All stories by Sanjeev Chopra
I see a further decline in Congress's relevance: Ashwani Kumar
Rediff.com15 Feb 2022'Several leaders leaving the party in quick succession tell us that something is very wrong with the oldest party'
Cong needs widespread reforms at all levels: Sibal
Rediff.com13 Jun 2021The Grand Old Party must bring widespread reforms across all levels of the organisation to show it is no longer in a state of inertia and to present itself as a viable political alternative to the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress veteran Kapil Sibal said.
Congress on shaky ground as poll fortunes plummet further
Rediff.com2 May 2021The setback promises to have far-reaching ramifications within and outside the party as it is likely to fuel voices that have challenged the Gandhi family's leadership and also those who have been a votary of a non-Congress front to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party.
'Modi govt failed to understand or to tackle COVID'
Rediff.com1 May 2021As India logged a world record of over four lakh coronavirus infections on Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the entire world is shaken by what is happening here and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "dropping the ball and throwing it to states" after prematurely taking credit for having "won against COVID-19" when the second wave was already underway. "Rely on yourself is the motto. No one will come to help you. Definitely, not the prime minister," Gandhi said, while alleging that the COVID-19 situation has gone completely out of control for the Modi government, and wondered whether it was their way of making the states and the citizens truly 'Aatmanirbhar'.
Sonia consolidates Rahul's position with Cong overhaul
Rediff.com12 Sep 2020An overwhelming number of new appointees across the party's organisational structure -- from the highest decision-making body CWC (Congress Working Committee) to the special committee formed to assist interim party chief Sonia Gandhi -- are known as Rahul Gandhi's confidantes.
Lockdown compounding woes of poor: Antony
Rediff.com10 May 2020Noting that the situation on the ground was "very difficult", the Congress leader said it was high time the prime minister announced a relief package for the poor and a financial stimulus for the economy.
Scindia's exit reignites 'old vs young' debate in Congress
Rediff.com10 Mar 2020Scindia's departure from the Congress also raises question marks about delayed decision-making and status quo in the Congress.
Jyotiraditya Scindia: Like father, like son
Rediff.com10 Mar 2020Madhavrao Scindia briefly left the Congress in 1996 and was later pacified to rejoin ranks
'Unanimous view is that Rahul should take over Congress'
Rediff.com1 Mar 2020'The uncertainty on future leadership needs to be dispelled. It is already late as if today is yesterday. If necessary, a direction can be given to Rahul Gandhi to assume leadership'
Cong endorses construction of Ram temple
Rediff.com10 Nov 2019They said it was then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi who on February 1, 1986 got the permission for starting prayers at the disputed site and got the locks opened.
What's next for Team Rahul?
Rediff.com7 Jul 2019Many leaders who appealed to Gandhi to stay argued that their political futures depended on his presence in the party and hence he must stay.
For Rahul, this election was win some, lose lots
Rediff.com23 May 2019The party and its president, it seemed, were also unable to articulate their views effectively enough
Modi's 5 yrs most traumatic for Indian youth: Manmohan
Rediff.com5 May 2019Singh asserted that the people have made up their minds to vote out the government
'It will be an insult to Rae Bareli if Sonia loses'
Rediff.com4 May 2019Voters in Rae Bareli said they feel an emotional connection with the Gandhi family.
Post-poll alliance possible, 'job no. 1' is to defeat Modi: Rahul
Rediff.com1 Apr 2019"For the entire opposition, the job number one is to defeat Mr Narendra Modi and save Democracy and the Constitution."
'Modi is a publicity minister not prime minister'
Rediff.com31 Mar 2019Accusing the prime minister of pushing a particular narrative in the media through the PMO, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said "Modi will not be able to deflect from real issues".
'We'll remonetise what Modi demonetised'
Rediff.com29 Mar 2019Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the Nyay plan is a game changer and that the scheme is "fiscally perfectly doable" and will not be implemented rashly.
Priyanka Gandhi: From background to forefront
Rediff.com23 Jan 2019For Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who continues the Gandhi family legacy of active politics that began several generations ago, the formal entry into politics was two decades in the making.
Even after 3-state glory, Congress still has a long way to go
Rediff.com12 Dec 2018As the party moves forward into the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, it not only needs to strengthen the state units and reach out to the grassroots level, but also forge alliances with like-minded parties.
No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on CM: Gehlot
Rediff.com18 Nov 2018He said he is 'more than satisfied' with his long political career as a five-time Lok Sabha MP, three time Union minister and chief minister for 10 years.