Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Amid rising border tensions following Operation Sindoor, Congress leader Rashid Alvi, on Friday, raised concerns over foreign involvement in Pakistan’s military aggression, alleging that its drones were primarily of Turkish origin, with suspected support from China as well. Speaking to IANS, Alvi remarked, “Certainly, someone … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The recent counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), following the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 people, have ignited a political backlash over what they perceived as late demolition of homes allegedly linked to terrorists. Congress leader Rashid Alvi, on … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) In the wake of the brutal terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives, senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi reflected on the historical roots of the India-Pakistan conflict, pointing directly to the legacy of Partition. Alvi, strongly backing Mani Shankar Aiyar’s … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Amid reports of brewing differences and dissent within the Karnataka government over its caste census report, Congress veteran Veerappa Moily on Tuesday red-flagged the controversial survey, raising objections over its ‘unscientific’ approach, only to be turned down by another party member, Rashid Alvi. Rashid Alvi, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Thursday said that if the Congress returns to power, it will amend the Waqf (Amendment) Act in accordance with the needs and expectations of the Muslim community. Speaking to IANS, Rashid Alvi said, “I have said this earlier as … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Wednesday assured that the Congress would revise the waqf law when it comes to power in 2029 as the Lok Sabha witnessed a spirited discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as proposed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Tuesday kicked up a fresh row with his controversial remarks on Waqf Amendment Bill and made an ‘inflammatory’ suggestion to the Muslim community, suggesting them to hold road blockages much like what the farmers did during their months-long stir. … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) After Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor sought clarity on his role in the Congress, another senior party leader Rashid Alvi on Sunday said there was a need to bring senior and ground-connected politicians into the mainstream of the party. Almost echoing the sentiments of Tharoor, Alvi, who served as a … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Tuesday condemned fellow party leader Udit Raj’s controversial comments on Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, saying he strongly opposed such statements. He also criticised the post-midnight appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Alvi reacted to the row sparked by Udit Raj’s remarks … Read more