Rahul Gandhi casts aspersions on the integrity of judiciary, EC in Lok Sabha
2 years, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi casts aspersions on the integrity of judiciary, EC in Lok Sabha

Op India  

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi government of using Judiciary, Election Commission, Pegasus as instruments of destroying the voice of the Union of states. “The Judiciary, the Election Commission, Pegasus, these are all instruments of destroying the voice of the union of states,” Rahul Gandhi said in Lok Sabha while speaking on Motion of Thanks to President’s address during Budget session 2022. #WATCH | “The Judiciary, the Election Commission, Pegasus, these are all instruments of destroying the voice of the union of states,” says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha pic.twitter.com/BQzxXf9VM7 — ANI February 2, 2022 However, soon after the Gandhi scion raised aspersions on the judiciary, election commission and branded them as puppets of the central government, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned his statements and asked the Wayanad MP to apologise to the nation. Taking to Twitter, Rijiju said, “Not only as India’s Law Minister but also as an ordinary citizen, I condemn what Rahul Gandhi has said about India’s judiciary and EC.

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EC seeks replies from Nadda, Kharge on Rahul, Shah speeches
1 month, 4 weeks ago

EC seeks replies from Nadda, Kharge on Rahul, Shah speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

The Election Commission of India has issued notices to BJP President JP Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, seeking their responses to complaints over controversial statements made during the ongoing election campaigns in several states. The BJP filed a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks during a rally, where he allegedly accused the BJP and the RSS …

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi

ABP News  

In the ongoing assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the Election Commission of India has taken cognisance of the complaints filed by both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress. But they don’t say this openly because if they speak it openly then the whole country will stand against them.” Congress Complaint Against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah The …

Jairam Ramesh defends Rahul Gandhi after BJP's complaint to EC: ‘What are they complaining about?’
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2 months ago

Jairam Ramesh defends Rahul Gandhi after BJP's complaint to EC: ‘What are they complaining about?’

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday defended party leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after the Bharatiya Janata Party approached the Election Commission over his remarks about investments in Maharashtra being transferred to Gujarat. On Tuesday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh told ANI that several projects and investments meant for Maharashtra have been moved to Gujarat. What BJP told the Election Commission …

BJP seeks EC action against Rahul Gandhi for making ‘unverified claims’ at poll rally in Maharashtra
2 months ago

BJP seeks EC action against Rahul Gandhi for making ‘unverified claims’ at poll rally in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The BJP on Monday submitted a complaint to the Election Commission seeking action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of violating the Model Code of Conduct and electoral laws in a speech in Maharashtra. The complaint quoted Mr. Gandhi’s speech on November 6, and alleged that he made unverified claims and “distorted the truth by stating that Apple’s iPhones …

In complaint to EC, BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of creating ‘enmity’ between states: ‘Falsehoods, lies’
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2 months ago

In complaint to EC, BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of creating ‘enmity’ between states: ‘Falsehoods, lies’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday filed a complaint before the Election Commission against leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of "pitting states against each other and lying that BJP is about to destroy the Constitution". ‘Gross violation of MCC’, alleges BJP "We wish to bring to your notice the gross violation of MCC and other …

Apologise to people of for govt's failures, KTR tells Rahul
2 months, 1 week ago

Apologise to people of for govt's failures, KTR tells Rahul

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The BRS, declaring that the state Congress had failed to keep its promises to the people, has demanded that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the people. With Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expected to arrive in Hyderabad for a brief stopover visit on Tuesday, BRS working president K.T. In an open letter to Rahul Gandhi, Rao accused the …

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in UP court in defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in UP court in defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP-MLA court on Friday for a defamation case hearing. Sultanpur: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his way to appear at a district court in connection with a defamation case, in Sultanpur, Friday, July 26, 2024. The case dates back to 2018, when BJP leader Vijay Mishra accused Rahul Gandhi of derogatory comments during …

NEET Verdict: BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of defaming India’s examination system, asks for apology after Supreme Court verdict.
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NEET Verdict: BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of defaming India’s examination system, asks for apology after Supreme Court verdict.

The Hindu  

A day after the Supreme Court dismissed pleas seeking cancellation and re-test of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate) exam, holding that there was no evidence of a “systemic breach” of the sanctity of the exam, the Bharatiya Janata Party demanded an apology from Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Lok Sabha MP …

BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi over remarks in Lok Sabha speech
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi over remarks in Lok Sabha speech

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded an apology from Congress lawmaker and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of making disparaging remarks against Hindus and misleading claims about the Agnipath recruitment policy for the armed forces. Party president and Union minister, JP Nadda, in a post on ‘X’ said, “Rahul Gandhi Ji must …

Congress on Narendra Modi's 'Aurangzeb' jab at Rahul Gandhi: ‘Mischievously twists every…’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress on Narendra Modi's 'Aurangzeb' jab at Rahul Gandhi: ‘Mischievously twists every…’

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that Rahul Gandhi insulted Indian kings but remained silent on atrocities committed by sultans, nawabs and nizams, the Congress on Sunday alleged that the BJP stalwart "maliciously twists" every statement made by the Wayanad MP. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh In a strongly worded remark, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed Prime Minister Narendra …

PM, Rahul Gandhi's 'violations': Election body takes note, seeks reply
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM, Rahul Gandhi's 'violations': Election body takes note, seeks reply

India Today  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday took note of alleged model code of conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Both BJP and Congress had raised allegations against Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi respectively for causing hatred through their election campaign speeches. The Election Commission shared the alleged model code violations by PM Modi …

Rahul Lying on EVMs, BJP Tells EC
9 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Lying on EVMs, BJP Tells EC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleged "provocative and anti-national statements" during the I.N.D.I.A. Additionally, the BJP filed a complaint against TMC leader Piyush Panda for hurling casteist slurs against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a campaign rally in West Bengal. The BJP's complaint against TMC leaders also includes …

Rahul Gandhi to appear before UP court tomorrow in defamation case
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to appear before UP court tomorrow in defamation case

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is leading his party's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, is likely to appear before a local court in Sultanpur in a defamation case. Subsequently, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will be paused on Tuesday morning and resume at 2:00 pm the same day. Taking to social …

DC Edit | SC relief for Rahul is a boost for democracy too
1 year, 5 months ago

DC Edit | SC relief for Rahul is a boost for democracy too

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court’s order staying the Surat chief judicial magistrate’s conviction of Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case and sentencing him to the maximum punishment of two years in jail indeed offers some relief to the Congress leader. While making known its displeasure at the language used by Mr Gandhi by iterating that it was not in “good taste” …

SC stays Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in defamation case, revives MP status
1 year, 5 months ago

SC stays Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in defamation case, revives MP status

Live Mint  

Supreme Court on Friday stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a criminal defamation case linked to "Modi surname" remark, and revived his status as a Member of Parliament. On Friday, SC heard a plea by Rahul Gandhi challenging Gujarat HC high verdict that declined to put on hold his conviction in a defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark. …

Modi surname row: Rahul Gandhi refuses to apologise, tells SC he is not guilty
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi surname row: Rahul Gandhi refuses to apologise, tells SC he is not guilty

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi refused to apologise over the Modi surname case on Wednesday, reiterating his innocence before the Supreme Court. The Congress leader told the apex court that ‘using the criminal process and the consequences under Representation of Peoples Act’ to compel an apology was a ‘gross abuse of the judicial process’. The Congress leader had been convicted in …

Dangerously fanciful: The Hindu Editorial on the judiciary, Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and the defamation case
1 year, 6 months ago

Dangerously fanciful: The Hindu Editorial on the judiciary, Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and the defamation case

The Hindu  

The Gujarat High Court order declining to stay the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case is quite unreasonable and borders on the fanciful. Justice Hemant M. Prachchhak becomes the third judicial authority in Gujarat to rule that Mr. Gandhi, in using the words “Why do all these thieves have Modi as a surname?” in an election …

Rahul Gandhi defamation case | How definite is ‘Modi’ as a ‘collection of persons’?
1 year, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi defamation case | How definite is ‘Modi’ as a ‘collection of persons’?

The Hindu  

The fight for relief in the Rahul Gandhi criminal defamation case in the Supreme Court will revolve around the question whether the term ‘Modi’ is an identifiable and definite group or collection of persons. Mr. Gandhi, who faces a two-year sentence for criminal defamation, has argued that “authentic literature shows that the word ‘Modi’ does not indicate any definite or …

BJP welcomes Gujarat HC upholding Rahul conviction
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP welcomes Gujarat HC upholding Rahul conviction

The Hindu  

BJP on July 7 welcomed the Gujarat High Court’s order refusing to vacate a stay on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction by a court in Surat in a case of criminal defamation, with BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad stating that it had become a “chronic habit” of the Congress leader to “abuse and defame” leaders and organisations. Mr. Gandhi had …

'Made a Mistake, Must be Punished': BJP Reacts to Gujarat HC Order in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case
1 year, 6 months ago

'Made a Mistake, Must be Punished': BJP Reacts to Gujarat HC Order in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case

News 18  

Reacting to Gujarat High Court’s verdict upholding the sessions court order in the plea seeking a stay on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a criminal defamation case in connection with his remark on Modi surname, Congress said the judgement only “redoubles our resolve to pursue the matter further”. #WATCH | Congress workers raise slogans and protest at party Headquarters in Delhi …

'Law has caught up with him': BJP after Gujarat HC rejects Rahul Gandhi's stay plea
1 year, 6 months ago

'Law has caught up with him': BJP after Gujarat HC rejects Rahul Gandhi's stay plea

India TV News  

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi: The BJP on Friday hailed the Gujarat High Court’s decision rejecting Rahul Gandhi’s plea seeking a stay on his conviction in the Modi surname defamation case and said that it is the ‘chronic habit’ of the Congress leader to defame others. BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that Rahul Gandhi displayed ‘irresponsible …

BJP files complaint with EC against Sonia Gandhi over \"sovereignty\" row
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP files complaint with EC against Sonia Gandhi over \"sovereignty\" row

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The BJP on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi over the statement that the party will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka's "reputation, sovereignty or integrity" and requested it to issue direction for registration of FIR against her. The Congress, referring to Gandhi's speech at a campaign rally …

Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification case a litmus test for the Indian judiciary, says Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification case a litmus test for the Indian judiciary, says Congress

The Hindu  

Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and disqualification from the Lok Sabha is “deeply flawed” in law and is a “litmus test” for the Indian judiciary, Congress leader Anand Sharma said on April 12 as he expressed hope “it will be corrected”. A sessions court in Surat is scheduled to hear Mr. Gandhi’s appeal on Thursday for a stay on his conviction in …

Imagined slur: On the implications of the Rahul Gandhi defamation case
1 year, 9 months ago

Imagined slur: On the implications of the Rahul Gandhi defamation case

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has obtained bail from a Sessions Court in Surat, pending his appeal against a bizarre conviction for defamation recorded by a judicial magistrate’s court. In an unusual judgment, the trial court had given him the maximum permissible prison term of two years, claiming that a Member of Parliament deserved to be awarded the highest punishment because …

Temporary relief for Rahul Gandhi in Modi surname defamation case: Here's what Surat Court said
1 year, 9 months ago

Temporary relief for Rahul Gandhi in Modi surname defamation case: Here's what Surat Court said

India TV News  

Modi surname defamation case: A sessions court in Gujarat's Surat city on Monday granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after admitting his appeal against conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark in which he has been sentenced to two years in jail, a defence lawyer said. Meanwhile, the Congress party workers have gathered outside …

Rahul Gandhi, India’s opposition leader, appeals his defamation conviction
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi, India’s opposition leader, appeals his defamation conviction

LA Times  

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi appeared in court Monday to appeal a criminal conviction for mocking the prime minister’s surname, in a case that saw Gandhi expelled from Parliament and dealt a huge blow to his Congress party ahead of general elections next year. A man who shares Modi’s surname, which is common in Gujarat, accused Gandhi of defamation over …

Financial Times pontificates about democracy in India over Rahul Gandhi's conviction, but misses the point by a mile
1 year, 9 months ago

Financial Times pontificates about democracy in India over Rahul Gandhi's conviction, but misses the point by a mile

Op India  

The Associate Editor of the British daily business newspaper, Financial Times, Edward Luce recently wrote an article on the political developments around the world, including India. https://t.co/pcMHyJGSj4 — Edward Luce March 29, 2023 Luce was talking about Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in recent defamation case following which he was disqualified as an MP. @EdwardGLuce — Ankush Kumar March 29, 2023 People …

BJP vs Congress as Germany wades into Rahul Gandhi case: ‘India won’t tolerate…'
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP vs Congress as Germany wades into Rahul Gandhi case: ‘India won’t tolerate…'

Hindustan Times  

A major row has erupted after Germany on Wednesday waded into the controversy surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as Lok Sabha member, saying the “standards of judicial independence and fundamental democratic principles” should apply in the case. Veteran Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Thursday thanked German foreign ministry for “taking note of how the democracy is being compromised in …

What kind of arrogance is this? Shah lambasts Rahul on not appealing in court against conviction
1 year, 9 months ago

What kind of arrogance is this? Shah lambasts Rahul on not appealing in court against conviction

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified from membership of the Parliament, saying he wants to continue as an MP yet did not appeal in the court. Rahul Gandhi's disqualification row snaballs A day after being convicted in the 'Modi surname' 2019 defamation case, Rahul Gandhi on Friday was disqualified as Member of Parliament. …

Rahul Gandhi acting ‘martyr’ to take political mileage in Karnataka polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi acting ‘martyr’ to take political mileage in Karnataka polls

Live Mint  

Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and said that he is resorting to lies again to defend his London speech. The senior BJP leader also added that after his disqualification from Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi is trying to prove himself a “martyr” and is looking at taking political mileage in the …

'I am Gandhi not Savarkar'...: Rahul Gandhi on why he didn't apologise in court
1 year, 9 months ago

'I am Gandhi not Savarkar'...: Rahul Gandhi on why he didn't apologise in court

India TV News  

Just a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Lok Sabha, he held a press conference at the All India Congress Committee headquarters. A reporter asked him why does he not apologise for his speech at a UK University as demanded by BJP, he said, "My name is not Savarkar, it is Gandhi and Gandhi never apologises." The …

Telangana BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi for insulting Backward Classes
1 year, 9 months ago

Telangana BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi for insulting Backward Classes

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP on Friday joined the party chorus for an unqualified apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for “insulting Backward Classes” as he had maligned the Teli caste to which Prime Minister Narendra Modi belongs.” They were referring to comments that Rahul Gandhi had made four years ago for which he has since been convicted by a court …

Rahul Gandhi News Updates: Cong Plans 'Jan Andolan' as Leader Loses MP Status, BJP Supports Disqualification
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi News Updates: Cong Plans 'Jan Andolan' as Leader Loses MP Status, BJP Supports Disqualification

News 18  

Rahul Gandhi News LIVE Updates: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Lok Sabha, a day after he was convicted by a Surat court in a criminal defamation case, related to his ‘Modi Surname’ remark. The rules are same for everyone, but Congress wants a seperate IPC for their family.” Rahul’s sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra came out in her …

Rahul Gandhi conviction | Mahagathbandhan in Bihar stages protest over; JD(U) stays away
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi conviction | Mahagathbandhan in Bihar stages protest over; JD(U) stays away

The Hindu  

Bihar’s ruling mahagathbandhan or grand alliance — barring the Janata Dal — staged a protest and march in the State Assembly premises and raised their voices inside the House on March 24 to protest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction by a Gujarat court in a defamation case and his subsequent disqualification from membership of the Lok Sabha. “The sheer rapidity …

As Rahul Gandhi exits LS, here’s a look at other controversial remarks he made
1 year, 9 months ago

As Rahul Gandhi exits LS, here’s a look at other controversial remarks he made

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made headlines this week after a Surat court handed him a two year jail term in a criminal defamation case. The Congress leader's remarks came after Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray said he does not agree with Gandhi’s views. RSS killed Mahatama Gandhi Even as the Congress gears up to appeal the Surat court verdict, another …

India's Rahul Gandhi disqualified as MP: What could be the Congress leader's next step
1 year, 9 months ago

India's Rahul Gandhi disqualified as MP: What could be the Congress leader's next step

Firstpost  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as a member of parliament, a day after a court in Gujarat’s Surat convicted him in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his alleged remarks on the “Modi surname”. “Rahul Gandhi, Member of Lok Sabha representing the Wayanad parliamentary constituency of Kerala stands disqualified from the membership of Lok Sabha from the date …

How ordinance brought by Cong in 2013 that Rahul Gandhi tore has backfired
1 year, 9 months ago

How ordinance brought by Cong in 2013 that Rahul Gandhi tore has backfired

Live Mint  

An ordinance which was brought by the UPA government in 2013 to shield convicted lawmakers from immediate disqualification from the House was trashed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Parliament on Friday disqualified Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker after a lower court found him guilty of defamation in the “Modi surname” case. The disqualification comes a day after Rahul Gandhi was …

Rahul Gandhi has ‘pathetic and casteist mindset’, says BJP chief J.P. Nadda - The Hindu
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi has ‘pathetic and casteist mindset’, says BJP chief J.P. Nadda - The Hindu

The Hindu  

A day after a court in Surat convicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a case of criminal defamation, BJP president J.P. Nadda on Friday, March 24, 2023, launched a strong attack on him, stating that Mr. Gandhi, by his remarks had shown a “pathetic and casteist mindset.” Mr. Gandhi was convicted after he was sued by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi …

India’s Rahul Gandhi disqualified from parliament
1 year, 9 months ago

India’s Rahul Gandhi disqualified from parliament

Al Jazeera  

Parliament disqualifies main opposition leader day after Gujarat court awards him two-year jail in a defamation case linked to Modi’s surname. India’s main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as a member of parliament, a day after being convicted in a defamation case and sentenced to two years in jail. ‘BJP fearful of Gandhi’s rise’ Congress officials have described …

Rahul Gandhi conviction by Surat court | We will take it to Sessions Court and higher courts, says Abhishek Singhvi
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi conviction by Surat court | We will take it to Sessions Court and higher courts, says Abhishek Singhvi

The Hindu  

On the conviction of former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi by the Surat Court, Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi, on March 23, 2023, said “We believe it is full of errors. Make no mistake that the attempt to have a chilling effect or a throttling effect will not have any effect on Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party.” Mr. Singhvi said “This …

'Not intentional': What Rahul Gandhi said in Surat court | Watch
1 year, 9 months ago

'Not intentional': What Rahul Gandhi said in Surat court | Watch

Hindustan Times  

In the Surat court on Thursday, as Rahul Gandhi was told that he was held guilty by the court in the defamation case of 2019, the Congress leader told the court that he has been raising voices for the people. Rest my lawyer will say," advocate Jignesh told news agency PTI after Rahul Gandhi was convicted in the 2019 defamation …

'Whatever Rahul Gandhi says...': BJP leaders on 'Modi surname' verdict
1 year, 9 months ago

'Whatever Rahul Gandhi says...': BJP leaders on 'Modi surname' verdict

Hindustan Times  

"Even his party leaders tell me, today also as Congress leader said that the party is sinking because of Rahul Gandhi's comments," Kiren Rijiju said. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla linked the 2019 comment with the recent uproar over Rahul Gandhi's comments made in the UK and asked whether Rahul Gandhi will now apologise. Not the first time Rahul Gandhi …

Rahul Gandhi Gets 2 Yrs in Jail for '19 Defamation Case Over 'Modi Surname' Remarks; Granted Bail
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Gets 2 Yrs in Jail for '19 Defamation Case Over 'Modi Surname' Remarks; Granted Bail

News 18  

A court in Gujarat’s Surat held Congress leader Rahul Gandhi guilty on Thursday in the 2019 criminal defamation case filed against him over his “Modi surname” remarks. Truth is my God, non-violence the means to get it.” मेरा धर्म सत्य और अहिंसा पर आधारित है। सत्य मेरा भगवान है, अहिंसा उसे पाने का साधन।– महात्मा गांधी — Rahul Gandhi March …

Rahul Gandhi convicted: When Congress leader trashed the Ordinance meant to save convicted leaders
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi convicted: When Congress leader trashed the Ordinance meant to save convicted leaders

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi convicted: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi was convicted and sentenced to 2 years in jail on Thursday by a Surat court in a criminal defamation case filed in 2019 over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname. Incidentally, Rahul Gandhi, in 2013, had trashed the Congress-led UPA government's Ordinance that sought to protect convicted leaders like Rashtriya …

UK remarks row: BJP's 'Mir Jafar' jibe, Congress says Rahul Gandhi won't apologise
1 year, 9 months ago

UK remarks row: BJP's 'Mir Jafar' jibe, Congress says Rahul Gandhi won't apologise

India Today  

The BJP-Congress sparring over Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the UK escalated on Tuesday with BJP's Sambit Patra calling Rahul Gandhi the "present-day Mir Jafar" of Indian politics. Addressing a press conference at BJP headquarters in Delhi, party spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "Rahul Gandhi will have to apologise in Parliament. : S Jaishankar's sharp counter to Rahul Gandhi Comparing Rahul Gandhi …

OPINION | RAHUL WILL NOT APOLOGIZE
1 year, 9 months ago

OPINION | RAHUL WILL NOT APOLOGIZE

India TV News  

Parliament continued to remain paralyzed with both Houses adjourned till Monday due to slogan shouting by members from both sides. Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that “it will be a test of democracy whether I am allowed to respond to allegations made by four ministers, or whether I am told to shut up.The tamasha around me is a diversionary tactic …

‘Rahul a serial offender’ claims BJP, Cong says he won’t apologise: 5 highlights
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Rahul a serial offender’ claims BJP, Cong says he won’t apologise: 5 highlights

Live Mint  

The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the second consecutive day. The BJP demands apology... -Earlier in the day, an array of top BJP ministers met at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office to fine-tune the ruling party's strategy in Parliament. -Anurag Thakur versus Congress via FATF report Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the party knows the …

Rahul Gandhi insulted India in London, should apologise: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi insulted India in London, should apologise: Rajnath Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Slamming Rahul Gandhi for "insulting India in London," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday demanded in Lok Sabha that the Congress leader should be asked to "apologise before the House." "Rahul Gandhi, who is a member of this House, insulted India in London. During interaction at the Chatham House in London recently, Gandhi alleged that the microphones of …

‘…like a dictator’: Kharge reminds PM Modi of China, Korea speeches; slams BJP
1 year, 10 months ago

‘…like a dictator’: Kharge reminds PM Modi of China, Korea speeches; slams BJP

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge came down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday for demanding an apology from his party leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks in London, following which there were heated arguments between treasury and Opposition benches. Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge speaks in the Rajya Sabha during Budget Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Monday, …

Insulted India in London...: Rajnath Singh demands apology from Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 10 months ago

Insulted India in London...: Rajnath Singh demands apology from Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha on Monday has stated that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should be asked to apologise before the house in the wake of recent comments that the leader made during his recent visit to the United Kingdom. I demand that his statements should be condemned by all members of this House and he should …

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