The Congress' 'Gungi Gudiya' remark on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has sparked a political storm, with the NCP accusing the party of insulting women and demanding an apology.
A Congress delegation has urged the National Commission for Scheduled Castes to investigate the alleged police use of force against sanitation workers protesting in Barnala and sought action against those responsible.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned the alleged use of pellet guns and an AK-47 during student protests, asking whether protesters were being treated like terrorists.
Congress MP KC Venugopal demanded that Home Minister Amit Shah address Parliament over allegations of police action against student protesters, including claims of pellet guns and AK-47 use.
Congress has reiterated its demand for a judicial inquiry monitored by a sitting Tripura High Court judge into the death of former DGP Anurag, alleging the circumstances surrounding the incident are suspicious.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday declared the politics being played by the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the nationwide students’ agitation regarding the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak as shameful.
Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre after Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to hospital during his hunger strike, saying peaceful protests should be met with dialogue, not force, and that students' voices cannot be silenced.
Congress has decided to oppose the proposed Delimitation Bill and has started consultations with Opposition parties to present a united stand during the upcoming Parliament session. The party has raised concerns over the impact of the proposed changes on India's federal structure and political representation.