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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Kharge, Rahul Gandhi meet Assam Congress leaders to chalk out 2026 poll plan
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday met the party's leaders from Assam to discuss strategy ahead of assembly polls in the state next year. This is the first meeting of the top party leadership with the Assam unit after the change of guard in the state unit with the appointment of Gaurav Gogoi as new party chief. AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and the party general secretary in-charge for Assam Jitendra Singh were also present at the party's new Indira Bhawan headquarters here. Also Read: Congress' Jai Hind Yatra more like Jai Pakistan Yatra: BJP In a post on Facebook, Gandhi shared pictures of the meeting. Live Events "Today, under the leadership of Hon'ble President Mallikarjun Kharge ji, met and met with the newly formed Assam Pradesh Congress Committee members at Congress Headquarters Indira Bhavan," Gandhi said in his post.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Babbar of Pakistan': BJP doubles down on Revanth Reddy over Rafale jets question
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday hit out at Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy over his remarks on Rafale fighter jets used during India's Operation Sindoor, with Sambit Patra calling him the 'Babbar of Pakistan". Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Sambit Patra lashed out at the Congress for its leaders' questions and jibes at the government following the conflict with Pakistan, and alleged that the opposition party's ongoing 'Jai Hind Yatra' looks more like 'Jai Pakistan Yatra'. The BJP national spokesperson said senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy, have often asked about the number of aircraft India lost in the conflict, and accused Jairam Ramesh of equating MPs travelling abroad as members of all-party delegations with terrorists. Addressing the 'Jai Hind' rally in Hyderabad on Thursday, Revanth Reddy demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi explain to 140 crore Indians how many Rafale aircraft were shot down by the Pakistani Army during the recent conflict. Rahul Gandhi never asked about the details of terror sites and air bases destroyed in Pakistan, but his party has enquired about the losses of Indian jets more frequently than the neighbouring country, Patra alleged. These leaders are like "babbar" (warrior) of Pakistan, he said, adding that they are gabbar of India, invoking the villain of iconic film Sholay, and added they will meet the same fate as the bandit did in the hands of heroes Jai and Veeru. "Gabbar's defeat is certain due to India's jai (glory) and veerta (valour)." He noted that even Congress MPs are part of the seven all-party delegations currently on a visit to world capitals to put across India's stand following the Pahalgam terror attack and its punitive strikes against Pakistan. These Congress MPs are doing a good job as the delegations are strongly projecting India's stand but Ramesh in one breath is comparing them to terrorists, he said. The Congress chief spokesperson had said on Thursday that the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack are roaming, and so are these MPs abroad. Patra cited controversial statements of a number of Congress leaders, including some questioning military conflict with Pakistan and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, after the Pahalgam attack. 'The Congress should suspend its Jai Hind Yatra, which is more like Jai Pakistan Yatra, and instead consult with Pakistan and hold a joint press conference,' he said, claiming that Gandhi has been quoted frequently in Pakistan. He noted that another Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is a member of one of the delegarions, had spoken about the changes brought by the revocation of Article 370, and said somebody should relay the former Union minister's remarks to Gandhi. At the rally, Revanth Reddy sought to know why PM Narendra Modi, who had called for an all-party meeting before going to war with Pakistan, did not do so before calling off the armed conflict with the neighbouring country. "The soldiers of this (Secunderabad ) Cantonment participated in the war. The war planes being manufactured in Telangana upheld respect for our country. Rafale aircraft brought by Narendra Modi were shot down by Pakistan. There is no discussion on how many Rafales were shot down. Narendra Modi should answer how many Rafale aircraft were shot down by Pakistan during the recent war. You give us the account," he asked.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Sambit Patra slams Congress, says ‘Jai Hind Yatra more like Jai Pakistan Yatra'
BJP on Friday lashed out at the Congress for its leaders' questions and jibes at the government following the conflict with Pakistan, and alleged that the opposition party's ongoing 'Jai Hind Yatra' looks more like "Jai Pakistan Yatra". BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra told PTI reporters that senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, have often asked about the number of aircraft India lost in the conflict, and accused Jairam Ramesh of equating MPs travelling abroad as members of all-party delegations with terrorists. Gandhi never asked about the details of terror sites and air bases destroyed in Pakistan but his party has enquired about the losses of Indian jets more frequently than the neighbouring country, he said. These leaders are like "babbar" (warrior) of Pakistan, he said, adding that they are gabbar of India, invoking the villain of iconic film Sholay, and added they will meet the same fate as the bandit did in the hands of heroes Jai and Veeru. "Gabbar's defeat is certain due to India's jai (glory) and veerta (valour)." He noted that even Congress MPs are part of the seven all-party delegations currently on a visit to world capitals to put across India's stand following the Pahalgam terror attack and its punitive strikes against Pakistan. These Congress MPs are doing a good job as the delegations are strongly projecting India's stand but Ramesh in one breath is comparing them to terrorists, he said. The Congress chief spokesperson had said on Thursday that the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack are roaming and so are these MPs abroad. Patra cited controversial statements of a number of Congress leaders, including some questioning military conflict with Pakistan and the suspension of Indus Water Treaty, since after the Pahalgam attack. He said the opposition party might have claimed that it is with the government on the issue but it is lowering the morale of armed forces from the very beginning. The Congress should suspend its Jai Hind Yatra, which is more like Jai Pakistan Yatra, and instead consult with Pakistan and hold a joint press conference, he said, claiming that Gandhi has been quoted frequently in Pakistan. With the Congress increasingly turning caustic at its MP Shashi Tharoor, who is leading the multi-party delegation to the US and four other countries, for his stout defence of the government's actions, Patra said the party is divided into two factions. One supports Pakistan, he alleged, while another include those who want to raise their voice for India but cannot due to leaders like Gandhi. He noted that another Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is a member of one of the delegarions, had spoken about the changes brought by the revocation of Article 370, and said somebody should relay the former Union minister's remarks to Gandhi. During the Congress-led UPA rule, terrorists were invited to the Prime Minister's Office at the behest of the then Congress president Sonia Gandhi, he claimed and referred to reports that she had cried over the killing of some young terrorists in the Batla House encounter. Patra also referred to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's comments that India's Brahmos missiles hit his country's military facilities ahead of the planned attack on Indian targets to emphasise on the damages inflicted on the neighbouring country. "Gandhi should listen to his friend Sharif," he said. Patra quoted the opinion of US-based military expert John Spencer, which has been reported widely in the Indian media, that India won the tech war in the conflict while Pakistan lost as China's proxy. He said Spencer was not alone as many experts have spoken about India's decisive victory but some opposition parties, especially the Congress, have been trying to lower the country's morale. Criticising West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her choice of words in slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who at a rally in the state had hit out at her government, he said Modi is everyone's "sewak". It is beyond any doubt that she was sheltering infiltrators and Rohingyas, he added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress' Jai Hind Yatra more like Jai Pakistan Yatra: BJP
The BJP has strongly criticized the Congress party's questioning of the government's actions following the conflict with Pakistan, alleging their 'Jai Hind Yatra' resembles a 'Jai Pakistan Yatra'. Sambit Patra accused Congress leaders of undermining the armed forces' morale with their statements and inquiries about Indian losses. He also highlighted divisions within the Congress regarding support for the government's stance. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The BJP on Friday lashed out at the Congress for its leaders' questions and jibes at the government following the conflict with Pakistan, and alleged that the opposition party's ongoing 'Jai Hind Yatra' looks more like "Jai Pakistan Yatra".BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra told reporters that senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, have often asked about the number of aircraft India lost in the conflict, and accused Jairam Ramesh of equating MPs travelling abroad as members of all-party delegations with never asked about the details of terror sites and air bases destroyed in Pakistan but his party has enquired about the losses of Indian jets more frequently than the neighbouring country, he leaders are like "babbar" (warrior) of Pakistan, he said, adding that they are gabbar of India, invoking the villain of iconic film Sholay, and added they will meet the same fate as the bandit did in the hands of heroes Jai and Veeru."Gabbar's defeat is certain due to India's jai (glory) and veerta (valour)." He noted that even Congress MPs are part of the seven all-party delegations currently on a visit to world capitals to put across India's stand following the Pahalgam terror attack and its punitive strikes against Congress MPs are doing a good job as the delegations are strongly projecting India's stand but Ramesh in one breath is comparing them to terrorists, he Congress chief spokesperson had said on Thursday that the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack are roaming and so are these MPs cited controversial statements of a number of Congress leaders, including some questioning military conflict with Pakistan and the suspension of Indus Water Treaty , since after the Pahalgam said the opposition party might have claimed that it is with the government on the issue but it is lowering the morale of armed forces from the very Congress should suspend its Jai Hind Yatra, which is more like Jai Pakistan Yatra, and instead consult with Pakistan and hold a joint press conference, he said, claiming that Gandhi has been quoted frequently in the Congress increasingly turning caustic at its MP Shashi Tharoor , who is leading the multi-party delegation to the US and four other countries, for his stout defence of the government's actions, Patra said the party is divided into two supports Pakistan, he alleged, while another include those who want to raise their voice for India but cannot due to leaders like noted that another Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is a member of one of the delegarions, had spoken about the changes brought by the revocation of Article 370, and said somebody should relay the former Union minister's remarks to the Congress-led UPA rule, terrorists were invited to the Prime Minister's Office at the behest of the then Congress president Sonia Gandhi, he claimed and referred to reports that she had cried over the killing of some young terrorists in the Batla House also referred to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's comments that India's Brahmos missiles hit his country's military facilities ahead of the planned attack on Indian targets to emphasise on the damages inflicted on the neighbouring country."Gandhi should listen to his friend Sharif," he quoted the opinion of US-based military expert John Spencer, which has been reported widely in the Indian media, that India won the tech war in the conflict while Pakistan lost as China's said Spencer was not alone as many experts have spoken about India's decisive victory but some opposition parties, especially the Congress, have been trying to lower the country's West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her choice of words in slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who at a rally in the state had hit out at her government, he said Modi is everyone's "sewak".It is beyond any doubt that she was sheltering infiltrators and Rohingyas, he added.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Congress' Jai Hind Yatra more like Jai Pakistan Yatra: BJP
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Friday, accusing its leaders of demoralizing the armed forces and undermining India's position in the aftermath of the recent conflict with Pakistan. BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra sharply criticized Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh, and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, claiming they have repeatedly questioned India's losses in the military conflict while remaining silent on the damage inflicted on Pakistan. Patra alleged that Congress's 'Jai Hind Yatra' appears to resemble a "Jai Pakistan Yatra", citing instances where senior leaders, according to him, have focused more on India's setbacks than on its strategic gains. He accused the opposition party of seeking details about the number of Indian aircraft lost more often than Pakistan has, and likened Congress leaders to "babbar" (lion-like warriors) of Pakistan, while calling them "Gabbar"—a reference to the villain in the iconic film Sholay—who is destined for defeat at the hands of heroes. He also took strong objection to a remark by Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh, who reportedly equated Indian MPs traveling abroad as part of all-party delegations with terrorists. Patra clarified that Congress MPs are among the delegates visiting global capitals to present India's stance following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent retaliatory strikes. While commending their efforts, he condemned Ramesh's comparison as irresponsible.
