Congress MLAs

Gujarat Rajya Sabha polls: EC seeks report from state; orders security for MLAs

An EC spokesperson said the Gujarat Chief Secretary has been asked to furnish a report to the poll panel in this context by the evening (5 pm) of July 31.

Jul 29, 2017, 22:40 PM IST

Karnataka assembly session called off as Congress MLAs attend meeting called by Rahul Gandhi

Today's session of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly was reportedly called off as ruling Congress MLAs rushed to attend a crucial meet called by AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi who had come here to re-launch the 'National Herald' newspaper, which was founded by former prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Jun 12, 2017, 16:05 PM IST

Din in Chhattisgarh Assembly over farmer's death, 28 Congress MLAs suspended

As many as 28 MLAs of Congress were briefly suspended today after the opposition party created a ruckus in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly while demanding a probe into the "suspicious" death of a farmer.

Mar 20, 2017, 20:16 PM IST

Congress MLAs blame party managers for Goa fiasco, seeks appointment with Rahul Gandhi

A section of Congress MLAs in Goa has sought appointment with the party vice-president Rahul Gandhi to apprise him about the "mismanagement" by senior leaders which they blame for the botched bid to capture power.

Mar 15, 2017, 20:41 PM IST

Congress MLAs suspended from Gujarat Assembly

The Gujarat Assembly budget session on Monday began with a ruckus by Opposition members over a gang-rape, involving Kutch BJP leaders, forcing Governor OP Kohli to cut short his customary opening address.

Feb 21, 2017, 00:54 AM IST

SYL Canal issue: Congress MLAs' status in Punjab Assembly ''unclear''

Nearly two months after 43 legislators in Punjab tendered their resignations from the assembly over an SC ruling on the SYL Canal issue, there is uncertainty on their status.

Jan 03, 2017, 12:59 PM IST

Resignation of Congress MLAs political stunt: Parkash Singh Badal

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday described the submission of resignation letters by Congress MLAs, to protest the Supreme Court ruling on SYL issue, as "political stunt" and also claimed that AAP is a party of "hypocrites and opportunists".

Nov 12, 2016, 18:33 PM IST

'Congress MLAs will resign if SC decision is unfavourable to Punjab in SYL issue'

Amarinder told reporters that the party had unanimously decided to stand by its earlier decision that all MLAs will resign en block in the event of the SC's decision going against Punjab.

Oct 23, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

Two former Congress MLAs join BJP in Manipur

Two former Congress MLAs today joined BJP ahead of the upcoming state elections due in early 2017.

Oct 17, 2016, 17:50 PM IST

Uproar in J&K Assembly over beef ban bill; Engineer Rashid, Congress MLAs stage walk-out

The J&K Assembly on Wednesday witnessed a major uproar during a discussion on several bills, which led to independent MLA Engineer Rashid and Congress MLAs staging a walk-out from the house.

Jun 29, 2016, 12:57 PM IST

'I swear my allegiance to Sonia ji, Rahul ji', say West Bengal Congress MLAs on a stamp paper

The MLAs were also made to give an undertaking that they would not “get involved in any anti-party activity”.

May 25, 2016, 09:39 AM IST

Disqualified Congress MLAs' plea: Uttarakhand HC to pronounce order on May 9

If the nine Congress MLAs are allowed to vote, former chief minister Harish Rawat's fate in the 70-member Assembly may be sealed.

May 07, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

Uttarakhand HC resumes hearing on 9 Congress MLAs' disqualification case

The Uttarakhand High Court on Tuesday resumed hearing in the disqualification of 9 Congress MLAs case.

Apr 26, 2016, 11:02 AM IST

Uttarakhand HC to resume hearing on rebel Cong MLAs' petition on Monday

The nine legislators will present their contention before the single bench of Justice U C Dhyani, which had on Saturday recorded the arguments of counsel Kapil Sibal appearing for Speaker Govind Singh Kunjwal.

Apr 24, 2016, 19:59 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Speaker seeks dismissal of disqualified nine Congress MLAs plea

Uttrakhand Assembly Speaker Govind Singh Kunjwal on Saturday sought for dismissal of a plea of nine Congress MLAs in High Court against their disqualification from the Assembly.

Apr 23, 2016, 16:53 PM IST

Uttarakhand HC refuses to stay disqualification of rebel Congress MLAs

As Uttarakhand continues to witness huge political crisis, Uttarakand High Court on Tuesday refused to stay disqualification of rebel Congress MLAs, who were disqualified by the Assembly Speaker.

Apr 12, 2016, 14:12 PM IST

Name MLA who was 'bought' by BJP: Ajay Bhatt to Rawat

Reacting sharply to deposed Chief Minister Harish Rawat's allegation that BJP was trying to lure away Congress MLAs by offering them bags of money, BJP in Uttarakhand today challenged him to name the legislator who had been approached and bought by the party.

Apr 04, 2016, 21:47 PM IST