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Shashi Tharoor, who once challenged the status quo in Congress by contesting for the post of party chief against mallikarjun kharge, has once again challenged the party leadership. His recent praises for rivals have reignited internal tensions within the party

Congress is set to hold its AICC session in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9, focusing on the BJP's 'anti-people' policies and attacks on the Constitution. Party leaders including mallikarjun kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi will discuss the party's future direction and alternative vision for the nation.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticises opposition leaders, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and others for their remarks on the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He emphasised the event's significance and the participation of over 56 crore devotees, condemning any baseless allegations against Sanatan Dharma, Maa Ganga, or the Maha Kumbh, labelling it as playing with people's faith.

Congress president mallikarjun kharge urged party members to support those committed to its ideology and warned against unreliable members. He emphasized accountability for future poll results and acknowledged the need for new leadership. Kharge criticized the Modi government on several fronts and highlighted Congress's strong effort in the Delhi elections despite lacking resources.

At least 18 people have died and many were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The incident occurred due to a crowd rush as passengers boarded trains for Prayagraj. Prominent figures, including President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, expressed their condolences while the opposition criticized the government's management.

The Opposition walked out of the Rajya Sabha, accusing the government of removing dissenting notes from the JPC report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Union minister Kiren Rijiju denied the claims, stating all proceedings were in accordance with the rules and dissent notes were included in the appendix.

Congress president mallikarjun kharge criticized PM Narendra Modi over reports that the Adani group received strategic land on the International Border with Pakistan, jeopardizing national security. Kharge questioned if security rules near the borders with Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar, and Nepal were relaxed, and the implications for defense mechanisms.

The Congress appointed Bhakta Charan Das as the new president of its Odisha unit on Tuesday, following the dissolution of the state committee last July due to poor election results. Sarat Pattanayak previously held the position. The party aims to revamp its state units and focus on organizational restructuring this year. Additionally, Vikrant Bhuria was appointed chairman of the All India Adivasi Congress, succeeding Shivajirao Moghe.

Rajya Sabha saw a confrontation between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and opposition leader mallikarjun kharge when a starred question about non-payment of dues by builders in Noida was withdrawn. BJP MP Laxmikant Bajpayee had asked for details about developers who owed dues and the measures taken against them.

The Invest Karnataka 2025 summit in Bengaluru has caused dissatisfaction within the Congress party due to the guest list hierarchy giving prominence to Union ministers and BJP leaders. Congress president mallikarjun kharge and Rahul Gandhi are likely to skip the event scheduled from 12 to 14 February.

Congress president mallikarjun kharge admitted that while the party highlighted crucial issues like pollution and development against AAP, they failed to secure the public's mandate in the Delhi assembly polls. Despite creating an opposing atmosphere, Congress did not win any seats for the third consecutive time. Kharge emphasized the need for further hard work and public engagement.