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BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the State Cabinet's decision to procure crops within Central quotas and demanded the release of Rs 16,545 crore in pending Rythu Bharosa dues. He alleged the government's policies were harming farmers and weakening agricultural support systems.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh dubbed the NDA the “National Defectors Alliance,” accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating defections after a Lok Sabha setback. He claimed opposition unity will resist attempts to secure a two-thirds majority in Parliament

Amidst concerns over possible cross-voting, polling for seven seats of the Karnataka Legislative Council continued on Thursday. Expelled BJP MLAs S.T. Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar confirmed that they had voted for Congress candidates and alleged that, BJP leaders had not even extended a courtesy call seeking their support.

The BJP on Wednesday slammed the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi for organizing a nationwide student protest in Kota just days before the NEET-UG re-examination, accusing the opposition of using a "toolkit strategy" to misguide students

The Congress will launch its nationwide “Chhatron Ki Goonj” campaign from Kota, led by Rahul Gandhi, to highlight exam paper leaks, recruitment irregularities, unemployment, and youth concerns. The movement aims to mobilise students and job aspirants across India

Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of failing India’s youth, citing paper leaks, exam mismanagement and rising fees. Ahead of his Kota student convention, he called for a nationwide student movement, with Congress planning large-scale youth outreach across the country

Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged widespread corruption and accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to farmers, students and youth. He raised concerns over welfare schemes, fee reimbursement, employment, power supply and pending payments to farmers.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP government of failing accountability over multiple exam irregularities and demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. He also criticised the Telegram curbs ahead of NEET-UG re-exam and alleged widespread paper leak issues

The Congress attacked the Modi government over US statements following the killing of three Indian sailors in strikes off Oman, with Rahul Gandhi calling the Prime Minister a “compromised PM”. The party demanded stronger diplomatic action and criticised India’s response

Kerala has launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme offering free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC buses from June 15. Part of the Congress-led government’s election promises, the initiative aims to reduce travel costs and boost mobility and participation

Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused Rahul Gandhi of weakening the INDIA alliance and indirectly benefiting the BJP through his political approach. CPI(M) leader MA Baby defended state-level political realities, urging alliance partners to maintain political decency despite electoral rivalries

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged INDIA bloc partners to remain united, claiming public anger has already decided the next general election. He alleged democratic institutions are compromised, warned of challenges to free and fair polls, and called for sustained political resistance

The Congress accused Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to engineer a two-thirds BJP majority in the Lok Sabha by breaking Opposition parties, calling it an attack on democracy The BJP has not responded to the allegations amid ongoing TMC factional tensions

Congress leaders staged a protest in New Delhi over the cancellation of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination, alleging an assault on democratic principles. Jitu Patwari said the party was prepared for arrest, while leaders accused the BJP of political interference.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis termed Congress a "sinking ship" amid speculation about Opposition unity. He said any merger of regional parties with Congress would only create more political space for the BJP, which is closely watching developments

The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The court held that electoral disputes over nomination rejection must follow prescribed remedies, reiterating constitutional limits on judicial interference in election processes

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot backed Sanjay Raut's call for Congress-origin regional parties to reunite with the Congress and support Rahul Gandhi, arguing that stronger opposition unity is needed to protect democratic values.

The Supreme Court will hear Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. She alleges political interference, while authorities cite non-disclosure of a pending court case in her nomination affidavit

Rahul Gandhi asserted that Congress is the only party not breaking down ideologically and is best positioned to challenge the RSS-BJP. He also expressed concern over the economy and alleged violations of constitutional provisions in tribal areas

The Congress announced a three-month nationwide campaign against inflation, unemployment, exam paper leaks and social inequality. The party also criticised the government over foreign policy and alleged irregularities in recent Rajya Sabha nomination processes in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand