Chennithala adds that they are going through an unprecedented crisis and Sonia Gandhi has been struggling, despite her health issues, to rudder this boat through these tempestuous times.
The Congress had sacked Pilot as Deputy Chief Minister and the state party chief. So far, Gehlot has stayed put as Chief Minister amid claims and counter-claims on attempts to poach MLAs.
“Vijayan should tell if a MoU for the funds from Red Crescent was signed, if so when, where and who were there. He should also say if Swapna was there,” said Chennithala.
After Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, the party is also facing a problem in Punjab where two MPs have opened a front against Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.
Reports say that Pilot has sought an appointment with Rahul Gandhi but it could not be confirmed from his office, despite repeated attempts.
Tamil Nadu is tipped to go the polls in the first half of next year with the BJP looking to make an entry into the southern state.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, however, said: “When the party decides to convene the Congress Working Committee meet, it will be shared.”
A complaint has been lodged by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with the Indore police in the matter. The police said a case will be registered after conducting an inquiry.
Even Chirag Paswan, chief of Lok Janshakti Party, a political outfit traditionally practicing the politics of the backward castes in Bihar, vehemently and animatedly demanded that the probe be handed over to the CBI.
The Union Minister added that though the COVID-19 pandemic situation and criminal cases are rising in Rajasthan, yet the Congress MLAs can be seen busy in having fun in posh hotels.
NSUI General Secretary Nagesh Kariyappa along with NSUI members went to the offices of the two Union ministers on bicycles to mark their peaceful protest against the ABVP leader.
Now, according to the recent notification released by the Rajasthan government, Raje can continue staying in the bungalow for her present term and again if she is elected as MLA.
“BJP strongly condemns the unilateral confirmation and passing of new Secretariet building designs without taking opposition parties into confidence, in the cabinet meeting chaired by CM KCR.” Rao said.
Prathapan wrote to interim party chief Sonia Gandhi, a day ahead of the Bhumi Pujan at Ayodhya by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
A UP man, an IIT alumnus, seen as ‘Mr Development’ and a leader close to both Modi and Shah – Manoj Sinha had everything going for him.
President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation of Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, and appointed Sinha for the post.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhumi Pujan for Ram temple in Ayodhya, laying its first brick.
A division bench of Chief Justice Inderjit Mahanti and Justice Prakash Gupta issued notice after taking up the pleas.
Senior party leader Kapil Sibal indirectly referred to the Bhumi Pujan as he tweeted about “matters of faith”. Sibal said some events are destined to take place.
“May Lord Ram’s temple become a symbol of unity and brotherhood in our country,” he said, adding #RamMandir as a hashtag.
“Best wishes for Ram Mandir’s Bhumi Pujan. We hope that today’s event will pave the towards brotherhood and national unity. Jai Siya Ram,” said the party’s Chief Spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.
AAP’s Delhi convenor Rai said that the restructuring work will begin on Wednesday and will continue till August 20.
Sources said Rahul Gandhi is upset over media reports about the struggle within the party so both the brigades have been asked to confine their views to party platforms only.
Gehlot also attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he always contemplates ways and means of toppling elected governments.
Singh died young at 64 on Saturday, battling a critical infection after his second kidney transplant, in Singapore.