Lok Sabha gains, state losses: 2024 a year of mixed fortunes for Congress

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In 2024, Congress saw a mix of gains and setbacks. It increased its Lok Sabha seats to 99, aiding the INDIA bloc's challenge to the BJP, which retained power with 293 seats. Despite successes in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, Congress faced defeats in Bihar, Maharashtra, and other states, highlighting challenges in its bid for...

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United States Congress

Bicameral legislature of the United States
Manipur CM N Biren Singh blamed Congress for the state's issues, criticizing past settlement decisions under Congress and defending PM Modi's absence. He..
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Congress responds to BJP's criticism over not attending former PM Manmohan Singh's ashes immersion, citing respect for the family's privacy during the..
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Karnataka's Congress government has assigned the CID to investigate the suicide of contractor Sachin Panchala, who left a note alleging threats from an aide of..
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Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India
RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav signals a possible reunion with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, hinting at political changes in the state. Despite Lalu's invitation, Nitish..
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President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi extended new year greetings to everyone through..
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In 2024, BJP faced tough competition in Lok Sabha elections, forming a government with NDA partners. BJP secured major wins in Haryana and Maharashtra assembly..
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
Arvind Kejriwal responded sharply to PM Modi's criticism by highlighting the achievements of the AAP government in the last decade. Kejriwal accused the BJP-led..
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Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai criticizes CM MK Stalin's government, accusing it of protecting criminals and suppressing justice for a sexual assault case at..
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The Congress criticized the BJP over the popcorn tax and highlighted concerning economic issues. Jairam Ramesh emphasized the need for government focus on..
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Rahul Gandhi supported aspirants, accusing the BJP of undermining youth futures through flawed recruitment processes. Protests in Patna are intensifying with..
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The state cabinet has approved the continuation of salary and allowance accounts for state government employees at MDCCB, chaired by BJP MLC Pravin Darekar...
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Maharashtra

State in Western India
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut doubts the survival of PM Modi's government till 2026, which he believes could trigger political changes in Maharashtra and..
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The state government has formed a 10-member SIT, led by CID DIG Basavraj Teli, to investigate the murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. This..
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The tussle over guardian minister posts in Mahayuti persists two weeks after cabinet portfolios were allocated, with key players like Shiv Sena minister Bharat..
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Ashatai, mother of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar, expresses her wish for the reunion of Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar. This comes amid speculation of..
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Bihar

State in Eastern India
Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United (JDU) Chief Nitish Kumar responded with "folded hands" to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's..
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Protests intensify across Bihar demanding cancellation of BPSC prelims, alleging corruption. Demonstrators halt trains and block roads, with political parties..
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Chirag Paswan, an NDA ally, criticized lathicharge and water cannons used on students protesting in Patna over alleged BPSC exam irregularities. He urged Bihar's..
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Prashant Kishor has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Bihar government to resolve the demands of protesting students who were allegedly beaten during a..
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Uttar Pradesh

State in northern India
The Allahabad high court has stayed the arrest of SP MP Ziaur Rahman Barq, implicated in the violence during a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, UP. The..
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The Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to engage forensic experts to reconstruct a 40-year-old FIR related to Kanpur anti-Sikh..
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The BJP accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of fostering fake voter registrations and alleged AAP MP Sanjay Singh has dual voter registrations in Delhi and Uttar..
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Violence at home persists as a major issue, with 6,237 domestic violence complaints out of 25,743 received by the National Commission for Women in 2024. Uttar..
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Temple-mosque disputes have escalated in Uttar Pradesh since the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, culminating in violence in Sambhal. Major disputes..
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