Chintan Shivir

Addressing the Chintan Shivir of the Finance Ministry and MCA, Sitharaman also emphasised the need to continuously reorient policy in the cultural context and to instil a sense of ownership in decision-making, to enhance effectiveness with efficiency.

PM Modi moots idea of 'One Nation, One Uniform' for police

Addressing a "Chintan Shivir" of state home ministers, Modi also advocated close cooperation among the states to tackle crimes and criminals.

2-day 'Chintan Shivir' of state home ministers in Haryana from Thursday; PM Modi, Amit Shah to address

The objective of the 'Chintan Shivir' is to prepare an action plan for the implementation of 'Vision 2047' and 'Panch Pran' announced in the prime minister's Independence Day speech, an official said.

Discontent brews within Congress party over choice of Rajya Sabha candidates

While many contenders expressed disappointment over their exclusion from the list, questions were also raised on why outsiders were nominated to the Upper House from states where seats are getting vacated

Congress's Chintan Shivir failed to achieve anything : Prashant Kishor

The political strategist predicted an “impending electoral rout” for the Congress in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections, scheduled to be held later this year

PM Modi to virtually address BJP national office bearers' meeting today

The event, that began on Thursday in Jaipur, with the meeting of the national general secretaries, focuses on organisational issues, preparations for the state elections to be held this year and the next year

Hardik Patel to switch parties | Why Congress's loss is BJP's gain in poll-bound Gujarat

Twenty-eight-year old Patel, who rose to prominence in 2015 when he spearheaded a powerful agitation for quotas in jobs and education for his Patidar caste, will join the BJP on June 2

Regional parties, allies question Rahul Gandhi's remarks on ideology

The Congress was mounting an ideological resistance to the “onslaught of the RSS” unlike regional parties, which “lack an ideology” and “have different approaches”, Gandhi said during the party's Chintan Shivir

Congress' Chintan Shivir | Hindutva to leadership issues, some unanswered questions remain

Among the major takeaways from the session were the thrust on re-establishing the lost connect with people and a resolution to take up organisational reforms, including ‘one-family-one-ticket’ and fielding those below 50 years of age in half of the seats from 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Congress’ chintan shivir does little to bring ideological clarity

If the Congress is to achieve even a modicum of success in its grand plan, it has to first regain its credibility which is currently in a shambles. It should do so by going beyond history, and BJP-bashing

Let's rebuild connection with people: Rahul Gandhi to Congress at Chintan Shivir

Rahul Gandhi during the 'Chintan Shivir' said the election ticket for a second family member will be provided only after five years of party work.

Final deliberations underway to usher reforms in Congress, positions on key issues at Chintan Shivir

Tricky issues relating to ideology, economic policy and social engineering have been debated in the Chintan Shivir panels and it remains to be seen what shape these issues take in the 'Nav Sankalp' resolution to be adopted

Extend GST compensation period for another 3 years: Congress to Centre

Under the GST law, states were guaranteed to be compensated bi-monthly for any loss of revenue in the first five years of GST implementation from July 1, 2017.

Senior Punjab Congress leader Sunil Jakhar quits party

His announcement comes as the Congress party's 'Chintan Shivir' brainstorming session in Udaipur, Rajasthan, for the 2024 elections enters its second day.

State of economy cause of 'extreme concern': P Chidambaram

Chidambaram said a slower rate of growth has been the "hallmark" of the present government in the last eight years, and the post-pandemic recovery has been "indifferent and halting".

Sonia Gandhi targets PM Modi at Congress' Chintan Shivir, says minorities being 'brutalised'

In her inaugural address at the party's 'Chintan Shivir' here, she urged delegates to deliberate with an open mind and send out a clear message of strong organisation and unity.

Chintan Shivir: Congress says 'one family one ticket' proposal being discussed

The party is also considering capping at five years holding of a post with a cooling off period of three years and setting up of an assessment wing to monitor performance of office bearers.

Rahul Gandhi, other Congress leaders to travel by train to Udaipur for 'Chintan Shivir'

They said the Congress has booked two bogies of a train as many party leaders would be travelling along with Gandhi to attend the session from May 13 to May 15.

Congress Working Committee to meet on May 9 ahead of Chintan Shivir

The party had last month announced that the ‘Chintan Shivir’, a three-day brainstorming session from May 13-15, would be held in Udaipur, where party leaders from across the country will discuss internal issues confronting it and come up with solutions to galvanise the organisation.

PM Modi holds 'Chintan Shivir' with council of ministers, says simplicity way of life

At the meeting, presentations were made by Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Dharmendra Pradhan on efficiency and time management. Four more such "Chintan Shivirs" will be held for further improving governance, they said.

Can Rahul Gandhi's emotional pitch turn tide for Cong?

At his first speech after being elevated as the Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi had party members in tears with an emotional appeal to transform the system. But it remains to be seen whether his speech will translate on the ground.

Congress leaders want larger role for Rahul Gandhi

Amid talk that Rahul Gandhi will be given a larger responsibility, clamour for declaring the young leader as the Congress Prime Ministerial candidate grew louder in the party's Chintan Shivir today.