During the Rajiv Gandhi tribute programme, Revanth Reddy praised Rajiv Gandhi for strengthening India’s IT sector and empowering youth through reforms like lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years. He said Rajiv Gandhi’s vision still inspires young Indians across the country.

Senior Congress leaders, ministers, and party workers also attended the memorial event and offered floral tributes. The gathering took place at Somajiguda in Hyderabad, where leaders remembered Rajiv Gandhi’s role in shaping modern India.

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Speaking to the media in Hyderabad on Wednesday, Goud said many people believe communist influence has declined in the country. However, he said this belief is wrong. According to him, communist ideology and grassroots presence remain strong in several regions. Mahesh Kumar Goud Comments on Communists highlighted that their political role still matters in shaping alliances and political debates.

Goud also spoke about the opposition in Telangana politics. He said people gave the opposition role to K. Chandrashekar Rao but claimed that the leader has stayed mostly at his farmhouse.

He added that the Congress respects opposition leaders and supports healthy democratic debate. Goud also alleged that earlier governments tried to weaken opposition leaders and influence MLAs for political gain.

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Speaking to the media in Delhi before returning to Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said the organisers also invited senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to the event. He added that he personally invited everyone he met in Delhi to attend the programme. Messi will visit India for three days under the “GOAT India Tour 2025” banner.

The legendary Argentine footballer will travel to Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi on December 13, 14 and 15. After concluding his Kolkata schedule on the first day, Messi will reach Hyderabad. He will participate in a football match at Uppal Stadium along with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Meanwhile, police officials have strengthened security arrangements in all cities linked to the tour. Authorities expect large crowds, and they plan crowd control measures to ensure smooth movement throughout Messi’s visit.

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Many leaders started protests against state president Rajesh Ram, in-charge Krishna Allavaru, and three secretaries. Senior leader Anand Madhav led a sit-in, demanding their removal. Independent MP Pappu Yadav visited the party office during the protest. As he arrived, workers shouted, “Ticket thieves, go back!” He then walked into the president’s room and sat down. State women’s wing chief Sharbat Jahan resigned from her post.

Protesters held posters saying “Ticket Chor Bihar Chhod.” They asked the high command to take responsibility for the defeat. They demanded action against Rajesh Ram and Krishna Allavaru and also asked for an inquiry into Rahul Gandhi’s travel and election expenses. Some leaders accused the party of financial mismanagement.

Anand claimed that people linked to the BJP, RSS, and JDU entered the Congress through middlemen. He said that wrong ticket distribution damaged real candidates. Recently, 43 leaders received show-cause notices, which increased the anger and led to more chaos at the party office.

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The group also blamed Allavaru and state president Rajesh Ram for misleading party high command and weakening Rahul Gandhi’s position. They submitted their resignations to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, demanding Allavaru’s removal. The Allavaru row in Bihar Congress has now deepened the internal crisis ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

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During a press conference, Mr. Allavaru said Congress is fighting “the second war of Independence” in Bihar. He explained that this is why the party chose Patna for the CWC meeting. All other CWC members, including chief ministers of Congress-ruled states, have also been invited.

Mr. Allavaru accused the BJP-led central government of “vote theft” and described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “like a student who does not study hard but uses unfair means to succeed.” He noted that Bihar, where Mr. Gandhi recently completed the 1,300-km ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra,’ has become “the centre of national politics.”

On alliance talks, Mr. Allavaru said seat-sharing discussions within the INDIA bloc are progressing positively. Regarding the chief ministerial candidate for the INDIA bloc, he added that all alliance partners will decide collectively at an appropriate time.

The CWC meeting in Patna aims to finalize strategies and strengthen the party’s coordination in Bihar. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge’s attendance signals Congress’ commitment to securing a strong position in the state ahead of the upcoming elections.

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She will be joined by Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, for the voter rights campaign. During her visit, she will address growing concerns about the current government’s policies.

Priyanka Gandhi’s rally follows PM Modi’s massive rally in Purnia on 15th September. In his speech, he emphasized the ₹40,000 crore economic package and various developmental projects. Priyanka is expected to criticize Modi’s government and highlight the agrarian crisis in Bihar.

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Earlier, he met affected families in Ghonewal and Gurchak villages of Amritsar and Gurdaspur districts. When police stopped him from crossing the river, Gandhi questioned their decision. A viral video showed him asking: “You are telling me you cannot keep me safe on Indian territory? Is it not India?”

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa accompanied him. Gandhi argued that the Leader of Opposition should not be stopped from meeting his people.

The restriction sparked strong reactions in the Congress camp. Former CM Charanjit Singh Channi called it “unfortunate.” Warring asked if Indians were unsafe even on their own soil. Senior leader Partap Singh Bajwa accused the AAP government of using “political excuses” to avoid accountability.

Congress leaders also criticized both AAP and BJP for ignoring border villagers. They said flood victims need support, not excuses.

The episode has turned into a political controversy, highlighting anger over poor relief efforts in flood-hit Punjab.

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The Congress leader was accompanied by Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, and other party leaders. After arriving in Amritsar, he headed to Ghonewal village in Ajnala, where he interacted with flood-affected people and listened to their concerns about property and livelihood losses.

After visiting Ghonewal village, Rahul Gandhi will pay obeisance at the historic Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib in Ramdas area. He will also tour flood-hit areas in Gurdaspur district to meet locals and monitor relief efforts firsthand.

Punjab has suffered one of its worst flood disasters in decades. Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir swelled the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, causing widespread flooding. The current death toll stands at 56, while floods damaged crops on nearly 1.98 lakh hectares. Authorities continue to coordinate rescue and relief operations across affected districts.

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Revanth Reddy said Ailamma raised the banner of defiance against feudal arrogance and authoritarianism nearly 80 years ago. He recalled her role as a warrior in the Telangana Armed Struggle, describing her as a beacon of courage and determination for future generations.

The Chief Minister added that the inspiration drawn from icons like Sammakka, Sarakka, and Chakali Ailamma led to the creation of the Telangana Thalli statue. He emphasized that their sacrifices shaped the cultural and political identity of Telangana.

The program was attended by MPs Porika Balaram Naik, Chamal Kiran Kumar Reddy, and Congress leader Rohin Reddy, among others. Leaders paid homage and remembered her as a revolutionary force who stood against injustice and inspired the Telangana movement.

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