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Indian National Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has been appointed as chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers. On October 12, the Lok Sabha Secretariat issued a notification in this regard, after the Congress leadership suggested his name. The recommendation came at a time when the diplomat-turned-politician is contesting the Congress presidential election against his party colleague Mallikarjun Kharge… read-more

Congress party on December 4, appointed AICC Coordinators ahead of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation Elections. According to the party's official communique, "the following people have been appointed as AICC Coordinators for the upcoming Chandigarh Municipal Corporation Elections, with immediate effects: Rajender Rana, MLA; Abhishek Dutt." Reportedly, the elections will be held on December 24 and the counting of votes will take place on… read-more

Indian National Congress leaders in Bengaluru staged a protest on September 28 in front of the Congress House on Race Course Road. This was in support of the 'bandh' called by several farmers against the new Farm bills, and was organized as per the directions from the All India Congress Committee (AICC). Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D.K. Shivakumar and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala led the protest with … read-more

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi with her son Rahul Gandhi left for the United States on September 12 to undergo her regular medical check-up. The duo would not be attending the opening session of Parliament starting from September 14. Sources suggest that they will be staying abroad for nearly ten days. All India Congress Committee (AICC) informed that this check-up was delayed due to the pandemic.