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Congress hits out at Centre for ‘attack on party funds’

The Congress leadership said that they were unable to book flights for its leaders or advertisement spaces due to the shortage of funds

Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge and former presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during a special press conference at the Congress party headquarters in New Delhi, India, on Thursday. (Raj K Raj/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 05:33 AM IST

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi lead charge against Modi govt over I-T action | 5 points

The Congress said it’s largely unable to access the funds in its bank accounts which have crippled the party's campaign activity ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi brief the media, at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi (HT Photo/Raj K Raj)
Published on Mar 21, 2024 02:59 PM IST

Kharge, Sonia, Rahul attack PM, say there’s a systematic effort to cripple Cong

The Congress leaders said the party was unable to book flights or advertisement spaces due to the shortage of funds arising out of the tax department’s move

: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi brief the media, at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi (HT Photo/Raj K Raj)
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 02:16 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, says 'Congress bank accounts frozen, can't campaign'

Rahul Gandhi made the remarks during a rare joint press conference attended by Sonia Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with party president
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 01:16 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi at rare press conference: ‘Systematic efforts underway by PM to…’

Sonia Gandhi said the issue affects not just the Indian National Congress but the democracy itself.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi briefs the media, at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi.(PTI)
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 03:52 PM IST

Danish Ali, suspended BSP leader and Lok Sabha MP, joins Congress

Danish Ali met former Congress president Sonia Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence in the national capital and sought her ‘blessings’ last week.

Danish Ali, suspended BSP leader and Lok Sabha MP, joins Congress(ANI)
Published on Mar 20, 2024 05:11 PM IST

Danish Ali meets Sonia, hints at fighting LS poll on Cong ticket

BSP MP Danish Ali hints at contesting Lok Sabha election on Congress ticket after meeting Sonia Gandhi. Congress candidate list from UP not announced yet.

Sitting BSP MP Danish Ali met Congress’ parliamentary wing chief Sonia Gandhi on Thursday. (X/Kunwar Danish Ali)
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 07:56 PM IST

Danish Ali to contest from Amroha on Congress ticket? Ex-BSP leader drops a hint

In a post on X, Ali posted a picture of him along with Sonia Gandhi and dropped a hint that he might be contesting the upcoming elections from the Amroha seat.

A picture from Danish Ali's meeting with Sonia Gandhi.(X/Kunwar Danish Ali)
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 05:21 PM IST

Rajya Sabha election today: Suspense in UP, Karnataka over cross-voting. Updates

Rajya Sabha election: Voting for 15 seats across Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh is taking place on Tuesday, February 27.

A candidate needs 45 first preference votes to get elected to the Rajya Sabha. (ANI)
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 11:00 AM IST

Keeping up with UP | How will Rae Bareli handle Sonia’s decision to not contest?

The Nehru-Gandhis have represented Rae Bareli in the Lok Sabha for over 30 years. With Sonia Gandhi not contesting in ’24, everyone has the same question

Sonia Gandhi was recently elected to the Rajya Sabha after announcing that she will no longer be contesting the Lok Sabha elections(HT Photo)
Published on Feb 21, 2024 08:16 PM IST
BySunita Aron

Morning briefing: 41 elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed; and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a collection of news items you should check out.

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw receives the certificate of election after being elected as a Rajya Sabha MP, on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 09:22 AM IST

In Rae Bareli, the Gandhi question looms

Uttar Pradesh BJP secretary Abhijat Mishra said if the Congress leadership is so focused on choosing a Gandhi for the seat, why should the name of a family member of Mahatma Gandhi not be considered

Many locals say either Rahul or Priyanka should contest from the Cong’s traditional Lok Sabha seat. (HT file)
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 06:18 AM IST
By, Rae Bareli

Sonia Gandhi elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

There are 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Rajasthan. After the results, Congress has six members and the BJP four.

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi (ANI)
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 04:58 PM IST
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Kamal Nath joining BJP? Digvijaya Singh reminds him of ‘Nehru-Gandhi’ favour

AICC in-charge of Madhya Pradesh Jitendra Singh also said that he did not think that Nath would leave the Congress party.

Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly Narendra Singh Tomar with senior Congress leader Kamal Nath, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and Ministers Kailash Vijaywargiya and Prahlad Patel on the first day of the budget session of the State Assembly last week.
(ANI file photo)
Published on Feb 17, 2024 03:02 PM IST

Evening briefing: Sonia Gandhi's assets total 12 crore

A shortlist of biggest headlines, recommended stories, and special collection of news items you should check out.

Sonia Gandhi (File Photo)
Published on Feb 16, 2024 06:28 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi's assets total 12 crore, Italy house share of 27 lakh; no car

BJP leader complained to the returning officer that Sonia Gandhi did not completely disclose the details of her share in her ancestral Italy property.

Sonia Gandhi disclosed her share in her father's property in Italy is worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>27 lakh.
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 07:48 PM IST

Number Theory: Looking back at Sonia Gandhi’s Lok Sabha career

Both in terms of victory margin and vote share, Sonia Gandhi reached the peak of her electoral career in the 2006 by-election to the Rae Bareli seat in UP

Sonia Gandhi, 77, filed the nomination papers for Rajya Sabha on Wednesday(AP FILE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 15, 2024 07:41 PM IST
By, New Delhi

‘Will not contest Lok Sabha election due to health, age issues’: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi acknowledged the enduring support and love she has received from the people of Rae Bareli and recalled how people embraced her family roots

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi (File Photo)
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 02:24 PM IST
ByAkshita Kumari

Sonia Gandhi's letter to Rae Bareli: ‘Will not contest Lok Sabha poll due to…’

Sonia Gandhi's message to the voters comes a day after the former Congress president filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat from Rajasthan.

Congress MP Sonia Gandhi leaves after the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die during the Budget session of Parliament in New Delhi. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 03:03 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi set to enter Rajya Sabha in big Congress shift

Sonia Gandhi will fill the seat that will fall vacant in April after former prime minister Manmohan Singh completes his Rajya Sabha tenure.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi along with party leaders Ashok Gehlot, Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot leaves after filing her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election, from Rajasthan, at the airport in Jaipur on Wednesday. (ANI)
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 01:30 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP claims Sonia Gandhi spooked by son's Amethi debacle

Union minister Giriraj Singh said Sonia Gandhi appeared to be tired.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi files her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election, in Jaipur. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 07:47 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi to contest Rajya Sabha polls from Rajasthan

The Congress is set to win 11 seats of Parliament’s upper House in the latest round of biennial elections to 56 Rajya Sabha seats on February 27

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Jaipur on Wednesday. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 12:51 PM IST

Rajya Sabha nomination: Sonia Gandhi tired, says BJP leader Giriraj Singh

BJP leader's 'tired' jibe at Sonia Gandhi over Rajya Sabha nomination

Congress MP Sonia Gandhi at Parliament House complex, in New Delhi.(PTI file photo)
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 02:18 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

Sonia Gandhi was accompanied by Rahul and Priyanka as the former Congress president filed her nomination.

Sonia Gandhi filed her Rajya Sabha nomination from Rajasthan on Wednesday.(PTI)
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 05:38 PM IST

In Rae Bareli's political landscape, it’s power versus sympathy

The BJP is eyeing the last of the Congress citadel in Uttar Pradesh that has so far stood with the Gandhi family. Will 2024 be any different?

Rae Bareli has stood with the Gandhi family as well as the Congress party since 1952 when Feroze Gandhi — Indira Gandhi’s husband — was first elected from this backward class-dominated constituency.(HT Photo-Representative Image)
Published on Feb 13, 2024 05:31 PM IST
BySunita Aron

Sonia Gandhi may shift to Upper House; party yet to make final call

If Sonia Gandhi settles for Rajya Sabha seat, it would be the first stint in Upper House for the 77-year-old leader, who is a five-term lawmaker of Lok Sabha.

Congress party is yet to make a final decision on the names of the candidates for the biennial elections for 56 seats from 15 states. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 11:09 PM IST

‘Sexual connotation’: Sharmistha Mukherjee says attacked by Congress on internet

Sharmistha Mukherjee claimed a supporter followed by senior Congress leaders said nasty things about her on social media.

Former president (late) Pranab Mukherjee and his daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee.(PTI file photo)
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 07:46 PM IST

Himachal Congress sticks to Sonia song amid parleys for Rajya Sabha seat

Former Congress president the first choice, party officials say; ex-members Anand Sharma, Vilpove Thakur also testing the waters

Speculation about former Congress president Sonia Gandhi may taking the Rajya Sabha route from Himachal is rife. (HT File)
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 05:28 PM IST
By, Shimla

Sonia Gandhi reacts to Bharat Ratna announcements: 'I welcome them, why not?'

Bharat Ratna awarded to PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and MS Swaminathan, Sonia Gandhi says she welcomes the government's decision.

Sonia Gandhi reacted to Bharat Ratna announcements made on Friday.
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 06:02 PM IST

PM Modi takes ‘2 special commanders’ jibe at Kharge, invokes Mamata Banerjee

Referring to Kharge's speech, PM Modi said he "completed the entertainment" that was missing in the Lok Sabha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's address. (ANI file photo)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 03:23 PM IST
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