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Congress Ministers assembled at Gun Park instead of the Press Club after accepting the BRS challenge for a debate on welfare tender irregularities. They accused BRS leaders of staying away and challenged BRS Chief K Chandrashekhar Rao to participate.

A political confrontation between the Congress and the BRS intensified in Hyderabad after rival leaders challenged each other to public debates over Telangana's debt and residential school tenders. Heavy police deployment prevented clashes, while Harish Rao sustained minor injuries during the commotion.

Twenty-three political parties and an Independent MP jointly wrote to Chief Justice Surya Kant expressing concerns over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process and other electoral issues, urging judicial attention amid continuing opposition criticism of the voter roll revision exercise

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government owed Telangana farmers Rs 29,300 crore under the Rythu Bharosa scheme and failed to fulfil several election promises. He demanded a timeline for clearing dues and criticised the government's agricultural policies.

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai claimed he was placed under house arrest ahead of a planned Ayodhya visit over the Ram temple donation controversy. Congress alleged its leaders were stopped from offering prayers, while police gave no immediate confirmation of any arrest

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of not fulfilling the poll promise of providing Rs 15,000 per acre annually under Rythu Bharosa scheme. He criticised the Congress government over unpaid due of Rs. 30,000 crore.

The Congress announced that 23 Opposition parties and one Independent MP have jointly written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, raising concerns over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and other election-related issues. The Opposition alleges the SIR exercise undermines democracy, while the government insists it targets illegal infiltrators.

The Congress accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of misleading Parliament over casualties during Operation Sindoor and demanded his resignation. The party also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology, alleging the government delayed honouring six personnel who died during the operation

The Congress criticised the Centre's expenditure-sharing formula under the VB G RAM G Act, alleging it weakens federalism and burdens states financially. The party said replacing MGNREGA with the new scheme centralises decision-making while undermining states' fiscal autonomy

Secret performance surveys and constant monitoring have reportedly upset a section of Telangana Ministers and senior MLAs, fuelling internal tensions ahead of a possible Cabinet expansion and reshuffle. Some leaders fear the findings could be used selectively to weaken their influence.

The BRS criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly using the Nalgonda public meeting for political attacks instead of announcing development measures. Party leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting the district and challenged the Chief Minister to debate its performance.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was re-recognised as the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha after being re-elected to the Upper House. Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accorded the recognition with effect from June 26, 2026

The opposition has targeted the Centre after former The Telegraph editor R. Rajagopal revealed his passport renewal was blocked due to his name being purged from West Bengal's voter list during a controversial Special Intensive Revision exercise

The Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy for visiting the Giant Tortoise Enclosure in Seychelles while pushing the Great Nicobar Island Project, calling it an ecological disaster driven by corporate interests. Modi, meanwhile, highlighted India-Seychelles friendship through the Aldabra Giant Tortoise and handed over a patrol vessel to strengthen maritime security.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi criticised the Modi government over its stance on the Gaza conflict, alleging its silence has weakened India's moral standing and foreign policy interests while distancing the country from traditional allies and global public opinion

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for praising Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on his birthday, asking whether he remembered students who allegedly died following the NEET paper leak controversy and demanded accountability for the education system

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi marked two years as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, saying he would continue raising people's issues in Parliament. He highlighted his interventions on NEET, electoral fraud and constitutional matters in a video message

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of illegally acquiring assigned lands belonging to Dalits and tribals, failing to fulfil election promises and targeting those opposing land acquisition, while assuring support to affected families and party workers.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh ruled out boycotting the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, alleging that the Election Commission favours the ruling side. Using a cricket analogy, he said the opposition must continue fighting elections, raising public issues and challenging institutions when necessary

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his alleged remarks against protesting students, demanding an apology and resignation. Gandhi accused the BJP of branding critics and dissenters with derogatory labels and reiterated his call for affordable, quality education and fair examinations for students