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In MP, a ‘futile survey’, 7 changed tickets, and Congress against Congress

The Congress in Madhya Pradesh seems to be in disarray, with disgruntled ticket aspirants, intra-party fighting, and accusations about a botched up poll campaign. The party has changed seven candidates in the poll-bound state, and there is speculation about more changes on the way.

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ED action in Rajasthan a sign of BJP’s imminent loss: Sachin Pilot

Congress unites in face of ED summons, raids. Sachin Pilot questions timing, calls it politically motivated. Pilot defends Gehlot government, says Congress stands for action against corrupt.

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Notice to Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal against clean chit in sexual assault case

The Kerala High Court issued notice to All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary K.C. Venugopal against clean chit in sexual assault case.

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Congress complains to EC against Home Minister and Assam CM

Congress complains to EC against Amit Shah, Himanta Biswa Sarma for violating MCC; alleges misuse of official machinery in Telangana, and against Gopal Singh Rajput. Party delegation submits 8 memoranda of poll code violations in 3 states. Complaint against Shah for claiming CM Baghel's govt lynched Chhattisgarh's son; Sarma for…

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Congress Election Committee clears 45 names, will meet on Thursday again

Congress CEC meets to finalise Telangana candidates; AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge confident of victory, says BRS, BJP, AMIM know writing on wall & have nothing to show people except lies, loot & commission. Congress guarantees justice, welfare & progress.

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Hit by protests, Congress changes four more candidates in Madhya Pradesh

The Congress has already announced candidates for all the 230 seats in the State, while the ruling BJP has declared the names of its candidates for 228 constituencies. The last date for filing the nomination is October 30.

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Harish asks people to choose who fought for Telangana, not those who stayed away

BRS leader Harish Rao says vengeance not motive, cites examples of neighbouring states; urges Telangana electorate to choose between those who fought for statehood & those who aimed guns at activists. Alleges Congress of cash-for-vote & note-for-seat.

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Priyanka’s public meeting in Kollapur on Oct 31; second phase of bus yatra from Oct. 28: TPCC

Congress gears up for Telangana election campaign; Priyanka Gandhi to address public meeting in Kollapur on Oct 31. TPCC working president Mahesh Kumar Goud announces 'Palamuru Praja Bheri' meeting to intensify campaign, take 6 Congress promises to people.

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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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