Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized the BJP's "Operation Tiger," which saw six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs join Eknath Shinde's faction, calling it "Operation Keechad" and questioning the BJP's motives behind weakening opposition parties.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor clarified his remarks praising PM Modi's handling of sailor attacks, stating he referred to "widely published reports." Party colleague Pawan Khera had mocked Tharoor, suggesting he could "hear what Modi doesn't even say," as official readouts of Modi's meeting with Trump did not mention the issue.
Congress leader Pawan Khera sharply criticized party colleague Shashi Tharoor for praising PM Modi's handling of the Indian sailors' issue. Khera suggested Tharoor's admiration allowed him to 'hear what Modi doesn't even say,' as official statements lacked mention of the sailors' deaths or Modi's alleged diplomatic actions.
Congress leader Pawan Khera accused PM Modi of failing to address critical issues like Indian sailors' deaths, a one-sided trade deal, and Operation Sindoor ceasefire claims during his G7 meeting with Donald Trump. Khera urged Modi to learn confidence from Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
Assam crime branch summons Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala for May 23 in Guwahati regarding a passport controversy involving Assam CM's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. This follows the questioning of Pawan Khera.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case related to allegations he made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife regarding multiple passports and undisclosed foreign assets. The bench observed the case appeared to stem from political rivalry and stressed that the right to personal liberty under Article 21 must be protected with a high threshold for interference. The court set aside an earlier Gauhati High Court order and directed Khera to cooperate with the investigation.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, deeming allegations against Assam CM's wife and her counter-allegations politically motivated. The court emphasized personal liberty, stating custodial interrogation wasn't warranted given the political overtones of the dispute.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in a case stemming from allegations he made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Rinki. The court observed that the allegations appear politically motivated rather than warranting custodial interrogation. Khera had accused Rinki of holding citizenship of other countries and owning overseas companies, after which she registered an FIR accusing him of forgery. The apex court barred Khera from leaving the country without approval and directed him to cooperate with the investigation.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in a case related to his allegations of corruption against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi, who represented Khera, criticized the Assam government for sending 60 police personnel to Khera's home, calling it an attempt to intimidate and harass. Singhvi urged CM Sarma to reflect on the court's observations about his conduct and express regret.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case involving allegations of forgery and defamation linked to false statements made against Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera had alleged at a press conference that Sharma held multiple foreign passports and undisclosed overseas assets—claims the Assam government termed false and fabricated. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued the case did not warrant custodial arrest, while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed the plea, citing serious allegations involving fabrication of official documents.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a forgery and defamation case related to alleged false claims against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Supreme Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case involving allegations of disseminating false information about the Assam Chief Minister's wife's passport.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has moved the Supreme Court after the Gauhati High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in a defamation and forgery case filed by Assam Police. Khera had alleged that Assam CM's wife holds foreign passports and undisclosed assets abroad.
The Gauhati High Court on Friday rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea in a case related to his allegations that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife possessed multiple passports and undisclosed foreign properties. A single bench of Justice Parthiv Jyoti Saikia dismissed the application. Khera had approached the Supreme Court after Telangana High Court granted him transit anticipatory bail, which was later stayed by the apex court. Assam Police have registered an FIR against Khera and visited his New Delhi residence on April 7 but did not find him.
