The Latest Breaking News from Youth Congress

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hits out at Congress, says street protests will be dealt with firmly

CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises Cong & Cental Govt, warns against street confrontations. He highlights challenges facing Kerala's dev., urges unity in UDF on State-related matters & criticises Centre's arbitrary financial allocation decisions. Security beefed up in view of protests.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

14 DYFI workers booked for assault on Youth Congress activists in Kannur

14 DYFI workers accused of assaulting Youth Congress members who were waving black flags at chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and other Ministers in Kannur, Kerala. FIR filed under IPC sections including attempted murder, 143, 147, 148, 341, 323, 324. Attackers used helmet, plant pot, iron rod, injuring Youth Congress workers.…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Tensions escalate as police clash with YC activists marching towards Navakerala Sadas venue in Kannur

Clashes erupted between police & Youth Congress workers in Kannur on Nov 21, 2023, as the latter attempted to march to the venue of the Navakerala Sadas. Police set up barricade near DCC office to halt march, leading to tensions & use of water cannon. 70+ Youth Congress workers, incl.…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Youth Congress elections: Kerala Police investigate DYFI’s accusation of ECI voter identity theft for manipulation

Kerala Police register case on Left youth org's complaint of "dubious electors" using fake ECI voter ID cards to rig Youth Congress elections. FIR includes online identity theft, forgery, fraud. Special police team with cyber-forensic experts to investigate. ECI seeks report, YC leader denies charge, KPCC, BJP, CPI(M) call for…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Youth Congress elections herald change in group equations in Congress

Youth Congress elections in Kerala signal a possible change in group equations in KPCC, with workers voting across group lines. Results appear to show 'A' and 'I' factions vying for top posts. Abin Varkey, Aritha Babu, Jineesh, Farseen Majeed all had backing from different Congress factions. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan believes the…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Rahul Mamkootathil bags the most number of votes in Youth Congress elections

Rahul Mamkootathil polled 2,21,986 votes in the Youth Congress organisation election. His opponent, Abin Varkey, a fiery Congress spokesperson on television commentariat, bagged 1,68,588 votes

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Youth Congress holds blood donation camp in Palakkad

Youth Congress district committee held a blood donation camp to commemorate Indira Gandhi's 39th death anniversary. Shafi Parambil, MLA, inaugurated the event, presided over by Youth Congress district president T.H. Firos Babu. State general secretary F.M. Febin, State executive member Prakshobh Vatsan, and district secretaries Pramod Thandalodu, Nikhil C., and…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Rahul Gandhi as Ravan and PM Modi as ‘Biggest Liar’: Congress, BJP engage in poster war on social media platforms

Congress accuses BJP of inciting violence against Rahul Gandhi, citing their X post depicting him as a new-age Ravan. Congress leaders Venugopal & Ramesh call it “shameful” & “dangerous”. Youth Congress chief retaliates with a poster of Modi as a demon. #IndiaInDanger

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Clash breaks out between LDF, UDF workers in Puthuppally

Tense moments at Manarcaud junction as UDF & LDF workers clash; 4 injured. Police intervene to disperse crowd & prevent further escalation. YC & DYFI accuse each other of violence. LDF candidate pacifies workers.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

FIR against Amethi district chief of Congress' youth wing for assaulting Dalit man

“A case has been registered against Indian Youth Congress’ Amethi district president Shubham Singh and his associates for allegedly assaulting and threatening a Dalit man,” police said on August 27.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023