'Said Chowkidaar Chor Hain In A Rhetoric Flourish In the Heat of the Moment': Rahul Gandhi Tells SC In Response to Contempt Notice [Read Counter Affidavit]
5 years, 8 months ago

'Said Chowkidaar Chor Hain In A Rhetoric Flourish In the Heat of the Moment': Rahul Gandhi Tells SC In Response to Contempt Notice [Read Counter Affidavit]

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Congress President Rahul Gandhi in his counter affidavit in response to the notice issued by the Supreme Court of India over criminal contempt petition filed by BJP MP Meenaksi Lekhi in the Supreme Court aginst him earlier over Chowkidaar Chor Hain remark attributed to the Apex court of the country says that same was used by him "in a rhetoric flourish in the heat of the moment. Congress President Rahul Gandhi in his counter affidavit in response to the notice issued by the Supreme Court of India over criminal contempt petition filed by BJP MP Meenaksi Lekhi in the Supreme Court aginst him earlier over Chowkidaar Chor Hain remark attributed to the Apex court of the country says that same was used by him "in a rhetoric flourish in the heat of the moment." Views on 'Rafale' and Chowkidar Chor Hain Remark Mixed Up Congress President says further that at the time he made the statement which was on 10th of April this month, the issues relating to court proceedings got unfortunately juxtaposed and mingled with a political slogan being used extensively by his party as well as him for the last several months, of "Chowkidar Chor Hai", which was a matter of intense and frenzied public debate during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi had filed a criminal contempt petition in the top court of the country against Congress president Rahul Gandhi for using the phrase "Chowkidar Chor Hain" against the Prime Minister.

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‘Derogatory’ remarks against Savarkar: Lucknow court summons Rahul Gandhi on Jan 10
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‘Derogatory’ remarks against Savarkar: Lucknow court summons Rahul Gandhi on Jan 10

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The court of additional chief judicial magistrate here on Friday summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on January 10, 2025 in a case related to using derogatory language against freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. Alok Varma, additional CJM, issued the order on a complaint filed by advocate Nripendra Pandey accusing Rahul Gandhi of using derogatory language against Veer Savarkar at a …

Lucknow Court Summons Rahul Gandhi To Face Trial Over 'Objectionable' Remarks Against VD Savarkar
4 weeks ago

Lucknow Court Summons Rahul Gandhi To Face Trial Over 'Objectionable' Remarks Against VD Savarkar

ABP News  

Lucknow, Dec 13 A local court here on Friday summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on January 10, 2025, to face trial for allegedly promoting enmity and disturbing harmony among people by making mischievous statements about freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Alok Verma passed the order on a criminal complaint filed by local lawyer Nripendra Pandey. The …

Local court in UP summons Rahul Gandhi over 'remarks' against Savarkar
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Local court in UP summons Rahul Gandhi over 'remarks' against Savarkar

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: On Friday, a local court issued a summons to the Congress MP from Rae Bareli and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, directing him to appear for trial on January 10, 2025. The court determined that there is a prima facie case against him under Sections 153 and 505 of the Indian Penal Code Alok Verma …

Rahul Gandhi summoned by Lucknow court over remarks on Savarkar
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rahul Gandhi summoned by Lucknow court over remarks on Savarkar

India Today  

A Lucknow court on Thursday summoned Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in connection with a defamation case over his alleged derogatory remarks against Veer Savarkar. "Distributing previously printed pamphlets and leaflets at press conferences demonstrates that Rahul Gandhi had weakened and insulted the basic characteristics of the nation by spreading hatred and enmity in society," the …

Rahul Summoned to Pune Court on Dec 2 Over Savarkar Remark
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Summoned to Pune Court on Dec 2 Over Savarkar Remark

Deccan Chronicle  

A Pune court ordered Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear in person before it on December 2 in connection with a defamation complaint filed against him by Hindutva icon V D Savarkar's grandnephew.Satyaki Savarkar had filed a complaint in a Pune court claiming Gandhi, in his speech in London in March 2023, stated that Savarkar had written in a book …

Nashik court summons Rahul Gandhi in defamation case over remarks on Savarkar
3 months, 1 week ago

Nashik court summons Rahul Gandhi in defamation case over remarks on Savarkar

The Hindu  

A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district has summoned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him for his alleged objectionable remarks against Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Nashik, Deepali Parimal Kaduskar, issued a process to Mr. Gandhi on September 27, noting that the "statement made against a patriotic person prima-facie seems to be …

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 …

Rahul Gandhi reinstated as Wayanad MP after Supreme Court relief in defamation case, to attend Parliament
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi reinstated as Wayanad MP after Supreme Court relief in defamation case, to attend Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Congress's Rahul Gandhi was reinstated as Wayanad MP by the Lok Sabha secretariat after the Supreme Court's relief in the 2019 Modi surname defamation case. Mumbai Congress workers celebrate in Azad Maidan after the Supreme Court of India on Friday stayed the conviction of Rahul Gandhi, "In continuation of Notification No. 8644/2023, staying the conviction of Rahul Gandhi, Member of …

Modi surname case: ‘Now we will see..’ says Cong chief Kharge on Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi surname case: ‘Now we will see..’ says Cong chief Kharge on Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Modi surname remark: The apex court on Friday, stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a criminal defamation case associated with ‘Modi surname’ remak. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury After Supreme Court stays the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in 'Modi' surname defamation case, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "The SC's decision is a big relief for Congress leader Rahul …

'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 …

Bombay HC extends interim relief for Rahul from court appearance in 'defamatory' remarks against PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Bombay HC extends interim relief for Rahul from court appearance in 'defamatory' remarks against PM Modi

India TV News  

The Bombay High Court on Monday extended the interim relief granted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from appearance before a court in a defamation complaint on his alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018 till August 2. A single bench of Justice S V Kotwal adjourned the hearing on the plea filed by Gandhi challenging the summons issued …

‘Chowkidar chor hai’, ‘Modi chor’: PM lists 91 abuses hurled at him by Congress
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Chowkidar chor hai’, ‘Modi chor’: PM lists 91 abuses hurled at him by Congress

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Congress party for its abusive language towards him and other party leaders. He stated that Congress had hurled 91 different types of abuse towards him, including ‘Chowkidar chor hai’, ‘Modi Chor’. "Had Congress people put efforts in good governance and boosting the morale of its workers, instead of wasting time on this …

’Judge was mislead, harsh, bade dheeth ho aap.....’: Rahul’s lawyer in court
1 year, 8 months ago

’Judge was mislead, harsh, bade dheeth ho aap.....’: Rahul’s lawyer in court

Live Mint  

A sessions court in Surat city of Gujarat on Thursday commenced hearing on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea for a stay on his conviction in a defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark in which he has been sentenced to two years in jail. Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and complainant Purnesh Modi, in his reply filed earlier in the same …

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 disqualified | BJP insulted my family but RaGa hugged PM: Priyanka Gandhi at Congress's Satyagraha
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi disqualified | BJP insulted my family but RaGa hugged PM: Priyanka Gandhi at Congress's Satyagraha

India Today  

Addressing a public rally at Congress's day-long Satyagraha at Delhi's Raj Ghat in the wake of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as Lok Sabha MP, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday hit out at the BJP for its 'pariwarvaad' jibe. Here are top five quotes of Priyanka Gandhi at Satyagraha Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Congress's Satyagraha said, "They kept insulting …

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 …

\"Pathetic and Casteist mindset\", Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Modi
1 year, 9 months ago

\"Pathetic and Casteist mindset\", Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda on Friday attacked Rahul Gandhi over his "Modis are thieves" remark and alleged that by comparing OBC communities to thieves, Gandhi has shown a "pathetic and casteist mindset". "Mr Rahul Gandhi's acerbic Chowkidar Chor Hai remarks were also not appreciated by the Supreme Court and for that HE APOLOGIZED," he added. …

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 …

Rule of law will prevail, says BJP on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction
1 year, 9 months ago

Rule of law will prevail, says BJP on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction

The Hindu  

The BJP slammed the Congress’ criticism of the conviction of Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi in a case of criminal defamation by a Surat court on Thursday, asking whether the Opposition party wanted Mr. Gandhi to have “complete freedom to abuse” others. Addressing a press conference at the BJP’s headquarters after news broke of Mr. Gandhi’s conviction and sentencing for two …

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 …

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey wants Rahul Gandhi ousted from Lok Sabha over speech on PM Modi
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey wants Rahul Gandhi ousted from Lok Sabha over speech on PM Modi

The Hindu  

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has sought the termination of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s membership from the Lok Sabha. Mr. Dubey, according to sources, argued that, ignoring the Speaker’s order, the entire speech, including the portions that were culled out, was running on Congress and Mr. Gandhi’s official YouTube channels. The Upper House in the 1976 instance had investigated Mr. Swamy …

Why is Rahul Gandhi under scrutiny for his comments on ‘Modi-Adani’?
1 year, 11 months ago

Why is Rahul Gandhi under scrutiny for his comments on ‘Modi-Adani’?

Live Mint  

On February 8, Nishikant Dubey requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to move a breach of privilege motion notice against Rahul Gandhi. The Congress MP made several accusations during his speech on February 7 in the Lok Sabha against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his relationship with businessman Gautam Adani. Dubey, a Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Godda Lok Sabha …

Savarkar comment | Police complaint registered against Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 1 month ago

Savarkar comment | Police complaint registered against Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

A police complaint has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly making derogatory and defamatory remarks against right wing ideologue Veer Savarkar during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. A non-cognisable offence has been registered against Mr. Gandhi under Section 500 and 501 of the Indian Penal Code by the Thane police, after a complaint was filed by a member …

Savarkar's kin, Shiv Sena MP file FIR against Rahul Gandhi over 'mercy letter to British' remarks
2 years, 1 month ago

Savarkar's kin, Shiv Sena MP file FIR against Rahul Gandhi over 'mercy letter to British' remarks

India Today  

Veer Savarkar’s grandson Ranjit Savarkar and Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale have filed an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for ‘insulting’ the freedom fighter. Seeking Gandhi's arrest, Ranjit Savarkar said it was not the first time that Rahul Gandhi and Congress had insulted Savarkar. WHAT RAHUL SAID Earlier on Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi attended a tribal convention during the Bharat …

Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Uttarakhand, Delhi Govts On Contempt Plea Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Uttarakhand, Delhi Govts On Contempt Plea Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases

Live Law  

In a contempt plea alleging blatant and disobedience by the DGP, Uttarakhand Police and DGP, Delhi Police to take action with respect to hate speeches made by prominent persons in Dharma Sansad in the State of Uttarakhand and an event organised by Hindu Yuva Vahini in NCT of Delhi, the Supreme Court, on Monday, directed the Uttarakhand Government and the …

OPINION | Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury should apologise for insulting the President
2 years, 5 months ago

OPINION | Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury should apologise for insulting the President

India TV News  

There was acrimonious uproar in Parliament both on Thursday and Friday, amid protests and counter-protests both by BJP and opposition MPs over the controversial remark made about President Droupadi Murmu by Congress Parliamentary Party leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. BJP MPs led by Union Minister Smriti Irani strongly objected to this remark and accused Chowdhury of hurling a ‘deliberate sexist insult’ …

BJP hits out at Congress and other opposition parties over joint statement on hate speech and communal violence
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP hits out at Congress and other opposition parties over joint statement on hate speech and communal violence

Firstpost  

BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed that the opposition’s appeal to people to maintain peace and harmony is as hollow as is the intention of the leaders behind the statement New Delhi: The BJP alleged on 16 April, 2022, that the Congress and other opposition parties do “vulture politics” over dead bodies and are only interested in harming harmony in society. …

Bombay High Court Defers Criminal Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi Over 'Chowkidar Chor Hain' Remark
3 years, 1 month ago

Bombay High Court Defers Criminal Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi Over 'Chowkidar Chor Hain' Remark

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday deferred the hearing in the criminal defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by a BJP leader over his "Chowkidar Chor Hain" remarks during 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign till December 20, 2021. A bench of Justice SK Shinde passed the order in a petition filed by Gandhi under Section 482 of the …

Rajdeep Sardesai casts aspersions on Justice Arun Mishra after SC order on Rajasthan
4 years, 5 months ago

Rajdeep Sardesai casts aspersions on Justice Arun Mishra after SC order on Rajasthan

Op India  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court refused to restrain the Rajasthan High Court from passing an order on the petitions filed by rebel Congress leader Sachin Pilot and other dissident MLAs over the disqualification notices issued to them. Rajdeep Sardesai, who seemed to be hurt, took to Twitter to express his disappointment over the order and went to make incendiary comments …

Opinion | Aaj Ki Baat November 14 episode: SC verdict on Rafale raises questions over Rahul's credibility
5 years, 1 month ago

Opinion | Aaj Ki Baat November 14 episode: SC verdict on Rafale raises questions over Rahul's credibility

India TV News  

A three-judge bench of Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed all petitions seeking review of its last year's verdict giving clean chit to the Modi government in the purchase of 36 fully loaded Rafale fighter jets through an inter-government deal with France. When the Supreme Court gave its original verdict on December 14 last year giving a clean chit to the …

Chowkidar Remark : SC Closes Contempt Case Against Rahul Gandhi With A Word Of Caution
5 years, 1 month ago

Chowkidar Remark : SC Closes Contempt Case Against Rahul Gandhi With A Word Of Caution

Live Law  

he Supreme Court closed the contempt proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with 'a word of caution for the contemnor to be more careful in future. 'The Bench comprising CJI Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice KM Joseph said that the persons holding such important positions in the political spectrum must be more careful and that a Court …

Rahul Gandhi must apologise, BJP fumes after Supreme Court's Rafale clean chit to govt
5 years, 1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi must apologise, BJP fumes after Supreme Court's Rafale clean chit to govt

India Today  

The BJP says Rahul Gandhi should apologise after the Supreme Court gave the government a clean chit on the Indo-French defence deal for Rafale fighter jets. Rahul Gandhi and the Congress raked up the deal relentlessly in the run-up to this year's general election to accuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi of crony capitalism. The court also closed a contempt plea …

Rahul Gandhi granted bail in 'all Modis are chors' remark defamation case
5 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi granted bail in 'all Modis are chors' remark defamation case

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail in a defamation case against him by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi. The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader had filed the case before the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in Patna in April, taking exception to a snide remark made by Gandhi at an election rally in Karnataka's Kolar district that all thieves …

Hearing Chowkidar Chor Hai slogan for first time after elections: Rahul Gandhi thanks Wayanad
5 years, 7 months ago

Hearing Chowkidar Chor Hai slogan for first time after elections: Rahul Gandhi thanks Wayanad

India Today  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi is spending his second day in Kerala's Wayanad by holding a roadshow through the streets of the region that ensured he finds a place in the Parliament despite Congress's rout in the Lok Sabha elections. Rahul Gandhi is on a thanksgiving tour in Wayanad at the same time as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the state …

Youth Congress workers write letter in blood, asking Rahul Gandhi not to quit after the massive, humiliating 2019 defeat
5 years, 7 months ago

Youth Congress workers write letter in blood, asking Rahul Gandhi not to quit after the massive, humiliating 2019 defeat

Op India  

The 2019 verdict is out and Rahul Gandhi led Congress party has been handed a humiliating defeat by the people of India. Jaunpur, UP | Congress workers pen letter in blood asking Congress President Rahul Gandhi not to resign. pic.twitter.com/P9LtHe8em3 — TIMES NOW May 27, 2019 In the letter, they have not only urged Rahul Gandhi not to quit as …

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Chowkidar to Rafale, Congress’s graft pitch failed
5 years, 7 months ago

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Chowkidar to Rafale, Congress’s graft pitch failed

Hindustan Times  

“Chowkidar chor hai” was Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s rallying cry against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In every rally, every press conference, he kept repeating it to remind voters of his allegation that Modi’s National Democratic Alliance government had signed a Rafale jets purchase deal with France at a higher cost in order to benefit Anil Ambani’s Reliance company. Interestingly, Gandhi’s …

Rahul Gandhi says he will consult IAF before cancelling the Rafale deal if he comes to power, but IAF has already spoken
5 years, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi says he will consult IAF before cancelling the Rafale deal if he comes to power, but IAF has already spoken

Op India  

Rahul Gandhi’s lies on the Rafale deal have acquired legendary status over time. Then, after somebody movements which could only be described as mystifying, he said, “I am saying, I have to get books, I have to get books,” eliciting laughter from the interviewers although it was difficult to know whether they were laughing because Rahul Gandhi’s humour or at …

SC Reserves Verdict In Rafale Review & Contempt Petition Against Rahul Gandhi
5 years, 8 months ago

SC Reserves Verdict In Rafale Review & Contempt Petition Against Rahul Gandhi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today reserved verdict in the petition seeking review of the December 14 judgment which had declined to order probe into the alleged corruption in the deal to procure 36 Rafale aircraft from French company Dassault aviation.An application filed by the review petitioners seeking perjury proceedings against government officials who had allegedly suppressed information from. The Supreme Court …

Daily Bulletin: Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi to campaign in north India; SC to hear Ayodhya, Rafale cases; day's top stories
5 years, 8 months ago

Daily Bulletin: Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi to campaign in north India; SC to hear Ayodhya, Rafale cases; day's top stories

Firstpost  

Today’s top stories: Star campaigners of the Congress and BJP will concentrate efforts in north India; the Supreme Court will hear the Ayodhya case for the first time since setting up a mediation panel; Donald Trump has said trade with China may still be possible; and more. Earlier on Thursday, Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and AAP’s East Delhi …

Rafale contempt case: Rahul Gandhi tenders unconditional apology to SC
5 years, 8 months ago

Rafale contempt case: Rahul Gandhi tenders unconditional apology to SC

Live Mint  

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday tendered his "unconditional apology" to the Supreme Court for attributing his 'chowkidar chor hai' remark to the apex court. Rahul Gandhi apologised to the Supreme Court for 'unintentionally' and ‘inadvertently’ linking the top court’s Rafale order to his 'chowkidar chor hai' remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The contempt case against Rahul Gandhi was …

'Hold SC in highest esteem,' Rahul Gandhi tenders unconditional apology for wrongly attributing 'chowkidar chor hai' jibe to top court
5 years, 8 months ago

'Hold SC in highest esteem,' Rahul Gandhi tenders unconditional apology for wrongly attributing 'chowkidar chor hai' jibe to top court

Firstpost  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has finally tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court for wrongly attributing the chowkidar chor hai jibe to the apex court. Congress president Rahul Gandhi has finally tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court for wrongly attributing the c_howkidar chor hai_ jibe to the apex court. In the third affidavit since the matter was …

Chowkidar Remarks: Rahul Gandhi Files Affidavit Expressing Unconditional Apology For The Wrongful Attribution Made To SC
5 years, 8 months ago

Chowkidar Remarks: Rahul Gandhi Files Affidavit Expressing Unconditional Apology For The Wrongful Attribution Made To SC

Live Law  

The Indian National Congress President Rahul Gandhi has filed an affidavit before the Apex Court expressing his 'unconditionally apology for the wrongful attributions' he made to the Supreme Court. The Deponent most respectfully prays that this Hon'ble Court may be graciously pleased to accept the instant affidavit and close the present contempt proceedings" The CJI headed bench will take up …

Narendra Modi now hesitates to use 'chowkidar' in his speeches as someone might reply 'chor hai', says Rahul Gandhi
5 years, 8 months ago

Narendra Modi now hesitates to use 'chowkidar' in his speeches as someone might reply 'chor hai', says Rahul Gandhi

Firstpost  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the prime minister is now hesitant to use ‘chowkidar’ in his speeches. Gurugram: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the prime minister is now hesitant to use ‘chowkidar’ in his speeches. “When PM Modi says ‘chowkidar’ …

Adivasi women respond with ‘Modi Zindabad’ to ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ slogan at Rahul Gandhi’s rally
5 years, 8 months ago

Adivasi women respond with ‘Modi Zindabad’ to ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ slogan at Rahul Gandhi’s rally

Op India  

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ slogan hasn’t been resonating with people on the ground. Numerous journalists, sympathetic to the Congress party, have expressed their frustration with the fact that the Congress party has chosen to go hammer and tongs with the slogan even though the public does not appear inclined to believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a corrupt …

‘Chowkidar’ row: SC gives Rahul Gandhi time till 6 May to file fresh affidavit
5 years, 8 months ago

‘Chowkidar’ row: SC gives Rahul Gandhi time till 6 May to file fresh affidavit

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave Congress president Rahul Gandhi time till 6 May to file a fresh affidavit on a contempt plea filed with regard to the Rafale fighter jet deal. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Meenakshi Lekhi had filed a petition against Gandhi for saying that “Supreme Court ne kaha hai ki chowkidar chor hai”. “He has deliberately put …

'Will apologise': Rahul Gandhi to file fresh affadavit over 'Chowkidar chor hai' misquote after being pulled up by Supreme Court
5 years, 8 months ago

'Will apologise': Rahul Gandhi to file fresh affadavit over 'Chowkidar chor hai' misquote after being pulled up by Supreme Court

Firstpost  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who was under fire from the Supreme Court for attributing the ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ jibe to it, apologised to the court on Tuesday. The dictionary meaning of regret is same as apology: That was Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s closing argument in the contempt case against Rahul Gandhi — for wrongly attributing is C_howkidaar chor hai_ jibe to …

Rahul Gandhi contempt case: Congress chief expresses regret to SC for misattributing 'chowkidar chor hai' remark, doesn't apologise in reply
5 years, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi contempt case: Congress chief expresses regret to SC for misattributing 'chowkidar chor hai' remark, doesn't apologise in reply

Firstpost  

In his affidavit in the Supreme Court, Rahul Gandhi clarified that he did not intend to disrepute the top court by bringing it into the political battle. New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday filed his reply before the Supreme Court in connection with a contempt case against him for his “chowkidar chor hai” remark on Prime Minister Narendra …

Rafale row: Contempt plea against Rahul Gandhi seems more concerned about 'prejudice' caused to Modi
5 years, 8 months ago

Rafale row: Contempt plea against Rahul Gandhi seems more concerned about 'prejudice' caused to Modi

Firstpost  

It appears that the contempt petitioner is more concerned about the prejudice Rahul Gandhi’s statement is likely to cause to Narendra Modi in the minds of the people. A sitting member of Parliament belonging to the Bharatiya Janta Party has filed a criminal contempt petition against Rahul Gandhi for stating that the “Supreme Court in its order of 10 April, …

Contempt case against Rahul Gandhi: SC exempts Congress chief from appearing in court for hearing over remarks on Rafale deal
5 years, 8 months ago

Contempt case against Rahul Gandhi: SC exempts Congress chief from appearing in court for hearing over remarks on Rafale deal

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday exempted Congress president Rahul Gandhi from personally appearing in court in connection with a contempt case filed against him for his ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday exempted Congress president Rahul Gandhi from personally appearing in court in connection with a contempt case filed against …

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