Gujarat continues to burn. Though two months have passed since blood-thirsty communal forces struck taking a heavy toll of human lives, there is no sign yet of peace. The tales of atrocities committed in the State, even in villages, have spread far and wide. So much so, some western countries have expressed anger against the mindless violence and blatant violation of human rights. The reputation of India as a tolerant society and its image as an apostle of peace have suffered. The Congress President, Smt. Sonia Gandhi, was the first to condemn the violence and demanded immediate removal of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. The recalcitrant BJP refused the sane advice. The result is unabated violence. The Congress Party held rallies all over the country to press its demand. The forthcoming AICC session in Delhi will discuss this and other issues to chalkout the future course of action.

Speech
Secularism, which is the very foundation of Indian nationhood, is at stake. India’s composite heritage is under attack, says Congress president Smt. Sonia Gandhi in her speech in the Lok Sabha on 30 April

Report
The Congress appealed to the President of India to help save the nation from the wrath of the communal elements and foundamentalist fanatics and in this regard held demonstrations, rallies and dharnas all over the country to demand the dismissal of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Speech
Addressing the Congress Parliamentary Party General Body meeting the Congress President spoke on various issues confronting the nation

Interview
Mahila Congress president Chandresh Kumari, in an interview, emphasises training to women who are already elected and organisational office-bearers so that they become capable of winning elections and governance .

Speech
The NDA government’s foreign policy lacks depth and direction says CWC member and former External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh in a speech in the Rajya Sabha

List
AICC office-bearers list after the reshuffle on 22 April. Detailed list with allocation of work