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Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the Modi government of reducing subsidised LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme, claiming the move will burden Karnataka’s women with ₹900 crore annually and impose nearly ₹25,000 crore on women nationwide

Mamata Banerjee is set to hold a closed-door meeting with Sonia Gandhi following the INDIA bloc meeting, amid discussions on opposition coordination and challenges facing the Trinamool Congress after its recent electoral setback

BRS leader KT Rama Rao attacked the Congress after Telangana CM Revanth Reddy invoked Hitler as inspiration for HYDRAA operations. KTR accused Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy, demanding the AICC respond and warning that silence amounts to endorsing totalitarian methods

Former MLC Karne Prabhakar alleged that the Revanth Reddy government had failed to deliver meaningful development after two-and-a-half years in office. He criticised the Future City initiative, HYDRAA and the Musi project, while defending the development record of the previous BRS regime.

Tensions deepen within the INDIA bloc as the DMK and CPI-M criticise Congress, accusing it of “backstabbing” and poor coordination. DMK has boycotted the alliance meeting, while CPI-M questioned Congress’s leadership amid rising differences over strategy and seat-sharing.

Twenty-three political parties, including Congress and TMC, will attend the INDIA Janbandhan meeting in New Delhi on June 8. The bloc aims to discuss national issues and coordinate strategies for the 2029 elections, despite DMK’s boycott and CPI(M) concerns

Former Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of politicising the Koheda Integrated Fruit Market project and claiming credit for a BRS-era initiative. She also questioned land acquisition decisions, farmer compensation and the government's development priorities

The Congress criticised the Modi government over the latest LPG price hike, alleging burden on households and questioning fuel diversification claims. The Centre defended the increase, attributing it to rising global prices and asserting that India continues to offer relatively cheaper cooking gas

Senior RS Bharathi attacked Indian National Congress, rejecting future alliance and likening separation to adultery. He challenged rivals in local polls, criticised defection politics, dismissed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rise, and reaffirmed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ideological distance from Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress parties ahead of elections challenge polls

The Bharat Future City project, evolving from the erstwhile Pharma City plan, has sparked debate over its feasibility and long-term implications. Officials suggest its contractual and financial structure could make it difficult for future governments to scrap or alter it.

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said Congress has filed nominations for three Rajya Sabha and five Legislative Council seats. The party fielded Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera and Mansoor Ali Khan for the Upper House elections

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has declared total assets worth Rs 38.76 crore in his Rajya Sabha nomination affidavit. The filing details movable and immovable properties, jewellery holdings, a Rs 10 lakh liability, and five pending criminal cases

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he will not accept minister Ramalinga Reddy’s resignation, stressing the matter will be resolved internally. The dispute arose over portfolio allocation, with Congress leadership stepping in to manage the situation

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