Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has shown gratitude to a barber in his Lok Sabha constituency, Raebareli, by gifting him a shampoo chair, two hair-cutting chairs, and an inverter battery. This gesture comes three months after Gandhi got his beard trimmed at the barber’s shop during his Lok Sabha election campaign.
Indian government sources reported the presence of pro-Khalistani elements at a rally addressed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Virginia, USA. The event occurred amidst Gandhi’s speech emphasizing the right to religious freedom and the freedom to practice one’s faith in India.
The US House of Representatives is holding a ‘China Week’ dedicated to passing legislation aimed at countering China’s economic and military influence. This week-long effort includes over 28 bills addressing a range of issues from trade and electric vehicles to farm ownership and genetic data protection. The legislation aims to strengthen the US’s position against China, while the Chinese government has expressed concerns about its potential negative impact on bilateral relations.
Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, asserted that democracy in India, which he believes has been under attack for the past decade, is now fighting back. He pointed to the recent Lok Sabha elections and the Congress’s gains as evidence of this resurgence, despite facing challenges like frozen bank accounts, legal cases, and a perceived imbalance in the political playing field. Gandhi also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership style and his claims of divine connection, suggesting these tactics ultimately failed to sway voters.
Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, a prominent transgender activist, secured her party’s nomination for the US House of Representatives, potentially making her the first transgender person elected to Congress. Her victory comes amid a heated national debate over transgender rights and policies, particularly regarding minors.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, fielding prominent figures against established politicians. The party has now declared candidates for 40 out of the 90 seats in the state assembly.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a potential government shutdown as he pushes to attach a controversial voting bill requiring citizenship checks to a bill extending government funding. The plan has sparked resistance within the House GOP, with several members opposed to the move, potentially jeopardizing its passage.
The Congress party in Haryana has nominated its incumbent MLAs for the upcoming Assembly elections in the Nuh district, which has a significant Meo Muslim population. Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda accompanied the candidates, emphasizing the Congress’s focus on development in the region. Meanwhile, the BJP has made changes to its candidate list, fielding new faces in Nuh and Punhana. The elections are considered a significant test for the BJP in Haryana, with the Congress highlighting its record of development and promising key initiatives like jobs, free electricity, and increased pensions.
Rahul Gandhi’s statement in the US about considering scrapping reservations in India has sparked a major political controversy. The BJP has accused him of being against reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs, while the Congress maintains that reservations will be reviewed only when India becomes a ‘fair place’.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its second list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, confirming Captain Yogesh Bairagi as the candidate for the Julana Assembly seat. He will face off against Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat in a high-stakes contest.
