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Rumblings in Punjab Congress after Manish Tewari’s cryptic post on rejig

Rumblings in Punjab Congress after Manish Tewari’s cryptic post on rejig

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A Punjab Congress reshuffle ahead of state elections next year seems to have widened discontent within the party with some leaders, mostly on condition of anonymity, expressing unease over the manner in which the changes were made. The party claims that as Manish Tewari is a Chandigarh MP, it is part of a different set up and not Punjab’s organisation. (HT Photo/File) While retaining Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as the Punjab Congress president and Partap Singh Bajwa as the Leader of Opposition, the party high command on Wednesday also appointed chairpersons for key election-related committees and named three working presidents. A public reaction came in the form of a cryptic post on X by Lok Sabha lawmaker Manish Tewari, whose name did not figure in any of the appointments. “Wish I had an antidote for the insecurities of individuals and institutions!” Tewari said on Thursday, referring to his critics in the party. “Hai bada koi avgun usme jise koi hunar aave (A person who possesses a skill often has a major flaw),” he added in his …

Why French Open boycott over prize share might not happen despite loud rumblings | Tennis News

Why French Open boycott over prize share might not happen despite loud rumblings | Tennis News

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5 min readMay 8, 2026 09:12 PM IST 1973 was the year Vijay Amritraj notched his best-ever finish at a Major, at a Wimbledon tournament that saw the Czech clay-court savant, Jan Kodes, triumph on grass. The historical oddity took place as a result of a large-scale boycott within the men’s draw; 81 players, including 12 of the 16 seeds, skipped the tournament after the ATP, then a mere players’ union, staged a protest over a harsh ban on their No. 1-ranked player Nikola Pilic. Things went on as usual. Kodes won an event that saw the second-highest attendance up to that date. Alongside Amritraj, a 17-year-old Bjorn Borg and a 20-year-old Jimmy Connors made the last eight of a Major for the first time in their careers. 53 years later and tennis’s stakeholder bodies – splintered and protecting varied interests – face the spectre of collective action once again. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka feels the players must boycott a Slam to have their voices heard; her male counterpart, Jannik Sinner, believes the players …

After Rebellion In BJP, Congress Sees Rumblings Over Haryana Poll List

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Mr Joon said he had been cheated by the Congress leadership. Chandigarh: The rebellion and discontent faced by the BJP after it released its list of candidates for the Haryana Assembly polls have now come to haunt the Congress, with a senior leader resigning and announcing that he will contest as an Independent a day after the party unveiled its first list. Another leader has also threatened to do so and said he will take a decision on Sunday.   The Congress’ first list of 32 names included former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi, new entrant Vinesh Phogat from Julana and state unit chief Udai Bhan from Hodal. Sitting MLA Rajinder Singh Joon was renominated from Bahadurgarh, prompting a rerun of a rebellion that the constituency had seen in the last Assembly elections as well. Senior leader Rajesh Joon met his supporters on Saturday and announced that he had resigned from all posts in the Congress and would be contesting from the seat as an Independent.  “The Congress leadership cheated me. I was promised a …

Amid rumblings in INDIA bloc, Congress admits optics took a hit: ‘But alliance not imploding’ | Political Pulse News

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As the Opposition INDIA bloc lurches from one crisis to another, the Congress on Saturday admitted that the optics regarding the alliance had taken a hit because of the rumblings in the alliance even as it expressed confidence about placating West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee and sealing seat-sharing arrangements with other allies in a couple of days. Pointing out that the Gandhis and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge respect Mamata, the party once again appealed to her to join Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra that is resuming its journey from Jalpaiguri in north Bengal on Sunday after a two-day break. Kharge has also written to Banerjee, flagging the possibility of “some miscreants” fomenting trouble for the yatra and seeking appropriate directions from her side “to ensure smooth passage of the yatra through Bengal and ensure safety of the yatris, including Gandhi”. Interestingly, Kharge wrote, “I am aware that the Gandhi family and you share very cordial relations, and you would ensure that all security concerns would be addressed adequately.” …

YSRCP, TDP face rumblings as many resign over ticket denial | Latest News India

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As the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh began the process of candidates’ selection for the upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state, aspiring candidates are quitting their respective parties after being denied tickets. YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu have begun the process of candidates’ selection for the crucial Lok Sabha and assembly polls. (ANI) Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu on Saturday announced his decision to quit the YSRCP, only 10 days after joining the Andhra Pradesh’s ruling party. “This is to inform everyone that I have decided to quit the YSRCP Party and stay out of politics for a little while. Further action will be conveyed in due course of time,” Rayudu posted on X, formerly known as twitter. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here The former middle-order batsman was inducted into the YSRCP by party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy …

Rumblings in Opposition as DMK seeks discussion on climate crisis in Parliament | Latest News India

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The first discussion on an Opposition-sponsored issue in this winter session on Thursday created a stir among some other opposition parties that saw it as a soft issue, and one the government would have no issues discussing. To be sure, the discussion was on the critical issue of global warming. The motion for a discussion on this issue was moved by DMK Rajya Sabha member Tiruchi Siva, who made the news earlier this year when his estranged son defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party, from which he was expelled last month. The issue, leaders of other opposition parties said, was not among the issues the opposition agreed to raise at a meeting on December 8. Trinamool’s Rajya Sabha floor leader Derek O’Brien termed the debate as a government ploy to avoid debate on other issues. “Oppn parties incl TMC want #Parliament to discuss now: 1. Federal structure. Economic blockade destabilizing state govts 2. NE issues, focus Meghalaya 3. Unemployment. 4. Price rise. 5. Misuse of central agencies. 6. China GOVT STUNT. To avoid these, discus …