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Hello Jammu News at 9:23:00 AM 0


New Delhi, Sep 10 :  The BJP Monday claimed that the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by the Congress was to divert the people's attention from the hearing in the Delhi High Court on a matter related to the National Herald case involving its "corrupt" leaders. 


Welcoming the Delhi High Court's order to dismiss pleas of Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi challenging the reopening of their tax assessments for 2011-12, the BJP's national spokesperson, Sambit Patra, said it was a "victory of common man" and "exposes the real face of the Gandhi family". 

Addressing the media at the party head office here, Patra said this was a big victory in the battle against corruption initiated by the Narendra Modi dispensation.

The income tax cases against the Congress leaders have arisen from the probe into a private criminal complaint filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy before a trial court in connection with the National Herald case.

"The whole (Gandhi) family today is known as a family who cheats, a family who goes for tax evasion, a family of corrupts and a family who conspires against the law of the land, a family which includes Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Robert Vadra and Priyanaka Vadra," Patra said.

He further claimed that the call for 'Bharat Bandh' by the Congress was also linked with this case as it was to divert the people's attention from the National Herald matter.

They knew that they are going to lose the case in the Delhi High Court and that is the reason why today was the day they have given a call for the 'Bharat Bandh', Patra said.

"The people whose conscience was locked somewhere, those who were thick involved in corruption, the same people had deliberately called for the Bharat Bandh because they knew the National Herald case was on and the verdict was expected today," Patra told reporters.

Attacking the entire Gandhi family, the BJP leader said it exposes the reality of them who have been cheating the country for years, and added, "they had a sense of entitlement that throne of India belongs to a particular family".

He also took on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said it appears that even he was complicit in the case.

In the complaint in the National Herald case, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others have been accused of conspiring to cheat and misappropriate funds by paying just Rs 50 lakh, through which the Young India (YI) had obtained the right to recover Rs 90.25 crore that the Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) owed to the Congress party.PTI


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New Delhi, Sep 10: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh Monday said it was time for all opposition parties to shed their differences and move forward unitedly "to save" sovereignty and democracy in the country.

The Narendra Modi government has taken a lot of steps not in the interest of the country and has now "crossed the limit", Singh said at a protest during a nationwide protest against rising fuel prices organised by the Congress and joined by various opposition parties.

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi was also present at the rally, held at the Ramlila ground here, but did not speak.

The former PM said all sections of society -- youth, farmers and common people -- are unhappy with the Modi government, which has failed to fulfil promises made to the people.

He urged the parties to listen to the voice of the people and move forward to save the country and democracy.

"The Modi government has done a lot which is not in national interest. Now it has crossed the limit and time is coming to change it," he said.

Voices from across the country can be heard saying people are unhappy with the government, Singh said. 

"Time for all parties to shed their issues and move forward unitedly ... it is possible only when you keep aside your own small issues and be ready to save the unity, sovereignty and democracy in the country," he said.

Leaders of various opposition parties led by Congress president Rahul Gandhi started the country-wide protest against rising fuel prices from Rajghat as part of the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by the party.

Making his first appearance after returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, Gandhi began the bandh after paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. The bandh began after Gandhi offered holy water from the lake. (PTI)
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New Delhi, Sep 10: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh Monday lashed out at the Narendra Modi-led government, saying it has done a lot which is not in the interest of the nation and has now crossed all limits.

He made these remarks at an opposition protest against rising fuel prices here.

Leaders of various opposition parties led by Congress president Rahul Gandhi kickstarted Monday the country-wide protest against rising fuel prices from Rajghat as part of the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by the party.

Singh also urged opposition parties to shed their differences and unite to save democracy in the country.

Gandhi, soon after his return from the Kailash Mansarovar, reached Rajghat and paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. The bandh began after Gandhi offered holy water from the pilgrimage there.
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New Delhi, Aug 27: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh has expressed concern over attempts to change the "nature and character" of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, saying Jawaharlal Nehru did not just belong to the Congress but to the entire nation.

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he urged him to leave the Teen Murti complex "undisturbed" and said this would be respecting both history and heritage.

The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) was established in the memory of India's first prime minister and the museum at the Teen Murti House has preserved some rooms as they were at the time of Nehru's death.

Singh said during former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure there was no attempt to change the nature and character of the NMML.

The former premier had described Nehru in Parliament as a "vibrant personality" and said "such a resident may never grace Teen Murti again", the senior Congress leader said.

"Let us respect this sentiment and keep Teen Murti as a memorial to our first prime minister Pandit Nehru and leave the Teen Murti complex undisturbed as it is. This way we will be respecting both history and heritage," Singh said in the letter.

"Jawaharlal Nehru belongs not just to the Congress but to the entire nation. It is in this spirit that I have written to you," he said.

The letter comes amid reports of dedicating the NMML in the memory of all former prime ministers, an idea strongly opposed by the Congress.

Singh said the NMML is dedicated to the memory of the country's first prime minister and prime architect of the Indian nation-state. Nehru has left behind an incredible imprint on our country and the world, he said.

His distinctiveness and greatness have been acknowledged even by his political opponents and rivals, Singh said.

Recalling the six-year tenure of Vajpayee as prime minister, he said there was no attempt made to change the nature and character of the NMML and the Teen Murti complex.

"But sadly, that seems to be part of the agenda of the Government of India now," the former prime minister said.

Singh said the NMML must remain a centre of first-rate scholarship and professional excellence and the museum itself must retain its primary focus on Nehru and the freedom movement.

"No amount of revisionism can obliterate that role and his contributions," he said.

Singh also said Vajpayee had said in Parliament that Nehru took the opposition along and was a refined gentleman and said such "greatness we may not again see in the near future". (PTI)
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New Delhi, May 21: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were among those who paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 27th death anniversary on Monday.
Dr Singh, Ms Gandhi, Rahul and Priyanka paid floral tributes to the Congress leader at Vir Bhumi , the memorial of the late Prime Minister.
Also among those who paid tributes to the former Prime Minister were former president Pranab Mukherjee, Priyanka's husband Robert Vadra and former Union minister Sushil Kumar Shinde.
On the occasion, Congress president Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to pay a heartfelt tribute to his late father.
'My father taught me that hate is a prison for those who carry it. Today, on his death anniversary, I thank him for teaching me to love and respect all beings, the most valuable gifts a father can give a son.
Rajiv Gandhi, those of us that love you hold you forever in our hearts,' Rahul tweeted. UNI
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CM attends meeting on 150th Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi
Says Mahatma had spl love for Kashmir, his trust in its people needs to be carried forward; reconcilation, outreach needed to end cycle of violence
Suggests celebrating 2019 as year of peace, non violence, reconciliation, reaching out to youth
NEW DELHI, MAY 02: Saying that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi are much more relevant today than these were before , Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today said the biggest tribute to the Father of the Nation would be to work for creating a society free from confrontation, violence and acrimony.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the National Committee for celebrating 150th Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi next year, the Chief Minister said unfortunately over the years the level of intolerance and lack of accomodation among each other has increased and the need is to inculcate the values of tolerance, amity and reconciliation among the people, particularly younger generation.
The meeting was chaired by President, Ram Nath Kovind and was attended by Vice President, M. Venkiah Naidu; Prime Minister, Narendra Modi; Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh; Former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh  and other national leaders.
Mehbooba Mufti suggested celebrating 2019, the 150th birthday of Mahatma, as the year of peace, tolerance and non violence. This, she said, would be the biggest tribute to Mahatma Gandhi who, she said, lived and died for these values and principles. She suggested special youth engagement in the country to educate them about varied aspects of Mahatma’s life and his dealing of situations.
The Chief Minister suggested instituting special scholarships, fellowships and other academic incentives to further explore the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and take these to the present generation which she said desperately needs the same.
Referring to the special relation Mahatma had with Jammu & Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti said during the turbulent phase of 1947 it was the visionary personality of Mahatma Gandhi who recognised the ray of hope among the people of the State. It was this trust in the people of the State that they stood up to defend their centuries old value system even at the cost of their lives. “That trust in our people needs to be carried forward to get the State out of a situation in which this ray of hope seems to have been eclipsed”, she said in her address while stressing the need for reconciliation and outreach in the State to end the cycle of violence which has taken a heavy toll of its youth.
It may be mentioned here that next year i.e. 2019 marks the 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi who was born on October 02, 1869 at Porbander, Kathiawad in now Gujarat.
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New Delhi, Dec 21: The government on Thursday fielded noted cricketer and nominated member Sachin Tendulkar to deliver his maiden speech in a short-duration discussion in a bid to break the logjam in the Rajya Sabha over the Congress' demand for an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Pakistan conspiracy remarks against his predecessor Manmohan Singh and on 2G spectrum acquittals. 
The attempt, however, failed as Congress members were adamant on their demand and created a ruckus prompting Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu to adjourn the House for the day.
Even as Mr Tendulkar was on his feet in the post-lunch session to open the discussion on the future of sports in India, Congress benches raised slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party. They were heard saying that Government should stop trying to mislead the nation.
Trying to bring the House to order, Mr Naidu requested the agitating members to allow Mr Tendulkar, 'a Bharat Ratna and a legendary cricketer,' to deliver his maiden speech. 
He said number of attempts had been made to break the deadlock even outside the House but there was no consensus. UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 21: Hailing the special CBI court judgement in the 2G spectrum scam case, former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the verdict proved that the massive propaganda against UPA was without any foundation.
“I don’t want to boast. The judgement speaks for itself", Dr Singh told media persons in Parliament premises here soon after the court pronounced the judgement acquitting all accused, saying the prosecution had failed to prove any of its charge.
Dr Singh was heading the government when the allegation of Rs 1.76-lakh-crore loss to the exchequer in 2G allocation had been brought up "The court judgement has to be respected. I'm glad that the court has pronounced unambiguously that the massive propaganda against UPA was without any foundation," the former Prime Minister prime minister said. UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 21: The acquittals in the 2G scam and the continuing Congress' demand for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarification on his Pakistan conspiracy remark against his predecessor Dr Manmohan Sing on Thursday rocked the Rajya Sabha leading to its adjournment till 1400 hrs.
As soon as the House assembled for the day and Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu proceeded to take up Zero Hour issues, Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad rose up to say they were expecting the Prime Minister's presence today as it was his question day, and they wanted his clarification on his 'false allegation' against Dr Singh, but today something more (court acquittals in 2G scam case) had happened.
Motioning towards the Treasury benches, he said it was because of the 2G issue that 'today you are there and we are here (Opposition benches).'
His remarks about the Prime Minister were strongly protested by the ruling party members and they wanted him not to use the phrase ' false allegation,' to which Mr Azad said he had not said anything unparliamentary, and 'if the Prime Minister's allegation were not false, then should we accept that Dr Singh conspired with Pakistan?'
While the verbal duel was going on between the Opposition and treasury benches, Mr Naidu told Mr Azad that he would not allow him to speak on the issue as he had not given any notice to him, following which the Congress Members trooped in the Well raising slogans, 'BJP sharam karo'(Shame on you BJP) making it impossible for the chair to proceed with Zero Hour. UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 20: Congress party on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha after they were denied to raise the issue of insult to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election campaign. 
Congress members were demanding an apology from Mr Modi for allegations against Dr Singh.
During the debate in the Lower House on The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Amendment Bill, 2017, Congress members shouted slogans and demanded an apology from the Prime Minister for allegations against Dr Singh.
Question Hour and Zero Hour were disrupted in the morning as Congress MPs continued to press their demand for an apology from the Prime Minister-which has been rejected by the ruling side.
In the post-lunch session, also, agitated Congress members rushed to the well, raising slogans for the premier's apology.
Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai, told Congress members that Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has rejected their notice of adjournment motion and the decision was final.
He called Bharatiya Janata Party's Ramesh Bidhuri to continue with the debate on The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Amendment Bill, 2017.
Even as Congress floor leader Mallikarjun Kharge wanted to say something, a number of Congress MPs rushed to the well of the House raising anti-government slogans and demanded apology from Mr Modi.
Among those who rushed to the well were Gaurav Gogoi, Sushmita Dev, Rajeev Satav and K C Venugopal.
The House, however, continued with the debate on the Bill. After repeated demands by the Congress members, when speaker disallowed Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge to speak on the issue, Congress walked out from the House. UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 19: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had met Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu over the charges leveled against him and expressed his concern and feelings.
Stating this, Mr. Naidu said he had suggested during the informal morning meeting with party leaders today that they make efforts to end the deadlock in the interest of parliamentary practice.
Leader of the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley gave an assurance on the floor of the House that the ruling BJP and leaders of Opposition parties will meet today to end the impasse so that the House can function smoothly. 
"It is my privilege to invite the leader of Opposition and other party leaders to meet and sort out the issue today,' he said.
Today was the third day that Congress members raised the issue leading to exchange of words between the treasury and Congress members.
As soon as the Question Hour commenced, Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabu Azad raised the matter saying leveling of allegations of conspiracy against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and others was not good for democracy, polity and the country. UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 18: Opposition parties on Monday decided to raise in Parliament the issue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations against his predecessor Manmohan Singh of conspiring with Pakistan for Gujarat Assembly elections.
A meeting of the Opposition parties held in Parliament on Monday morning decided to raise in both the Houses the issue of Mr Modi's allegations against former Dr Singh of conspiring with Pakistan for the Gujarat elections.
The opposition parties had on Friday also stalled the Rajya Sabha on the PM's remarks against Dr Singh, made at an election rally in Gujarat.
The Congress has demanded an apology from the PM on the issue. UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 16: Noting that the country was witnessing ‘disturbing trends’ as ‘politics of fear’ was gripping the country, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the country expected Mr Rahul Gandhi to sustain the ‘politics of hope’ that the country needed.
Addressing Congress leaders and party workers at AICC headquarters at a function where Rahul Gandhi assumed the post of party president, Dr Singh said,'Rahulji today is taking over as the president of our party at a time, when there are certain disturbing trends noticeable in our polity.'
He said a distinguished academician recently pointed out that 'there are dangers that politics of fear will take over the politics of hope' in the country.
“Rahulji, we depend upon you to transform that the fear of politics to sustain the politics of hope, which this country needs,” he said.
The former Prime Minister also praised Sonia Gandhi saying that under her leadership, the UPA Government took some ‘historic decisions’ such as MNREGA and RTI in 10 years of rule.
“The growth rate of the country was all time high and the average growth rate was 7.8 percent per annum. Some unique social legislations were enacted such as MNRGEA, RTI and several other social legislations were enacted under the guidance of Sonia Gandhi”, Dr Singh said.
He said Rahul Gandhi had been trained for a long period and had been looking after many of the activities of the congress party for many years.
“Rahulji brings to this office of the Congress president a new sense of dedication, a new sense of commitment, a sense of looking after the leadership role with courage and humility”, added Dr Singh.
Former Prime Minister further added that the country have problems of poverty, ignorance, disease, which still afflict millions and millions of people and Rahul could reach to everyone.
“Rahulji you have traveled all over the country, you know the problems first hand. Under your leadership the party will reach new heights,” he said. UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 16: Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday said Rahul Gandhi was taking over as the new Congress President at a time when "disturbing trends" and "politics of fear" have been prevailing in the country.
"Rahulji, we depend upon you for transformation of politics of fear to politics of hope," Dr Singh said at the AICC head quarter wherein Rahul Gandhi formally took charge of Congress party.
"Rahulji is taking over as President of our party at a time when there are certain disturbing trends visible in our politics," Dr Manmohan Singh said.
He noted that a "distinguished academician" has pointed out that "there are dangers that politics of fear will take over the politics of hope" in the country.
He said Rahul Gandhi had been trained for a long period and had already looked after many activities of the Congress for many years now.
"Rahulji brings in a new sense of dedication and commitment, a new sense of leadership with courage and humility," former Prime Minister said.
He said during the last 19 years as the Congress President, Sonia Gandhi did, "provided a powerful leadership".
"Now that Soniaji is handing over the reins of the party to Rahulji, we salute Soniaji for uniting the leadership, something that she has been doing for the last 19 years," Dr Singh said. UNI
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Rajkot, Gujarat, Dec 7: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday exuded confidence that Rahul Gandhi, who is all set to be elevated as Congress president, would be able to lead the country into progress and prosperity and also that under him the Congress party will regain its "past glory".
"The youthful vigour and idealism of Rahul Gandhi is now before the public. People of Gujarat are already realising this. I am confident that Rahul will lead the country into prosperity and under him the Congress party will also regain its lost glory," Dr Singh told a press conference here.
Fielding questions on wide range of issues, the former Prime Minister alleged that there has been huge "inconsistency" in Modi government's policy on Kashmir issue. 
"I am not aware of any achievement of the Modi government on Kashmir. It has been moving from one extreme to another. One day they have a harsh policy towards people and on the other hand, he has gone to Lahore for dinner with Nawaz Shariff," Dr Singh said, adding - such inconsistency "has hurt" national security. 
".....There is no doubt in my mind (on this inconsistent policy)," he said.
To a question on Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy endeavours, former Prime Minister said,
"While we do not want to divide the country based on foreign policy matters.....but there are instances wherein the government has taken some steps and these were not necessarily in the interest of our country".
Dr Singh also said to conceive dreams that India will turn into a developed country in 'five years' is like a "pipe-dream". 
"It is unlikely to cross all barriers in five years and emerge as a developed country," the former Prime Minister said. UNI 
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Rajkot, Gujarat, Dec 7: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday 
alleged that his successor Narendra Modi has "betrayed" the trust Gujaratis had reposed on him and asserted that the "blunders" committed by BJP-led dispensation should not be allowed to repeat. 
"The government likes to describe demonetisation as a bold decision, but there is a 
difference between bold and disastrous decision," Dr Singh said here.
The former Prime Minister wondered how as a Gujarati leader, Prime Minister Modi "did not foresee" the troubles and sufferings that were unleashed by the government decision on noteban and implementation of the Goods and Services Tax.
"You cannot fool all the people, all the time," Dr Singh said here --- considered the hub of politically sensitive Saurashtra region.
Chief Minister VIjay Rupani is pitted against Congress candidate Indranil Rajyaguru and polls in entire Saurashtra region will be held on December 9 -- the first phase of polling. UNI 
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New Delhi, Dec 4: Congress leaders and veterans on Monday welcomed the party Vice President Rahul Gandhi filing his nomination for the post of president, paving the way for his elevation to the top post.
All party senior leaders, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and state Chief Ministers were present at 24, Akbar Road -- Congress Party headquarters -- to support the 47-year-old leader who will be the fifth Gandhi at the party helm, if chosen, which is almost a certainty.
Dr Singh said Mr Gandhi is a darling of the Congress and he will carry forward the great traditions of the party. He said, '' Ms Sonia Gandhi has very ably served the Congress party for 19 years. This is yet another step to carry forward the great tradition.''
Hailing the nomination, senior party leader Anand Sharma said it was a conscious and considered decision of the party. In January, 2013, Mr Gandhi was elected the party Vice President in Jaipur, now he was chosen for the party's top post unanimously, he maintained. He said all senior leaders and PCCs have signed for the nomination process. He rubbished the BJP charge that there was no democracy in the Congress.
Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu told reporters they have trust where there was character. ''When senior leaders like Dr Manmohan Singh and PC Chidambaram were there, and there were a lot of problems, then Mr Gandhi soaked in all the pressure. He is a mature person who had gone through all the pressures of life and emerged a winner.
'' He had power but he never misused it. It's Congress good luck that he is ready to take party reins.'' Mr Sidhu decribed him as ''Babbar Sher''.  UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 4: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday visited the residence of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to seek his blessings before filing nomination for post of party President.
Mr Gandhi will file nomination for the post of the Congress president clearing decks for his much-awaited elevation to the top position in the party. 
Today is the last day of filing nomination for the post and with Mr Gandhi being the only person to file his papers for the post, his election as party president is a foregone conclusion.
Party leaders say that if Mr Gandhi is the only one to have filed nomination, he could be declared the party president tomorrow after the scrutiny of papers. 
After visiting Dr Singh, Mr Gandhi is likely to visit residence of former President Pranab Mukherjee to seek his blessings. UNI
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New Delhi, Nov 20: Decks were cleared for the elevation of Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday with the Congress Working Committee (CWC) passing a resolution to that effect and announcing that election for the post of party president will be held on December 16.
The decisions were taken at a meeting chaired by Congress president Sonia Gandhi and attended by Mr Rahul Gandhi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh besides senior leaders A K Anthony and Mallikarjun Kharge and others. The meeting was held at 10 Janpath residence of Ms Sonia Gandhi. According to the election schedule released by the CWC, the process will begin with issuance of notification on December 1, and the last date for filing of nomination is December 4. The scrutiny of papers will be held on December 5 and last date of withdrawal will be December 11. Polling if required will be held on December 16. Counting of votes will be held on December 19, chairman of election authority Mullapaly Ramachandran told reporters here. The CWC also passed a a resolution to make Mr Rahul Gandhi the party president. It is notable that the Election Commission set a December 31 deadline for the party to complete the process of organisational elections. Party leaders say that if only Mr Rahul Gandhi files the nomination for the post of President, and no other candidate comes forward, he will be declared as party president on the last date of the withdrawal of nominations. Party sources said Mr Rahul Gandhi is the only candidate in the fray and was likely to be elected unopposed. Party leaders and activists have been demanding for a long time that Mr Rahul Gandhi be elevated as the party president. The Congress has already completed the task of constituting Pradesh Congress Committees. The Congress Working Committee has already made a request to Ms Sonia Gandhi to hand over the command of the party to Mr Rahul Gandhi. He has also indicated several times that he is ready to take on the responsibility of the post of party president. The sentiment has been conveyed by nearly all PCCs, which have passed resolutions demanding that he take over as president. UNI
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New Delhi, Oct 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former President Pranab Mukherjee, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday paid tributes to late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary. Mr Mukherjee, Dr Singh, Mr Gandhi and several Congress leaders paid tributes to Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal. 'Tributes to former PM Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary,' Mr Modi said in a tweet. In its tribute to the former Prime Minister, the Congress said, 'Remembering Indiraji and her immense passion for India and its people. She was a leader whose conviction remains unparalleled.' UNI
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