
Jyotirao Phule birth anniversary: Tributes pour in for social reformer and champion of women rights
The Congress posted about Phule’s "visionary efforts" and his "tenacity to fight" against all forms of oppression.

'God save this country': Congress slams Maharashtra BJP's promise of Bharat Ratna for VD Savarkar in election manifesto
The Congress criticised the BJP after its Maharashtra unit mooted Bharat Ratna award for Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar.

Jyotiba Phule's 128th death anniversary: Leaders across party line pay tribute to social reformer, activist and writer
Phule is regarded as an important figure of the Social Reform Movement in Maharashtra.

Narendra Modi says Congress 'throttling democracy,' alleges Opposition has taken Parliamentary proceedings 'to new low'
Accusing the Congress of taking parliamentary proceedings "to a new low" with its conduct, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a fast by BJP MPs on 12 April to protest the impasse "caused" by the opposition party in Parliament

Bhujbal writes to Fadnavis on Jyotiba Phule's death anniversary event
Bhujbal had recently written to Fadnavis, requesting him to start the diversion work of the Manjarpada water project.

Prejudice, injustice against Dalits still exists: Pranab Mukherjee
Prejudice and injustice against scheduled castes still exists in India, President Pranab Mukherjee today said.