Cong not only fought K'taka elections against BJP but also against EC, CBI, ED and won: KC Venugopal
Says Election Commission was favoring BJP in Karnataka; triggers debate
New Delhi: In a speech delivered at India Today's Conclave South 2023, senior Congress leader and General Secretary in-charge, KC Venugopal, shed light on the new direction of the Congress party following the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Venugopal emphasized that the party's leadership today operates in a consultative manner, with inputs provided by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, while the final decision-making authority rests with Mallikarjun Kharge.
Reflecting on the Congress's remarkable victory in Karnataka, Venugopal addressed the prevalent perception that the BJP is invincible and the Congress cannot win elections. He questioned the level playing field for opposition parties in Karnataka during the elections, highlighting the extensive campaigning efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi just days before the polls. Venugopal pointed out the limited television coverage given to the Congress and the overwhelming focus on PM Modi's roadshows and public meetings. Despite these challenges, the Congress emerged victorious, he proudly stated.
Venugopal went on to claim that as many as 67 Congress candidates were subjected to raids during the election period in Karnataka. He further alleged that even the Election Commission displayed favoritism towards the BJP during the election process. "Whenever we filed a complaint, the EC did not take any action. However, when the BJP filed a complaint, they received immediate attention. We filed a complaint against PM Modi for a statement against the Congress, but the EC did not take any action. In contrast, when the BJP filed a complaint against Priyank Kharge, he received a notice within 24 hours," Venugopal asserted.
He emphasized the significant challenges faced by the Congress in Karnataka, battling not only against the BJP but also against federal agencies. Despite these adversities, the victory in Karnataka not only boosted the Congress but also served as a testament to the strength of democratic forces in the country, according to Venugopal.
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Trump says suspect was armed with multiple weapons at WH correspondents' dinner
Washington (PTI): President Donald Trump is addressing reporters at the White House after he and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after a shooting incident outside the ballroom.
Trump said the suspect was armed with multiple weapons before stopped by Secret Service. One officer was shot, but he was protected by a bulletproof vest.
“He was shot from very close distance with a very powerful gun, and the vest did the job,” Trump said.
