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25 Aug

Punjab – Congress Begins Preparations for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCongress, Elections, Ludhiana, Punjab News, Raja Warring

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Congress has started early preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President and Ludhiana MP Raja Warring revealed that senior leaders recently held a crucial meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and other top leadership. Following the meeting, Warring announced that new district presidents will soon be appointed across the state. “This was an important meeting, and the appointments will be made without any bias,” he said. Currently, the term for district presidents is three years. The previous appointments were made on November 19, 2022, but the party has decided to…

23 Aug

Christian Community Expresses Outrage Over Ravneet Singh Bittu’s Remarks; Minority Commission Demands Apology

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChristian, Congress, Ravneet Singh Bittu

National Times Bureau :- A controversy has erupted after remarks made by Congress leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, drawing sharp criticism from the Christian community. The comments, which many have described as hurtful and insensitive, have sparked widespread resentment across the state. The Punjab State Minority Commission has taken cognisance of the matter and has formally demanded an apology from Bittu, stating that his words have hurt the sentiments of the Christian minority. Community leaders have also urged political figures to exercise restraint and show respect toward all faiths, warning that such statements can disturb communal harmony. As pressure mounts, the…

16 Aug

Rahul Gandhi to Launch 16-Day ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ Across Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar politics, Congress, Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, Voter Adhikar Yatra

Patna, August 16: Congress leader and Lok Sabha Opposition chief Rahul Gandhi will begin a 16-day, 1,300-kilometre ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram on Sunday. The march, joined by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav and leaders of the Mahagathbandhan, will culminate with a large rally in Patna on September 1.The Congress has positioned the campaign as a movement to safeguard the principle of “one person, one vote,” while accusing the Election Commission of functioning as an extension of the BJP-led Centre.Announcing the yatra on social media, Gandhi posted in Hindi: “16 days, 20+ districts, 1,300+ km. We are coming to the people with…

10 Aug

Kharge to Host INDIA Bloc Dinner Amid Escalating Row Over Bihar Electoral Roll Revision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCongress, INDIA bloc, Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi, August 10 – Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will host a dinner meeting for MPs of the INDIA bloc on Monday evening, as the opposition alliance steps up its campaign against the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and what it alleges is poll manipulation by the BJP in coordination with the Election Commission.The gathering, to be held at Hotel Taj Palace in Chanakyapuri, will coincide with a protest march by opposition MPs and leaders from Parliament to the Election Commission’s headquarters. The march is aimed at highlighting what the bloc describes as “poll fraud” and…

28 May

BJP Defends Shashi Tharoor Amid Congress Criticism Over LoC Remarks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBJP, Congress, Line of Control, Shashi Tharoor, Udit Raj

New Delhi, May 28, 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come to the defense of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor following criticism from his own party, particularly from Congress leader Udit Raj. The controversy stems from Tharoor's recent statement made during an event in Panama, where he asserted that India had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) for the first time during the 2016 surgical strikes in Uri. Udit Raj took to social media platform X to express his disapproval, labeling Tharoor as a "BJP super spokesperson" and accusing him of diminishing the Congress party's historical military achievements. Raj highlighted…

04 May

Rahul Gandhi Accepts Moral Responsibility for Congress Mistakes, Including 1984 Riots

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia1984 Riots, Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Congress, Moral Responsibility, Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, May 4, 2025: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he is ready to take moral responsibility for the mistakes committed by his party, even those made before his political career began, including the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. During an interaction in Hyderabad, when asked about the riots, Gandhi responded that while he was not involved in politics at the time, he does not believe in evading accountability."I wasn’t there when many of those mistakes happened, but I am ready to take responsibility," Gandhi said. He emphasized the importance of a political leader standing by the actions of their party, rather…

16 Apr

Akhilesh Yadav Calls for Abolition of ED; Congress Alleges BJP Using Agencies to Distract from Failures

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAkhilesh Yadav, Congress, Enforcement Directorate, National Herald case

Bhubaneswar, April 16, 2025: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday stirred the political pot by demanding the abolition of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), stating that existing departments like the Income Tax and GST are sufficient to probe economic offences. Speaking at a press conference, Yadav criticized the ED as a redundant tool now misused for political vendetta.“In my view, the ED should be scrapped. Congress should also push for this. If you already have Income Tax and GST departments, then why do you need the ED? It only shows you don't trust your own institutions,” he said. He also…

13 Apr

‘Talking About 50 Bombs, Pratap Bajwa Is Only Concerned About His Politics Not Punjab’s Peace’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabCongress, Pratap Bajwa, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders in Punjab have sharply reacted to the claim made by Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition, Pratap Singh Bajwa, regarding the entry of 50 grenades from across the border into Punjab. AAP leaders have accused Bajwa of having connections with Pakistan. AAP Punjab senior leader and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that Pratap Bajwa occupies a significant constitutional position, and he should refrain from making false statements. Cheema said, “If Bajwa has such information, he should immediately provide full details to the police. If he fails to do so,…

18 Mar

Haryana CM Highlights Police Recruitment Irregularities, Beti Bachao Success, and Pension Reforms

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBeti Bachao-Beti Padhao, Congress, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Police Recruitment

Chandigarh, March 18 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini raised concerns over irregularities in the 2008 police inspector recruitment under the Congress government, highlighting that the Punjab and Haryana High Court had also questioned the process. Speaking during the Zero Hour of the budget session in the Haryana Assembly, he pointed out that top-ranking candidates were ignored while others were selected. He also accused the opposition of misleading youth during the recent elections by making false job promises.The Chief Minister also emphasized the success of the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Panipat in…

16 Mar

MP Deepender Hooda Encourages Players at Shahidi Football Tournament

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAthlete Welfare, BJP, Congress, Deepender Hooda, Haryana Sports Policy

Rohtak, March 16 – Member of Parliament Deepender Hooda attended the Shahidi Football Tournament in Behlba village as the chief guest. He motivated the players and highlighted Haryana's rich sporting talent, criticizing the BJP government for scrapping the "Padak Lao, Pad Pao" policy introduced under former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's Congress government.Hooda Criticizes BJP for Ending Sports Promotion PolicyHooda stated that the "Padak Lao, Pad Pao" policy had inspired Haryana's youth to pursue sports as a career by offering medal-winning athletes direct appointments to DSP and other prestigious government positions. This policy helped Haryana’s athletes shine on international platforms…