'Congress seeking support since it can't defeat PM Modi alone', Smriti Irani hits back at Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 6 months ago

'Congress seeking support since it can't defeat PM Modi alone', Smriti Irani hits back at Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Patna opposition meeting: Union Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday hit back at former Congress president Rahul Gandhi for his statement in Patna ahead of the crucial opposition meeting. "I especially thank Congress for publicly announcing that they cannot alone defeat PM Modi and that they need the support of others to do so," said Smriti Irani. She further took a veiled swipe at Rahul Gandhi and said- "These opposition parties coming together want to give a signal to the nation that their own capacity has failed in front of Modi ji." That's why people who take pride in their political legacy now have to go to those whom they had put behind bars during Emergency," Irani said Irani took jibe at Nitish Kumar In a veiled attack on Bihar Chief Minister Kumar, the BJP leader referred to the recent bridge collapse in the state's Bhagalpur district, and asked, "What kind of democratic bridge will they make who can not even build a bridge."

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Congress didn't accept their own Constitution, let alone the country's: PM Modi
1 week, 3 days ago

Congress didn't accept their own Constitution, let alone the country's: PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Congress on Saturday, accusing the grand old party of disrespecting not only the Indian Constitution but also its own internal democratic processes. Participating in the special discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, PM Modi alleged that the Congress sidelined democratic sentiment within the party to favour Jawaharlal Nehru as …

Anita Katyal| Did Kharge send a signal to Rahul with talk about pro-people issues?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Anita Katyal| Did Kharge send a signal to Rahul with talk about pro-people issues?

Deccan Chronicle  

Doing some plain speaking in his opening address at the last meeting of the Congress Working Committee, party president Mallikarjun Kharge admonished squabbling leaders, observed that Congress members are often their own worst enemies and castigated the cadre for its failure to take advantage of the gains made in the Lok Sabha elections. Having fared reasonably well in the recent …

Congress's 'Shehzada' is conspiring to scrap reservations: PM Modi
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress's 'Shehzada' is conspiring to scrap reservations: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying the "Shehzada" of the party had been conspiring to scrap reservations granted to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs. Deoghar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election rally for the second phase of the Jharkhand assembly election. His father had issued PM Modi said the JMM-led coalition …

'Rahul Called PM Modi Names': After Kharge's Letter, Nadda's Rejoinder Reminds Congress Of 'Failed Product'
3 months ago

'Rahul Called PM Modi Names': After Kharge's Letter, Nadda's Rejoinder Reminds Congress Of 'Failed Product'

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday responded to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reminded him of the time when leaders of his party, including Rahul Gandhi, called PM Modi different names. This comes two days after Kharge, in his letter to PM Modi, raised the issue of “extremely objectionable” and violent statements by ruling …

What Smriti Irani said on Rahul Gandhi's ‘changed’ politics, ‘white T-shirt’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What Smriti Irani said on Rahul Gandhi's ‘changed’ politics, ‘white T-shirt’

Hindustan Times  

Smriti Irani of the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that her political rival Rahul Gandhi of the Congress believes he has experienced “success” and is now adopting a new approach to political maneuvering. In a recent podcast, the former Union minister said, “When he talks about caste, when he wears a white T-shirt in Parliament, he's aware of what kind of …

Cheap Politics: Cong Slams BJP Over Its 'Rahul Encourages Violence Against PM' Remark
5 months, 1 week ago

Cheap Politics: Cong Slams BJP Over Its 'Rahul Encourages Violence Against PM' Remark

News 18  

The Congress on Monday slammed the BJP for its allegation that Rahul Gandhi encouraged violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying ”cheap politics” should not be played on the issue of security of leaders. How can India ever forget how Punjab Police, then under the Congress, deliberately compromised PM’s security, when his convoy was left stranded on a flyover,” BJP’s …

Rahul Gandhi often encourages violence against PM Modi: BJP
5 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi often encourages violence against PM Modi: BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP on July 14 accused Rahul Gandhi of encouraging violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as it targeted the Leader of the Opposition following the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump. These are insincere words, BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya said of Mr. Gandhi's condemnation of the attack on Mr. Trump. How can India ever forget …

Rahul Gandhi tells supporters to stop 'being nasty' to Smriti Irani: 'Humiliating people a sign of weakness'
5 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi tells supporters to stop 'being nasty' to Smriti Irani: 'Humiliating people a sign of weakness'

Live Mint  

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi asks people to refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty towards Smriti Irani or any other leader, saying winning and losing happen in life. Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged people to “refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty" towards former Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani …

'Don't be nasty towards Smriti Irani': Rahul Gandhi's appeal on X
5 months, 1 week ago

'Don't be nasty towards Smriti Irani': Rahul Gandhi's appeal on X

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked his supporters and other detractors of former minister Smriti Irani to refrain from using derogatory language against her. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Smriti Irani lost the Lok Sabha elections in Amethi. She was defeated by Rahul Gandhi's loyalist, Kishori Lal Sharma, by a margin of over 1.5 lakh votes. In the 2019 …

'Don't be nasty towards Smriti Irani': Rahul Gandhi on attack against BJP leader
5 months, 1 week ago

'Don't be nasty towards Smriti Irani': Rahul Gandhi on attack against BJP leader

India Today  

A month after the results of the Lok Sabha election were declared, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged people to “refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty” for ex-Union Minister Smriti Irani and other leaders. Smriti Irani or any other leader for that matter.” “Humiliating and insulting people is a sign …

Rahul comes to Smriti Irani's defence, says "humiliating and insulting others is a weakness"
5 months, 1 week ago

Rahul comes to Smriti Irani's defence, says "humiliating and insulting others is a weakness"

New Indian Express  

Post the defeat, Smriti Irani, who subsequently lost her Union ministership too, has been at the receiving end. "Humiliating and insulting people is a sign of weakness, not strength," the former Congress president went on to add. This came after the Directorate of Estates had reportedly sent notices to vacate the official accommodations to former ministers and Lok Sabha MPs, …

INDIA Alliance Rattles Modi Government: Rahul Gandhi, Mahua Moitra Lead Fierce Parliamentary Debates
5 months, 3 weeks ago

INDIA Alliance Rattles Modi Government: Rahul Gandhi, Mahua Moitra Lead Fierce Parliamentary Debates

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 03, 2024 13:57 IST - 5 MINS READ The opening session of parliament, which concluded on July 3, saw a resurgent Opposition for the first time in over a decade. While Prime Minister Modi’s first two terms enjoyed a relatively free run in Parliament due to a weak and subdued Opposition, political observers believe this is no …

Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on PM Modi, 'Modi's image has been destroyed' | ABP News
6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on PM Modi, 'Modi's image has been destroyed' | ABP News

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a big attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In an interview given to Financial Times after the election results, Rahul Gandhi said, Modi's image has been destroyed. He said, after the unexpected results of these elections, there has been a change in the Indian political scenario and Prime Minister Narendra Modi government will have to …

INDIA vs BJP: What Modi’s underperformance means for a resurgent opposition alliance
6 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA vs BJP: What Modi’s underperformance means for a resurgent opposition alliance

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Congress and its allies still came second to Modi’s …

Mouni Roy comes out in support of Smriti Irani after election defeat: ‘I am always with you’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mouni Roy comes out in support of Smriti Irani after election defeat: ‘I am always with you’

Hindustan Times  

A friend in need After losing the seat, Smriti took to her Instagram to share a post accepting her defeat and expressing her gratitude to people who stood with her. A decade of my life going from one village to another, building lives, nurturing hope & aspirations, working on infrastructure -- roads, naali, khadanja, bypass, medical college and more," Smriti …

Lok Sabha Election Results: From Irani to Omar to Adhir Ranjan, biggies who concede defeat | DETAILS
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election Results: From Irani to Omar to Adhir Ranjan, biggies who concede defeat | DETAILS

India TV News  

The results of the 18th Lok Sabha elections were declared by the Election Commission of India on Tuesday. The biggest shocker came from Amethi - the Gandhi family bastion where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was defeated by BJP leader Smriti Irani in the Lok Sabha election 2019. Maneka Gandhi suffers defeat Another big upset in the state was the defeat …

Smriti Irani To Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Modi Ministers Who Lost Lok Sabha Elections
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Smriti Irani To Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Modi Ministers Who Lost Lok Sabha Elections

ABP News  

What a big surprise the 2024 Lok Sabha election results turned out, nullifying the Exit Poll results completely the '400-paar' slogan of the saffron camp became a nightmare as the ruling party is continuing to struggle to reach 300 tally. Several BJP leaders and Union Ministers Smriti Irani, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Ajai Mishra Teni, and Arjun Munda, were trailing in as …

Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Smriti Irani Concedes Defeat, Express Gratitude To Party Workers | ABP News
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Smriti Irani Concedes Defeat, Express Gratitude To Party Workers | ABP News

ABP News  

Union Minister and BJP's candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi Lok Sabha seat, Smriti Irani says, ".I express my gratitude to all the BJP party workers and supporters, those who have worked in the service of the constituency and the party with utmost dedication and fidelity.Today, I am grateful to PM Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath that their governments have …

Gandhi family loyalist KL Sharma wins big against Smriti Irani in Amethi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gandhi family loyalist KL Sharma wins big against Smriti Irani in Amethi

Hindustan Times  

Gandhi family loyalist and prominent Congress worker Kishori Lal Sharma, who always maintained a low profile, turned out to be the giant slayer by defeating Union minister Smriti Irani by a margin of 1,66,022 votes from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday. Sharma termed this a victory of the “Gandhi family and the people of Amethi.” Smriti Irani said …

Amethi Lok Sabha Result: Smriti Irani, 2019 Giant Slayer, Loses Amethi To Gandhi Family Loyalist KL Sharma
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Amethi Lok Sabha Result: Smriti Irani, 2019 Giant Slayer, Loses Amethi To Gandhi Family Loyalist KL Sharma

ABP News  

Amethi Lok Sabha Result: After months of intense campaigning, challenging the Opposition, levelling accusations, and taking confident strides, Union Minister Smriti Irani has lost the Amethi seat to Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma. Smriti Irani, who had challenged Rahul Gandhi to face her, got a surprise when Congress decided to field a debutant, KL Sharma, against her. Union Minister and BJP …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra congratulates Kishori Lal for good show in Amethi says 'I never had doubts'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra congratulates Kishori Lal for good show in Amethi says 'I never had doubts'

India TV News  

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra extends congratulations to Kishori Lal Sharma for his robust performance against Smriti Irani in Amethi, expressing unwavering confidence in his victory. Early trends indicate the BJP's Smriti Irani trailing behind Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, with a gap of over 50,000 votes, according to Election Commission data. Despite Smriti Irani's confidence in retaining …

Modi won’t return as PM, says Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi won’t return as PM, says Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi declared on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will no longer hold office after June 4, citing a strong nationwide wave in favour of the I.N.D.I.A. Narendra Modi will not be the prime minister of India after June 4,” he asserted. Accusing Modi of disrespecting soldiers, Gandhi said, “He calls himself a true patriot but …

PM Modi reacts to Pakistan leader's ‘support’ for Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal: ‘Requires probe’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi reacts to Pakistan leader's ‘support’ for Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal: ‘Requires probe’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reacted to remarks from a Pakistani leader apparently supporting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. This is a matter that requires thorough investigation.” He, however, also added: “I don't think I should comment on such topics from the position I am in, but …

'May peace and harmony...': Kejriwal gets praise from Pakistan's Fawad Chaudhry again, CM's strong response
6 months, 4 weeks ago

'May peace and harmony...': Kejriwal gets praise from Pakistan's Fawad Chaudhry again, CM's strong response

India TV News  

Islamabad: As the national capital of India has gone to polls in the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, former Pakistani minister Fawad Chaudhry has once again come out in support of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who cast his vote along with family on Saturday. "May peace and harmony defeat forces of hate and extremism," wrote Chaudhry …

PM Modi targets Congress, calls Sukhu govt ‘talabaaz sarkar’
7 months ago

PM Modi targets Congress, calls Sukhu govt ‘talabaaz sarkar’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in Himachal Pradesh a “talabaaz sarkar” for shutting down the staff selection commission and several offices set up by the BJP government that preceded it. Addressing the “Vijay Sankalp” rally at Nahan’s Chaugan Ground while campaigning for Kashyap, the PM said: “The Congress government in Himachal promised …

Modi govt is Adani govt: Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM in Haryana
7 months ago

Modi govt is Adani govt: Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM in Haryana

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of working for industrialists, while ignoring farmers, workers, unemployed youths and women. “The Modi government is ‘Adani government’,” he remarked while addressing a rally here to garner votes for party candidate Rao Dan Singh from Bhiwani-Mahendergarh seat. ‘Modi copying my phrases’ Continuing his attack on …

Modi invokes Bihari pride to attack Congress, RJD
7 months ago

Modi invokes Bihari pride to attack Congress, RJD

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the opposition INDIA bloc over controversial remarks on non-Punjabis made by senior Punjab Congress leader and MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira. Their mind is full of such hatred,” the PM said at Maharajganj where he campaigned for senior BJP leader Janardan Singh Sigriwal, who is seeking a third consecutive term …

Amethi: BJP's Smriti Irani takes on Gandhi family loyalist KL Sharma
7 months ago

Amethi: BJP's Smriti Irani takes on Gandhi family loyalist KL Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on May 17, Friday, called the election in Amethi a fight between the ‘ Abhinay ’ and ‘ Vinay ’. The Congress has fielded Gandhi-family loyalist KL Sharma from the seat that the Bharatiya Janata Party won in 2019 when Irani won the seat defeating Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi. Captain Satish Sharma, who represented the …

’Not contesting to lose’: What Congress’ KL Sharma said on ‘strong opponent’ Smriti Irani in Amethi
7 months ago

’Not contesting to lose’: What Congress’ KL Sharma said on ‘strong opponent’ Smriti Irani in Amethi

Live Mint  

KL Sharma, the Congress party candidate contesting against Bharatiya Janata Party's Smriti Irani from Amethi Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, said on Saturday that he is not contesting to lose the election. Sharma, the close aide of the Gandhi family, made the remark while speaking to ANI when asked if he doesn't feel Smriti Irani is a very strong …

Smriti Irani accuses Gandhi family of capturing polling booths in Amethi: ‘Those who used to..’
7 months, 1 week ago

Smriti Irani accuses Gandhi family of capturing polling booths in Amethi: ‘Those who used to..’

Hindustan Times  

In a scathing attack on the Congress, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Friday accused the Gandhi family of capturing polling booths during elections including in the erstwhile family bastion Amethi. "You can check a New York Times story, which says when Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Rajmohan Gandhi contested against Rajiv Gandhi from Amethi, the Congress party captured 97 booths," Irani further …

'Adani-Ambani to khatakhat...I can make PM Modi say anything': Rahul Gandhi in Raebareli
7 months, 1 week ago

'Adani-Ambani to khatakhat...I can make PM Modi say anything': Rahul Gandhi in Raebareli

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi campaigning in Raebareli, the second seat that he is contesting from in the Lok Sabha election 2024, said he has the power to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi say anything. I can give it in writing that Narendra Modi will not remain the prime minister on June 4," Rahul Gandhi said. The Lok Sabha campaign in Raebareli where …

Nadda slams Rahul for leaving Amethi, bats for Smriti Irani
7 months, 1 week ago

Nadda slams Rahul for leaving Amethi, bats for Smriti Irani

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: BJP chief JP Nadda campaigned in Amethi where he accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of ‘running away’ from the constituency after his 2019 loss, first to Wayanad and now to Rae Bareli. Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda and party candidate from Amethi constituency Smriti Irani show victory signs during a public meeting for the Lok Sabha polls, …

If Modi becomes PM again, elections won't be held in country: Kharge
7 months, 1 week ago

If Modi becomes PM again, elections won't be held in country: Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Maharajganj: Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'jhoothon ka sardar', Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that if he becomes the PM again, elections will not be held in the country.Addressing a rally here in support of Congress candidate Virendra Chaudhary, Kharge claimed that Modi had not fulfilled many of his promises. Speaking in the presence of several INDIA …

PM Modi: INDIA bloc leaders scared of Pakistan’s nuclear power
7 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi: INDIA bloc leaders scared of Pakistan’s nuclear power

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 13 lashed out at the Opposition INDIA bloc, calling its leaders “cowards” who were “scared of Pakistan’s nuclear power”. “The INDIA bloc seems to have leaders who are scared of Pakistan and have nightmares of its nuclear power,” he said. Follow Lok Sabha voting Phase 4 LIVE updates here “But, we must look carefully …

Smriti Irani's veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi on his debate challenge with PM Narendra Modi
7 months, 1 week ago

Smriti Irani's veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi on his debate challenge with PM Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Smriti Irani on Saturday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he accepted an invitation for a public debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking if the Congress leader is a “PM candidate of the INDI alliance”. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} On Saturday, Rahul Gandhi said he was 100 per cent ready to participate in a public …

Modi a threat to parliamentary democracy: Sharad Pawar
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi a threat to parliamentary democracy: Sharad Pawar

The Hindu  

Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses a threat to parliamentary democracy. His reaction comes hours after Mr. Modi suggested the Shiv Sena and NCP join hands with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Ajit Pawar after the Lok Sabha polls instead of merging with the Congress. It is clear …

In battleground Amethi, Priyanka pitches it as Smriti Irani vs the Gandhis
7 months, 2 weeks ago

In battleground Amethi, Priyanka pitches it as Smriti Irani vs the Gandhis

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday made the 2024 Lok Sabha poll for the Amethi seat a fight between her family and Union minister Smriti Irani and, in an emotional tone, declared she would surely win this election. She came to fight Rahul Gandhi and not because of her devotion to you,” Priyanka said in her address that began …

’We don’t think about how to draw sword’: After Owaisi brothers, BJP’s Navneet Rana comes after Rahul Gandhi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

’We don’t think about how to draw sword’: After Owaisi brothers, BJP’s Navneet Rana comes after Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

After attacking AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, Lok Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Navneet Rana on Thursday came after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claiming that the grand old party works on “directions of Pakistan”. Talking to news agency ANI, BJP candidate from Amravati in Maharashtra's Jalgaon said, “Everyone knows that Rahul Gandhi is receiving messages of love from Pakistan. …

Smriti Irani hits back at Pakistani leader Fawad Hussain who praised Rahul Gandhi amid elections | VIDEO
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Smriti Irani hits back at Pakistani leader Fawad Hussain who praised Rahul Gandhi amid elections | VIDEO

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Amethi Lok Sabha seat Smriti Irani said that till now I used to contest polls against Congress leader only, but now a Pakistani leader has said that Smriti Irani should be defeated. On Tuesday, Union Minister Irani targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over alleged support from Pakistani leader …

Amethi: Vehicles parked outside Congress office vandalised
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Amethi: Vehicles parked outside Congress office vandalised

Deccan Chronicle  

Days after Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma filed his nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, vehicles parked outside the Congress office in Gauriganj, Amethi were vandalised by unidentified people on Sunday night.Police reached the spot and spoke with the party workers who took to the streets in protest against the incident.Taking to X Congress shared, "Smriti Irani and BJP workers …

‘Mulayam Singh blessed me…’: PM Modi's sharp attack at SP, Congress in UP rally
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Mulayam Singh blessed me…’: PM Modi's sharp attack at SP, Congress in UP rally

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other top BJP leaders, conducted multiple roadshows and rallies in Uttar Pradesh today. During his public rally at UP's Etawah, PM Modi attacked the Samajwadi Party and the Congress party, calling them “liars” and “thieves”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Etawah …

Pak hoping for Rahul to become India’s PM: Modi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pak hoping for Rahul to become India’s PM: Modi

Hindustan Times  

The previous Congress-led governments were “weak” when dealing with Pakistan on the issue of terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, alleging that surgical air strikes by his government had shaken the neighbouring country and they now want the “shehzada” or prince of the Congress, a reference to Rahul Gandhi, to become the next Prime Minister, sharpening his pitch …

'Pakistan wants Congress ‘shehzada’ becomes PM': Modi's salvo on Rahul; Priyanka counters
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Pakistan wants Congress ‘shehzada’ becomes PM': Modi's salvo on Rahul; Priyanka counters

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised previous Congress administrations for their approach to dealing with Pakistan's terrorism. He also claimed that Pakistani leaders wants Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to become India's prime minister after the elections but “strong India only wants a strong government now”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi “Earlier, terrorists used to freely kill innocents and government used to write …

‘Didn’t Advani, Vajpayee...': Mallikarjun Kharge reacts to PM Modi's 'Rae Bareli' jibe at Rahul Gandhi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Didn’t Advani, Vajpayee...': Mallikarjun Kharge reacts to PM Modi's 'Rae Bareli' jibe at Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latter's jibe at Rahul Gandhi that he ran away from Amethi, saying BJP icons LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee had contested the Lok Sabha elections from two seats. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with his mother Sonia Gandhi after filing his nomination in Rae Bareli on Friday. …

Gandhi family keeps failing their party workers again and again, yet, media wants us to believe Modi is scared of Rahul
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gandhi family keeps failing their party workers again and again, yet, media wants us to believe Modi is scared of Rahul

Op India  

Ending months of suspense over the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, the Congress has chosen Gandhi family loyalist Kishori Lal Sharma as its candidate against the incumbent BJP MP, Smriti Irani. According to reports, Rahul’s decision to move to Rae Bareli this time stems from the fact that Amethi has no longer remained a family seat for the Congress party following …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Smriti Irani Sends 'Best Wishes' To Rahul Gandhi, Says 'Person Who Can't Be Of Amethi...'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Smriti Irani Sends 'Best Wishes' To Rahul Gandhi, Says 'Person Who Can't Be Of Amethi...'

News 18  

Election Is Just A Formality: Congress Candidate From Amethi KL Sharma After filing his nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, Congress candidate KL Sharma said, “Who will win or lose from here, it’s in people’s hands, we will work hard… Election is just a formality, people make their mood for those who work for them. Congress And SPWorkers Gather Outside …

Congress has conceded defeat in Amethi: Smriti Irani
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress has conceded defeat in Amethi: Smriti Irani

Deccan Chronicle  

After Rahul Gandhi was named by the Congress as its candidate from Raebareli Lok Sabha seat, Union Minister and BJP's candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani on Friday said that Congress has conceded defeat from the constituency even before a vote was cast, adding that the opposition party would not have fielded a "proxy candidate" if they were hopeful about the …

Why Congress fielded Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Congress fielded Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli

Hindustan Times  

Following in the footsteps of his grandfather Feroze Gandhi, grandmother Indira Gandhi, and mother Sonia Gandhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be the third generation of the Gandhis to contest from Rae Bareli, which is considered the last bastion of the family. On the last day of the nomination, the Congress announced Rahul Gandhi’s candidature for Rae Bareli. Congress strategists …

Amethi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: KL Sharma to challenge Smriti Irani after Rahul Gandhi picks Rae Bareli
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Amethi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: KL Sharma to challenge Smriti Irani after Rahul Gandhi picks Rae Bareli

India TV News  

Amethi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will be contesting the Lok Sabha Elections from the Amethi seat in Uttar Pradesh. On the other side, the Congress party has named Kishori Lal Sharma, a party loyalist from Amethi, the seat Rahul Gandhi lost in the 2019 general …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Smriti Irani mocks Rahul Gandhi, says party have already accepted defeat in Amethi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Smriti Irani mocks Rahul Gandhi, says party have already accepted defeat in Amethi

India TV News  

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Friday hit back at Congress over their decision to field Kishori Lal Sharma as the party candidate from the hotly contested Amethi Lok Sabha seat. Speaking to reporters, she said, "The Gandhi family not being present in the election fray in Amethi indicates that the Congress party has accepted its defeat in Amethi even before …

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