Congress party
Coverage of Congress party in the Nexus archive.
- India’s ‘cockroach’ protests: a rare political opening for the opposition?
India’s student-led 'cockroach' protests, initially sparked by allegations of entrance exam leaks, are evolving into a broader challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over issues like education, jobs, and accountability. The movement gained political traction when opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were forcibly removed during a gathering with fellow lawmakers.
- India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify
India's Modi government faces increasing pressure as 'cockroach' protests grow. The CJP received support when the opposition Congress party held demonstrations outside the Prime Minister's residence.
- Under soaring pressure after 'cockroach' movement protests, India's education minister promises reforms, debate
India's education minister pledges reforms after growing protests by the 'cockroach' movement over leaked medical school exam papers. The movement, which began as online satire, has escalated into mass street demonstrations, with opposition leaders joining demands for accountability and debate in Parliament.
- India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to keep demanding reforms after police crackdown
India's youth-led Cockroach movement continues demanding educational reforms and government accountability after a police crackdown involving tear gas and beatings. The protest, which has drawn support from professionals and families, faces resistance from authorities, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refusing to resign over alleged examination system failures.
- Voices from Opposition, film industry rally in Wangchuk’s support
The Congress party and actors Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan express support for Wangchuk's movement. The party urges him to end his fast while aligning with the cause.
- PM Modi returned with diplomatic gains, Rahul Gandhi 'conspiring' abroad: BJP
PM Modi returned with diplomatic gains, and the BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of conspiring abroad. Sambit Patra cited New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's statement, noting the Congress party's refusal to accept it.
- Mayawati alleges Opposition using Dalit organisations to mislead Bahujan society
Mayawati accused the Opposition of using Dalit organisations to mislead Bahujan society. Congress responded by stating that the BSP chief is following the BJP's playbook and weakening the Bahujan and marginalized cause.
- Congress steps up Ram Temple campaign, asks Modi to answer for alleged donation theft
Congress party holds 26 press conferences across the country, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being directly answerable for alleged donation theft related to the Ram Temple project.
- Bihar Guv. Hasnain and MoS Margherita attend Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremony in Tehran
Bihar Guv. Hasnain and MoS Margherita attended Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremony in Tehran. Salman Khurshid is representing the Congress party at the event.
- Indian authorities arrest staff accused of theft from temple built on site of razed Babri mosque
Indian police arrested eight individuals accused of theft and misappropriation of donations at the Ram Mandir temple in Uttar Pradesh, built on the site of the razed Babri mosque. The temple, inaugurated in 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is at the center of Hindu-first politics, and the alleged embezzlement could amount to over $20 million, shaking public faith.
- 'Outrageous': Indian tech hub names road for Trump, drawing criticism from Modi's party
A road in Hyderabad, India’s opposition-ruled tech hub, was renamed 'Donald Trump Avenue' near the US consulate and major tech companies, drawing criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and other political groups. The move, criticized as 'hypocrisy' by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, comes amid strained US-India relations over tariffs, Russian oil purchases, and ties to Pakistan, though the Congress party defended it as a gesture of growing bilateral ties.
- Congress party’s ‘misrule’ crippled welfare, halted Telangana’s development: KTR
KTR accused the Congress party of misrule that crippled welfare and halted development in Telangana. The statement highlights welfare and developmental issues in the region.
- Free power for farmers is the Congress party’s ‘patent right’: Bhatti Vikramarka
Bhatti Vikramarka claims free power for farmers is the Congress party’s ‘patent right.’