New Delhi, Nov 8 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Sunday, extended warm Diwali greetings to the people of the country, wishing happiness, prosperity and peace in every household while invoking the festival''s message of hope, brotherhood, social harmony and the triumph of light over darkness.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, paid an affectionate tribute to his mother and Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, celebrating her six decades in public life and praising her enduring commitment to values of loyalty, sincerity, compassion and responsibility.
Panchkula, Nov 6 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday, revived the "chowkidar chor hai" controversy, demanding a public apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly insulting the country''s village watchmen and questioning his credibility to level corruption allegations while his own party had faced a series of major scandals during its years in power.
Chandigarh, Nov 6 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday, launched a sharp attack on Punjab''s Aam Aadmi Party government, accusing it of delaying its election promise of monthly financial assistance to women and putting politics ahead of farmers'' welfare, while challenging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to defend his allegations of "vote theft" in a public debate.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of attempting to link access to social welfare schemes with voter identity cards, warning that the move, alongside the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, could deprive millions of people of both their voting rights and welfare entitlements.
Bengaluru, Nov 6 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday left for New Delhi to attend a meeting convened by senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) presidents and Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leaders, bringing together the party''s organisational and legislative leadership for discussions.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (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 Friday extended warm greetings to people on Dhanteras, wishing them good health, happiness, prosperity and well-being.
Mumbai, Nov 5 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today mocked Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, after the latter criticised the BJP for allegedly subverting the election results of the Kolhapur-based Gokul Cooperative Milk Producers'' Federation, which is officially known as the Kolhapur Zilla Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Ltd.
Nagpur, Nov 5 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to undermine the country''s constitutional institutions and democratic system, alleging that there was an international conspiracy to destabilise India.
Mumbai, Nov 5 (UNI) BJP Maharashtra chief spokesperson Navnath Ban on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut of being the architects of political horse-trading, alleging that they had played a role in denying the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance its mandate in Maharashtra after the 2019 Assembly elections.
Mumbai, Nov 5 (UNI) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for commenting on the ongoing political controversy surrounding the Gokul Dairy in Kolhapur, saying that the issue was too small to warrant the attention of a national leader.
Neeraj Bali Chandigarh, Nov 5 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday vowed to continue identifying and removing illegal infiltrators from India, accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of defending them by opposing the revision of electoral rolls, as he launched a fierce attack on the opposition during a visit to Haryana.
Prayagraj, Nov 5 (UNI) The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking registration of an FIR against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his alleged controversial remarks on Sikhs.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing it of "stealing votes" and committing "adulteration of the mandate" in the ongoing chairperson election dispute of the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, popularly known as ''Gokul Dairy''.
Karnal, Nov 5 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday challenged Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to a public debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, either in Parliament or at any public place in Haryana, accusing the Congress of shielding illegal infiltrators, undermining democratic institutions and creating political unrest after electoral defeats.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday accused the BJP of attempting to overturn the electoral verdict in the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, popularly known as Gokul Dairy, by changing the rules after the election to secure control of its board despite losing the contest.
Panchkula, Nov 4 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Wednesday, took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate, questioning why the Leader of the Opposition was seeking a television platform when Parliament offered an established forum to question the government.
Neeraj Bali Chandigarh, Nov 4 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, took a personal swipe at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over his alleged alcohol consumption, saying the head of a state battling drug addiction should not indulge in intoxicants, as he accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing to curb narcotics trafficking, gangster violence and corruption.
Gorakhpur, Nov 4 (UNI) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying repeated failures to launch him politically showed that "not only the rocket but also the Congress''s launching pad is faulty".
Neeraj Bali Chandigarh, Nov 4 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of betraying the country and predicted that union Home Minister Amit Shah would no longer hold office in three years, as he launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government and Punjab''s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at a rally in Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann''s home district of Sangrur.
Neeraj Bali Chandigarh, Nov 4 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi''s decision to begin his party''s campaign for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann''s home district of Sangrur reflects a political calculation centred on Malwa''s 69 Assembly seats, the state''s agrarian heartland and a region where the Congress suffered a crushing defeat in 2022.
Kolkata, Nov 3 (UNI) Overnight posters depicting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asleep in Parliament have sparked a fierce political row across Salt Lake, Kolkata, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal.
New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to engage in an open, face-to-face debate, declaring that 24 hours had passed since he first issued the challenge and urging him to come forward to answer questions on alleged foreign connections, national interest and key government decisions.
Shimla, Nov 3 (UNI) Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to bring about a change of government through unrest and mob mobilisation, while also criticising the state government over the reported suspension of free diagnostic tests in government hospitals.
New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The BJP on Tuesday warned the Congress and allies that if Rahul Gandhi persists with his “model of anarchy” for a “regime change”, people would find an alternative to them in the opposition space. Gandhi’s “model of anarchy” does not have any takers, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed, addressing media persons.
Bengaluru, Nov 3 (UNI) The sting operation controversy appears to have deeply hurt former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has conveyed to senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that attempts to tarnish his political reputation have left him questioning his ability to continue campaigning for the party in the 2028 Assembly elections.
Mumbai, Nov 2 (UNI) Maharashtra Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal here today said that the BJP has begun staging ''Save Constitution'' dramas on the streets to confuse people after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Home Minister Amit Shah see Rahul Gandhi in their nightmares, after the Ramlila Maidan rally.
Varanasi, Nov 2 (UNI) Targeting the Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Kashi on Monday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra said that confusion is being spread in the country regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (UNI) BJP national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Monday accused Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of attempting to undermine India''s constitutional institutions at the behest of foreign divisive forces, alleging that the Congress was systematically creating doubts about the country''s democratic framework.
Mumbai, Nov 2 (UNI) Maharashtra BJP Chief Spokesperson Navnath Ban today alleged that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi completely ignored leaders from Maharashtra and no opposition leader from the state was given a chance to address the rally organised at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on Sunday.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (UNI) BJP Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Monday accused Rahul Gandhi of posing a threat to India''s democratic system, alleging that the Congress leader was attempting to undermine constitutional institutions and create suspicion about bodies such as the Election Commission, the Reserve Bank of India and the Life Insurance Corporation.
New Delhi, Nov 2 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that foreign forces had played a role in his rise to power and continued to sustain his government, while claiming that India''s financial system was increasingly under foreign influence.
Hyderabad, Nov 2 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday strongly defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misleading people over alleged deletion of voters.
Lucknow, Nov 2 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) president Om Prakash Rajbhar launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, questioning his political stance and alleging that he is playing politics out of fear of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Nagpur, Nov 1 (UNI) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule today hit out at senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegations that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were illegal, saying the latter appeared to have forgotten that Congress had performed well in the elections.
New Delhi, Nov 1 (UNI) The ruling BJP held demonstrations and ‘padyatras’, with its top leaders, including party president Nitin Nabin, taking to the streets in several parts of the country to counter the INDIA bloc’s massive mobilisation in the national capital—the ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally against alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has appealed to the lakhs of people expected to converge on the national capital for the INDIA bloc’s November 1 ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ rally at Ramlila Maidan to combine their political protest with festive shopping and extend support to Delhi’s local traders.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) The BJP on Saturday slammed the Congress over its ‘mock Parliament,’ with party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accusing the opposition party of “attempting to create chaos in the country” and Rahul Gandhi of “creating a hallucination” of being in Parliament of his choice, “After repeatedly failing to create anarchy in India, the Congress, merely to provide solace to the sentiments of its maverick prince Rahul Gandhi is now creating a hallucination that he is in the Parliament of his own choice by holding a mock Parliament,” Trivedi told media persons.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, paid an emotional tribute to his grandmother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 42nd martyrdom anniversary, recalling a cherished childhood memory of sitting on her lap, holding her hands and learning a profound Sanskrit prayer from her.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) The ruling BJP on Friday rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi''s allegation that union Home Minister Amit Shah was trying to prevent people from reaching Delhi for the INDIA bloc''s November 1 rally, demanding evidence to back the claim.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday defended the Centre’s proposed sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank, hitting back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the disinvestment move. She accused previous Congress-led governments of interfering in the functioning of public sector banks and influencing lending decisions, which, she alleged, contributed to the accumulation of bad loans.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Friday, came out in strong support of protesting IDBI Bank employees, mounting a fresh attack on the Narendra Modi government over its decision to sell the public sector lender to Canadian company Fairfax and questioning why an institution that had returned to profitability after years of financial distress should be handed over to private ownership.
Panchkula, Oct 29 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday accused the Congress of trying to vitiate the political atmosphere, questioning its “Mohabbat Ki Dukaan” slogan by invoking the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and incidents of violence against Dalit families in Haryana during Congress rule. .
Mumbai, Oct 29 (UNI) In a fiery, multi-front political salvo, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MLA Nitesh Rane today launched a scathing attack on senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, while reiterating the ruling coalition’s commitment to the welfare of Maharashtra’s coastal communities.