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Mumbai Congress Acting President and AICC National Spokesperson Charan Singh Sapra, during his visit to Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki under the Organization Creation Campaign, called the initiative the “lifeline” of the Congress. He urged party workers to strengthen grassroots unity and safeguard tribal rights, asserting that the BJP government is working only to benefit capitalist friends at the cost of common people.

Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Shahid Bhai targeted the BJP, alleging that in the last eight years the government has collected ₹127 lakh crore in GST from the poor, farmers, and common people. He said that due to the “Gabbar Singh Tax,” heavy burdens were imposed on agricultural equipment, textiles, stationery, and even religious essentials. Accusing the BJP of misleading the public, he said the government is portraying GST amendments as a festival while crushing the working class and middle-class families.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the BJP government over the Uttarakhand paper leak, calling it linked to unemployment and “vote theft.” In a sharp social media post, Gandhi accused the ruling party of caring more about power than youth employment, as protests intensify and calls for a CBI probe grow louder.

A major twist has emerged in Chhattisgarh’s high-profile liquor scam as former CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son, Chaitanya Baghel, was arrested by the state ACB/EOW on September 24, 2025. Already in ED custody since July, Chaitanya now faces fresh charges of tax evasion, money laundering through shell companies, and manipulating liquor tenders in the alleged ₹2,000 crore scam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an emotional address at a public rally, said that his late mother had nothing to do with politics, yet the abusive remarks made against her caused him deep pain. He urged the RJD–Congress alliance to apologize to the people, stressing that while he may personally forgive, the citizens of India will never forget the insult to a mother.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has stirred a major political storm by claiming that Rahul Gandhi’s much-ridiculed "Pappu" image is actually a clever disguise for a deeper political conspiracy. Rijiju argued that Gandhi’s actions are not foolish mistakes but calculated moves backed by an ecosystem designed to destabilize Indian politics. While BJP supporters echoed the minister’s concerns, critics dismissed it as a diversion from governance issues. The Congress has yet to respond, but insiders view the remarks as a sign of Rahul Gandhi’s growing political influence.

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad has slammed Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his controversial “atom bomb” and “hydrogen bomb” remarks, calling them irresponsible and irrelevant to electoral discourse. While Gandhi linked his explosive metaphors to alleged voter list irregularities, the BJP dismissed them as theatrics. The exchange reflects the intensifying BJP-Congress rivalry ahead of upcoming elections, highlighting concerns over electoral integrity and political accountability.

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor criticized Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s visit to Bihar, questioning his silence on past incidents involving Bihari children in Tamil Nadu. Kishor also targeted Congress and Tejashwi Yadav for backing Stalin, accusing them of selective activism ahead of Bihar elections.

City Congress chief Kulbir Singh Chhabra has termed the construction of a badminton court under Rajnandgaon flyover as unconstitutional, accusing BJP of corruption and displacing small vendors.

The Central Government has removed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament’s Consultative Committee on External Affairs, replacing him with Manish Tewari and Gurjeet Singh Aujla. While no official reason has been given, the move is believed to be linked to committee reconstitution, past political tensions, Congress’s internal strategy, and government priorities.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis strongly rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegations against the Election Commission, accusing him of spreading lies to cover up Congress’s electoral defeat. Fadnavis warned that such statements damage the credibility of constitutional institutions and asserted that the public will respond in the upcoming elections.

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.