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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has claimed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi may fall anytime. He stated that the government was formed by mistake and has a minority. However, his remarks were met with criticism from JD(U) leader KC Tyagi and Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Ramdas Athawale, who asserted that the NDA has a clear majority in Lok Sabha. Kharge’s statement follows his earlier assertion that the INDIA bloc, an alliance of opposition parties, would take steps to realize the people’s desire not to be ruled by the BJP government.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has vehemently condemned the terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the tragic death of 10 Indian citizens. Kharge has highlighted the incessant terrorist incidents in the region, questioning the efficacy of government efforts to ensure peace and normalcy. The Congress chief has expressed solidarity with the victims and their families and demanded immediate assistance and compensation for the affected parties.

Congress MP Shahi Tharoor emphasized the significance of Jawaharlal Nehru’s contributions to India, including the establishment of democratic institutions that enabled a tea seller (PM Modi) to become Prime Minister. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge described Nehru as the architect of modern India, highlighting his leadership in scientific, economic, and industrial advancements. Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi andRahul Gandhi also paid tributes to Nehru, emphasizing his dedication to democracy, secularism, and the establishment of the Constitution. The Congress party reaffirmed its commitment to Nehru’s principles of justice and equality.

Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi emphasized the critical importance of the upcoming Delhi elections, asserting that they hold the power to safeguard the nation’s democracy and constitutional principles. In a video address, she implored Delhi residents to actively participate in this pivotal electoral battle and ensure the victory of INDIA bloc candidates in all seven constituencies. Gandhi highlighted the urgent need to address pressing issues such as unemployment, inflation, and the erosion of constitutional institutions.

The Congress Party has raised concerns over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s performance in Varanasi, his adopted constituency, alleging neglect and failure to deliver on promises. Despite spending ₹20,000 crore on the ‘Namami Gange’ project, the Ganga River has become dirtier, and eight villages adopted by Modi have seen little progress in terms of development.

After an arduous election campaign, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy engaged in a leisurely game of football at the Central University in Gachibowli. Sporting an ‘INDIA’ jersey bearing his name, he joined students and a team led by Congress MLC Venkat Balmoori for an hour-long match. Despite being an avid football enthusiast and a former player, Mr. Reddy’s passion for the game is primarily recreational. This jovial interaction also served as an opportunity for him to connect with students on non-political matters and understand their perspectives on the country.

Sucharita Mohanty, the Congress candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency, has withdrawn her candidature due to insufficient funding from her party and her inability to compete financially with the BJP and BJD candidates. She has criticized the Congress for its financial troubles, which she attributes to the Narendra Modi government’s efforts to weaken the opposition. Mohanty has also expressed dissatisfaction with the selection of candidates in four assembly constituencies under the Puri Lok Sabha seat and believes they are less deserving of the Congress ticket. She has accused the BJP and BJD candidates of flaunting their financial muscle, having already spent taxpayer money on campaigning before the model code of conduct came into effect.

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the BJP government is surreptitiously eliminating reservations for Dalits, tribals, and backward classes through rampant privatization and reduction in government jobs. Gandhi asserts that Modi’s electoral campaign mantra of removing reservations signifies the end of government employment and affirmative action programs. Prime Minister Modi, addressing a rally in Gujarat, retaliated by labeling the Congress party as a ‘disciple’ of Pakistan and claiming that Pakistani leaders are rooting for Congress’s success in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Modi also dared Congress to provide a written commitment that it will not alter the Constitution to introduce religion-based reservations.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has alleged that Income Tax (IT) sleuths are raiding the residences of Congress block presidents to tarnish his reputation and hinder their election campaigning. He has claimed that the IT department is selectively targeting Congress workers to prevent them from participating in the ongoing election campaign for the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for 2024.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda claimed that Sonia Gandhi, the former president of the Congress Party, had cried for terrorists after the Batla House encounter in 2008. He made this accusation during an election rally in Bihar’s Madhubani, alleging that the Congress and its allies always support those who try to weaken India. Nadda questioned Gandhi’s relationship with traitors and the reason behind her sympathy for terrorists. His remarks were a reference to Congress leader Salman Khurshid’s 2012 statement that Gandhi had shed tears after seeing images from the Batla House encounter case. However, another Congress leader, Digvijaya Singh, refuted this claim in the same year.