‘New heights of hypocrisy’: PM Modi slammed by Congress’ Jairam Ramesh for trying to ‘cover up’ electoral bond ‘scam’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘New heights of hypocrisy’: PM Modi slammed by Congress’ Jairam Ramesh for trying to ‘cover up’ electoral bond ‘scam’

Live Mint  

Congress’ general secretary-in-charge for communications Jairam Ramesh on April 1 launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for defending the now-scrapped electoral bonds scheme. PM Modi, in an interview with Tamil channel Thanthi TV on March 31, vehemently justified the scheme, saying that it helped trace the source of funding of political parties “People who are protesting against the electoral bonds will soon regret it. “Every single day the Prime Minister scales new heights of hypocrisy and plumbs new depths of dishonesty,” he wrote on X while using the hashtag #ElectoralBondScam. The seasoned leader of the Grand Old Party then gave away the timeline of the electoral bonds scheme, which was introduced to keep political donations confidential.

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India’s elections: What happened when activists used A.I. and YouTube to fight Modi.
9 months, 1 week ago

India’s elections: What happened when activists used A.I. and YouTube to fight Modi.

Slate  

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Congress' Priyanka Gandhi attacks PM, says ‘public aware of Modi Ji’s habit of lying'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress' Priyanka Gandhi attacks PM, says ‘public aware of Modi Ji’s habit of lying'

Hindustan Times  

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‘Narendra Modi running school of corruption’, says Rahul Gandhi
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Hindustan Times  

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Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi terms electoral bonds ‘biggest extortion scam’
11 months ago

Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi terms electoral bonds ‘biggest extortion scam’

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling electoral bonds the “biggest extortion scam in the country”. However, Gandhi characterised electoral bonds as India’s largest scam, likening them to an extortion scheme run by “petty, goon elements.” Addressing a public rally in Mandya district as part of the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign, the Congress …

Electoral bonds country’s biggest corruption scandal: Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka
11 months ago

Electoral bonds country’s biggest corruption scandal: Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Mandya: Calling the electoral bonds the biggest extortion scam in the country, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that prime minister Narendra Modi’s hands were shivering when he was asked about the controversial bonds. However, Gandhi characterised electoral bonds as India’s largest scam, likening them to an extortion scheme run by “petty, goonda elements.” “When he was talking about …

Electoral Bonds Biggest Extortion Scam, Alleges Rahul Gandhi
11 months ago

Electoral Bonds Biggest Extortion Scam, Alleges Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

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Rahul calls electoral bonds world’s biggest ‘extortion scheme’, attacks Modi
11 months ago

Rahul calls electoral bonds world’s biggest ‘extortion scheme’, attacks Modi

Hindustan Times  

Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called the now-scrapped electoral bonds the world’s biggest “extortion scheme” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “champion of corruption” as the Congress leader addressed a press conference with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Ghaziabad, which is due to go to the polls on April 26 in the second phase of national polls. …

Rahul Gandhi claims Modi interview scripted: ‘PM is champion of corruption’
11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi claims Modi interview scripted: ‘PM is champion of corruption’

Hindustan Times  

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PM Modi justifying poll bond despite verdict: Sanjay Singh
11 months ago

PM Modi justifying poll bond despite verdict: Sanjay Singh

New Indian Express  

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‘PM Modi an instrument of 5-6 big rich businessmen’: Rahul Gandhi in Kerala
11 months ago

‘PM Modi an instrument of 5-6 big rich businessmen’: Rahul Gandhi in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

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PM Modi accuses Opposition of spreading lies on electoral bonds scheme: 'Everyone will regret it’
11 months ago

PM Modi accuses Opposition of spreading lies on electoral bonds scheme: 'Everyone will regret it’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the opposition parties of "spreading lies" over the electoral bonds scheme, which has been struck down by the Supreme Court. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during an interview with Asian News International Editor-in-Chief Smita Prakash in New Delhi on Monday. The electoral bonds scheme, which was notified by the government on January 2, …

"Everyone will regret it": Prime Minister Modi criticises decision to scrap electoral bond scheme
11 months ago

"Everyone will regret it": Prime Minister Modi criticises decision to scrap electoral bond scheme

New Indian Express  

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PM Modi details 'Vision 2047', hits back at Opposition on ED raids, Electoral bonds issue | DETAILS
11 months ago

PM Modi details 'Vision 2047', hits back at Opposition on ED raids, Electoral bonds issue | DETAILS

India TV News  

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘He fully lied to nation’: Congress reacts to PM Modi's statement on electoral bonds

Hindustan Times  

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PM Modi lied to the nation in his interview, alleges Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi lied to the nation in his interview, alleges Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

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Modi Government Has Become 'Vasooli Sarkar', SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana | Congress' swipe at government over electoral bonds issue
1 year ago

Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana | Congress' swipe at government over electoral bonds issue

The Hindu  

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‘Answer maadi Modi’: Karnataka CM targets PM on Electoral Bonds during latter's poll campaign in Kalaburagi
1 year ago

‘Answer maadi Modi’: Karnataka CM targets PM on Electoral Bonds during latter's poll campaign in Kalaburagi

Hindustan Times  

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Electoral bonds scheme was world’s biggest extortion racket run by PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi
1 year ago

Electoral bonds scheme was world’s biggest extortion racket run by PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

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Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion racket, says Rahul Gandhi
1 year ago

Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion racket, says Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

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Sanjay Raut jabs PM over SBI move on electoral bonds: ‘Insult to Modi ji…send them to jail’
1 year ago

Sanjay Raut jabs PM over SBI move on electoral bonds: ‘Insult to Modi ji…send them to jail’

Hindustan Times  

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Modi govt ‘desperate’, using SBI to bulldoze SC verdict on electoral bonds: Cong
1 year ago

Modi govt ‘desperate’, using SBI to bulldoze SC verdict on electoral bonds: Cong

Live Mint  

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Electoral bonds scheme | Modi government using SBI as a “shield” to hide dubious deals: Kharge
1 year ago

Electoral bonds scheme | Modi government using SBI as a “shield” to hide dubious deals: Kharge

The Hindu  

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1 year ago

‘Narendra Modi has...’: Congress links SBI electoral bond move to Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

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Last attempt to hide Modi's ‘real face’: Rahul Gandhi slams SBI move on electoral bonds
1 year ago

Last attempt to hide Modi's ‘real face’: Rahul Gandhi slams SBI move on electoral bonds

Hindustan Times  

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'Proof of Modi govt's corrupt policies': Rahul Gandhi after SC declares electoral bonds unconstitutional
1 year, 1 month ago

'Proof of Modi govt's corrupt policies': Rahul Gandhi after SC declares electoral bonds unconstitutional

India TV News  

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View: Modi’s ‘White Paper' shows a mirror to UPA’s misgovernance and corruption
1 year, 1 month ago

View: Modi’s ‘White Paper' shows a mirror to UPA’s misgovernance and corruption

Hindustan Times  

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Ashok Gehlot's ‘dignity’ attack at PM Modi over ‘moorkh’ jab at Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashok Gehlot's ‘dignity’ attack at PM Modi over ‘moorkh’ jab at Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur: Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi lowered the dignity of his post by calling Rahul Gandhi 'moorkhon ke sardar'. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scared of Rahul Gandhi as the latter will become the prime minister of the country in 2024. On Tuesday, PM Modi called Gandhi the …

PM Modi’s I-Day address an election speech with distortions, lies: Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi’s I-Day address an election speech with distortions, lies: Congress

Hindustan Times  

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'Garibi hatao guarantee': PM Modi takes a swipe at Congress' schemes at Ajmer rally
1 year, 9 months ago

'Garibi hatao guarantee': PM Modi takes a swipe at Congress' schemes at Ajmer rally

India TV News  

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Modi’s road to re-election gets bumpier: Balance of power
6 years, 3 months ago

Modi’s road to re-election gets bumpier: Balance of power

Hindustan Times  

In less than 24 hours, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lost his central bank governor and – with votes still being counted — his Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party could cede its hold over several states.While Modi remains favoured to win re-election next year, things suddenly look less straightforward. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Cabinet Ministers addresses the …

Fitting reply to rumours, lies and fear: Modi
7 years ago

Fitting reply to rumours, lies and fear: Modi

The Hindu  

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CPM hits out at PM Modi over 'hypocricy' on fighting corruption, raises Vyapam scam, Panama papers
7 years, 5 months ago

CPM hits out at PM Modi over 'hypocricy' on fighting corruption, raises Vyapam scam, Panama papers

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Tuesday termed as “hypocrisy” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stand on corruption and demanded to know why the government had not moved ahead on the Lokpal or probed scams like Vyapam and the Sahara-Birla diaries. “The hypocrisy of the Prime Minister and the BJP government lies in the fact that while they are …

AgustaWestland scam: Swamy being used by Modi for 'muck raking' agenda, says Congress
8 years, 10 months ago

AgustaWestland scam: Swamy being used by Modi for 'muck raking' agenda, says Congress

Firstpost  

Attacking Modi government, Congress on Wednesday alleged that it was a political conspiracy to malign the party leadership in the AgustaWestland chopper deal for which Subramanian Swamy has been brought to Rajya Sabha to fulfill the Prime Minister’s “muck raking agenda”. New Delhi: Attacking Modi government, Congress on Wednesday alleged that it was a political conspiracy to malign the party …

Scams have exposed Modi’s claims: Pilot
9 years, 8 months ago

Scams have exposed Modi’s claims: Pilot

The Hindu  

The Lalit Modi controversy and the Vyapam scam allegedly involving BJP leaders have taken the mask off Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim of corruption-free governance, said Rajasthan Congress chief and former Union Minister Sachin Pilot. These scams have unmasked that claim.” The Rajasthan Congress chief is leading the public campaign for ouster of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje for her alleged …

Modi Govt. ‘stealing’ UPA’s ideas: Sonia
10 years, 7 months ago

Modi Govt. ‘stealing’ UPA’s ideas: Sonia

The Hindu  

Advocating vigilance against rising communalism, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi Government of not only “stealing’’ the ideas of the United Progressive Alliance Government but also carrying forward Congress policies that the Bharatiya Janata Party had “hypocritically’’ obstructed in the past. Addressing the Congress Parliamentary Party ahead of the close of the Budget Session of Parliament, Ms. …

Forget scams, economy: Modi is the only issue this election
11 years ago

Forget scams, economy: Modi is the only issue this election

Firstpost  

The 2014 Lok Sabha elections are now bereft of all issues. Forget the economy, forget the scams, forget secularism, this election is often about defining where you stand vis-à-vis Modi. Second, if you want to be noticed and not ignored, you must have something to say – good or bad – about Modi. Almost every successful politician in pre- or …

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