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GoP loses ground as old fox Ashok Gehlot bares his fangs to “silent” Sachin Pilot
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GoP loses ground as old fox Ashok Gehlot bares his fangs to “silent” Sachin Pilot

The Gandhi family desperately needs Ashok Gehlot as a networker, loyalist, and bridge builder. In better times Sonia Gandhi had Ahmed Patel as the crisis manager to do the dirty laundry. So, who has the upper hand now?

Ahmed Patel's daughter open to entering active politics, fight polls
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Ahmed Patel's daughter open to entering active politics, fight polls

"Firstly, I am not the political heir of Ahmedbhai. But, I will definitely enter active politics if I am given a chance to do good work," Mumtaz Patel said

Gujarat police's allegations against Ahmed Patel mischievous, manufactured: Congress
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Gujarat police's allegations against Ahmed Patel mischievous, manufactured: Congress

In a statement, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that this is part of the Prime Minister's systematic strategy to absolve himself of any responsibility for the communal carnage unleashed when he was chief minister of Gujarat in 2002

Gujarat police opposes Teesta Setalvad's bail application, says she was part of
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Gujarat police opposes Teesta Setalvad's bail application, says she was part of "larger conspiracy"

The police also said that the "larger conspiracy" was carried out at the behest of late Congress leader Ahmed Patel to dismiss the BJP government in the state after the 2002 riots

No encouragement from Congress' top brass, keeping my options open: Ahmed Patel's son Faisal Patel ahead of Gujarat polls
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No encouragement from Congress' top brass, keeping my options open: Ahmed Patel's son Faisal Patel ahead of Gujarat polls

Faisal Patel's latest post on the micro-bogging site has led to widespread speculation. Though he did not specify what kind of encouragement he was looking for, however, many believe it could be linked to his possible electoral debut

Ahmed Patel's son Faisal says he is ready to contest elections if Congress high command asks
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Ahmed Patel's son Faisal says he is ready to contest elections if Congress high command asks

The 40-year-old alumnus of Harvard Business School had announced on 30 January that he will not join politics

Centre issues COVID-19 'Surveillance, Containment and Caution' guidelines for Dec; cases climb past 92 lakh
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Centre issues COVID-19 'Surveillance, Containment and Caution' guidelines for Dec; cases climb past 92 lakh

As per the new guidelines, states and UTs can impose local restrictions like night curfews but will have to consult the Centre before imposing lockdown in areas outside containment zones.

Ahmed Patel passes away: Ram Nath Kovind, Narendra Modi, Sonia Gandhi and others pay tribute
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Ahmed Patel passes away: Ram Nath Kovind, Narendra Modi, Sonia Gandhi and others pay tribute

The 71-year-old leader died at 3.30 am after suffering from multiple organ failure, 10 days after he was admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram

Ahmed Patel dies at 71: Five-time Rajya Sabha MP was Congress' organisation man, Gandhi family loyalist
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Ahmed Patel dies at 71: Five-time Rajya Sabha MP was Congress' organisation man, Gandhi family loyalist

Patel had tested positive for the COVID-19 on 1 October and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on 15 November

Ahmed Patel admitted to ICU; Congress leader stable and under constant observation, says son
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Ahmed Patel admitted to ICU; Congress leader stable and under constant observation, says son

Patel, 71, had announced on Twitter on 1 October that he had contracted coronavirus. He has been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon for further treatment

'Will we wake up after horses have bolted?'; Congress 'worried' over deepening rift between Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan
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'Will we wake up after horses have bolted?'; Congress 'worried' over deepening rift between Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan

Pilot, who had played a major role in reviving the party in Rajasthan, was sidelined after Gehlot was given a third chance to become the chief minister ahead of the 2018 state polls

ED questions Congress leader Ahmed Patel for third time in PMLA case against Sandesara brothers
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ED questions Congress leader Ahmed Patel for third time in PMLA case against Sandesara brothers

Patel is being questioned about his purported links with the Sandesara brothers, the promoters of Vadodara-based Sterling Biotech pharmaceutical.

Congress' Ahmed Patel terms UN's plea in SC on CAA as interference but says Centre responsible for 'mess'
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Congress' Ahmed Patel terms UN's plea in SC on CAA as interference but says Centre responsible for 'mess'

Congress leader Ahmed Patel attacked the Centre over the UNHCHR filing an application in the Supreme Court over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), saying it is "unwarranted interference" but it is the Modi dispensation that is to be blamed for the "mess"

Delhi violence: Sonia Gandhi-led Congress delegation urges Ram Nath Kovind to call for Amit Shah's resignation over 'abdication of duty'
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Delhi violence: Sonia Gandhi-led Congress delegation urges Ram Nath Kovind to call for Amit Shah's resignation over 'abdication of duty'

A Congress delegation, including party chief Sonia Gandhi urged Ram Nath Kovind to call for Amit Shah's resignation over his alleged 'abdication of duty' during the communal violence in Delhi.

Congress leaders attend Budget Session of Parliament wearing black armbands to express solidarity with anti-CAA, NRC protesters
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Congress leaders attend Budget Session of Parliament wearing black armbands to express solidarity with anti-CAA, NRC protesters

Top Congress leaders led by Sonia Gandhi on Friday staged a protest near Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament complex to save the Constitution and express solidarity with those protesting against the Citizenship Act, NRC and NPR

Delhi Assembly polls: Congress likely to release list of candidates today; party’s state unit chief Subhash Chopra won't contest
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Delhi Assembly polls: Congress likely to release list of candidates today; party’s state unit chief Subhash Chopra won't contest

Congress leadership has decided to offer four seats to its alliance partner RJD and for the remaining seats, its screening committee comprising Chopra, AICC Incharge of Delhi PC Chacko and senior leaders Ahmed Patel and KC Venugopal have been asked to finalise candidates.

Siddaramaiah tells Sonia Gandhi Congress needs Lingayat chief to tackle BJP in north Karnataka, bats for MB Patil
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Siddaramaiah tells Sonia Gandhi Congress needs Lingayat chief to tackle BJP in north Karnataka, bats for MB Patil

After most of the strong Congress leaders who were also the close followers of Siddaramaiah joined BJP camp, now the latter is batting for MB Patil to regain his name as TRP leader in the state.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Swearing-in Updates: After first Cabinet meet, chief minister announces govt's decision to sanction Rs 20 crore for Raigad Fort's reconstruction
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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Swearing-in Updates: After first Cabinet meet, chief minister announces govt's decision to sanction Rs 20 crore for Raigad Fort's reconstruction

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Swearing-in Updates: The Shiv Sena chief was sworn in as the 18th chief minister of the state at Shivaji Park in Dadar today. Six ministers - Eknath Shinde, Subhash Desai, Jayant Patil, Chhagan Bhujbal, Balasaheb Thorat and Nitin raut were sworn in as Cabinet ministers. A Cabinet meeting will be held at 8 pm today at Sahyadri Guest House

From keeping Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi govt together to tackling farm distress, challenges facing Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray
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From keeping Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi govt together to tackling farm distress, challenges facing Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray, who will become the first member of the Thackeray clan to hold this political office, would be mindful of the bevy of challenges facing the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government.

Maharashtra Govt Formation Updates: Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine's chief ministerial candidate Uddhav Thackeray stakes claim at Raj Bhavan
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Maharashtra Govt Formation Updates: Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine's chief ministerial candidate Uddhav Thackeray stakes claim at Raj Bhavan

Maharashtra Govt Formation Updates: Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine's chief ministerial nominee Uddhav Thackeray reached Raj Bhavan and staked claim to form government in Maharashtra.