Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sharply condemned Donald Trump’s “dead economy” remark and warned of severe trade fallout if the US imposes steep tariffs on Indian goods. Urging strong resistance, Tharoor emphasized India’s economic resilience and the need for assertive diplomacy to protect national interests amid tense trade negotiations.
Congress MP Rajeev Shukla sharply rebuked former US President Donald Trump’s remark calling India’s economy “dead,” labeling it baseless and delusional. Defending India’s economic resilience, Shukla credited successive governments for landmark reforms and condemned Trump’s tariff threats and attempts to pressure India over its global trade partnerships.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced he will adopt 22 children orphaned by Pakistan’s shelling during Operation Sindoor, pledging to support their education, healthcare, and overall well-being. Speaking in Parliament, Gandhi emphasized the need to care for civilians affected by cross-border violence. His compassionate act has drawn praise from fellow opposition leaders and rekindled memories of his past support for Nirbhaya’s brother, highlighting his ongoing commitment to humanitarian causes.
During a fiery Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government, questioning security lapses, the abrupt ceasefire with Pakistan, and the lack of accountability post-Pahalgam terror attack. Backed by TMC and Samajwadi Party leaders, the opposition demanded transparency, challenged Prime Minister Modi’s silence, and rejected Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s explanations as inadequate. The 16-hour session highlighted growing public and political pressure on the government for clear answers on national security.
In a fiery assembly of Congress leaders and workers in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Deepak Baij denounced the BJP government for rising crime, corruption, and threats to the Constitution. Ahead of the July 7th “Kisan, Jawan, Samvidhan Jan Sabha” in Raipur, Baij held a strategy meeting to mobilize thousands of party workers from the district to welcome AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, who is set to address the rally.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted members of the all-party delegation under Operation Sindoor at his residence on June 10, 2025. Prominent leaders like Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and former J&K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad attended the meeting. PM Modi praised the delegation on social media for effectively presenting India’s voice on the global stage and its firm stand against terrorism. The BJP also lauded the effort while criticizing the Congress for allegedly spreading misinformation about the mission’s achievements, reflecting both diplomatic success and political tensions.
Senior Congress councillor Santosh Pille officially assumed charge as the Leader of Opposition in Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation, just a day ahead of the civic body's budget presentation scheduled for May 2.