Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (UNI) Concerned over the growing pollution of the Daya river, a group of environmental activists, social workers and citizens took out a foot march on Gandhi Jayanti day today, calling for urgent steps to protect the river from pollution and depletion.
Patna, Oct 2 (UNI) Child help desks or child corners were initiated at all 1,373 police stations across Bihar on Friday on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday invoked Mahatma Gandhi’s message of truth and non-violence while backing youth-led protests against alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Chittagong, Oct 2 (UNI) The Assistant High Commission of India in Chattogram, Bangladesh, organised a beach cleaning drive at Patenga Sea Beach, to mark the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Srinagar, Oct 2 (UNI) J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that “Satyameva Jayate” — truth alone triumphs — must remain a guiding principle for democracy, as he called for upholding Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of truth and non-violence.
Ranchi, Oct 2 (UNI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Vatika in Morabadi here on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
Jammu, Oct 2 (UNI) Jammu Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, on Friday observed that the principle of non-violence offers a path towards resolving many conflicts confronting the world.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said the ideals of truth and non-violence espoused by Mahatma Gandhi and the commitment to duty and service exemplified by former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri would remain a perennial source of inspiration for every Indian.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries.
Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Special Gram Sabhas were held in all Gram Panchayats across Telangana today to mark Gandhi Jayanti and promote public participation in village development.
Shillong, Oct 2 (UNI) Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, marking the freedom fighter''s birth anniversary and the International Day of Non-Violence, at Lok Bhavan Shillong.
Sonipat, Oct 2 (UNI) Haryana Bureau of Public Enterprises Chairman Mohan Lal Badoli on Friday made a strong pitch for Swadeshi and locally made products, saying greater use of khadi could support artisans and weavers while strengthening the goal of self-reliance.
Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI): Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday inaugurated the Bapu Ghat Digital Museum at Langar Houz here on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi''s birth anniversary.
Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violence, Satyagraha, equality and social justice continued to serve as a guiding light for the world.
Patna, Oct 2 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, describing his life as an “immortal saga” of dedication to truth, non-violence and service to the nation.
Mumbai, Oct 2 (UNI)Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Friday criticised the BJP-led central government on Mahatma Gandhi''s birth anniversary, accusing it of remembering Gandhi through ceremonial tributes while ignoring his teachings on questioning authority. Thackeray said governments these days remember national figures such as Gandhi on their birth and death anniversaries through photo opportunities rather than by upholding their ideas and teachings.
Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat in Langar House, Hyderabad, on Friday on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti, recalling the enduring relevance of the Father of the Nation’s message and saying it would continue to guide the country towards building a better society and a “Viksit Bharat”.
Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries.
By Praveen Kumar Nagpur, Oct 1 (UNI) More than seven decades after his death, Mahatma Gandhi continues to be remembered not merely as the leader of India''s freedom struggle but as a symbol of moral courage whose influence transcended borders and generations.
Bhagalpur, Oct 1 (UNI) Noted Gandhian thinker Rajagopal on Thursday said Gandhi''s ideas of non-violence, peace, self-reliance and dialogue remained relevant to addressing global challenges marked by war, violence and destruction.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that an organised attempt was under way in Karnataka’s Belagavi to remove around 15,000 names from the electoral rolls through a large-scale filing of Form 7 applications, and demanded an FIR and action against those responsible.
Pune, Oct 1 (UNI) The hearing of the criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged defamatory remarks against late Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was adjourned today.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The BJP on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his attacks on the Election Commission and the government on the issue of SIR, calling him a “preeminent fraudster” and an “inauthentic politician who relies on lies and misinformation to conduct his politics.”.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought answers from the Election Commission of India over the controversial changes made to the online Form 6 used for enrolment of new voters, asking who ordered Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to implement the modification and who within the company approved it.
New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government of being opposed to social justice and equality after the union Education Ministry sought comments and enrolment details from central universities on courses featuring works by B R Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and other anti-caste thinkers.
Nashik, Sep 30 (UNI) The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has ordered the closure of all slaughterhouses within its jurisdiction on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. The civic body has warned of legal action against anyone found slaughtering animals on the day. The decision comes amid demands from various Hindu organisations and community members across Maharashtra for the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops during religious festivals and significant occasions.
Pune, Sep 29 (UNI) The Maharashtra Gandhi Memorial Fund and Yuvak Kranti Dal will jointly organise a week-long programme on Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Bhavan, Kothrud, from October 1 to 7.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 29 (UNI) Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday demanded that BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar apologise to the people for insulting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday threw his weight behind protests by students and young people demanding safety for women, urging more young women, particularly members of Gen Z, to join the demonstrations across the country and asserting that women cannot be forced to remain confined to their homes because of crimes committed against them.
New Delhi/ Hyderabad, Sept 28 (UNI): Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, recounting his political journey at the ''India''s Next Chapter'' session at the Pratidin Conclave in New Delhi on Monday, said his meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi influenced his decision to join the party.
Giridih, Sep 28 (UNI) Jharkhand Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Monday criticised the Congress over allegations concerning the election process and accused the party of attempting to create confusion over electoral institutions.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday strongly defended Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and hit out at BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar over his personal remarks against the Congress leader.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) union Minister J.P. Nadda on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that "repeating a lie a hundred times does not make it the truth." Nadda said the people of India have taught a "befitting lesson to the forces seeking to create instability in the country in the past, and in the future too, every delusion and conspiracy of the Opposition will be shattered in their court.""Rahul Gandhi, listen carefully: repeating a lie a hundred times does not make it the truth; the truth cannot be defeated," Nadda said while speaking to the media.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday paid tribute to legendary revolutionary and freedom fighter Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his courage, sacrifice and contribution to India’s freedom struggle.
New Delhi, Sept 27 (UNI) The BJP on Sunday launched a nationwide "Halla Bol" against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA alliance over their allegations against the Election Commission, with party chief ministers and state leaders in Opposition-ruled states accusing them of "conspiring to malign the country’s constitutional institutions and spreading lies.".
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP government in Delhi over a video purportedly showing PWD Minister Parvesh Verma slapping a young man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar.
Jammu, Sep 27 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma has launched an attack on the Congress-led opposition for what he termed was a "deliberate campaign of lies against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and attempting to drag a constitutional institution into partisan politics".
Kozhikode, Sep 27 (UNI) Yuva Morcha activists on Sunday waved black flags at the convoy of Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra near Thambalamanna in Thiruvambady here, police said.
Achuthanandan Kuniyil Kozhikode, Sep 26 (UNI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his immediate resignation over alleged structural manipulation of the democratic process.
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (UNI) BJP Telangana President N. Ramchander Rao on Saturday criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s reported remark that the upcoming political battle in India would be between the “Gandhi Pariwar” and the “Sangh Pariwar”, saying that the Congress prioritises family interests while the BJP places national interest first.
Kottayam, Sep 26 (UNI) The Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation will organise a consumer protest in Pala on Monday against frequent disruption of banking services due to strikes and demanding more customer-friendly and efficient services.
Pune, Sep 26 ( UNI) The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Committee on Thursday urged Savitribai Phule Pune University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Suresh Gosavi to expedite the installation of a full-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the university''s main campus.
Kozhikode, Sep 25 (UNI) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra rejected the BJP''s counterattack regarding the growing Election Commission (EC) controversy on Friday, describing the ruling party''s defence as a "stale and weak story." .
Hyderabad, Sep 25 (UNI) union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his “vote chori” allegations against the Election Commission, saying the Congress leader appeared to trust the poll panel only when his party won elections.
Vibha SharmaNew Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday questioned why there was no anti-incumbency against the ruling BJP in India, arguing that voters in democracies ordinarily turn against governments and political leaders over time.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu today inaugurated the Sadbhavana Sammelan at the historic Gandhi Ashram of the Harijan Sevak Sangh, Kingsway Camp, in the presence of the National President, of the organisation, Dr. Sankar Kumar Sanyal and others.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday mounted his strongest attack yet on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of acting against the interests of the country and demanding his immediate resignation amid the intensifying controversy over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court''s decision to uphold the Telangana High Court verdict disqualifying former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender under the anti-defection law, describing it as a "supreme slap" to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (UNI) Amid growing outrage over the death of 20-year-old IIT Bombay B.Tech student Sahil Wakode, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi spoke to his grieving family by video call and assured them of his support in seeking an impartial, high-level probe into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday escalated the Opposition’s attack on the Election Commission over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that large-scale deletion of voters amounted to an assault on democracy and the Constitution and demanding criminal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.