Ghulam Nabi Azad, said that the Congress should not accord importance to comments made by Uma Bharati against Rahul Gandhi and instead focus on other issues like bringing the party back to power in Uttar Pradesh.
The BJP MP lashed out at the UPA government saying nothing has been done to ameliorate the sufferings and immense hardships of the people of the state.
The proposal is still at the trial stage and next round of tests would take place in the coming months.
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh said yesterday that an inquiry commission would be set up to investigate cases of vendetta irrespective of any party or position, if the Congress is voted to power.
Maharashtra BJP has asked its party leaders to desist from seeking tickets to contest the upcoming elections to the zilla parishads and municipal corporations in the state for their relatives or acquaintances.
Congress leaders in Goa have began their poll campaign in the state, even though there is still uncertainty over the party's alliance with the NCP.
On the second day of her three-day programme, Priyanka Gandhi continued her dialogue with party workers and candidates in four constituencies of Salon, Sareni, Sadar and Uchachar
A case has been registered against Samajwadi Party (SP) Uttar Pradesh president Akhilesh Yadav and 35 of his partymen for allegedly violating the model code of conduct in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh.
Priyanka Gandhi today began her tour of Congress strongholds Amethi and Rae Bareli and met with party workers to devise a strategy for the upcoming UP Assembly polls.
Election Commission today issued notification for the first phase of poll in Uttar Pradesh to be held on February 8, 2012. The phase will decide the fate of 15 former ministers, three sitting ministers and 31 MLAs.
Law Minister Salman Khurshid, who has courted controversy by his statement on granting 9 per cent quota for minorities, today said he had no regrets as he had not done anything unlawful.
Expelled BSP leader Babu Singh Kushwaha today said he had nothing to do with the rupees multi-crore scam in implementation of the national rural health mission in Uttar Pradesh.
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Gujarat chief Minister Narendra Modi, party veteran LK Advani and other BJP biggies are expected to hit the campaign trail in the states slated for polls.
Priyanka Gandhi today said she has not decided yet whether to campaign for the party, but made it clear that she will do "anything to help" her brother Rahul.