Tag: K C Venugopal

KC Venugopal Accuses Centre, Delhi Police of Stifling MPs’ Right to Protest at EC

Condemning the police action, Venugopal questioned the state of democracy in the country, claiming that elected representatives are being denied the basic right to approach the EC.

August 11, 2025

Congress Alleges Political Vendetta as ED Raids Bhupesh Baghel’s Son; KC Venugopal Slams “Monthly Assignment” by Modi-Shah

The remarks come as the ED on Friday conducted fresh raids at the residence of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with the alleged multi-crore liquor scam in the state.

July 18, 2025

Congress MP KC Venugopal Accuses Government of “Bulldozing” Waqf Amendment Bill

Despite the opposition's objections, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, for passing.

April 2, 2025

Congress’ KC Venugopal Criticizes Appointment of New CEC, Claims “Regime is Destroying Electoral Process”

“As the Leader of Opposition rightly pointed out, this decision should have been postponed until the Supreme Court makes a ruling that aligns with the Constitution,” Venugopal added.

February 18, 2025

“Something is happening in Election Commission and electoral process”: Venugopal after Centre changes election conduct rules

However, a senior ECI official clarified to ANI that the candidate already has access to all the documents and papers, and no amendments have been made to the rules in this regard.

December 22, 2024

“We will take all legal steps”: Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal over searches of female Congress leaders’ rooms

This came after Congress alleged that police officers entered the rooms of the party's women leaders on Monday night for a search in Palakkad.

November 6, 2024

Congress MP Venugopal dubs Waqf Act Amendment Bill an attack on federal system, freedom of religion

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also lashed out at the BJP-led NDA government on the Waqf Act Amendment Bill.

August 8, 2024

“Will leave no stone unturned to ensure justice for Rohith’s Vemula family”: Congress’ KC Venugopal

Venugopal reiterated his party's long-standing commitment to passing a Rohith Vemula Act if Congress forms government at the Centre after Lok Sabha polls.

May 5, 2024

“There is clear-cut deal between BJP and CPM”: Congress raises questions on INDIA bloc partner

Voting for all the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala is underway in the second phase.

April 26, 2024

“After phase one, PM is panicking”: Congress’ KC Venugopal after casting vote in Alappuzha

Voting in all the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala is underway in the second phase.

April 26, 2024