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

July 01, 2019 04:40 IST
With Rahul Gandhi firm on his decision to step down, the Congress is facing a crisis unparalleled in its recent history, with several leaders now calling for mass resignations.
Mon, Jul 01, 2019
June 29, 2019 04:10 IST
Senior Congress leader and deputy Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma speaks to The Indian Express on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s decision to resign and the need to fix accountability within the party.
Sat, Jun 29, 2019
June 29, 2019 04:01 IST
The Indian Express on Friday reported about Rahul Gandhi’s unhappiness over the fact that none of those state leaders and in-charges under whose watch the party fared badly owned up responsibility even after he decided to step down.
Sat, Jun 29, 2019
June 29, 2019 03:52 IST
Kumar also took veiled potshots at party leader Anand Sharma, who has said that the inclusion of promises like repeal of the sedition law and amendment of the AFSPA in the Congress manifesto were avoidable as the BJP used it attack the party.
Sat, Jun 29, 2019
June 28, 2019 02:02 IST
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress had drawn a blank in around 17 states and could pick up only one or two seats in many other states.
Fri, Jun 28, 2019
June 27, 2019 04:30 IST
‘AES deaths in Bihar biggest failure... a matter of shame’. Arguing that it was “our constitutional responsibility to ensure the safety of every citizen of the country”, Modi said all incidents of violence, whether in Jharkhand, West Bengal or Kerala, should be treated with the same yardstick and law should take its course.
Thu, Jun 27, 2019
June 27, 2019 03:29 IST
At a meeting of Congress Lok Sabha MPs, presided over by Sonia Gandhi, Rahul is understood to have rejected suggestions for setting up a committee for introspection, stating that such exercises are meaningless.
Thu, Jun 27, 2019
June 27, 2019 03:03 IST
Referring to former President Pranab Mukherjee’s remarks, he asked the Opposition not to stall important legislations in Rajya Sabha where the NDA does not have a majority.
Thu, Jun 27, 2019
June 26, 2019 04:45 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express, Khan said he took “a minute or two” to recall that comment. “I think what he (Modi) did was right because it exposes the intention behind all those actions, which were basically meant to divide the society,” he said.
Wed, Jun 26, 2019
June 26, 2019 02:13 IST
Almost all opposition members attacked the government, accusing it of denigrating institutions and destroying federalism. Many also raised the issue of lynching of a Muslim youth in Jharkhand.
Wed, Jun 26, 2019
June 25, 2019 01:29 IST
A senior leader told The Indian Express that a CWC meeting could be convened soon to persuade Rahul Gandhi to continue for one last time. “If he does not relent, an alternative system will be put in place,” the leader said.
Tue, Jun 25, 2019
June 18, 2019 01:41 IST
Rahul has returned to India after spending a week abroad but there is still no clarity on whether he would continue at the helm of the party.
Tue, Jun 18, 2019
June 10, 2019 01:46 IST
The CPM is learnt to have also devised a multi-point action plan to strengthen the CPM’s independent strength and political intervention capacities.
Mon, Jun 10, 2019
June 10, 2019 01:33 IST
The top leaders, sources said, would convey to Rahul that he and Sonia Gandhi will have to lead the Congress at this critical juncture as there is no other alternative for the party.
Mon, Jun 10, 2019
June 08, 2019 02:53 IST
Speaking in his personal view and capacity, Singhvi told The Indian Express that the 1977 law that governs salaries and allowances of the Leaders of Opposition in Parliament makes no mention of the 10 per cent rule.
Sat, Jun 08, 2019
June 07, 2019 18:01 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express, Moily said that “people are raising their voice here and there” because of the current inactivity. He said the party “cannot be in a relaxed state” and argued that its “unity and integrity” have to be kept intact.
Sat, Jun 08, 2019
June 07, 2019 01:48 IST
Many of the general secretaries are also set to travel to their respective states as part of the introspection exercise.
Fri, Jun 07, 2019
June 06, 2019 03:24 IST
Haryana leaders told The Indian Express that Tanwar made the remark after being blamed for the party drawing a blank in all 10 Lok Sabha seats from the state. In all, the meeting lasted for about “35-40 minutes” and ended without any result.
Thu, Jun 06, 2019
June 02, 2019 04:46 IST
The Congress said Sonia, who has now been heading the CPP for two decades, would decide whether Rahul would be the party leader in the Lok Sabha, as is the tradition.
Sun, Jun 02, 2019
May 31, 2019 00:39 IST
Rahul also met Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and discussed the crisis that has hit the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in the state.
Fri, May 31, 2019
May 30, 2019 00:59 IST
Some of the top opposition leaders have already asked Rahul to reconsider his decision to resign and there could be more pressure on him to stay on when opposition leaders meet.
Thu, May 30, 2019
May 29, 2019 04:20 IST
Not relenting on his decision to step down as Congress president following the party’s rout in the Lok Sabha elections, Rahul has, however, indicated that he will continue on the post till such time a suitable replacement is found.
Wed, May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019 03:00 IST
The present turmoil is one of the most severe in Congress since Independence. There have been many precedents, from the challenge to Nehru’s leadership and revolt against Indira to the Rajiv and Rao years.
Wed, May 29, 2019
May 28, 2019 04:50 IST
While party leaders put up a brave front saying the Congress Working Committee has already rejected Gandhi’s desire to step down, behind-the-scenes efforts are said to be continuing to persuade him.
Tue, May 28, 2019
May 28, 2019 01:26 IST
The electoral base of the party, the Politburo said, saw a big erosion in its strongholds.
Tue, May 28, 2019




