Gujarat riots led to IM`s emergence, says Congress; BJP fumes

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 14:47

Congress on Sunday blamed Gujarat riots for creation of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen, a remark slammed as "reprehensible" by BJP which accused it of playing the communal card for vote bank politics.

Uproot corrupt SAD-BJP alliance: Shakeel Ahmed to Punjab Cong

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 23:32

Shakeel Ahmed on Sunday called upon party members to uproot SAD-BJP alliance and free people from a "corrupt and incompetent" regime.

Congress distances itself from Jairam’s ‘Bhasmasur’ comment on Modi

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 18:24

Jairam Ramesh landed himself in a blazing row after he described Narendra Modi as `Bhasmasur` and forced the Congress to distance itself from his remarks.

Congress wants central forces for Bengal panchayat polls

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 21:36

Congress on Thursday made a strong pitch for deployment of central security forces during the panchayat elections in West Bengal expressing apprehension of "huge amount of violence".

Congress’ fresh salvo at Federal Front

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 20:13

Congress on Thursday derided fresh moves for formation of a Federal Front saying parties talking about it have no relevance outside their states.

Congress yet to take decision on Jharkhand

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 21:59

Amid talk of Assembly polls in Jharkhand likely next month, Congress has still to make up its mind on formation of an alternative government or go for a fresh mandate.

Rashid Alvi dropped as spokesperson from revamped Cong team

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 20:15

Rashid Alvi was dropped as Congress spokesperson with the AICC on Sunday bringing in a new team of eight spokespersons, retaining existing three and inducting five fresh faces.

Bangalore blast will help BJP politically, tweets Congress spokesman

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 12:56

Shakeel Ahmed drew sharp response after saying that the blast near the BJP office in Bangalore would help the ruling party politically.

Congress supports WB poll panel suggestion on Central forces

Last Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013, 15:01

Congress on Saturday supported the State Election Commission`s suggestion of deployment of Central forces to conduct the panchayat elections in West Bengal.

Jharkhand Congress MPs renew demand for govt formation

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 22:41

With Jharkhand facing political uncertainty, Congress MPs from the state on Thursday renewed their demand for government formation during an interaction with Rahul Gandhi.

Ahmed`s remarks: MP minister sends Advani`s book to Sonia

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 16:42

Criticising comments of Congress` Shakeel Ahmed that BJP`s L K Advani should`ve stayed back in Pakistan to serve Hindus, an MP minister sent copy Advani`s book to Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Jharkhand Cabinet decision not binding on Guv

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 13:46

Jharkhand Cabinet`s decision recommending dissolution of the Assembly was "not binding" on the Governor as it was done by the Arjun Munda Government after being reduced to a "minority", Congress said Tuesday.