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The Congress accused Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of incompetence and demanded his resignation over alleged irregularities in CBSE’s on-screen marking and re-evaluation system. Citing media reports, the party claimed cybersecurity lapses and procurement issues caused distress to lakhs of students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed public anger forced the Congress to change Karnataka’s chief minister and accused the party of thriving on chaos and uncertainty. He highlighted India’s self-reliance, energy security, infrastructure growth and electoral support for the BJP

Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks on irrigation projects, defending the BRS government’s record on the Palamuru-Rangareddy scheme and accusing the Congress government of delays, cost escalation and failure to complete major projects.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar admitted promising the Bengaluru Development portfolio to senior minister Ramalinga Reddy, but said the party high command decided otherwise. Reddy resigned, alleging humiliation over the portfolio allocation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar Island Project is aimed at benefiting a businessman rather than defence, claiming massive ecological damage. He urged citizens to oppose deforestation and support protection of India’s natural heritage

The Congress demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the CBSE on-screen marking controversy, alleging inflated procurement costs and irregularities. The party called for an independent probe, questioning the adoption of the costly digital evaluation system

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka in the presence of senior party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi. The Congress has also fielded Pawan Khera and Mansoor Ali Khan for the Upper House polls

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to employees and workers, including implementation of the PRC and DA dues. Campaigning for a BRTU-backed candidate, he urged employees to support the union in upcoming elections.

Muslim clerics and religious leaders in Karnataka demanded five Cabinet berths for community representatives, arguing that Muslim voters played a key role in the Congress's electoral success. They warned of protests and political repercussions if the demand remains unmet

Congress questioned LIC's 10.8% stake in Rajesh Exports after SEBI alleged massive financial misrepresentation and fund diversion. Jairam Ramesh sought accountability, while SEBI barred promoter Rajesh Mehta from trading and ordered a fresh forensic audit into the company

TVK president C Joseph Vijay announced that the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu has been allotted to alliance partner Congress. The move follows discussions with senior Congress leaders and is being viewed as an effort to strengthen opposition unity

The Congress criticised the transfer of the CBSE chairman and secretary amid the OSM controversy, alleging the move shifts blame to bureaucrats while shielding political leadership. The party demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, citing accountability for alleged irregularities

Shanimol Osman of the Congress was elected Deputy Speaker of the Kerala Assembly, becoming the first woman from the party in 66 years to hold the post. She won with strong UDF backing, marking a historic milestone in Kerala’s legislative history

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged district presidents to focus on public engagement, service and grassroots outreach, saying advancement within the party should come through hard work and commitment rather than sycophancy or personal loyalty

The Congress intensified its attack on the Centre over the CBSE OSM row, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign. The party alleged irregularities in the digital evaluation system and tender process, while accusing the government of failing to ensure accountability in education

The Election Commission has notified elections to four Rajya Sabha seats and seven Karnataka Legislative Council seats, with polling on June 18. The ruling Congress is expected to secure three Rajya Sabha seats and five Council seats based on its Assembly strength

Karnataka CM-designate D K Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah will meet the Congress high command in Delhi on June 1 to finalise Cabinet formation. Intense lobbying continues for ministerial posts, deputy CM positions, and portfolio allocation ahead of the June 3 swearing-in

The Congress alleged that answer booklets of 20 lakh CBSE Class 12 students were exposed online, raising serious privacy concerns. The CBSE denied any security breach, asserting that its evaluation portal remained secure and that allegations were misleading.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Rahul Gandhi of failing to deliver Congress’s 2023 promises to Telangana auto drivers, including welfare board and Rs 12,000 aid. He cited over 100 suicides, questioning fresh promises in Delhi while old commitments remain unmet 

A Sultanpur district court has summoned records from a lower court while hearing a plea challenging the rejection of an application seeking Rahul Gandhi's voice sample in a 2018 defamation case. The matter will be heard next on June 5