Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and Lok Sabha opposition leader, shared a video of his recent visit to a Delhi barber’s shop, where he witnessed firsthand the financial hardships faced by a common man. The video, shared on social media platform X, highlights the plight of the working class and the impact of rising inflation on their livelihoods.
Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, has expressed happiness over his wife’s nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-elections. He said he is delighted that she has taken a step for herself and has always worked hard for others, her family, and the people of the country. He also hinted at the possibility of entering politics himself, saying he would do so if the people and Congress wanted him to.
Rep. Marc Molinaro, a New York Republican, claims that Rep. Kathy Manning, a North Carolina Democrat, denied his requests to co-sponsor a bill protecting access to contraception. Molinaro accuses Manning of doing so to allow his Democratic opponent to use his lack of co-sponsorship against him in their election. The accusation comes amidst a heated debate about abortion rights in the US.
Rostin Behnam, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has called on Congress to address the regulation of cryptocurrency and election betting, highlighting the growing concern surrounding platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. Behnam stated that the CFTC considers election contracts illegal and that the agency faces challenges in policing these activities. The call for congressional intervention follows the rise of election betting platforms and the recent lifting of a ban on Kalshi by an appeals court.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will file her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election on Wednesday, October 23rd, drawing a large contingent of top Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi. The event is expected to be a grand show of support for the Congress candidate.
The Congress has named Ravindra Chavan, son of the late Vasantrao Chavan, as its candidate for the Nanded parliamentary bypoll. Meanwhile, the party launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Maharashtra government, accusing it of undermining the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The Congress alleged that the BJP government’s actions, including the collapse of a Shivaji Maharaj statue, are a deliberate attempt to disrespect the Maratha king and Maharashtra’s heritage.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui in Mumbai, calling it a shocking and saddening incident that exposes the ‘complete collapse of law and order’ in Maharashtra. He demanded that the government take responsibility and ensure justice prevails.
Amit Malviya, BJP’s IT cell convener, has criticized the Congress government in Karnataka for withdrawing the Old Hubballi police station riot case, alleging that the decision was made to appease Muslim voters. The case involved violent protests by a Muslim mob following a social media post considered offensive to their religious sentiments. Malviya claims the withdrawal occurred despite opposition from the law and police departments, and that several officers were injured during the riot.
Following a review meeting sparked by the Congress’s underwhelming performance in the Haryana Assembly elections, the party has decided to form a technical team to investigate alleged discrepancies in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The decision comes after Congress leaders raised concerns about irregularities in EVMs, including battery capacity variations, during the vote counting process.
Omar Abdullah, leading the National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance, secured a resounding victory in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections, winning 48 seats. The alliance formed a majority government, with Omar Abdullah likely to become the next Chief Minister. He highlighted the importance of building relations with the central government to address the challenges facing the region.
