LoP: Notification date changed

Shimla: LoP Jairam Thakur on Saturday called CM’s media clarification about the abolition of jobs belated, saying he never received the back-dated notice. Earlier in the day, the CM said only redundant posts vacant for decades were being abolished. The LoP claimed, “Though the abolition notification was issued on Oct 26, its date was later changed to Oct 23 following a backlash from people. It will wipe out 1.5 lakh jobs.”

LoP Mahant assigned organisational charge of Odisha

Dr Charan Das Mahant, Leader of Opposition in the state, has been tasked by the All India Congress Committee to manage the Odisha Congress's organisational affairs. Assigned by AICC general secretary KC Venugopal, Mahant will evaluate leadership dynamics and report back, as part of the party's strategy to fortify its state units before forthcoming elections.

'Problem of seat sharing solved,' says Congress leader and Maharashtra LoP Vijay Wadettiwar

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar announced that the Maharashtra opposition alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), has resolved its seat-sharing issues and is confident of winning more than 200 seats in the upcoming elections. The alliance includes Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (Sharad Pawar). Key candidates like Aaditya Thackeray and Ajit Pawar have been listed for the polls.

'There are issues with 6-7 seats in Vidarbha ...': Congress leader and Maharashtra LoP Vijay Wadettiwar

Ahead of Maharashtra elections, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar announced that the seat-sharing arrangement will be finalized by tomorrow evening, with some issues remaining in Vidarbha. BJP's first list for Vidarbha has 19 sitting MLAs among 23 candidates. Vidarbha is crucial for government formation, impacting both Maha Vikas Aghadi and Mahayuti's prospects.