Priyanka Gandhi to play major role in UP polls, role to expanded beyond Amethi, Rae Bareilly soon - Know details
With see-sawing developments over Priyanka Gandhi's announcement as the party's face in Uttar Pradesh Assembly election campaign, the Congress on Tuesday asserted that her influential personality will be greatly beneficial for them in the politically crucial state.
Jul 05, 2016, 11:31 AM IST
Cong mum over reports about Priyanka to be star campaigner in UP
Congress on Monday remained tight-lipped over reports that Priyanka Gandhi would be its star campaigner in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh and also on the issue of elevation of Rahul Gandhi as the party chief.
Jul 04, 2016, 20:24 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Congress cancels iftar programme, no official reason attributed behind cancellation
Opinion divided among congressmen as to how the minorities will react to this step
Jun 27, 2016, 10:48 AM IST
Changes in UP Congress on cards; Ghulam Nabi Azad wants Priyanka Gandhi to play bigger role
Changes in the Uttar Pradesh Congress are on cards ahead of the Assembly election scheduled early next year, party General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad indicated on Tu
Jun 19, 2016, 10:39 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi not to be made leader of UP: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Newly-appointed AICC in-charge of Uttar Pradesh Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday said the 2017 Assembly elections in UP will be a fight between "secular and communal forces" and dismissed suggestions that Rahul Gandhi will be made leader of the state.
Jun 16, 2016, 23:35 PM IST
Ghulam Nabi Azad to visit UP, evolve Congress plan for Assembly polls
Days after being appointed the Uttar Pradesh incharge, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad will visit the state for two days from Thursday to work out the party's action plan for the 2017 assembly elections.
Jun 15, 2016, 21:34 PM IST
Hope Priyanka Gandhi campaigns outside Amethi, Rae Bareli: Azad
In Uttar Pradesh, Congress had secured just two seats in the last Lok Sabha elections.
Jun 15, 2016, 20:41 PM IST
Congress for passage of GST bill, if its concern addressed: Azad
Congress on Tuesday said it was all for the passage of the long-pending GST bill if concerns of the party and some others are addressed ahead of Monsoon session of Parliament.
Jun 15, 2016, 00:45 AM IST
Congress' veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad to be replaced as Leader of Oppn in Rajya Sabha?
Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is likely to be replaced as the leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, a News18 report stated.
Jun 14, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi appoints Ghulam Nabi Azad as Congress general secretary incharge of UP, Kamal Nath to look after Punjab
Azad, 67, is a Gandhi family loyalist and a former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jun 12, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
Congress on 2 years of Modi government: 'Only Bhashan, No Shasan'
“Kiska saath, kahan hai vikas”
May 26, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
Congress, BJP clash in Rajya Sabha over documents on AgustaWestland deal
The Congress on Monday slammed BJP leader Subramanian Swamy for claiming that the documents on AgustaWestland deal that he tabled in Rajya Sabha were "approved" by the chair.
May 09, 2016, 14:08 PM IST
'Deal between PM Modi and Italy to fix Sonia Gandhi': BJP moves privilege motion against Ghulam Nabi Azad
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday moved a privilege motion against leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad over his remark that there was a deal between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi to fix Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
May 02, 2016, 16:34 PM IST
Sharad Pawar endorses Nitish Kumar as face of united oppn, Congress stays mum
Congress on Friday chose to ignore NCP chief Sharad Pawar's remarks endorsing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the most suitable candidate to lead a united opposition in the next Lok Sabha polls, if it came into being.
Apr 29, 2016, 22:04 PM IST
When Subramanian Swamy provoked Congress leaders with 'Italian Constitution' jibe
As soon as the newly-nominated BJP MP rose in the Rajya Sabha to speak, Congress members started shouting at the top of their voice.
Apr 28, 2016, 11:57 AM IST
Interlinking rivers only solution to drought: Government
New Delhi: Acknowledging that several states were badly hit by drought, the central government on Wednesday said that interlinking rivers was the only solution to the problem.
Apr 27, 2016, 22:05 PM IST
Ghulam Nabi Azad hits out at PM Modi, calls for all-party meet to discuss drought
Former Minister of Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad called for an all-party meet to discuss the drought situation.
Apr 27, 2016, 19:19 PM IST
Sparks fly in Rajya Sabha after Subramanian Swamy drags Sonia in AgustaWestland issue
Sparks flew in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after BJP leader Subramanian Swamy dragged Sonia Gandhi's name in the AgustaWestland helicopter bribery case, triggering angry exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches.
Apr 27, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
Delhi's odd-even traffic scheme hits MPs, rocks Parliament
The odd-even traffic scheme hit lawmakers and also rocked parliament on Monday, the first day of budget session part II, with some forgetful members violating the scheme while some MPs car-pooled to arrive at Parliament House. One MP cycled it, while AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi walked to parliament.
Apr 25, 2016, 21:57 PM IST
Congress hints at bringing resolution condemning President''s Rule in Uttarakhand
In an exclusive interview to ETV head Jagdish Chandra, Azad said the Congress Party is tough on this issue.
Apr 24, 2016, 19:50 PM IST
