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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the BJP wants to hide its dark deeds. "SBI asking for four months to provide the data of electoral bonds proves that the Modi government is trying to cover up its dark deeds," said Mr Kharge.  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge may not contest the Lok Sabha polls this time -- a possibility that has rung alarm bells in some sections. The general cannot be missing in the battlefield is the sentiment and they advocate him leading from the front. But the party veteran has pointed out a crucial aspect -- the chief needs to take care the big picture without getting involved in his own personal campaign.  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to ensure that 'Nyay and justice' is done to youth aspiring to join the forces with regard to the Agnipath scheme. Mr Kharge claimed that due to the ending of the regular recruitment process and 'imposing' the Agnipath Scheme for the Armed Forces, the Centre has put the future of almost two lakh young men and women in uncertainty.

The grand old party has taken a huge gamble ahead of 2024. It has decided that it will not attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. But the Congress isn't really united in its messaging of calling it an RSS-BJP event. In a country where faith is at the core of its population-defining identities, is this move a political harakiri or is the party speaking for 11 crore voters who voted for it in 2019?

The Congress today declared that it would skip the massive inauguration ceremony being planned for the Ayodhya Ram Temple, saying it was a "political project" of the BJP and its ideological mentor, the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh. The party said its leaders -- party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, his predecessor Sonia Gandhi and the party's Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury -- who received the invitation, have declined. Is this political hara-kiri ahead of the general elections?

The polls for Gujarat have reached the fever pitch, as phase two of the elections are yet to take place. While on one hand political parties are holding the longest rallies, Congress says it is keeping its campaign low key. But the question is, will the incumbents return or will there be a big surprise in the Gujarat elections.

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Elections to the post of the Congress President have dominated the headlines all of this week. Internal party election have been as exciting as a general election. It has seen everything from revolt, retraction, apology, anger, suspense, twist, last minute additions and pull-outs. But at the end, it is a contest between Shashi Tharoor and Mallikarjun Kharge. But even here, there is an interesting story. Mr Kharge's last minute candidature is being seen as an official entry. Images from the party HQ of his nomination also make it seem that he has the blessings of the high command. If we see  images of Mr Tharoor's nomination, bit of an 'Ekla Chalo' moment for him. He was full of ideas in his press conference. But it was clear where the support lies. So, then what does one make of these elections? Fixed match? Contest? Foregone conclusion?

Senior Leader of the Congress and Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Singhvi speaks exclusively to Sanket Upadhyay on The Big Fight about Mallikarjun Kharge announcing his nomination on the last day and clears the air on whether he is backed by Gandhis or not.