NEW DELHI — Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday slammed the government over its move to change the name of MGNREGA, asking what is the government’s intention behind removing the name of Mahatma Gandhi who is the tallest leader not just in India but in the world. A bill to repeal the MGNREGA and […]
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Congress will back any action by Centre on Pahalgam terror attack: Priyanka Gandhi
WAYANAD, KERALA — Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Sunday said her party would fully support any action the central government takes in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed. She noted that the Congress Working Committee (CWC) has already passed a resolution affirming this stand. Speaking during her two-day […]
Mahila Congress Kupwara president condemns BJP leader Ramesh Biduri’s remarks
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — In a passionate display of solidarity and strength, Mahila Congress District President Kupwara Sheikh Tahira Bashir has condemned BJP leader Ramesh Biduri for his derogatory remarks about Smt Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Ji. Sheikh Tahira emphasized the importance of respect and dignity in political discourse and called for strict action against […]
Farooq Abdullah slams BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks on Atishi, Priyanka
JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks on Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were “inappropriate” and “unfortunate” and reflected his “narow mindset”. Ramesh Bidhuri, BJP’s candidate from the Kalkaji seat in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, sparked a controversy on Sunday when […]
In solidarity with Palestinians, Priyanka carries bag emblazoned with ‘Palestine’ to Parliament
NEW DELHI — In a show of support for the people of Palestine, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday carried a bag to Parliament that had “Palestine” emblazoned on it. The Congress general secretary has been raising her voice against Israel’s actions in Gaza and expressing solidarity with Palestinians. Gandhi was seen carrying a […]
‘No amount of condemnation is enough’: Priyanka Gandhi on Gulmarg attack
NEW DELHI — Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Friday condoled the loss of lives in the militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg, and said no amount of condemnation is enough for such terror acts. Two soldiers and two Army porters were killed on Thursday when militants attacked a vehicle of the force. In a […]
Despicable act of targeted violence won’t deter India in building infrastructure projects in J&K: Congress
NEW DELHI — The Congress on Monday condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal and said this “inhumane and despicable act” of targeted violence will not deter India in building key infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir. A doctor and six labourers were killed when terrorists struck a tunnel-construction site on the Srinagar-Leh […]
‘Feels incomplete…’: Rahul Gandhi calls for statehood restoration as Omar Abdullah is sworn in as J&K Chief Minister
SRINAGAR — Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on his swearing-in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the return of an elected government to the Union Territory. Gandhi used the occasion to renew his call for restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, which was revoked in […]
Rahul, Kharge, Priyanka to attend Omar Abdullah’s swearing-in ceremony in Srinagar
JAMMU — Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi are scheduled to attend the oath-taking ceremony of CM-elect Omar Abdullah in Srinagar on Wednesday, a senior party leader said. The stage is set for Abdullah to be sworn in as the first chief minister […]
BJP using J&K to stir emotions in rest of country, Congress will restore statehood: Priyanka Gandhi
JAMMU — The Congress will restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Saturday while she slammed the BJP for using the Union territory as a pawn to “stir emotions” elsewhere in the country. Gandhi, the Congress’s national general secretary, also criticised Lt Governor Manoj Sinha saying the current administration was […]
