Prakash Ambedkar's VBA could not find candidates for 16 of 21 Mumbai BMC seats allotted to it, handing them back to Congress. The alliance denies any rift, but the move may reshape the electoral battlefield. Read the full analysis.
As 2026 begins, the Indian National Congress grapples with internal strife. Senior leaders resist change, blocking new blood and creating a leadership crisis that threatens the party's future. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance collapses for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) allies with MNS, Congress contests alone. NCP factions unite, BJP fights solo. Get full seat-sharing details.
Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
Congress member Suma Tharian wins Thiruvali panchayat presidency in Malappuram. IUML's Muhammad Najeeb becomes VP as UDF secures both posts, ending a dispute. Read the full story.
TN Congress president K Selvaperunthagai accuses AICC's Praveen Chakravarty of working for BJP-RSS to disrupt DMK alliance. He has written to Kharge demanding action. Read the full story.
The Indian National Congress has rebranded its Outreach Cell as 'Rachnatmak Congress' and appointed former MP Sandeep Dikshit as chairperson. This strategic move aims to reconnect with civil society groups outside the BJP-RSS sphere. Read more.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey criticizes Congress for allying with VBA for Mumbai civic polls, warns of 'Congress-mukt Mumbai'. Get the latest political updates.
IUML leaders PK Kunhalikutty and Sadikali Shihab Thangal address assembly seat negotiations and Karnataka evictions, emphasizing political decency and humanitarian concerns.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra issued a stern warning to absent MLAs and MPs during Foundation Day, stating only ideologically committed members will get election tickets. He also slammed the BJP government over corruption allegations.
The Congress party in Kerala faces major embarrassment after its members incorrectly sang the National Anthem at a public event, drawing sharp criticism from rivals and the public. Read the full story.
On Congress' 140th Foundation Day, Rahul Gandhi called the party the voice of India's soul, committed to the weak and toilers. Read his full message and tribute to the party's legacy.
IUML national secretary P K Kunhalikutty clarifies the Bengaluru demolition drive differs from Uttar Pradesh incidents. He has spoken to Karnataka CM and ministers. Read the full story.
On its 140th Foundation Day, we explore the Indian National Congress's journey from a British-era platform to a dominant political force, and Gandhi's changing views on its purpose post-Independence.
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee celebrates 140 years of INC with a historical exhibition, flag-hoisting, and symposium in Lucknow. Key leaders to address party workers and outline future plans.
IUML leader K M Shaji criticises Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for police action over an AI-generated image, alleging the CM's 'weakness' for gold is behind the Sabarimala theft case urgency. Read the full political controversy.
Senior Congress leader Mukesh Naik resigned as MP media cell chief after a bitter row over the Talent Hunt Committee. State chief Jitu Patwari rejected his resignation. BJP calls it internal feud.
Congress leadership confirms crucial meeting with DMK chief M.K. Stalin to finalize seat-sharing for Tamil Nadu's 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Get the latest updates on the opposition alliance.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh shares PM Modi's picture, praising 'power of organisation', ahead of crucial CWC meeting. Read the full story on the internal dynamics.
The Maharashtra Congress has decided to contest the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation elections independently, distancing itself from NCP factions to uphold its secular identity. Key details inside.
Jharkhand's JMM, led by Hemant Soren, has proposed a pre-poll alliance with TMC for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, eyeing seats bordering Jharkhand. Details inside.
The BJP will contest all 78 seats in the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections independently. The split from Shiv Sena is due to its local alliance with rival Team Omie Kalani. Read more on the political showdown.
IUML leaders, initially absent, now back Samastha's Shatabdi Sandesh Yatra in Malabar. Key figures attend Tirur event as internal differences ease. Read about the political reconciliation.
A Congress MP publicly advocates for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to assume a major party position, calling it 'inevitable.' Get the latest on the internal leadership debate.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge clarifies that leadership issues in Karnataka are local, urging state leaders to resolve disputes internally. Read the full story.
Congress and IUML agree to split the Kozhikode district panchayat president's term equally, marking UDF's first control. Details on the power-sharing deal and corporation leadership inside.
Congress Nagpur ticket interviews turn controversial as three former corporators are barred, sparking speculation of denied tickets and internal conflict. Read the full details.
Congress expels former MLA Mohammed Moquim for public dissent. His letter highlights party's decline in Odisha, leadership failures, and a disconnect with grassroots workers. Read the full analysis.
IUML nominates Shereena Shukoor for Thrikkakara vice-chairperson. UDF, despite majority, delays chairperson decision. Swearing-in set for Sunday. Get the latest political updates from Kochi.
Congress workers staged a major protest in Lucknow against ED raids in the National Herald case. Police detained several protesters as tensions escalated. Get the latest updates here.