DMK mouthpiece Murasoli blamed Rahul Gandhi’s “political immaturity” and lack of consistency for the growing friction within the INDIA bloc and said that opposition parties are now increasingly directing their criticism at Congress rather than the BJP.

‘A joke, politically immature’: DMK blames Rahul Gandhi for split with Congress, weakening opposition

Natarajan's nomination was rejected after BJP candidate Mahesh Kevat approached the Returning Officer, alleging that she had failed to disclose details of a criminal case pending against her in Telangana.

RS polls: Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination rejected, party delegation to meet EC

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi, a day after the INDIA bloc meeting brought opposition leaders together to discuss future strategy. The meeting comes at a crucial political moment, with the TMC facing internal dissent following its recent electoral setback in West Bengal. As opposition parties seek to maintain unity and recalibrate their approach ahead of upcoming political battles, the renewed engagement between Mamata Banerjee and Sonia Gandhi has drawn significant attention.

Mamata Banerjee Meets Sonia Gandhi As TMC Battles Dissent After Bengal Poll Defeat

Historian Ramachandra Guha's critique of Rahul Gandhi has reignited debate over whether the Gandhi family remains Congress's greatest strength or its biggest obstacle in challenging the BJP.

Is the Gandhi family holding Congress together or holding it back?

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Mansoor Ali Khan have also been named as Rajya Sabha candidates from Karnataka, along with Pawan Khera.

Pawan Khera to make Rajya Sabha debut after Assam FIR row; Congress releases list of candidates

After the assembly elections, the Congress broke its decades-long alliance with the DMK and offered support to Vijay’s TVK to form government. Despite having only five MLAs in a house of 234, Congress has two ministers in Vijay’s cabinet, and has also been allocated a Rajya Sabha berth.

DMK to skip INDIA alliance meet in Delhi; cites ‘Congress’ betrayal’

Karnataka leaders DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah are in Delhi for crucial meetings with the Congress high command as discussions over the new cabinet and key appointments enter the final phase. Deputy Chief Minister positions and ministerial berths are expected to be finalised amid intense internal consultations and lobbying within the party.

DK Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah In Delhi, Final Round For Team DKS Begins 

According to media reports, the Congress leadership backed DK Shivakumar’s claim for the top post following a series of meetings involving senior party leaders in Delhi.

Siddaramaiah to step down as Karnataka CM, offered Rajya Sabha berth: Report

Jairam Ramesh also raised questions over the Centre’s financial health after the Reserve Bank of India approved a ₹2.87 trillion surplus transfer to the Union government for the 2025-26 financial year, marking one of the biggest dividend payouts by the central bank.

‘She forgets most important fourth F, falling private investment’: Congress says Govt’s finances are ‘not as rosy’

A large group of Congress workers marched from the Palayam Martyrs’ Memorial on Thursday, demanding that the current Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan be appointed the next Chief Minister of Kerala.

Kerala CM race intensifies as VD Satheesan supporters launch street march

DMK’s Kanimozhi wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking separate seating for party MPs after Congress backed Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu, deepening cracks within the opposition INDIA alliance.

Congress support to Vijay triggers INDIA bloc rift, DMK seeks separate Lok Sabha seating

The 2026 results show a polarised landscape. Congress broke its 10-year Kerala drought with 30 Muslim MLAs winning under the UDF. However, in Assam, Congress faced criticism as 18 of its 20 winners were Muslim, leading rivals to claim the party has transitioned into a "Muslim League".

Congress ‘new Muslim League’? 18/20 Muslim candidates win in Assam; 30 of 35 Muslim MLAs win in Kerala

A similar notice has also been issued to the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) for its office at 5 Raisina Road, with the same deadline. Congress leaders indicated they are likely to move to court to challenge any forced eviction.

'Illegal, politically motivated': Congress asked to vacate iconic 24 Akbar Road office occupied since 1978 by March 28

The AI-generated video was posted on social media days after abusive slogans targeting PM Modi’s mother were reportedly chanted from a Congress-RJD stage during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ rally in Darbhanga, Bihar.

Delhi Police lodge FIR against Congress party, its IT cell over AI video of PM’s late mother

This issue comes after the GST Council announced a cut of rates on bidis from 28% to 18%, while the tax on bidi wrapper leaves (tendu) was reduced from 18% to 5%. 

'B' stands for Buddhi (intelligence) too: Congress slammed for equating Bihar with beedi amid GST row

Congress MP KC Venugopal slammed the Cente and said the proposed law is draconian and is not going to be passed by the Parliament. He said the government is trying to divert attention from electoral fraud and the Bihar Yatra and termed it a move to constitutionalise vendetta politics.

Shashi Tharoor differs with Congress again; backs bills to remove PM, CMs as ‘reasonable’

Congress has urged the Modi government to act on a parliamentary panel report recommending SC, ST, and OBC reservations in private higher education institutions. The committee cited poor representation and called for legislation under Article 15(5). 

Congress urges Modi govt to implement SC, ST, OBC reservation in private higher education

Muraleedharan also slammed Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor over a contentious survey that showed the MP as the ‘preferred choice’ to replace Pinarayi Vijayan as Kerala chief minister after next year’s assembly election.

‘Who are they,’ asks Shashi Tharoor in retort to ‘he is not with us’ remark as Cong rift widens

The AAP's withdrawal comes just a day before a scheduled INDIA bloc meeting and days ahead of the scheduled beginning of the monsoon session of Parliament. The party sought to blame the Congress for its exit from the alliance that was formed in July 2023 to take on the BJP-led NDA.

AAP walks out of INDIA bloc, blames Congress for failure to unite Opposition; INC slams 'double game'

India News: The remarks of the senior politician assume importance as they come at a time when the entire nation has unitedly backed the Modi government over its Operation Sindoor targeting terror dens in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

‘Future of oppn’s INDIA bloc not so bright, BJP formidable...’: Chidambaram forewarns for 2029

Indian Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video showcasing his martial arts skills on Thursday (Aug 29), on the occasion of India's National Sports Day. National Sports Day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand, the Indian hockey legend who brought three Olympic gold medals to the country.

Rahul Gandhi showcases his martial arts skills on India's sports day: 'Dojo Yatra coming soon'

Indian National Congress (INC) leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (Jun 4) responded to a question about speculations over the formation of a government, which might happen if some of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allies break away from the alliance and join INDIA bloc.

Will INDIA bloc try form government? Rahul Gandhi says will seek opinion of allies

Raju Kage, Indian National Congress (INC) MLA from Karnataka state, stirred controversy after his bizarre remarks amid the Lok Sabha Elections. While addressing an election gathering, he threatened the voters in the Jugulato region to cut electricity if they didn't vote for the party by a huge margin.

'Will disconnect electricity': Congress MLA's bizarre threat to voters for Lok Sabha elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh. In his speech Modi warned the people of the Congress party and the I.N.D.I.A Alliance. He said they have their eyes on the public's earnings and property...Watch in for more details!

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi slams Congress in Aligarh rally

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