Indian National Congress

Indian National Congress President Sonia Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for second time, on July 26. The ED is interrogating Gandhi in connection with the National Herald News money laundering case. … read-more

Congress President Sonia Gandhi tested positive for Covid-19, on June 2. Party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala confirmed the same saying, that Gandhi developed a mild fever on June 1 evening and took Covid-19 test, and resulted positive. Furthermore, Sonia Gandhi has isolated herself as per medical advice. Sonia Gandhi tested positive for Covid-19, a day after ED summoned Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi for an alleged money laundering case.

After the NDMC's encroachment drive in Jahangirpuri, a Congress delegation led by GS Ajay Maken on April 21, visited Jahangirpuri and met with the families, affected by the demolition drive. Notably, on April 20, the NDMC demolished properties at the clash hit Jahangirpuri area of North Delhi. Maken said, "We have come to Jahangirpuri to meet the victims. Police have been cooperative". Notably, SC issued stay-order for demolition.

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge is being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 11. The leader who has been alleged in connection with the National Herald case money laundering probe was issued summon notice to appear before the ED.  The 79-year-old Rajya Sabha Congress member would give a statement, which will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Veteran actor turned politician Shatrughan Sinha has joined TMC, quitting Congress on March 15. After joining the party Sinha called Mamata Banerjee as "tigress of Bengal". "Shall be contesting under the dynamic leadership of a great lady, the great leader of the masses in the true sense, Mamata Banerjee," Sinha tweeted. Earlier, on March 13, Banerjee announced that Sinha will contest the election from the Asansol seat.