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'Voices are rising from within EC': Pawan Khera says CEC 'safety lies in resigning' amid SIT row

Congress leader Pawan Khera has called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amidst ongoing electoral controversies. A Supreme Court plea has been filed seeking an investigation into Kumar's alleged unilateral decision-making in the Election Commission. Opposition parties have expressed concerns over electoral transparency and have demanded accountability…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

'Secret mission involving 'Gyanesh Gupta' becomes public knowledge': Pawan Khera claims 'over 13cr voters disenfranchised through SIR'

Congress MP Pawan Khera on Friday accused the Centre of being “anti-Constitution” and alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had led to large-scale voter disenfranchisement. He claimed over 13 crore voters had been disenfranchised and attacked the Election Commission amid Congress protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

'PM Is Compromised': Congress slams centre over release of US national Matthew VanDyke

The Congress launched an attack on the Indian government regarding the release of Matthew Aaron Van Dyke. Van Dyke was arrested for alleged terror-related activities and later released after US pressure, according to Congress leaders. MP Jairam Ramesh questioned how such individuals were granted visas for travel to India. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

'Students forced to live in unsafe PGs': Opposition slams govt over Delhi building collapse

A building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan killed three students. Opposition parties criticised the central and Delhi governments for negligence. They highlighted unsafe student accommodations due to inadequate hostel facilities. Rescue operations are underway for students trapped under the debris. Calls for safety audits and compensation for victims have been…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

'From Vishwaguru to visa-office receptionist': Oppn takes dig at Piyush Goyal over US envoy remark

Opposition leaders criticized Union minister Piyush Goyal following remarks by the US Ambassador. The envoy suggested reaching out to Goyal if he could not be contacted directly. Congress and TMC leaders called the situation shameful and a fall from grace. They questioned the state of the Indian economy and the…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

PR can polish picture of GDP, but not economy itself: Congress slams Modi government

Congress criticizes the government's GDP figures citing former finance secretary Subhash Garg. Garg stated real GDP growth is closer to 2.6 percent. He explained that revising previous year's numbers inflated current growth. The opposition demands the government acknowledge economic realities and implement reforms. They believe PR cannot fix the actual…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

BJP seeks FIR against Cong's Pawan Khera over 'derogatory remarks' against Amit Shah

The BJP has demanded an FIR against Congress leader Pawan Khera in Shimla. This action follows alleged derogatory remarks made by Khera about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. A BJP delegation submitted a written complaint to the Shimla superintendent of police. They requested legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

‘Panic visible in Delhi’: Pawan Khera on Rahul Gandhi’s Pune student outreach

Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatro Ki Goonj' program focused on young women in Pune. Congress leaders stated the program's message reached Delhi, causing visible panic. Supriya Shrinate highlighted the platform provided for women to voice their concerns. Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol criticized the program, calling it ineffective and alleging payments. The campaign…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

‘Staged like a script’: New FIR against journalist Abhishek Upadhyay

Independent journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who runs the YouTube channel Top Secret and has repeatedly highlighted the Ram Mandir donation scam, has been booked in a case registered at the Indirapuram police station in Ghaziabad.

Newslaundry · Aug 21

"Will these traitors teach us?": Congress leader Pawan Khera slams RSS, BJP amid Vande Mataram row

Congress leaders criticized the RSS and BJP regarding the Vande Mataram controversy. They questioned the RSS's role during India's freedom struggle. Congress reiterated its adherence to historical party decisions on the national song. The party stated the BJP was politicizing emotional issues for its own gain. This controversy arose after…

The Economic Times · Aug 20