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Opposition parties, including AAP, have decided to jointly oppose the delimitation provisions in a Constitution amendment Bill while supporting women’s reservation. Mallikarjun Kharge called the move politically motivated and accused the government of misusing the delimitation process

Top opposition leaders met at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence to discuss a joint strategy on the women’s quota law ahead of a special Parliament session, raising concerns over its linkage with delimitation and seat increase based on the 2011 Census

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said opposition parties will meet on April 15 to discuss implementation of the Women’s Reservation law, alleging the Centre is not holding proper consultations despite the legislation having wider national implications

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rushing implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging political motives. He demanded an all-party meeting on delimitation, warning lack of consultation undermines democratic consensus ahead of the special Parliament session

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge warned that the proposed delimitation exercise linked to the women's quota law could have serious consequences and said the party would work with opposition leaders to form a united strategy after detailed discussions

The BJP has lodged a complaint with Karnataka DGP M.A. Saleem demanding the arrest of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged provocative remarks during an election rally in Assam.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing a rally in Idukki, declared that the United Democratic Front is poised to form the next government in Kerala. He accused the ruling Left Democratic Front of corruption and mismanagement, while alleging a covert understanding with the BJP.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge unveiled the party’s five guarantees for poll-bound Assam, including cash transfers for women, health insurance for families and land rights for indigenous people, while accusing the BJP government of corruption and intimidation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi bid farewell to 37 retiring Rajya Sabha MPs, praising their contributions to parliamentary life and governance. He highlighted senior leaders’ legacies, encouraged mentorship for newcomers, and underscored the continuity of parliamentary traditions

Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned citing humiliation and internal issues in Assam unit. He expressed emotional distress and alienation. Sources suggest he may join Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Assembly polls, dealing a setback to Congress

The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges as Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge accused the ongoing SIR voter verification exercise of being fraudulent and irregular. Chairman CP Radhakrishnan rejected Kharge’s claims, refusing to allow further discussion.

The Congress has appointed Palash Pawan Saikia, Dipankar Bora and Johnson Sangma as secretaries of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. The move aims to strengthen the party’s organisational structure and expand its grassroots presence ahead of upcoming political challenges

The government is unlikely to accept the opposition's demand for a discussion in Parliament on the West Asia crisis, citing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement. Opposition protests disrupted proceedings in both Houses as parties pressed for a debate

The Congress criticised the government over its silence after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge said India’s strategic autonomy was compromised and raised concerns over energy security and Indians in the Gulf

Rahul Gandhi celebrated Holi with Congress workers at the AICC office in New Delhi, spreading ‘gulal’ and greetings. Party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also extended Holi wishes emphasizing unity and joy

TPCC working president T Jagga Reddy’s recommendations for Rajya Sabha nominations to AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge have intensified internal differences in the Telangana Congress. The AICC is likely to call Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud for discussions.

Rahul Gandhi stopped his convoy in New Delhi to assist an injured autorickshaw driver before leaving for Bhopal, where he and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will lead a Kisan Sammelan protesting the India-US trade framework impacting farmers

The two Rajya Sabha vacancies from Telangana have triggered internal differences in the Congress over loyal and turncoat leaders. Caste equations and leadership claims have further complicated the issue, with several senior leaders pressing for nominations

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor defended the Bharat AI Impact Summit despite criticism from Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Narendra Modi highlighted equitable AI access, global consensus-building, and regulatory safeguards during the high-level international gathering

Several Telangana ministers raised concerns over lack of coordination and interference in their portfolios during an AICC review meeting in New Delhi. The leadership also discussed corruption issues, irrigation disputes and internal dissent, while some leaders stayed back for further talks