Was Rahul Gandhi's criticism constructive or cynical? Panelists debate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Was Rahul Gandhi's criticism constructive or cynical? Panelists debate

India Today  

The big focus of this episode of News Today is on the political showdown over Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha on Monday. Participating in a debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address on January 31, Rahul Gandhi claimed the reason China is sitting inside this country is because 'Make in India' has failed and India is refusing to produce. Meanwhile, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed Rahul Gandhi for "telling lies" during his speech and indicated that the treasury benches may seek action against him for "misleading" the House. Was Rahul Gandhi's speech strict criticism, constructive or cynical?

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over claims on China
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over claims on China

Op India  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his speech in the Lok Sabha on Monday, accusing him of spreading “false allegations” against the Indian Army chief and making misleading remarks on the India-China border dispute. Shri Rahul Gandhi in his speech in Parliament on 03 February 2025 made false allegations about the statement of the …

Rahul Gandhi Under Attack 'Like Indira', Congress To Protest Against BJP-RSS's 'Poisonous Mindset': Kharge
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi Under Attack 'Like Indira', Congress To Protest Against BJP-RSS's 'Poisonous Mindset': Kharge

ABP News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday vowed that the party would launch an agitation against threats directed towards senior leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging the involvement of BJP and RSS leaders in creating an atmosphere of hate. The Congress president, who was in Jammu to campaign for the party’s candidates in the upcoming assembly elections, alleged vilification of Rahul Gandhi, saying …

'3,000 Sikhs were killed under Congress rule...dangerous narrative': Minister slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks in US
6 months, 1 week ago

'3,000 Sikhs were killed under Congress rule...dangerous narrative': Minister slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks in US

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday lambasted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Sikhs, saying the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha was setting a dangerous narrative by speaking about sensitive issues in the United States. Referring to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that took place during the Congress's rule, Puri said, "If there has been …

'No doubt that utterances are not in good taste but... ': What SC said while giving relief to Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 7 months ago

'No doubt that utterances are not in good taste but... ': What SC said while giving relief to Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

In a massive relief to Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party as a whole ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the party leader’s conviction was stayed by the Supreme Court on Friday in a criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' remark. “No reason has been given by trial court judge for imposing maximum sentence, order of conviction needs …

Jaishankar lampoons Rahul Gandhi, says 'habitual of criticising country… not in national interest'
1 year, 9 months ago

Jaishankar lampoons Rahul Gandhi, says 'habitual of criticising country… not in national interest'

Firstpost  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying he has a habit of criticising India abroad and it is not in the interest of the country to take its internal matters to the outside world. #WATCH | EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "Rahul Gandhi is habitual of criticising the country and making comments …

Rahul Gandhi willingly insulted backward castes, alleges BJP
1 year, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi willingly insulted backward castes, alleges BJP

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday hit back at Rahul Gandhi moments after the Congress MP held a press conference over his disqualification. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said Rahul Gandhi tried to mislead people. Rahul Gandhi willingly insulted the backward castes”, senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the press conference. Today he said that 'I speak thoughtfully' …

BJP minister ‘praises’ Rahul Gandhi's London photo, says: 'Manna padega...'
2 years ago

BJP minister ‘praises’ Rahul Gandhi's London photo, says: 'Manna padega...'

Hindustan Times  

Amid an acrimonious exchange between the Congress and the BJP over Rahul Gandhi's statements in London, Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along commented on a post made by the official handle of the Congress. Rahul Gandhi's London photo received a thumbs up from BJP's Temjen Imma Along A day later, the minister in a humorous way clarified that he didn't mean …

Our Clear Conviction Rahul in Grip of 'Maoist' Thought Process, Anarchist Elements: BJP
2 years ago

Our Clear Conviction Rahul in Grip of 'Maoist' Thought Process, Anarchist Elements: BJP

News 18  

The BJP on Tuesday lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for his criticism of the state of democracy in India and the RSS from Britain, claiming it is its clear conviction that he is completely in the grip of “Maoist thought process through his minions” and also “anarchist elements”. Addressing a press conference, former Union minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar …

BJP leaders criticise Rahul Gandhi over Parliament speech
3 years, 1 month ago

BJP leaders criticise Rahul Gandhi over Parliament speech

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Union ministers, criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his speech in Parliament in which he slammed the government over growing disparities between the rich and the poor while accusing it of destroying the idea of India by ruling a union of states as a “kingdom”. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speaking in Lok Sabha. …

Rahul Gandhi creating fake narratives, becoming 'doomsday man' for India: FM Sitharaman
4 years, 1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi creating fake narratives, becoming 'doomsday man' for India: FM Sitharaman

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying he is becoming a "doomsday man" for India by constantly insulting constitutional functionaries and creating fake narratives on various issues. Responding to Rahul Gandhi's speech on Thursday, during which he talked about farm laws but declined to speak on the Budget, she said, "he is probably …

Obama has not 'criticised' Rahul Gandhi, he has secretly helped him, read how
4 years, 4 months ago

Obama has not 'criticised' Rahul Gandhi, he has secretly helped him, read how

Op India  

Indian Twitter is all stirred up today after the reports of a rather interesting assessment of Rahul Gandhi in Barack Obama’s new book. Former US President and liberal heartthrob Barak Obama, in his new book ‘A Promised Land’ has reportedly made an interesting observation about Rahul Gandhi. By citing Rahul Gandhi as a ‘nervous student’ Obama has opened the opportunity …

Editor’s Guild shows ‘concern’ over Rahul Gandhi’s statement on Smita Prakash by slamming BJP and AAP
6 years, 2 months ago

Editor’s Guild shows ‘concern’ over Rahul Gandhi’s statement on Smita Prakash by slamming BJP and AAP

Op India  

In a surprising move, today the Editors Guild issued a statement noting concern over words used by Congress president Rahul Gandhi in his criticism of ANI editor-in-chief Smita Prakash. Referring to Smita’s interview of prime minister earlier this week, Rahul Gandhi had labelled the journalist as ‘pliable’, saying that along with asking questions, she was also answering them. — Smita …

Rahul Gandhi likens RSS to Muslim Brotherhood: Congress defends party chief's views, says remarks taken out of context
6 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi likens RSS to Muslim Brotherhood: Congress defends party chief's views, says remarks taken out of context

Firstpost  

The Congress on Friday sought to defend party chief Rahul Gandhi over his remarks likening the RSS to Islamist group Muslim Brotherhood, saying the comments had been distorted and should not be viewed in isolation. New Delhi: The Congress on Friday sought to defend party chief Rahul Gandhi over his remarks likening the RSS to Islamist group Muslim Brotherhood, saying …

BJP complains against Rahul speech
11 years ago

BJP complains against Rahul speech

The Hindu  

Accusing the Congress of repeatedly flouting the election model code of conduct, the Bharatiya Janata Party has complained to the Election Commission that Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi had made damaging remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in an election speech in Maharashtra, linking the organisation to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. “In his rally in Bhiwandi in Thane, Maharashtra, on …

Sam Pitroda praises Rahul Gandhi for his 'nonsense' remark about ordinance
11 years, 4 months ago

Sam Pitroda praises Rahul Gandhi for his 'nonsense' remark about ordinance

India TV News  

New Delhi: Sam Pitroda, adviser to the Prime Minister on Information Infrastructure and Innovation, has said Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi did the right thing in describing the ordinance favouring convicted politicians as ‘nonsense'. That's the way it should be”, said Pitroda.Asked by Rajat Sharma whether he “advised” Rahul Gandhi, Pitroda said: “It's a lie. I sometimes speak to him, …

Rahul's emotional pitch to garner votes, says BJP
11 years, 4 months ago

Rahul's emotional pitch to garner votes, says BJP

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday attacked Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for making an emotional pitch to garner votes and claimed he had been compelled to do so as he had nothing to drive home about UPA government’s performance. “It is very unfortunate that Rahul has spoken about the assassination of his grandmother and illness of his mother during …

BJP recalls Rajiv Gandhi's speech as inspiring, dismisses Rahul's
12 years, 1 month ago

BJP recalls Rajiv Gandhi's speech as inspiring, dismisses Rahul's

News 18  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on Sunday received praise from the BJP with the party describing his speech in the 80s as “passionate” and “inspiring,” while dismissing Rahul Gandhi’s Jaipur speech as that of an “opposition leader”. It was a very, very inspiring speech, no doubt.” Referring to Rahul’s address at the Congress Chintan Shivir, she said, “Today …

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