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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

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded an FIR against those involved in a reported ‘shuddhikaran’ ceremony at the Haldwani rally venue after Mallikarjun Kharge’s visit. Gandhi accused the BJP-RSS of practising untouchability, while the BJP denied involvement and said the incident would be investigated

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called the 'shuddhikaran' ceremony held at the venue of Mallikarjun Kharge's Haldwani rally a crime and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi order an FIR, alleging the BJP-RSS does not want Dalits to progress.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged PM Modi to convene an all-party meeting on delimitation proposals and allow states time to study them. He demanded freezing Lok Sabha strength at 543 for 25 years and implementing 33% women’s reservation from 2029

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share the government’s delimitation proposals with political parties and states. He sought a 25-year freeze on the Lok Sabha’s 543 seats and one-third reservation for women from 2029

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to scrap the existing caste census questionnaire and formulate a new one after consulting political parties, experts and the public, citing Telangana and Bihar's caste surveys as examples.

Wanaparthy MLA T Megha Reddy has lodged a complaint with the Congress high command against State Planning Board Vice-Chairman G Chinna Reddy, demanding his suspension for alleged objectionable remarks.

Congress leaders paid tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to youth empowerment, technological progress, education and India’s IT transformation. Rahul Gandhi said his father’s vision of India will continue guiding him

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has resolved to intensify grassroots campaigns on issues of paper leaks and alleged "chanda chori" in Ram temple donations. It also decided that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram will be sung at party events.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over the rendition of Vande Mataram, saying the same version was sung by Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He also opposed stopping financial assistance

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi after a police complaint alleged disruption during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party headquarters, arguing that if singing the full version is deemed a crime, then similar charges should apply to Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, and Vajpayee, who also sang it.

The Congress hit back at Home Minister Amit Shah over his demand for an apology regarding Vande Mataram, accusing him of diverting attention from government failures. Jairam Ramesh also attacked Shah over his remarks on Ambedkar and the RSS

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday condemned the alleged conduct of Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during Vande Mataram’s rendition at the party headquarters. Congress rejected the BJP’s accusation, saying Sonia Gandhi was seeking a chair for Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said India’s constitutional values, democratic institutions and social harmony have faced serious challenges over the past decade. In his Independence Day message, he called for equality, dignity, justice and opportunities for youth, farmers, women and weaker sections.

Andhra Pradesh Congress leaders staged statewide protests on Friday, burning effigies of the RSS to condemn the alleged "purification" of a rally venue in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani after party chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s meeting. APCC vice president Kolanukonda Sivaji accused the BJP of silence over the incident, calling it caste discrimination, and demanded cases under the SC/ST Act.

The Congress asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to respond to reports that China has stopped Indian troops from patrolling certain areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Mallikarjun Kharge also questioned Chinese activity and India's access to patrol points

A political row erupted after a right-wing outfit reportedly conducted ‘purification’ rituals at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground, where Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally. Kharge alleged caste bias, while BJP leader J P Nadda denied party involvement and assured an inquiry

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die after passing the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, ending a stormy Monsoon Session marked by disruptions and protests. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed concern over disorder while highlighting legislative work completed during the session 

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that BJP-linked people conducted a purification ritual at a Haldwani stage after his speech, calling it an insult and demanding action under the Untouchability Act. BJP leader J P Nadda condemned the incident and ordered an investigation

The Congress Working Committee will meet on August 19 to discuss the prevailing political situation and formulate a strategy to pressure the government over student-related issues and alleged irregularities involving Ram temple donations. The panel may also review Assembly poll preparations