After Rahul Gandhi’s big experiment in Gujarat, Congress announced city and district presidents, see full list
Gujarat Congress District President List: To defeat BJP in the 2027 Gujarat assembly elections, Congress started the organization creation campaign in March. Under this, Congress had decided to give strength to the district and city presidents. Congress has announced the names of new district and city presidents for the state. Ahmedabad: Congress has announced the new district and city heads of the state after the exercise of organization creation campaign in Gujarat. On the initiative of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the party had changed the process of appointment of district presidents from Gujarat. The party has made Sonal Patel the Ahmedabad city president, while the old heads have been retained in Vadodara city and district. Rahul Gandhi had visited Gujarat. After this, he appointed PCC observers along with the appointment of AICC observers. After this the party has appointed new city / district presidents. The presidents have been repeated in the list announced by the Congress, but according to an estimate, there are about 50 percent such names. Those who have got the responsibility of district / city president for the first time. Congress announced 40 city and district presidents for Gujarat. 2027 assembly election target A statement issued by the Congress said that the party’s national president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the appointment of District and City Congress Committee (DCC) presidents in Gujarat with immediate effect. These appointments have been made after a long exercise done under a rigorous organizational under the Organization Creation Campaign. To give a tough fight to the BJP in the 2027 Gujarat Assembly elections, the Congress has started the process of change in the organization from Gujarat. Its goal has been set to revive the party structure from booth to district level. List of new district and city presidents of Gujarat Congress Sl. No. Name of District/City President 1 Ahmedabad City Sonal Patel 2 Ahmedabad Rural Rajesh Kumar Gohil 3 Amreli Pratap Dudhat 4 Anand Alpesh Padiyar 5 Aravalli Amubhai Patel 6 Banaskantha Gulab Singh Rajput 7 Bharuch Rajendra Singh Rana 8 Bhavnagar Rural Pravinbhai Rathore 9 Bhavnagar City Manohar Singh Lalbha 10 Botad Himmat Kataria 11 Chhota Udepur Shashikant Rathwa 12 Dahod Harshadbhai Ninama 13 Dang Snehil Thackeray 14 Devbhoomi Dwarka Palbhai Ambalia 15 Gandhi Nagar Arvind Singh Solanki 16 Gandhinagar City Shakti Patel 17 Shakti Patel Punjabhai Vansh 18 Jamnagar City Virendrasinh Jadeja alias Diggubhai 19 Jamnagar Rural Manoj Kathiria 20 Junagadh City Manoj Joshi 21 Kheda Kalusingh Dabhi 22 Kutch V.K. Hambal 23 Mahisagar Harshad Shantilal Patel 24 Mahesana Baldevji Thakor 25 Morbi Kishorbhai Chikhlia 26 Narmada Ranjitsinh Tadvi 27 Navsari Shaileshbhai Patel 28 Panchmahal Chetansinh Parmar 29 Patan Ghembarbhai Patel 30 Porbandar Rambhai Maru 31 Rajkot City Dr. Rajdeepsinh Jadeja 32 Rajkot Rural Hitesh M Vohra 33 Sabarkantha Rambhai Solanki 34 Surat Rural Anand Chaudhary 35 Surat City Vipul Babubhai Udhnawala 36 Surendranagar Naushad Solanki 37 Naushad Solanki Naushad Solanki 38 Naushad Solanki Jashpal Singh Padhiyar 39 Vadodara City Ritwik Joshi 40 Valsad Kishanbhai B Patel Observers were announced in April The party had announced Gujarat Assembly polls on April 12, 2025 43 AICC observers and 183 PCC observers were deployed in all the districts of the state. These included state in-charges, MPs, MLAs and former PCC presidents. After this, the AICC observers along with the PCC observers visited all 26 Lok Sabha constituencies, 182 assembly constituencies and almost all 235 block Congress committees. After this, the names of the district and city presidents were decided. Congress is in the worst position in Gujarat till now. Out of 26 Lok Sabha seats, Congress has only Banaskantha seat, while it has only 12 MLAs in the assembly. Congress state chief Shakti Singh Gohil is the only Rajya Sabha member. His term is till April next year. Written by: Achalendra Katiyar Achalendra Katiyar has studied from Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi. After this, he worked in reputed national newspapers of Meerut, Kanpur and Delhi. Since June 2020, he has been active in understanding the politics and culture of Gujarat. Courtesy: Hindi News
Rahul Gandhi says English is ’empowering’
English is “empowering” not “shameful” and it is a tool to break the chains, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said following home minister Amit Shah’s reported remarks on English. On Friday, Rahul on X also said, “English is not a chain – it is a tool to break the chains.” “In today’s world, English is as important as one’s mother tongue because it will provide employment and boost one’s confidence,” Rahul said. “Every language of India has soul, culture, knowledge. We have to cherish them ,” he said. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
‘Together, firmly’: Rahul Gandhi acknowledges Akhilesh Yadav’s b’day wish, SP chief and Congress MP reaffirm shared PDA agenda
LUCKNOW: Amid ongoing blow-hot-blow-cold ties between SP and the Congress – the two key INDIA bloc constituents — Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav not only exchanged pleasantries on X, but the former also assured the latter that they would raise the voice of PDA together.The PDA (backwards, Dalits and minorities) was the term coined by the SP chief to appeal to the OBCs, SCs and Muslims before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. On the occasion of Rahul’s 55th birthday, Akhilesh took to his X handle to extend greetings. “Heartfelt congratulations to Rahul Gandhi on his birthday and best wishes for his harmonious, inclusive, and comprehensive socio-political activism!” wrote Akhilesh. In response to the post, Rahul wrote back: “Akhilesh ji, thank you very much for your wishes. We will continue to raise the voice of the people of Uttar Pradesh – especially the PDA – even more strongly from the streets to Parliament. Together, firmly.” This was the first time after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls that the two leaders spoke publicly about ‘moving ahead together’. It comes close on the heels of Akhilesh’s press statement announcing that the INDIA bloc would contest 2027 UP elections together amid the UP Congress’s organisational building workshop focusing on fortifying their unit in all the 403 seats of the state. UP state leaders, however, maintained that there was no rift with the SP. “The so-called rift between SP and us was a handiwork of the BJP propaganda peddlers who are scared of the power of the INDIA bloc,” said Ajay Rai, UP Congress president. AICC incharge for UP, Avinash Pande, said: “Organisational building is a primary commitment of party leadership with its followers and workers. We have been working on all the 403 seats of UP to be able to take on the BJP in a much stronger way. Strengthening Congress means fortifying the INDIA bloc as well,” he said. Rahul to Akhilesh: We will raise PDA’s voice together Amid ongoing blow-hot-blow-cold ties between SP and the Cong — the two key INDIA bloc constituents — Cong MP Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav not only exchanged pleasantries on X, but the former also assured the latter that they would raise the voice of PDA together. The PDA (backwards, Dalits and minorities) was the term coined by the SP chief to appeal to the OBCs, SCs and Muslims before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
BJP-RSS don’t want poor children to learn English… Rahul Gandhi’s strong attack
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi posted on X that English is a bridge, not a dam. He alleged that BJP-RSS don’t want poor children of India to learn English and move forward. He stressed that every language of India has a soul, culture, knowledge. New Delhi: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) don’t want poor children of India to learn English because they don’t want people to ask questions, move forward and be equal. He also said that we should teach English to every child because in today’s era, as much as Hindi is important as mother tongue, so is English. English is not shame, but power The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha made this comment a day after an alleged statement by Home Minister Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi posted on ‘X’ that English is not a dam, but a bridge. English is not shame, but power. English is not a chain – it is a tool to break chains. He alleged that BJP-RSS do not want poor children of India to learn English because they do not want people to ask questions and be equal. What else did Rahul Gandhi say? Rahul Gandhi also said that in today’s world, English is as important as your mother tongue because it will provide employment and boost self-confidence. He stressed that every language of India has soul, culture and knowledge. We have to cherish them and at the same time teach English to every child. This is the way to an India that competes with the world. Give equal opportunity to every child. Authored by: NBT Desk Courtesy : Hindi News
India’s unemployment rate rises 5.6% in May from 5.1% in April
India’s unemployment rate rose to 5.6% in May 2025, up from 5.1% in April, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday. Unemployment was up in both rural and urban regions, with a sharp increaseamong the youth. In rural India, the jobless rate for those aged 15–29 climbed to 13.7% in May, up from 12.3% in April. In urban areas, youth unemployment rose to 17.9% in May from 17.2% a month earlier. The female unemployment rate was a touch higher at 5.8% compared to the male unemployment rate in May. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) i.e an estimate of the number of people actively engaged in the workforce, in the Current Weekly Status (CWS)stood at 54.8% in May 2025, down from 55.6% in April. Rural LFPR was higher at 56.9%, while urban LFPR was 50.4%. LFPR in CWS for male of age 15 years and above in rural and urban areas were respectively 78.3% and 75.1% during May, 2025 which marked a marginal decline from the corresponding LFPR estimates of 79.0% and 75.3% respectively for rural and urban areas during April, 2025. LFPR among female of age 15 years and above for rural areas was 36.9% during May, 2025. This was the second monthly release of India’s labour force data covering both urban and rural areas. Previously, the government published employment data on a quarterly basis for urban regions and annually for both urban and rural areas. Asia’s third largest economy, which expanded 7.4% year-on-year in the JanuaryMarch quarter, is expected to grow 6.5% in the current fiscal year beginning April – broadly in line with the previous year’s pace. Courtesy : TET Note: This news is originally published on https:/theeconomictimes.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Domestic workers urge Union government to enact law for fair wages, social security
Tamil Nadu Domestic Workers Welfare Trust submitted a petition to the State govt. to extend the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act to domestic workers, among other demands Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, speaking during an event organised as part of the International Domestic Workers Day, in Chennai on Monday. Geetha Jeevan, Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, speaking during an event organised as part of the International Domestic Workers Day, in Chennai on Monday. | Photo Credit: M. SRINATH In the 25 years that R. Rajeshwari has been a domestic worker, only in the last 10 years did she come to know about her right to a weekly holiday and bonus. “We think domestic work is not important. Back in the village, people don’t value workers who clean the house or the bathroom. But now, we understand the dignity and social security in the work,” she said at an event here on Monday. On the occasion of the International Domestic Workers Day, the Tamil Nadu Domestic Workers Welfare Trust (TNDWWT) urged the Union government to enact a legislation ensuring decent work, fair wages, social security and legal rights to domestic workers. “Domestic work helped me to educate my daughter only in a matriculation school. Its vital that we receive better wages and that people recognise our work as important,” said Rajeshwari. Better awareness needed Speaking at an event organised on the occasion, Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister P. Geetha Jeevan said, “Even with the government’s support, there is a need for better societal awareness. A lot of improvements for women have come about through law. However, many problems persist due to constraints faced within the family set up.” Further, the Tamil Nadu Domestic Workers Welfare Trust submitted a petition to the State government to extend the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act to domestic workers, revise their existing minimum wage to ₹100 per hour and establish regulations and monitoring mechanisms for domestic worker recruitment by agencies to prevent exploitation, among other demands. Member of Parliament Sasikanth Senthil, Member of Legislative Assembly of T. Nagar J. Karunanidhi, District Judge and Deputy Secretary District Legal Services Authority S. Vengadalakshmi, chief functionary TNDWWT Josephine Amala Valarmathi and members of the TNDWWT also spoke at the event. Courtesy : The Hindu Bureau, The Hindu Note: This news is originally published on https:/thehindu.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
NPCC holds blood donation camp on Rahul’s b’day
Dimapur: The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Thursday organised a special blood donation camp at the Congress Bhavan in Kohima to commemorate the birthday of party leader Rahul Gandhi. “The event served as a meaningful platform for the people to come together in the spirit of service and donate blood — a precious gift of life,” the Pradesh Congress said in a release. Nagaland’s lone Lok Sabha MP and NPCC president S Supongmeren Jamir expressed his gratitude to all those who generously came forward to donate blood. He also extended heartfelt appreciation to the medical staff from Naga Hospital Kohima for their professional and dedicated service throughout the camp. Later in the day, as part of the celebrations, the MP, accompanied by other party workers, visited the Kohima Orphanage and donated essential supplies to the children. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Cong celebrates Rahul’s birthday with charitable works
Lucknow: The UP Congress workers and leaders celebrated the 55th birthday of Rahul Gandhi with charitable works and exchanging sweets at the party units. In Lucknow, AICC in charge for UP Avinash Pandey and state president Ajay Rai along with national secretary Rajesh Tiwari distributed fruits and food items to inmates of Adarsh Leprosy Ashram in Ashiana. In Amethi, party workers went to local hospitals to distribute fruits. Thereafter, the state-level leadership organised a cake-cutting ceremony, where they celebrated and prayed for Rahul’s wellbeing by exchanging sweets. Akhilesh wishes Rahul on his birthday Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. “Heartfelt birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi ji and best wishes for a harmonious, inclusive, and accommodating socio-political activism,” he said. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Rahul to Akhilesh: We will raise PDA’s voice together
Lucknow: Amid ongoing blow-hot-blow-cold ties between SP and the Cong — the two key INDIA bloc constituents — Cong MP Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav not only exchanged pleasantries on X, but the former also assured the latter that they would raise the voice of PDA together. The PDA (backwards, Dalits and minorities) was the term coined by the SP chief to appeal to the OBCs, SCs and Muslims before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. On the occasion of Rahul’s 55th birthday, Akhilesh took to his X handle to extend greetings. “Heartfelt congratulations to Rahul Gandhi on his birthday and best wishes for his harmonious, inclusive, and comprehensive socio-political activism!” wrote Akhilesh. In response to the post, Rahul wrote back: “Akhilesh ji, thank you very much for your wishes. We will continue to raise the voice of the people of Uttar Pradesh — especially the PDA — even more strongly from the streets to Parliament. Together, firmly.” This was the first time after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls that the two leaders spoke publicly about ‘moving ahead together’. It comes close on the heels of Akhilesh’s press statement announcing that the INDIA bloc would contest 2027 UP elections together amid the UP Congress’s organisational building workshop focusing on fortifying their unit in all the 403 seats of the state. UP state leaders, however, maintained that there was no rift with the SP. “The so-called rift between SP and us was a handiwork of the BJP propaganda peddlers who are scared of the power of the INDIA bloc,” said Ajay Rai, UP Congress president. AICC incharge for UP, Avinash Pande, said: “Organisational building is a primary commitment of party leadership with its followers and workers. We have been working on all the 403 seats of UP to be able to take on the BJP in a much stronger way. Strengthening Congress means fortifying the INDIA bloc as well,” he said. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
‘May he be blessed with long life’: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi; Stalin says ‘brother-in-ideals’
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. “Birthday greetings to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi,” PM Modi said in a post on X. — narendramodi (@narendramodi) “May he be blessed with a long and healthy life,” Prime Minister Modi added. Defence minister Rajnath Singh also extended his wishes to Rahul Gandhi. “Greetings to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and a long life,” he said in a post on X. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, while wishing Rahul Gandhi, referred to him as a “brother-in-ideals”. “Warm birthday wishes to my brother-in-ideals, Rahul Gandhi— bound not by blood, but by thought, vision, and purpose.” Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.