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Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh Among Congress' Star Campaigners: UP Polls
Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections, Congress has released a list of 30-star campaigners for the first phase on January 24. Among the star campaigners are party chief Sonia Gandhi, former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ashok Gehlot, a few G-23 leaders, former JNU student Kanhaiya Kumar, and other leaders. Meanwhile, brief meetings and door-to-door campaigns will be held by senior leaders.
Tags: Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Congress Party, Elections, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
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Congress Releases Party Manifesto For UP Assembly Elections 2022
The Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, on January 21, released party manifesto for the UP Assembly polls. Emphasising on youth and women empowerment, the manifesto include employment, to waive off examination fees and other youth oriented promises. Named as "Bharati Vidhan" the INC manifesto put focus on youths of Uttar Pradesh. Notably, INC released 166 MLA candidates for UP Assembly elections, from February… read-more
Tags: Indian National Congress, Party Manifesto, uttar pradesh assembly elections 2022, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
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Priyanka Gandhi Hints To Be Congress CM Face In UP
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, on January 21, hinted to be the "CM face" of the party in Uttar Pradesh. During the manifesto release for the UP Assembly elections, Gandhi said, "Do you see any other face?" She further added, "You can see my face everywhere". Her statement created speculations, however an official announcement for the CM face is awaited. Notably, Congres lost 2017 UP elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Tags: UP assembly election, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, UP CM, Indian National Congress, manifesto
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Congress GS Priyanka Gandhi Releases 1st List Of 125 MLA Candidates: UP Assembly Polls
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, on January 13, released the first list of 125 MLA candidates for the UP Assembly polls. Of total, 50 candidates are women including Unno Rape victim's mother Asha Singh. "By fielding 40% women and 40% youths in UP, we hope to start a new kind of politics in the State," said Gandhi. UP Assembly elections will be held in seven phases, starting from February 10.
Tags: UP assembly election, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress Party, MLA Candidates, Uttar Pradesh
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Postpones Press Conference Ahead Of Assembly Polls
Ahead of Assembly polls, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has postponed her press conference which was scheduled for January 12. Priyanka was going to address the press conferences via video conferencing. The Election Commission on January 8, announced the election dates for five states from February 10. Reportedly, the counting of votes will be held on March 10. The model code of conduct has come into force.
Tags: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, press conference, Congress Party, Assembly Elections, Video Conferencing
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Congress Flag Falls Off Flagpole While Sonia Gandhi Tried To Unfurl It
On the occasion of the Congress party's 137th foundation day event at the AICCI headquarters in Delhi, while party president Sonia Gandhi was unfurling the party's tricolour flag, it fell of the flagpole. Party treasurer Pawan Bansal and AICCI general secretary KC Venugopal held the flag with their hands for a while. After the flag was fixed, the hoisting ceremony was repeated after 20 minutes.
Tags: Indian National Congress, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress Flag
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Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP; Says, PM Modi Is Silent About Unemployment Situation
Rahul Gandhi slammed PM Modi and the BJP government during his 'BJP Bhagao, Mehangai Hatao' march in Amethi, on December 18. He stated that BJP is remaining silent about the unemployment situation in the country. He blamed the BJP government for the existing unemployment situation, and stated that it was a resultant of "Demonetization" and "flawed" GST implementation. Rahul's sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra… read-more
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress Party, BJP, PM Modi
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Priyanka Gandhi To Address 'Mahila Shakti Samvad' Rally In Rae Bareli: UP
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address the 'Mahila Shakti Samvad' rally in Rae Bareli in UP, on December 19. As per the program, Priyanka will attend the event organized by Reform Club. Rae Bareli is the parliamentary constituency of Congress President Sonia Gandhi. The rallies are organized to identify potential candidates after Congress announced that 40 percent of tickets would be given to… read-more
Tags: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mahila Samvad, Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, Congress
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Rahul Gandhi To Visit Amethi Ahead Of 2022 UP Polls
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Amethi in the poll-bound Uttar Pradesh on December 18, and lead a foot march "BJP Bhagao, Mehangai Hatao". The campaign is a part of 'Jan Jagran Abhiyan,' Congress' nationwide campaign launched on November 14, to expose the economic mismanagement of the Center. Meanwhile, Congress GS Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also visit Amethi on December 19. Furthermore, UP Assembly elections are scheduled in 2022.… read-more
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Congress, amethi, BJP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
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Priyanka Gandhi Upon 5th Anniversary Of Demonetization Calls It A 'Disaster'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had declared to abolish all currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 on November 8, 2016. Priyanka Gandhi on the fifth anniversary of "demonetization" called it a "disaster," and questioned if the measure was effective, why hasn't corruption stopped, and black money returned to the country. Congress claimed that "demonetization"… read-more
Tags: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, demonetization, Narendra Modi, Congress, Modi Government
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