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Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury’s “Bow Bow” reaction to reports of a privilege motion over her bringing a dog to Parliament triggered a political row, sharp exchanges between parties and a wave of social media memes.

Dog row: Renuka says 'Bow Bow' on reports of privilege motion against her

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury&rsquo;s &ldquo;Bow Bow&rdquo; reaction to reports of a privilege motion over her bringing a dog to Parliament triggered a political row, sharp exchanges between parties and a wave of social media memes.

"Bow Bow"! That was Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury's quick response on Wednesday to reports that some ruling party members are seeking to bring a privilege motion against her for bringing a dog to Parliament.
The snappy reply quickly became fodder for social media memes and even a remix of the popular song "Who Let The Dogs Out" by the Bahamian band Baha Men with the MP's "Bow Bow" interspersed in rhythm.
"Bow bow...what else should I say," Chowdhury told PTI Videos outside Parliament when asked to comment on reports of the privilege motion.
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&ldquo;If my silence is the reason you believe I cannot suffer, then remember this: your cruelty speaks louder than my voice ever could.&rdquo;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaveAnimals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaveAnimals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnimalRights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnimalRights</a> 🐾🐶💕 <a href="https://t.co/qHfnTmtQiM">pic.twitter.com/qHfnTmtQiM</a>
&mdash; Renuka Chowdhury (@RenukaCCongress) <a href="https://twitter.com/RenukaCCongress/status/1996105101979914352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"We will see when it comes...what is the problem. When it comes, I will give a befitting reply," she added when questioned further on what she would do.
The often outspoken Rajya Sabha MP has been at a centre of a growing controversy for bringing a dog in her car in Parliament premises on Monday, the first day of the Winter session.
She said the canine was a stray who she had rescued and was taking it to a vet.
"Those sitting inside bite, dogs don't," Chowdhury told reporters when asked why she had done so.
As debate escalated, her party colleague Rahul Gandhi joined in on Tuesday, saying that pets are not allowed outside but are "allowed inside". He said so while pointing to the Parliament House.
The action triggered a row with some BJP members accusing her of indulging in drama and sought action against her.
Chowdhury, a known dog lover, had also claimed that the government does not like animals and questioned the objections raised by the ruling party MPs.
"Which law says that I can't rescue a dog," she asked.
There has been a chorus of protest on the issue from ruling MPs.
BJP MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "The way the decorum and dignity of Parliament was hurt by the statement made by Rahul Gandhi and Renuka Chowdhury. Both the 'Rs' need to remember that there is an R -- that is 'responsibility of an MP'."
With their remarks, both Gandhi and Chowdhury have insulted all MPs, including those of the Congress, as well as the security personnel, officials and other staff working in Parliament, he alleged.
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said in an X post, "Rahul Gandhi is comparing his own Congressmen, and Opposition leaders to Dog! This is how Parivarvadi treat temple of democracy."
"You keep bringing 'kutta' (dog) here and we will continue to get 'satta' (power)," added Union minister Ramdas Athawale said.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal accused Chowdhury of indulging in a "tamasha" (theatrics) and violating protocol by bringing a dog to Parliament.

In Delhi MCD bypolls for 12 wards, BJP won seven seats, AAP three, while Congress and All India Forward Bloc secured one each. Key contests saw close margins in Ashok Vihar and Naraina.

Delhi MCD bypolls: BJP wins 7 wards, AAP 3, Congress opens account

In Delhi MCD bypolls for 12 wards, BJP won seven seats, AAP three, while Congress and All India Forward Bloc secured one each. Key contests saw close margins in Ashok Vihar and Naraina.

The BJP won seven wards and AAP three, while the Congress and the All India Forward Bloc emerged victorious in one ward each in the MCD bypolls for 12 wards.
These civic body bypolls were a litmus test for the BJP, as they were its first big electoral battle after coming to power in Delhi in February this year.
BJP's Suman Kumar Gupta defeated Aam Aadmi Party candidate Harsh Sharma by a margin of 1,182 votes. The saffron party also comfortably won the Shalimar Bagh B ward, with Anita Jain defeating AAP's Babita Rana by a margin of over 10,000 votes. The Shalimar Bagh B ward was vacated after sitting BJP councillor Rekha Gupta won the assembly polls in February and became Delhi's chief minister.
AAP won the Mundka and Dakshinpuri wards, while Congress's Suresh Choudhary won the Sangam Vihar A ward by defeating BJP's Subhajeet Gautam. Choudhary polled 12,766 votes while his opponent managed to get 9,138 votes.
BJP's Veena Asija was locked in a close fight with AAP's Seema Goyal but surged ahead to win the Ashok Vihar ward by a margin of 405 votes.
All India Forward Bloc candidate Mohd Imran won the Chandni Mahal seat by defeating AAP's Mudassar Usman by a margin of 4,692 votes.
The BJP also won the Dichaon Kalan and Greater Kailash wards and the Dwarka-B ward, which was earlier held by its Kamaljeet Sehrawat. Sehrawat is now a BJP MP. The saffron party's Manisha Rani won the Dwarka-B ward by a comfortable margin of 9,100 votes against AAP's Raj Bala.
AAP's Rajan Arora won the Naraina seat by just 148 votes against the BJP's Chandrakanta Shivani.
The counting of votes for the MCD bypolls to 12 wards began at 8 am amid tight security. Of the 12 wards where voting was held on November 30, nine were earlier held by the BJP and the remaining by AAP.
The State Election Commission, Delhi, had set up 10 counting centres, one each at Kanjhawala, Pitampura, Bharat Nagar, Civil Lines, Rouse Avenue, Dwarka, Najafgarh, Gole Market, Pushp Vihar and Mandawali.
The strong rooms where the EVMs are stored after polling were secured with adequate security measures, including round-the-clock CCTV surveillance and the deployment of paramilitary and Delhi Police personnel.
The vote percentage in the bypolls was 38.51 per cent as compared to 50.47 per cent in the MCD elections held for 250 wards in 2022.

Congress leader Manickam Tagore rejects Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s claim that Nehru wanted to rebuild Babri Masjid using public funds, calling it politically motivated and historically baseless.

Congress hits back at Rajnath Singh, denies Nehru planned Babri Masjid funding

Congress leader Manickam Tagore rejects Defence Minister Rajnath Singh&rsquo;s claim that Nehru wanted to rebuild Babri Masjid using public funds, calling it politically motivated and historically baseless.

The Congress has strongly reacted to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh&rsquo;s claim that Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to restore the Babri Masjid using public funds.
Congress leader Manickam Tagore took to X on Wednesday to challenge the BJP&rsquo;s assertion, calling it a &ldquo;lie&rdquo; and saying there is &ldquo;zero archival or documentary evidence to support&rdquo; the statement.
&ldquo;Nehruji explicitly opposed using government money for religious places - including the reconstruction of temples. He insisted it should be funded through public contributions, not the state,&rdquo; Tagore said.
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Defence Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajnathsingh</a> claims Nehruji wanted to rebuild Babri Masjid with public funds and that Sardar Patel stopped him. This is a lie. There is zero archival or documentary evidence to support it. Nehruji explicitly opposed using government money for religious&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/j4diuPTwHY">https://t.co/j4diuPTwHY</a>
&mdash; Manickam Tagore .B🇮🇳மாணிக்கம் தாகூர்.ப (@manickamtagore) <a href="https://twitter.com/manickamtagore/status/1996048143084110318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He further asked, &ldquo;If Nehruji refused public funds even for Somnath (a famous temple in Gujarat) - a symbol revered by millions - why would he propose spending taxpayer money on Babri?&rdquo;
Singh&rsquo;s comments came during an event near Vadodara commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He claimed, &ldquo;Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to (re-)build the Babri Masjid (in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya) using public funds. If anyone opposed this proposal, it was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, born to a Gujarati mother. He did not allow the Babri Masjid to be built using public funds.&rdquo;
The minister added that public donations, not government funds, financed the work on the temple. &ldquo;A trust had been established. Not a single penny of government money was spent on this (Somnath temple) work. Similarly, the government didn't give a single rupee to construct the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The entire cost was borne by the people. This is called real secularism,&rdquo; he said.
Tagore responded by accusing Singh of using history for political ends. &ldquo;Rajnathji's statements aren't about history. They're about politics - rewriting the past to divide the present. The BJP's strategy is simple: insult our founders, invent stories, fuel polarisation,&rdquo; he said.
On the topic of Patel&rsquo;s memorial, Singh had said, &ldquo;After Patel died, common people collected funds to build a memorial for him, but when this information reached Nehruji, he said Sardar Patel was a leader of farmers, so this money should be spent on building wells and roads in the village.&rdquo;
Tagore called the suggestion &ldquo;a farce&rdquo; and added, &ldquo;Building wells and roads is the government's responsibility. The suggestion of using memorial funds for that was absurd.&rdquo; He concluded, &ldquo;We all know that Pandit Nehru and Sardar Patel had a cordial relationship, and Pandit Nehru's logic was simple: public money should not be spent on mosques, temples, churches, or gurudwaras. It should be people's contribution...&rdquo;

A political row erupted after Congress leader Ragini Nayak shared an AI-generated video depicting PM Modi selling tea at a red-carpet event. BJP accused Congress of mocking the Prime Minister’s humble origins and disrespecting his background.

BJP condemns Congress over AI video showing PM Modi serving tea at red-carpet event

A political row erupted after Congress leader Ragini Nayak shared an AI-generated video depicting PM Modi selling tea at a red-carpet event. BJP accused Congress of mocking the Prime Minister&rsquo;s humble origins and disrespecting his background.

A political controversy erupted after Congress leader Ragini Nayak shared an AI-generated video depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi selling tea at what appeared to be a red-carpet event.
The video, posted on X with the caption, "Now, who did this?", shows the Prime Minister in a light blue coat and black trousers, carrying a kettle and tea glasses. International flags and the Tricolour are visible in the background. A voice, mimicking PM Modi, can be heard saying, &ldquo;Chai bolo, chaiye (Anyone wants tea).&rdquo;
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अब ई कौन किया बे 🥴🤣 <a href="https://t.co/mbVsykXEgm">pic.twitter.com/mbVsykXEgm</a>
&mdash; Dr. Ragini Nayak (@NayakRagini) <a href="https://twitter.com/NayakRagini/status/1995952364214513717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The BJP quickly condemned the video, accusing the Congress of abusing the Prime Minister.
Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday described the post as another example of Congress&rsquo;s &ldquo;elitist mindset&rdquo; toward PM Modi&rsquo;s humble origins.
&ldquo;After Renuka Choudhary insults Parliament &amp; Sena, now Ragini Nayak attacks and mocks PM Modi&rsquo;s chaiwala background,&rdquo; Poonawalla wrote in an X post.
He added, &ldquo;Naamdar Congress cannot stand a Kamdar PM from OBC community who has come from a poor background.&rdquo;
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After Renuka Choudhary insults Parliament &amp; Sena now Ragini Nayak attacks and mocks PM Modi&rsquo;s Chaiwala background Naamdar Congress cannot stand a Kamdar PM from OBC community who has come from a poor background They mocked his Chaiwala background earlier too. They abused him&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Rg5VPXOp5K">pic.twitter.com/Rg5VPXOp5K</a>
&mdash; Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shehzad_Ind/status/1996038333160718508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Poonawalla alleged that Congress leaders have a history of belittling the Prime Minister. &ldquo;They mocked his chaiwala background earlier, too. They abused him 150 times. They abused his mother in Bihar. People will never forgive them,&rdquo; he said.
The incident has intensified the ongoing political debate over PM Modi&rsquo;s early life and the narrative of his rise from modest beginnings. The BJP&rsquo;s criticism underscores a continued focus on perceived disrespect from opposition parties toward the Prime Minister.

Congress slammed Prime Minister Modi amid US claims that President Trump brokered peace between India and Pakistan, calling the “Modi-Trump huglomacy” in deep freeze, while New Delhi denies any third-party intervention.

Congress Mocks Modi-Trump 'Huglomacy' Amid US Peace Mediation Claims

Congress Jests: Modi-Trump 'Huglomacy' Stalled

Congress slammed Prime Minister Modi amid US claims that President Trump brokered peace between India and Pakistan, calling the &ldquo;Modi-Trump huglomacy&rdquo; in deep freeze, while New Delhi denies any third-party intervention.

The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over repeated claims by the US that President Donald Trump brokered peace between India and Pakistan, saying &ldquo;no wonder the Modi-Trump huglomacy is in deep freeze."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Trump has brokered several peace deals, including the very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan, and deserves tremendous credit for reshaping America's foreign policy.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said on May 10, 2025, at 5:37 PM, Rubio was the first person to announce the abrupt stoppage of Operation Sindoor.
"Subsequently, President Trump himself has made the claim at least 61 times in 6 different countries that it was due to his intervention that Operation Sindoor was halted," he said on X.
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On May 10, 2025, at 5:37 PM, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the first person to announce the abrupt stoppage of Operation Sindoor. Subsequently, President Trump himself has made the claim at least 61 times in 6 different countries that it was due to his intervention that&hellip;
&mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/1996066678074159613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Now Mr. Rubio has once again reminded the world of what Mr. Trump has been saying repeatedly. No wonder the Modi-Trump huglomacy is in deep freeze," Ramesh said.
During a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, Rubio said for the first time in decades, American foreign policy was guided solely by whether it made the US safer, stronger and more prosperous. "If it is, he's (Trump) for it. If it doesn't, he's against it. And that sort of clarity is transformational," he said.
"Not to mention all the other peace deals, very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan or Cambodia and Thailand, and so on... Mr President, I think you deserve tremendous credit for the transformational aspect of our foreign policy," Rubio said.
Earlier, at the Cabinet meeting, Trump repeated his claim that he had resolved several global conflicts, including between India and Pakistan, as he asserted that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize for each of the "eight wars" he has ended.
"We ended eight wars... But we're going to do one more, I think, I hope," Trump said, referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Trump has repeatedly claimed that within the first eight-nine months of his second term in the White House, he resolved conflicts between India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kosovo and Serbia, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, Rwanda and Congo. He also credits himself for resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a long night of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim over 60 times that he helped settle the tensions between the two neighbours.
New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.

The Congress criticised the DoT directive mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all mobile phones in India, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of citizens’ right to privacy.

Row over DoT's Sanchar Saathi app mandate, Congress calls it unconstitutional

The Congress criticised the DoT directive mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all mobile phones in India, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of citizens&rsquo; right to privacy.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made it compulsory for all mobile phones manufactured or imported in India to come with the Sanchar Saathi application pre-installed, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the Congress.&nbsp;
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal called the directive unconstitutional and demanded its immediate rollback.
&ldquo;Big Brother cannot watch us. This DoT direction is beyond unconstitutional. The Right to Privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and liberty, enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution,&rdquo; Venugopal said in a post on X.&nbsp;
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Big Brother cannot watch us. This DoT Direction is beyond unconstitutional. The Right to Privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and liberty, enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. A pre-loaded government app that cannot be uninstalled is a&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/kx33c7fmda">pic.twitter.com/kx33c7fmda</a>
&mdash; K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) <a href="https://twitter.com/kcvenugopalmp/status/1995546430518558834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He added, &ldquo;A pre-loaded government app that cannot be uninstalled is a dystopian tool to monitor every Indian. It is a means to watch over every movement, interaction and decision of each citizen. This is part of the long series of relentless assaults on the Constitutional rights of Indian citizens, which will not be allowed to continue. We reject this direction and demand its immediate rollback.&rdquo;
Priyanka Chaturvedi, Rajya Sabha MP from Shiv Sena (UBT), said the move is nothing but "another BIG BOSS surveillance moment".&nbsp;
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Sanchar Saathi mobile Application mandate to every mobile phone manufacturer as a permanent mobile feature by the GoI is nothing but another BIG BOSS surveillance moment. Such shady ways to get into individual phones will be protested and opposed &amp; if the IT Ministry thinks that&hellip;
&mdash; Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankac19/status/1995558953376448699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Such shady ways to get into individual phones will be protested and opposed &amp; if the IT Ministry thinks that instead of creating robust redressal systems it will create surveillance systems then it should be ready for a pushback," she said.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday described it as a "snooping app" and alleged that the government is turning the country into a dictatorship.
Asked about the issue by reporters outside Parliament, she said, "You are calling it a snooping app so you know what it is. So it is a snooping app. Clearly, it is ridiculous...citizens have their right to privacy, even all of you must be having the right to privacy to send your messages to family, friends, without the government looking at everything."&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: On DoT's directions to pre-install Sanchar Saathi App on mobile handsets, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "It is a snooping app. It's ridiculous. Citizens have the right to privacy. Everyone must have the right to privacy to send messages to family,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/k4n0boFPTr">pic.twitter.com/k4n0boFPTr</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1995720280128585855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"It is not just one thing, it is not just snooping on the telephones, it is overall, they are turning this country into dictatorship in every form. You ask me everyday, why Parliament is not functioning, it is not functioning as they (the government) are refusing to talk about anything," the Congress general secretary said.&nbsp;
She said it is very easy to blame the opposition but the government is not allowing any discussion on anything. "And that is not democracy," she alleged. "A healthy democracy demands discussions, everybody has views, you hear them out," Gandhi said. Asked whether the DoT order should be rolled back, she said, "They should do it.
The DoT directive, issued on November 28, requires that the Sanchar Saathi app be clearly visible and accessible to users during a device&rsquo;s first-time setup, and that its features cannot be disabled or restricted by manufacturers.&nbsp;
For devices already produced and currently circulating in sales channels across the country, manufacturers and importers have been instructed to push the app through software updates. Implementation must be completed within 90 days, while a compliance report is required within 120 days.
The Sanchar Saathi initiative aims to help citizens avoid non-genuine mobile devices, simplify the reporting of suspected misuse of telecom resources, and strengthen telecom cybersecurity.&nbsp;
The portal and app allow users to verify the authenticity of a mobile handset using its IMEI number and provide services such as reporting suspected fraudulent communication, reporting lost or stolen phones, checking mobile connections registered under a user&rsquo;s name, and accessing trusted contact details of banks or financial institutions.
The press release notes that the Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules empower the Central Government to issue directions to manufacturers of telecommunication equipment bearing IMEI numbers, requiring them to assist in cases involving tampered devices or IMEI numbers. Manufacturers and importers must comply with these directions.
The DoT emphasised that mobile handsets with duplicate or spoofed IMEIs pose a significant threat to telecom cybersecurity, as the same IMEI can appear on multiple devices simultaneously, complicating enforcement actions.
India&rsquo;s sizeable second-hand mobile device market has also seen instances of stolen or blacklisted phones being resold, exposing buyers to financial loss and potentially making them unwitting abettors in crime. Users can check whether an IMEI is blocked or blacklisted using the Sanchar Saathi app.
Venugopal also cited the DoT direction under the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 (as amended), which states: &ldquo;All manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets that are intended for use in India shall submit compliance reports to the DoT within 120 days from the issuance of these directions.&nbsp;
Failure to comply with these directions shall attract action under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 (as amended), and other applicable laws. These directions shall come into force immediately and shall remain in force until amended or withdrawn by the DoT.&rdquo;

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited Deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s residence for breakfast, following a similar meeting earlier. The gesture, guided by Congress high command, aims to showcase unity amid leadership tussle.

Show of unity: Siddaramaiah visits Shivakumar's residence for breakfast

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited Deputy CM D K Shivakumar&rsquo;s residence for breakfast, following a similar meeting earlier. The gesture, guided by Congress high command, aims to showcase unity amid leadership tussle.

In an apparent display of unity, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday visited his deputy D K Shivakumar's residence for breakfast, just days after the two broke bread in the wake of a raging power tussle.
Shivakumar said, they have reaffirmed their commitment to good governance and the continued development of the state under the Congress vision.
Siddaramaiah drove down to the Deputy CM's Sadashivanagar residence here, where he was received by Shivakumar and his brother and former Congress MP D K Suresh.
Suresh and Kunigal MLA H D Ranganath (a relative of Shivakumar), joined the two leaders for breakfast, which apparently had a combination of veg and non-veg dishes.
"Hosted the Hon'ble CM for breakfast at my residence today as we reaffirm our commitment to good governance and the continued development of our state under the Congress vision," Shivakumar posted on 'X'.
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Hosted the Hon&rsquo;ble CM for breakfast at my residence today as we reaffirm our commitment to good governance and the continued development of our state under the Congress vision. <a href="https://t.co/qmBxr50S64">pic.twitter.com/qmBxr50S64</a>
&mdash; DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DKShivakumar/status/1995719005470875696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Though this is being projected as a reciprocal visit, after Shivakumar visited the CM's official residence three days ago for a similar breakfast meeting, the political ramifications of it are being keenly watched, as it is taking place as per the directions of the Congress high command.
On Monday, Shivakumar had said that he and CM were "working like brothers", while asserting that there were no groups in the state Congress, and blamed the media for creating confusion.
Following the initial breakfast meeting on Saturday, at the CM's official residence, as part of an attempt by the Congress high command to break the logjam over the leadership row involving the two leaders, both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar had publicly stated that "there won't be any confusion".
On the leadership issue, the two had maintained that they would obey the high command.
The development is seen as a move by the high command to pause the leadership tussle between the two, and signals Siddaramaiah's continuation as the CM for the time being, especially ahead of the Belagavi legislature session from December 8.
The power tussle within the ruling party had intensified amid speculations about a change in chief minister in the state after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20. The speculation was fuelled by talks of a 'power-sharing' agreement said to have been arrived at while the party was elected to power in 2023.
Meanwhile, Home Minister G Parameshwara termed the breakfast meeting as a "good development", and expressed hope that all issues are settled.
"It's a good thing that our leaders are getting together again for breakfast. All we want is a peaceful settlement of whatever has happened over the month or so. As suggested by the high command, they are meeting for the second time. I hope all the issues are settled," he told reporters here.
Stating that it is just a reciprocal breakfast meeting, and nothing else, he said, "Siddaramaiah had called Shivakumar, and now Shivakumar has called Siddaramaiah. It's a nice development. We see it as a nice development."
On other leaders not being invited for the breakfast meeting, Parameshwara said, "We normally have a CLP (Congress Legislature Party) meeting, which is followed by dinner together. There is nothing wrong with it. We also feel that everything is going smoothly."
Regarding the demand from some sections to see him as CM, Parameshwara said, "Different people have different aspirations. I don't think it is wrong. Naturally, people want to see their own leaders (as CM), and express their aspirations when the time comes."

The Congress criticised the DoT’s directive requiring mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new mobile phones, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of citizens’ right to privacy, and demanded its withdrawal.

Congress calls DoT's mandatory Sanchar Saathi rule unconstitutional, demands rollback

The Congress criticised the DoT&rsquo;s directive requiring mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new mobile phones, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of citizens&rsquo; right to privacy, and demanded its withdrawal.

The Congress on Monday rejected the directions of the Department of Telecommunications on pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app in new mobile handsets as unconstitutional, and demanded its immediate rollback.
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said that the right to privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and liberty.
&ldquo;Big Brother cannot watch us. This DoT direction is beyond unconstitutional. The Right to Privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and liberty, enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution.
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Big Brother cannot watch us. This DoT Direction is beyond unconstitutional. The Right to Privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and liberty, enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. A pre-loaded government app that cannot be uninstalled is a&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/kx33c7fmda">pic.twitter.com/kx33c7fmda</a>
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&ldquo;A pre-loaded government app that cannot be uninstalled is a dystopian tool to monitor every Indian. It is a means to watch over every movement, interaction and decision of each citizen,&rdquo; Venugopal said in a post on X.
The move, he alleged, is part of the long series of "relentless assaults" on the Constitutional rights of Indian citizens, which will not be allowed to continue.
&ldquo;We reject this direction and demand its immediate rollback,&rdquo; the Congress leader said.
Venugopal also shared the DoT direction under Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 (as amended), regarding the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app in mobile handsets to check their genuineness.
&ldquo;All manufacturers and importers of mobile handsets that are intended for use in India shall submit compliance reports to the DoT within 120 days from the issuance of these directions.
&ldquo;Failure to comply with these directions shall attract action under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 (as amended), and other applicable laws. These directions shall come into force immediately and shall remain in force until amended or withdrawn by the DoT,&rdquo; the communique said.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will visit deputy D K Shivakumar’s residence on December 2 to demonstrate party unity, following high-command directives amid months of leadership tussle within the state Congress.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to Meet Deputy Shivakumar for Unity

Karnataka CM and Deputy CM: Unity Meeting

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will visit deputy D K Shivakumar&rsquo;s residence on December 2 to demonstrate party unity, following high-command directives amid months of leadership tussle within the state Congress.

In an apparent display of unity, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to visit his deputy D K Shivakumar's residence for breakfast, just days after the two broke bread in the wake of a raging power tussle.
Official sources on Monday said the CM is likely to have breakfast with Shivakumar on December 2.
However, Siddaramaiah said he is yet to receive a formal invitation and would go on receiving it, while Shivakumar maintained that it's a matter between him and the CM, and that they were working like "brothers".
In an attempt to break the logjam over the leadership row involving the two leaders, Shivakumar had visited the CM's residence for a similar breakfast meeting, convened by Siddaramaiah at the behest of the Congress high command.
Following the initial meeting held on Saturday both leaders had publicly stated that "there won't be any confusion".
On the leadership issue, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar maintained that they would obey the high command.
The development is seen as a move by the high command to pause the leadership tussle between the two, and signals Siddaramaiah's continuation as the CM for time being, especially ahead of the Belagavi legislature session from December 8.
"As told by the CM on Saturday, he is scheduled to visit Shivakumar's residence for breakfast tomorrow," official sources said.
However, speaking to reporters on Monday, Siddaramaiah said, "On that day (Saturday) he (Shivakumar) asked me to come to his house for breakfast on Tuesday. I have not received any call till now, other than what he said day before yesterday. If invited, I will go. He may call. I think he will invite me."
Meanwhile, responding to a question if he has extended an invitation to the CM to join him for breakfast, Shivakumar said, "It's a matter related to me and the CM, we both are working like brothers."
"We met under your (media) pressure (on November 29). There was no need for it. You are alleging groupism, but there are no groups. You are creating groups -- DK group , Siddaramaiah group and others," the state Congress chief said.
Asserting that he is not in any group, Shivakumar added, "I have 140 people (MLAs) with me."
"When we are born or die, we are alone. When it comes to the party, we will take everyone together. There is no need for anyone to worry."
The power tussle within the ruling party had intensified amid speculations about a change in chief minister in the state after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.
The speculation was fuelled by an alleged "power-sharing" agreement involving Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in 2023.

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge’s reference to former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden exit triggered protests in the Rajya Sabha during the welcome of new Chairman CP Radhakrishnan.

Kharge mentions Dhankhar's 'sudden' exit in Rajya Sabha, Treasury benches object

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge&rsquo;s reference to former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar&rsquo;s sudden exit triggered protests in the Rajya Sabha during the welcome of new Chairman CP Radhakrishnan.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday mentioned the "unexpected and sudden exit" of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Upper House welcomed his successor CP Radhakrishnan, triggering a brief uproar from the Treasury benches, saying it was not suited to the occasion.
Welcoming the Chairman on his first day in the Rajya Sabha on behalf of the Opposition parties, Kharge also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement at the beginning of the Winter Session, and said they would respond later.
The Congress, he said, "staunchly stands by Constitutional values and time-honoured Parliamentary traditions". "Be assured of our cooperation in the conduct of proceedings".
He, however, added, "Fair and impartial conduct of proceedings, providing just opportunity to members of each party, is essential for credibility of this office".
He referred to Dhankhar, who had resigned from the post of Vice-President on July 21 over health issues.
"I am constrained to refer to your predecessor's unexpected and sudden exit from the office of Chairman, which is unprecedented in the annals of Parliamentary history... The Chairman Rajya Sabha, as the custodian of the House, belongs as much to the opposition as to the government," Kharge said, triggering uproar from ruling party benches.
"I was disheartened that this House did not get an opportunity to give him a farewell," he said.
Kharge also mentioned that Radhakrishnan is related to former three-term Lok Sabha MP CK Kuppuswamy, who was a member of the Congress.
"It is better if you keep a balance between both sides. I wish you a successful term... The background you come from was mentioned by the PM, but you should also not forget you are from a Congress family," he said.
"Secondly, PM gave a statement outside (Parliament). He attacked us indirectly as well, we will reply to it here..." he added.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, meanwhile, slammed the Leader of Opposition for mentioning Dhankhar's resignation on the "solemn occasion".
"This is a very solemn occasion... The Prime Minister has made very dignified remarks as part of the felicitation event. .. Why did the honourable Leader of Opposition refer to a case which was not necessary to be raised at this moment..." Rijiju said.
"The language you used for the former chairman, the way you insulted him, the motion you served, we still have that copy..." he said.
He was referring to a motion for the removal of the Vice-President submitted by Opposition parties when Dhankhar was in office.
Leader of the House JP Nadda also intervened, urging members to maintain the dignity of the occasion.
He also referred to the loss faced by the opposition alliance, including Congress, in the recent Bihar assembly polls.
"This program is a pious occasion. We should maintain the dignity of the occasion. The issue that the Leader of Opposition raised, if we start discussing this, it is irrelevant... We will also have to mention that you brought a no-confidence motion against him twice. It is an obstacle in a good and congenial environment debate which is going on," Nadda said.
"Talking about what the Prime Minister spoke outside... The loss of Bihar and Haryana must have given you a lot of pain... Speak about it when the time comes," he said.
Addressing the media on the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Modi said the opposition was perturbed by the electoral losses in Bihar and was unable to digest its failure.
"Defeat should not be the ground to create disruption. Victory should not convert into arrogance either," the prime minister said.
Parliament is not a place for drama, it is a place for delivery, he said, adding it should not be used by Opposition to vent out frustration after defeat in elections.

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Modi for calling Parliament a place for delivery, calling him the “biggest dramabaaz” and urging the government to focus on unemployment, inflation, and economic inequality.

Congress hits back at PM Modi, labels him 'biggest dramabaaz'

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Modi for calling Parliament a place for delivery, calling him the &ldquo;biggest dramabaaz&rdquo; and urging the government to focus on unemployment, inflation, and economic inequality.

The Congress on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi the "biggest dramabaaz" and said his statement accusing the opposition of indulging in drama in Parliament is "nothing but hypocrisy".
Congress leaders, party president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary Jairam Ramesh, were responding to Modi saying in his comments before the start of the Winter session that Parliament is not a place for drama but delivery.
Instead of addressing the real issue of people, Prime Minister Modi has once again made his 'dramebazi delivery", Kharge said in a statement on X.
He said the reality is that the government has been continuously trampling on parliamentary decorum and system for the past 11 years, and the long list of such instances is well-known.
"The BJP should now end this drama of distraction and engage in debate in Parliament on the real issues facing the people," Kharge said in his post.
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शीतकालीन सत्र के पहले दिन प्रधानमंत्री <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> जी ने संसद के समक्ष मुख्य मुद्दों की बात करने के बजाय फ़िर से "ड्रामेबाज़ी की डिलीवरी" की है ! असलियत यह है कि संसदीय मर्यादा और संसदीय प्रणाली को पिछले 11 साल से सरकार ने लगातार कुचला है उसकी लंबी फेहरिस्त है । 🔸 पिछले&hellip;
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He added that the truth is that common people are struggling with unemployment, inflation, economic inequality, and the looting of the country's precious resources, while "those in power are playing the game of dramabazi in the arrogance of authority".
In the last Monsoon session, at least 12 Bills were passed in haste, some in less than 15 minutes and some without any discussion at all, Kharge said.
"The entire country has previously witnessed how you bulldozed anti-farmer black laws, GST, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and such bills through Parliament in a frantic rush," he said.
When the Manipur issue was raised, the prime minister remained silent until the opposition brought a no-confidence motion, Kharge alleged.
"Due to SIR, BLOs are continuously losing their lives due to the workload in the process. The opposition wants to prioritize issues including 'vote theft' and we will continuously raise them in Parliament," the Congress leader added.
His party colleague Ramesh said the PM never attends Parliament, undermines it and doesn't engage with the opposition.
"Yet before every session he will stand outside the Parliament building and speak grandly to the nation asking for constructive cooperation from the Opposition to ensure the smooth functioning of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha."
"The PM's statement before Parliament begins is nothing but hypocrisy. The biggest dramabaaz of them all is talking of drama," Ramesh said in a post on X.
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He said if the Parliament doesn't function smoothly, the fault is entirely that of the PM and his stubborn refusal to allow the Opposition to raise issues of urgent public importance.
"He wants to always have his way without giving the Opposition an opportunity to at least have its say," Ramesh said on X.
Hitting out at the opposition for stalling parliamentary proceedings earlier in the day, Modi said, "We need to work with a sense of responsibility. Parliament is not a place for drama, it is a place for delivery."
Referring to the drubbing of opposition parties in the Bihar polls, he said the opposition was perturbed by the electoral loss and unable to digest failure.
"For some time now, our Parliament is being used either as a warm up arena for elections or as an outlet for frustration after defeat," Modi said.
"Defeat should not be the ground to create disruption. Victory should not convert into arrogance either," the prime minister said.
The opposition too should fulfil its responsibility and come out of its depression after loss in elections, he said, adding that that must come out of ths frustration.
"They should change their strategy - I am ready to give them a few tips," the PM said.

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge assured Chairman CP Radhakrishnan of Congress cooperation for smooth proceedings, while urging fair treatment for both Opposition and Treasury benches.

Kharge Assures Cooperation in Rajya Sabha, Emphasizes Fairness

Kharge Assures Cooperation in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge assured Chairman CP Radhakrishnan of Congress cooperation for smooth proceedings, while urging fair treatment for both Opposition and Treasury benches.

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday assured Chairman CP Radhakrishnan of cooperation from the Congress party in the smooth conduct of the House, as he also urged him to treat the Opposition and Treasury benches equally.
As the Rajya Sabha members felicitated the Vice President, who is also the Chairman of the Upper House, on his first day in the Chair, Kharge also remembered Radhakrishnan's predecessor, former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, triggering protests from the treasury benches.
Welcoming the Chairman on behalf of the Opposition parties, Kharge said the Congress "staunchly stands by Constitutional values and time-honoured Parliamentary traditions... be assured of our cooperation in the conduct of proceedings".
"Fair and impartial conduct of proceedings, providing just opportunity to members of each party, is essential for credibility of this office," Kharge said.
He referred to Dhankhar, who had resigned from the post of Vice-President on July 21 over health issues.
"I am constrained to refer to your predecessor's unexpected and sudden exit from the office of Chairman Rajya... I was disheartened that this House did not get an opportunity to give him a farewell," he said, triggering protests from the treasury benches.
Kharge urged the Chairman to ensure a balance between the Treasury and Opposition sides.
"Better if you keep a balance between both sides. I wish you a successful term," he said.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the Leader of Opposition for mentioning Dhankhar's resignation on the "solemn occasion".
"Why did the honourable Leader of Opposition refer to a case which was not necessary to be raised at this moment..." Rijiju said.

The power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar escalated into a public exchange of sharp remarks, as both leaders invoked the importance of keeping promises.

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar trade barbs as power-sharing tussle intensifies in Karnataka

The power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar escalated into a public exchange of sharp remarks, as both leaders invoked the importance of keeping promises.

The tug-of-war between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar over the CM post turned into a war of words on Thursday as the two faced off over keeping up a promise.
Amid intensifying power tussle, Shivakumar insisted that "word power is world power," prompting a witty repartee from Siddaramaiah who said, "A word is not power unless it betters the world for the people.&rdquo;
While Siddaramaiah is asserting that he would complete five years term, Shivakumar wants to replace him to hold the coveted post as the Congress government completed half of its five years term on November 20.
"The mandate given by the people of Karnataka is not a moment, but a responsibility that lasts five full years," the Chief Minister made it clear in a post on 'X'.
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A Word is not power unless it betters the World for the people. Proud to declare that the Shakti scheme has delivered over 600 crore free trips to the women of our state. From the very first month of forming the government, we transformed our guarantees into action; not in&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/lke1J7MnbD">pic.twitter.com/lke1J7MnbD</a>
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Shivakumar on Thursday wrote on social media, "keeping one's word is the greatest strength in the world! Word power is world power." In the same post, he added, "The biggest force in the world was to keep one's word."
"Be a judge, president or anyone else including myself, everyone has to walk the talk. Word power is world power," Shivakumar added.
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The cryptic post is seen as his reminder to the Congress and Siddaramaiah about a rumoured power-sharing agreement between the two in 2023 when both vied for the CM's chair after the party swept the state polls.
In his post explaining how he "bettered the world", Siddaramaiah spoke about the five guarantee schemes -- Shakti, Gruha Lakshmi, Yuva Nidhi, Anna Bhagya and Gruha Jyoti.
These are schemes in various sectors including providing free electricity, cash dole to women heads and free bus rides for women.
Siddaramaiah said that in his first term from 2013 to 2018, 157 of 165 promises were fulfilled with over 95 per cent delivery. In the current term, over 243 assurances out of 593 are already completed, and "every remaining promise will be fulfilled with commitment, credibility, and care", he added.
"The mandate given by the people of Karnataka is not a moment, but a responsibility that lasts five full years. The Congress party, including me, is walking the talk for our people with compassion, consistency, and courage. Our word to Karnataka is not a slogan, it means the world to us," the Chief Minister said.
There was stiff competition between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the chief minister's post after the declaration of Assembly election results on 20 May 2023, and the Congress had managed to convince the latter and made him the Deputy CM.
There were some reports at the time that a compromise had been reached based on a "rotational chief minister formula," according to which Shivakumar will become CM after 2.5 years, but they have not been officially confirmed by the party.
However, Siddaramaiah rejected these reports and asserted that he will be the chief minister for five years.
MLAs and ministers loyal to Shivakumar have been going to Delhi to impress upon the party high command to make their leader Chief Minister "as agreed upon", Congress sources said.

In the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, BJP and JD(U) secure key victories, while RJD retains limited constituencies. First-time entrants also make notable wins in major seats.

Bihar elections results 2025: Key winners and notable losers

In the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, BJP and JD(U) secure key victories, while RJD retains limited constituencies. First-time entrants also make notable wins in major seats.

The Bihar Assembly elections of 2025 witnessed intense competition among the BJP, JD(U), and RJD, with several seasoned politicians and first-time entrants battling for key constituencies. While the BJP and JD(U) secured significant victories in many seats, the RJD managed to retain some strongholds despite suffering notable losses. Below is a detailed breakdown of the major winners and losers from each party.
<h3>BJP Major Winners</h3>
Samrat Choudhary &ndash; Tarapur
- Votes polled: 1,22,480
- Margin: 45,843
- Defeated: RJD&rsquo;s Arun Kumar
 Vijay Sinha &ndash; Lakhisarai
- Votes polled: 1,22,408
- Margin: 24,940
- Defeated: Congress&rsquo; Amaresh Kumar
 Maithili Thakur (First-time entrant) &ndash; Alinagar
- Votes polled: 84,915
- Margin: 11,730
- Defeated: RJD&rsquo;s Binod Mishra
 Nitish Mishra &ndash; Jhanjharpur
- Votes polled: 1,07,958
- Margin: 54,849
- Defeated: CPI&rsquo;s Ram Narayan Yadav
- 2020: Votes 1,79,266 | Margin 41,788
 Mangal Pandey (First-time entrant) &ndash; Siwan
- Votes polled: 92,379
- Margin: 9,370
- Defeated: RJD&rsquo;s Awadh Bihari Choudhary
 Shreyashi Singh &ndash; Jamui
- Votes polled: 1,23,868
- Margin: 54,498
- Defeated: RJD&rsquo;s Mohammad Shamshad Alam
 Nitin Nabin &ndash; Bankipur
- Votes polled: 98,299
- Margin: 51,936
- Defeated: RJD&rsquo;s Rekha Kumar
- 2020: Votes 1,39,470 | Margin 39,036
 Jibesh Kumar &ndash; Jale
- Votes polled: 1,00,496
- Margin: 21,862
- Defeated: Congress&rsquo; Rishi Mishra
- 2020: Votes 1,65,548 | Margin 21,796
 Prem Kumar &ndash; Gaya Town
- Votes polled: 90,878
- Margin: 5,601
- 2020: Votes 1,32,678 | Margin 11,898
 Renu Devi &ndash; Bettiah
- Votes polled: 91,907
- Margin: 22,373
- Defeated: Congress&rsquo; Washi Ahmad
- 2020: Votes 1,57,915 | Margin 18,079
<h3> RJD Major Winners &amp; Losers</h3>
 Tejashi Yadav &ndash; Raghopur
- Votes polled: 1,18,597
- Margin: 14,532
- Defeated: BJP&rsquo;s Satish Kumar
- 2020: Votes 1,95,395 | Margin 38,174
 Awadh Bihari Chaudhary &ndash; Siwan (Lost)
- Votes polled: 83,009
- Margin: Lost by 9,370
- 2020: Votes 1,68,103 | Margin 1,973
 Osama Shahab (First-time entrant) &ndash; Raghunathpur
- Votes polled: 88,278
- Margin: 9,248
 Alok Kumar Mehta &ndash; Ujiarpur
- Votes polled: 86,424
- Margin: 16,283
- Defeated: Rashtriya Lok Morcha&rsquo;s Prashant Kumar Pankaj
- 2020: Votes 1,84,677 | Margin 23,268
 Veena Devi &ndash; Bettiah (Lost)
- Votes polled: 63,210
- Margin: Lost by 28,206 to jailed former MLA Anant Kumar Singh (JD(U))
<h3> JD(U) Major Winners</h3>
Vijay Kumar Choudhary &ndash; Sarairanjan
- Votes polled: 1,02,792
- Margin: 20,798
-Defeated: RJD&rsquo;s Arbind Kumar Sahni
- 2020: Votes 1,66,850 | Margin 3,624
 Shrawon Kumar &ndash; Nalanda
- Votes polled: 1,05,432
- Margin: 33,008
- Defeated: Congress&rsquo; Kaushalendra Kumar
- 2020: Votes 1,68,236 | Margin 16,077
 Sunil Kumar &ndash; Bhorey
- Votes polled: 1,01,469
- Margin: 16,163
- Defeated: CPI-ML (Liberation) Dhananjay
- 2020: Votes 1,74,851 | Margin 462
 Sheela Kumari &ndash; Phulparas
- Votes polled: 93,677
- Margin: 14,099
- Defeated: Congress&rsquo; Subodh Mandal
- 2020: Votes 1,78,161 | Margin 10,966
 Leshi Singh &ndash; Dhamdaha
- Votes polled: 85,733
- Margin: 42,361
- Defeated: RJD&rsquo;s Santosh Kumar
- 2020: Votes 1,98,740 | Margin 33,594
 Aniruddha Prasad Yadav &ndash; Nirmali
- Votes polled: 1,18,904
- Margin: 37,310
- Defeated: RJD&rsquo;s Baidyanath Mehta
- 2020: Votes 1,82,613 | Margin 43,922
 Binay Kumar Choudhary &ndash; Benipur
- Votes polled: 84,207
- Margin: 13,603
- Defeated: Congress&rsquo; Mithilesh Kumar Choudhary
- 2020: Votes 1,58,807 | Margin 6,590
 Maheshwar Hazari &ndash; Kalyanpur
- Votes polled: 1,18,162
- Margin: 38,586
- Defeated: CPI(ML) L&rsquo;s Ranjeet Kumar Ram
- 2020: Votes 1,81,039 | Margin 10,251
 Anant Singh &ndash; Mokama
- Votes polled: 91,416
- Margin: 28,206
- Defeated: RJD&rsquo;s Veena Devi
- 2020 (RJD ticket): Votes 1,44,021 | Margin 35,757 (With PTI inputs)

Congress claims Bihar Assembly election results reflect massive ‘vote chori’ by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and EC, while NDA secures sweeping victory with BJP as single-largest party.

Bihar election results: Congress alleges ‘vote chori’, vows to protect democracy

Congress claims Bihar Assembly election results reflect massive &lsquo;vote chori&rsquo; by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and EC, while NDA secures sweeping victory with BJP as single-largest party.

The Congress on Friday alleged that the Bihar Assembly election results reflect &ldquo;vote chori on a gigantic scale&rdquo;, claiming that the outcome was masterminded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Election Commission.&nbsp;
The NDA, led by the BJP-JD(U) alliance, surged ahead in over 200 of 243 seats, with the BJP emerging as the single-largest party, registering about a 90 per cent strike rate, reaffirming the popularity and campaign clout of Prime Minister Modi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi described the results as "truly surprising" and said, "We could not achieve victory in an election that was not fair from the very beginning. I express my heartfelt gratitude to those millions of voters in Bihar who expressed their trust in the Mahagathbandhan. This fight is for the protection of the Constitution and democracy. The Congress party and the INDIA bloc will conduct an in-depth review of this result and make more effective efforts to save democracy."
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मैं बिहार के उन करोड़ों मतदाताओं का हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करता हूं, जिन्होंने महागठबंधन पर अपना विश्वास जताया। बिहार का यह परिणाम वाकई चौंकाने वाला है। हम एक ऐसे चुनाव में जीत हासिल नहीं कर सके, जो शुरू से ही निष्पक्ष नहीं था। यह लड़ाई संविधान और लोकतंत्र की रक्षा की है। कांग्रेस&hellip;
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that while respecting the decision of the people of Bihar, his party will continue to fight against forces engaged in weakening democracy.
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हम बिहार की जनता के फ़ैसले का सम्मान करते हुए, ऐसी ताक़तों के खिलाफ़ अपनी लड़ाई जारी रखेंगे जो संवैधानिक संस्थाओं का दुरुपयोग कर, लोकतंत्र को कमज़ोर करने में जुटी हैं। हम चुनाव के परिणामों का गहराई से अध्ययन करेंगे और नतीजों के कारणों को समझने के बाद विस्तृत बात रखेंगे। बिहार&hellip;
&mdash; Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) <a href="https://twitter.com/kharge/status/1989357314185535603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He added, "We will conduct a thorough study of the election results and will present a detailed perspective after understanding the reasons for the outcomes. We are deeply grateful from the bottom of our hearts to those voters in Bihar who supported the 'mahagathbandhan'."
Addressing party workers, Kharge urged them not to lose heart, saying, "I want to tell every Congress worker that there is no need for you to feel discouraged. You are our pride, honor, and glory. Your hard work is our strength. We will leave no stone unturned in raising awareness among the people. We will continue the struggle to save the Constitution and democracy by staying among the people. This fight is long - and we will fight it with complete dedication, courage, and truth."
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also condemned the poll outcome, asserting, "Without doubt the election results in Bihar reflect vote chori on a gigantic scale - masterminded by the PM, the HM, and the Election Commission. The Indian National Congress renews its resolve to continue with even greater strength its campaign to protect the Constitution and save our democracy."
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Without doubt the election results in Bihar reflect vote chori on a gigantic scale - masterminded by the PM, the HM, and the Election Commission. The Indian National Congress renews its resolve to continue with even greater strength its campaign to protect the Constitution and&hellip;
&mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/1989353719599915439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Friday's results mark a sweeping mandate for the NDA, signaling a decisive victory for the ruling alliance in the 243-seat Bihar Assembly.

Congress records one of its worst performances in Bihar assembly elections, securing only six seats as its 'vote chori' campaign fails and organisational weaknesses deepen losses amid NDA’s strong pro-incumbency advantage.

Bihar election results: Congress faces embarrassing defeat, Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ falls flat

Congress records one of its worst performances in Bihar assembly elections, securing only six seats as its 'vote chori' campaign fails and organisational weaknesses deepen losses amid NDA&rsquo;s strong pro-incumbency advantage.

The Congress on Friday delivered one of its poorest electoral performances in Bihar&rsquo;s history, winning only six of the 61 seats it contested in the Assembly elections.
The party, which once dominated Bihar politics, managed to finish just ahead of Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM and Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), both of which secured five seats each.
This outcome marks the Congress&rsquo; second-worst show ever in the state, narrowly better than its tally of four seats in 2010. The party secured a vote share of 8.75 per cent, slightly higher than the 8.17 per cent recorded 15 years ago.
Senior Leaders Defeated
The Congress&rsquo; state unit president Rajesh Kumar lost from the Kutumba seat, where he was defeated by NDA&rsquo;s HAM candidate Lalan Ram. Shakeel Ahmed Khan, the legislature party leader in the outgoing assembly, was defeated by JD(U) candidate Dulal Chandra Goswami from the Kadwa seat by a margin of 18,368 votes.
Winning Congress Candidates
The six Congress candidates who succeeded are:
- Surendra Prasad (Valmiki Nagar)
- Abhisekh Ranjan (Chanpatia)
- Manoj Bishwas (Forbesganj)
- Abidur Rehman (Araria)
- Mohd. Qamrul Hoda (Kishanganj)
- Manohar Prasad Singh (Manihari)
 &lsquo;Vote Chori&rsquo; Narrative Fails to Connect
The Congress&rsquo; campaign, centred heavily around Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s 'vote chori' charge, did not resonate with voters.
The party&rsquo;s messaging through Gandhi&rsquo;s "Voter Adhikar Yatra", anti-Election Commission statements, SIR criticism, and appeals to the youth to "restore democracy" had little impact.
In a state where 40% of the population is below 18 and 23% is between 18 and 29, the Congress failed to attract young voters.
The caste census pitch&mdash;once a significant Opposition plank&mdash;lost relevance after the NDA announced caste inclusion in the upcoming census.
Structural, Organisational Challenges Deepen
Persistent issues within the Opposition alliance also contributed to the Congress&rsquo; poor show. RJD, Congress, and Left candidates clashed on at least eight seats, diluting the coalition&rsquo;s influence.
Lack of unity, failure to project a cohesive narrative, and leadership shortcomings&mdash;including the political handling by state in-charge Krishna Allavaru&mdash;added to the party&rsquo;s struggles.
NDA&rsquo;s Advantage
The ruling NDA benefited from:
- Strong pro-incumbency
- Support from women, youth and extremely backward classes
- Schemes such as ₹10,000 under Mahila Rozgar Yojana
- Job promises and pension assurances
- Effective messaging around the RJD&rsquo;s &lsquo;jungle raj&rsquo; period
Fragmentation of anti-NDA votes due to Tej Pratap Yadav contesting separately and Prashant Kishore&rsquo;s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) further boosted NDA's performance.
Historical Decline Continues
The Congress, which once won 239 seats with 41.38% voteshare in 1952, has seen a steady decline for decades:
- 196 seats in 1985
- 71 in 1990
- 29 in 1995
- 23 in 2000
- Single digits in 2005
- Only six seats in 2024, representing one of its worst performances
Road Ahead Looks Challenging
Insiders say the party must &ldquo;return to the drawing board&rdquo; to rework its organisational structure, strategy, and voter engagement. With the EC initiating special intensive revision (SIR) in states going to polls next year, the Congress must decide whether to continue its 'vote theft' campaign or craft a new narrative.
The Bihar setback comes ahead of major battles in Assam and Kerala in 2026, where it faces a strong BJP and CPI(M), respectively. In West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the party remains a marginal player.

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot accuses Election Commission of colluding with ruling party in Bihar, alleging Rs 10,000 payments to women continued during polls, calling results disappointing.

EC colluded with BJP in Bihar; cash payments continued despite model code: Ashok Gehlot

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot accuses Election Commission of colluding with ruling party in Bihar, alleging Rs 10,000 payments to women continued during polls, calling results disappointing.

Accusing the Election Commission of "colluding" with the ruling party in Bihar, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Friday claimed that cash and benefits -- including Rs 10,000 to women -- were distributed to voters despite the model code of conduct being in force in the then poll-bound state.
The former chief minister of Rajasthan termed the trends of the Bihar assembly election results &ldquo;disappointing&rdquo; and said pension payments and cash transfers continued unabated during the campaign period.
"The assembly results are disappointing. It seems to me that the payments of Rs 10,000 to women were continuing even when the election campaign was on; such a thing never happens," Gehlot told reporters in Jaipur.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BiharElection2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BiharElection2025</a> | Jaipur, Rajasthan: Congress leader Ashok Gehlot says, "Democracy is in danger. The same situation that arose in Maharashtra after Haryana has arisen here...The way they use money power, people cannot even imagine... The Election Commission is&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/geNReE6HQ8">pic.twitter.com/geNReE6HQ8</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1989235553733132336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He said that during the assembly elections in Rajasthan in 2023, the distribution of mobile phones under a scheme and pension disbursements were immediately halted the moment the code came into effect.
"In Bihar, the Election Commission remained a mute spectator. Why did it not stop this? It did not intervene at all," he alleged.
"When you do not ensure fair elections, when booth capturing or dishonesty takes place, and the Election Commission takes no action, that is vote theft. There was clear collusion with the ruling party," Gehlot said.
He claimed that the BJP had amassed money power, which posed a threat to democracy, adding that the country needs Congress and its ideology.
Speaking about the Anta bypoll, Gehlot said that the Congress candidate was heading towards a victory.

Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Ram alleges counting irregularities as NDA maintains early lead, citing voter distress, slow procedures, and possible booth anomalies.

Bihar Congress Raises Concerns Over Vote Counting Amid NDA Lead

Bihar Congress Questions Vote Integrity Amid NDA Lead

Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Ram alleges counting irregularities as NDA maintains early lead, citing voter distress, slow procedures, and possible booth anomalies.

Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Ram on Friday raised doubts over the "integrity" of the counting process even as Election Commission trends placed the NDA comfortably ahead of the Mahagathbandhan.
The Election Commission's numbers delivered a sweeping early advantage to the ruling alliance. By late morning, the NDA had crossed the 166-seat mark, while the Mahagathbandhan lagged at 56, signalling a sharp tilt in favour of the BJP-led coalition.
Within the NDA, the JD(U) led in 75 seats, the BJP in 72, with allies LJP (RV) (18) and HAMS (5) adding heft to the front.
The Mahagathbandhan's early tally rested largely on the RJD's leads in 41 seats, followed by Congress at seven, Left partners CPI(ML)-Liberation (5) and CPI(M) and CPI in one each.
The tally is likely to change with several rounds of counting left.
Amid this shifting electoral map, Ram alleged "serious anomalies" in the counting process, claiming that the procedure had slowed abruptly in several centres after the initial rounds.
Accusing the administration of attempting to "steal votes", he claimed there were reports of "server vans" hovering around counting centres and "irregularities at booths." "When vote theft happens in Maharashtra and Haryana, why will people not suspect the same here? Especially the Opposition," he told PTI Video.
Ram argued that Bihar's electorate was showing "visible resentment" rooted in unemployment, paper leaks, lack of healthcare, and persistent distress migration. "Women don't want their husbands to go outside the state to earn. Youths are frustrated. The 20-year rule backed by the BJP has failed them," he added.
The Congress leader also echoed the RJD's warnings that any perceived wrongdoing could trigger unrest. "Voters know whom they pressed the button for. If the outcome doesn't match their expectation, anger is natural," he said.
Attacking Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Ram alleged that the BJP had "completely captured" him. "JD(U) leaders and workers are themselves unhappy. Even they know this government is on its way out. The public wants a government that delivers jobs, medicines, and dignity," he said.
Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru, speaking to PTI Video, said the party would wait until the end of the day before commenting on the numbers. "These are only early trends. At the end of the day, the final numbers will speak," he said.
Asked about allegations of irregularities in the counting process, he said, "The Election Commission, the Prime Minister, and the Home Minister must assure the people that the process has been neutral and transparent. There are many questions, many pieces of evidence. They must clarify."

Congress leader Udit Raj criticises the Election Commission and Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, alleging that opposition voter deletions influenced Bihar Assembly election trends favoring the NDA.

Bihar election results: Congress' Udit Raj blames SIR for ruling NDA’s lead

Congress leader Udit Raj criticises the Election Commission and Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, alleging that opposition voter deletions influenced Bihar Assembly election trends favoring the NDA.

As early trends indicated a lead for the ruling NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections, Congress leader Udit Raj accused the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists of undermining democracy and affecting his party&rsquo;s performance.
Speaking to ANI in Patna, Udit Raj argued that the election results reflect the SIR process rather than a BJP-JD(U) victory.
He said, "SIR is leading. I won't say that this victory is of the BJP-JD(U); this is a victory of the Election Commission, of SIR. After the voter list was sanitised, lakhs of discrepancies were pointed out, but the EC didn't respond to even one. When objections were being raised, 89 lakh objections were raised. Still, EC said that nobody is raising any complaint. When they stoop to this level of cheating, what can we say? This is murder of democracy..."
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&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1989194102244798951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He further criticised the deletion of opposition voters&rsquo; names, saying, "If you delete the names of Opposition voters and send back thousands of voters despite them having digital slips...there was a wave of change in Bihar...BJP leaders were chased away by people at several locations. So, how are they winning? I feel this is a victory of SIR."
Earlier, Udit Raj had posted on X, "SIR is moving towards victory (SIR jeet ki taraf badh rahi hai)."
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SIR जीत की तरफ़ बढ़ रही है ।
&mdash; Dr. Udit Raj (@Dr_Uditraj) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dr_Uditraj/status/1989187330129928492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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This election marks the first assembly poll in India in two decades conducted after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a process Udit Raj claims has skewed the outcome.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi links 1937 removal of Vande Mataram stanzas to divisive mindset, launching 150-year nationwide commemoration of the national song.

PM Modi Critiques Congress Over 1937 Changes to 'Vande Mataram'

PM Modi on 'Vande Mataram' 1937 Changes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi links 1937 removal of Vande Mataram stanzas to divisive mindset, launching 150-year nationwide commemoration of the national song.

In an apparent attack at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said important stanzas of the national song 'Vande Mataram' were dropped in 1937, which sowed the seeds of partition, and asserted that such a "divisive mindset" is still a challenge for the country.&nbsp;
Modi made the comments while inaugurating the year-long commemoration of &lsquo;Vande Mataram&rsquo; to mark 150 years of the national song. He also released a commemorative stamp and coin on the occasion at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
"Vande Mataram became voice of India's freedom struggle, it expressed feelings of every Indian. Unfortunately, in 1937, important stanzas of Vande Mataram&hellip; its soul was removed. The division of Vande Mataram also sowed the seeds of partition. Today's generation needs to know why this injustice was done with this 'maha mantra' of nation building&hellip; this divisive mindset is still a challenge for the country," he said.
Noting that Vande Mataram is relevant in every era, the prime minister, in an apparent reference to Operation Sindoor, said, "When the enemy dared to attack our security and honour using terrorism, the world saw that India knows how to take the form of Durga."
The prime minister said as the country marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, it gives new inspiration and fills people of the country with new energy. "Vande Mataram is a word, a mantra, an energy, a dream, a resolve. It is the devotion to Mother India, the worship of Mother India. It connects us to our history and gives our future new courage. There is no resolve that cannot be achieved, no goal that we Indians cannot accomplish. We have to build a nation which is at the top on basis of knowledge, science and technology," he said.
The programme marks the formal launch of the year-long nationwide commemoration &mdash; from November 7, 2025 to November 7, 2026 &mdash; celebrating 150 years of the timeless composition that inspired India's freedom movement and continues to evoke national pride and unity.
The song was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterji on the occasion of Akshaya Navami, which fell on November 7 in 1875. The song first appeared in the literary journal "Bangadarshan", as part of Chatterji's novel, "Anandamath".

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