For much of his political life, the Gandhi scion has battled the perception of being a reluctant or a 'non-serious politician'. However, the last few months have signalled a shift.
Driven by AICC observers, ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan’ is a campaign to identify Congress district presidents. It aims to address factionalism, analyse electoral setbacks since 2014.
Sarma has launched near-daily tirade against Gaurav, alleging his wife has ties with Pak govt. Some Cong officer-bearers say Sarma's constant targeting is clear indicator of Gogoi's 'political relevance'.
The appointment comes after week-long suspense over leadership change in the southern state, which led to an open display of contention within the party ranks.
A resolution adopted by AICC says that accountability, without compromising judicial independence, is the need of the hour. The party stands committed to the idea of INDIA bloc.
On political resolution passed during AICC session in Ahmedabad, Shashi Tharoor said Congress ‘must be the party with the positive narrative and not just negative criticism’.
Natarajan first ventured into politics with the NSUI. In 2008, she was made AICC secretary as part of Rahul Gandhi's push to induct youth from the grassroots. A year later, she became an MP.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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