Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and BJP MP Aprajita Sarangi exchanged bags with symbolic messages. Gandhi’s bag featured the Palestinian flag and watermelons, while Sarangi’s bag had ‘1984’ printed on it, referencing the anti-Sikh riots. This incident reflects escalating tensions between the two parties and follows recent physical altercations in Parliament.
A recent string of health scares and a surge in threats against members of Congress highlight the significant risks faced by those serving in Washington. Incidents involving Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Chaplain Barry Black underscore the physical and emotional toll of public service, while a record number of threats and swatting incidents underscore the escalating dangers faced by our lawmakers.
Congress has passed a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, providing over $100 billion for disaster relief and economic aid. The bill includes funds for Hurricane recovery, farmer support, infrastructure repairs, and community rebuilding. It also extends telehealth services, tackles pharmaceutical pricing, and addresses national security threats from China.
Former BRS MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh was fined ₹25 lakh by the Telangana High Court for contesting elections with forged documents while holding German citizenship. The ruling comes amidst escalating tensions between the BRS and Congress parties in the Telangana Assembly.
A cash bundle was discovered under the Rajya Sabha seat of Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, prompting Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to order a high-level probe. Singhvi vehemently denies the allegations, providing a detailed account of his parliamentary activities on Friday.
The Rajasthan by-elections are proving to be a nail-biting contest, with the BJP and Congress locked in a close fight across multiple seats. An independent candidate is currently leading in Jhunjhunu, adding another layer of intrigue to the results.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched a scathing attack on the D’Cunha Commission, accusing Justice Michael D’Cunha of acting as an ‘agent’ and releasing an interim report during election time to divert public attention. Joshi also criticized Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging corruption and using tactics to divert attention from his own alleged wrongdoings.
The Congress party launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his election rallies in Jharkhand, demanding answers on unfulfilled promises related to railway infrastructure, educational institutions, and the Sarna code. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted the lack of progress on key development projects and the denial of religious identity to tribal communities.
The Himachal Pradesh government has banned the sharing of photos featuring Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu without prior approval. This move comes amidst the ongoing ‘missing samosa’ controversy, which has seen the BJP criticize the Congress-led government for its priorities. The order, issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, states that the ban is intended to protect the CM’s image, but some see it as a move to control the narrative.
A missing samosa incident in Himachal Pradesh has sparked a political controversy. The BJP has accused the Congress government of prioritizing a CID probe into the snacks meant for the Chief Minister over pressing issues like unemployment and financial crisis. The incident has also garnered significant attention for the Radisson Hotel in Shimla, where the ‘missing’ samosas were made, leading to a surge in demand for their samosas.
