Congress workers protested outside the KPCC office in Bengaluru on Monday against an FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning a purification ritual in Haldwani. KPCC chief B K Hariprasad accused the BJP-led Centre of political vendetta and diversion
A Congress leader was arrested in Thiruvananthapuram for allegedly blocking Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan's convoy. The arrest triggered discontent among some district-level Congress leaders, who questioned the action and denied that the leader had obstructed the chief minister's vehicle.
Sunny Joseph hinted that the Congress high command may soon announce Kerala’s next chief minister, saying “white smoke can be expected soon.” Discussions continue in New Delhi among senior leaders as the party seeks consensus following the UDF’s Assembly election victory
The KPCC has warned leaders against public comments on the Chief Ministerial choice as factional tensions rise in Kerala Congress. Internal divisions have intensified online, with digital media members also reportedly split over the leadership issue
The Congress on Thursday expelled suspended Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from its primary membership after reviewing serious complaints and a sexual assault case against him. The decision came soon after a Thiruvananthapuram court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea.
The Karnataka Congress has issued a disciplinary notice to MLA Shivaganga Basavaraju after his public claim that DK Shivakumar would become Chief Minister by December, stirring internal unrest. This development comes amid ongoing speculation over power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar, despite official denials of any transition plans.
The notice is related to his alleged acquaintance with Monson Mavunkal, who was arrested for dealing in fake antique objects. Monson is in judicial custody in the case.
