09, 2025
April 09, 2025 16:01 IST
While Kharge repeats claims regarding EVM fraud and BJP undermining of institutions, Tharoor says “Congress must be a party of hope and not of resentment… a party of the future, not just of the past”
Wed, Apr 09, 2025
April 09, 2025 07:00 IST
At extended CWC meet on eve of AICC session, Rahul Gandhi bats for private sector reservation, asks Cong to step up OBC outreach, says it should not be afraid of flagging “attacks on minorities”
Wed, Apr 09, 2025
April 09, 2025 07:00 IST
In a draft resolution, which is under discussion and will be presented at the AICC session Wednesday, the Congress said good relations can never happen at the expense of India’s national interests.
Wed, Apr 09, 2025
April 07, 2025 18:21 IST
AICC Session in Gujarat after over 60 years, party leaders hope for clarity on narrative, INDIA bloc.
Tue, Apr 08, 2025
April 04, 2025 22:09 IST
The session saw the passage of Waqf Bill following marathon debates, which brought unity in INDIA bloc; productivity in both Houses stood at over 100%
Fri, Apr 04, 2025
April 03, 2025 14:08 IST
Of the three key fence-sitters opposed to the Bill — YSRCP, BJD and BRS — with altogether 18 MPs, it is to be seen whether they would actually vote against the Bill or just resort to a tactical walkout
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
April 03, 2025 11:32 IST
President’s Rule endorsed after Shashi Tharoor starts debate on Opposition’s behalf, wondering whether Speaker really wanted a discussion at that hour
Fri, Apr 04, 2025



