As AICC general secretary (organisation) and one of Rahul Gandhi’s closest aides, Venugopal was widely seen as the frontrunner for the post and was believed to enjoy the support of a majority of newly elected Congress MLAs.
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal on Sunday criticised the Narendra Modi-led government over rising concerns related to India’s energy security amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict, accusing the Prime Minister of failing to prepare adequate contingency measures despite the crisis continuing for months.
In a setback to AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, who enjoys a majority in the Congress legislature party, the Kerala Congress (Joseph faction) reportedly informed the AICC observers that a sitting MLA should become the Chief Minister.
Senior Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K. C. Venugopal, on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the deadly explosion at a fireworks facility in Thrissur, urging authorities to intensify rescue efforts and ensure immediate medical care for the injured.
In a significant political development in Kerala, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal has leveled serious allegations against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, claiming the existence of a "secret deal" between the CPM and the BJP.
The Congress party Friday came out strongly against the Election Commission's decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections.
The Congress will hold 'Jai Hind Sabhas' across 15 states between May 20 and 30, when it will raise questions on the government's handling of national security and its "silence" on the "concerning involvement" of the US in halting hostilities between India and Pakistan
The second phase is scheduled for September 25, followed by the third phase on October 1. The counting of votes will be carried out on October 8.
Former Deputy chief minister of Punjab Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa would contest from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat as the party’s nominee.
Alappuzha is one of the keenly watched constituencies in the country from where Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal is contesting the Lok Sabha elections.
