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Congress demands dismissal of Minister found violating model code of conduct

Congress urges Madhya Pradesh Governor to sack Revenue Minister Rajput for offering ₹25 lakh to booth in-charges for votes. EC registered FIR, but Congress demands inquiry into source of income & Govt dismissal. Oza questions if BJP leaders will support such a Minister & restricts comment on ticket distribution.

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MP Umesh Jadhav calls Priyank Kharge a ‘special baby’ of Karnataka

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge who was inducted into the Siddaramaiah Cabinet after winning the Assembly elections in 2013 for the first-time is really a ‘special baby’ for the Karnataka State, Kalaburagi MP Umesh Jadhav has said.

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Congress will implement six guarantees to provide support to every family of Telangana: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's 3-day bus yatra in Telangana concluded in Armoor. He promised 6 guarantees to the people if Congress is voted to power and also vowed to conduct caste census to empower OBCs.

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Simmering discontent among Congress leaders in Belagavi continues despite denials

It seems that the political rift between senior Congress leaders D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president, and Satish Jarkiholi, Public Works Minister and KPCC working president, refuses to go away despite denials issued by the two leaders.

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Union Govt's stance on Israel-Hamas conflict is highly disappointing, says K.C. Venugopal

K.C. Venugopal condemned the loss of lives of common people in the Israel-Hamas war and the attack on a hospital in Gaza that killed over 500 Palestinians.

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Venugopal makes sudden visit to Bengaluru, holds consultations with Kharge and DKS

K.C. Venugopal's surprise visit to Bengaluru sparked political speculations. He held talks with D.K. Shivakumar, M. Mallikarjun Kharge, and Sathish Jarkiholi. Reports of a group of MLAs visiting Mysuru were denied. Venugopal's visit coincided with I-T raids. Shivakumar said it was to review preparations for Lok Sabha polls. He also…

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Caste-based census debate emerges as a delicate political subject ahead of LS polls in Kerala

Parties in Kerala in tricky position on national SECC; NSS & SNDP at opposite extremes; AICC calls for caste census in 3 States; CPI(M), Cong & BJP wary of disregarding NSS; SNDP's strong pitch for census & affirmative action; IUML leader for caste census; Oppn treading fine line; BJP calls…

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Congress cracks the whip against indiscipline in Telangana

TPCC DAC suspends two aspirants for protesting against denial of tickets. Panel took serious note of burning effigies, pulling down flexis, and abusive language used against leaders. AICC has final say in ticket allotment, CEC is apex body. Protests witnessed at Gandhi Bhavan, leaders locked up office gate and barged…

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AICC denies report on UDF MPs’ functioning

All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary and MP K.C. Venugopal has denied media reports that Sunil Kanugolu, the Congress’ political strategist, has handed over a report regarding the functioning of the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) MPs to the Congress leadership.

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Top Telangana Congress leaders perplexed at failing to get the nod in first list

Senior leaders from Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) were perplexed not to see their names in the first list of candidates for the State Assembly Elections.

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Congress first list is a mix of seniors, defectors and newcomers | Analysis

The first list of 55 names of Congress candidates announced by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) is a mix of seniors including the sitting legislators and Lok Sabha members, over two dozen defectors from other parties and rank new comers who will contest Telangana Assembly Elections-2023. Preference was given…

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No consensus on successor to TNCC chief K.S. Alagiri

TNCC's long-running saga to find a new president continues with no consensus among leaders. Three office-bearers told Sonia Gandhi of need for revamp before 2024 LS election. Complaints against Alagiri rejected, as senior leaders unable to decide on a common candidate.

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Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan frustrated sensing BJP defeat in Assembly polls: Congress

Congress slams MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan over poll promises; Charan Singh Sapra says BJP is a "sinking ship"; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promises scholarships to all children in MP; Sapra says those worshipping Godse pour scorn on Gandhi and Gandhians.

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Congress CEC meet approves 60 names amid high expectations from TS candidates

Congress CEC approves 60 candidates for Telangana Assembly elections. Screening committee headed by MP Muralidharan gave go-ahead to list. List likely to be announced before Congress leaders' bus yatra. TPCC president Reddy says more seats to BCs than BRS, Congress to come to power with >75 seats. Yatra to commence…

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Congress will cross 75 seats in Chhattisgarh, says AICC in-charge Kumari Selja

Congress confident of returning to power in Chhattisgarh; party leader Kumari Selja accuses BJP of blocking Bill to ensure higher reservation. Congress to cross 75 mark in 90-member Assembly, she says. Selja claims Congress delivered on promise to farmers, tribals, poor.

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Telangana Assembly Polls 2023 | Cong forms panel to pacify disgruntled aspirants

Congress formed a four-member consultation committee to understand the ground reality in the constituencies and pacify them. Leaders maintain that trouble is brewing in at least 40 Assembly constituencies, where the party chances are bright.

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Congress candidate list not likely before October 23

Congress CEC to meet Oct 23 to finalise Telangana Assembly tickets. Screening committee to meet Oct 22 to decide on 40 constituencies with multiple aspirants. Promises to Backward Classes leaders to be fulfilled.

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CM likely to discuss caste census issue with Congress high command

CM Siddaramaiah to discuss Caste Census at AICC CWC meeting in Delhi. He will discuss the issue of releasing census report with Karnataka AICC general secretary Randeep Surjewala. CM has already announced acceptance of census report to help plan delivery of services better, despite opposition from Vokkaliga and Veerashaiva/Lingayat caste…

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Telangana AICC in-charge Thakre says Congress fighting BRS, BJP, MIM at one time

Manik Rao Thakre (HYDERABADAICC in-charge for Telangana) accused Congress' opponents (BRS, BJP, MIM) of working to defeat the main Opposition party in Telangana.

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Barman urges Pradyot to merge with Congress, assume role of State president

Congress invites Pradyot Kishore Manikya to merge TIPRA with it, ready to accept him as leader. PCC President & AICC Secretary posts entrusted to him in past. Manikya left Congress in 2020, formed TIPRA & won 13 seats in 2023 elections. CPI leader Manindra Reang & others join Congress to…

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Ajay Maken’s appointment as Congress treasurer reveals Rahul Gandhi’s influence

Ajay Maken's appointment as Congress treasurer indicates Rahul Gandhi's influence over Mallikarjun Kharge's presidency. Randeep Surjewala, K.C. Venugopal & Maken are Rahul loyalists. Priyanka's role in upcoming elections is uncertain. Kharge must soon announce team to make State units battle-ready for LS polls.

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Five District Congress Committee presidents appointed for Bengaluru city

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved reorganisation of Bengaluru city into five District Congress Committees (DCCs) and appointed presidents to them.

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K.C. Venugopal ‘advises’ BC leaders not to go to media

Telangana Congress BC leaders met AICC general sec. K.C. Venugopal in New Delhi, hoping their issues would be taken seriously. He advised them not to go to media, but raise their demands internally. He assured them more seats than BRS & ruled out survey results deciding final decision. He urged…

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BRS gave tickets to 22 BC candidates and Congress should give more, say BC leaders of party

.Congress confident of giving more BC tickets than BRS in Telangana; BC leaders meet AICC president, TPCC chief to press for fair representation. BCs demand recognition for services, tapping of vote bank. BRS gave 22 seats to BC candidates of 119; Congress leaders aim to cross that. Mudirajs angry no…

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BRS leaders, including MLA and former MLA, join Congress

Leaders of Bharat Rashtra Samiti join Congress in presence of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge. Offering Congress scarf, Kharge assured their services will be utilised in elections. Ex-MLA Vemula Veeresham, Kumbham Anil Kumar Reddy & Malkajgiri MLA Mynampalli Hanmanth Rao joined. Rao resigned after 'abusing' Finance Minister T. Harish Rao. Veeresham…

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