Tushar Gandhi Criticises RSS-BJP, Faces Backlash
1 week, 2 days ago

Tushar Gandhi Criticises RSS-BJP, Faces Backlash

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, reiterated his remarks against RSS -BJP on Friday, accusing these organisations of spreading hate and falsehoods. The BJP - RSS activists also protested the cases registered against five workers for blocking Tushar in Neyyattinkara on Thursday. A group of BJP-RSS workers staged a protest against Tushar at a function to unveil the statue of Gandhian leader Gopinathan Nair at his residence in Neyyattinkara, about 20 km from here on Wednesday. The BJP RSS activists protested against Tushar's remarks on the Sangh during his speech.

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From the India Today archives (2018) | How PM Modi, RSS and BJP rose to a challenge
6 days, 20 hours ago

From the India Today archives (2018) | How PM Modi, RSS and BJP rose to a challenge

India Today  

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh brass at his official residence on June 14, the discussion revolved around the growing unrest among Dalits, farmers and tribals across the country and how the Opposition was painting an anti-Dalit image of the BJP. As Arun Kumar, national head of the RSS publicity wing, puts it, …

Tushar Gandhi says ‘will not apologise’ for his remarks on RSS
1 week, 3 days ago

Tushar Gandhi says ‘will not apologise’ for his remarks on RSS

The Hindu  

Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, said on Friday that he “will not apologise” for terming the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh “a cancer to the soul of the nation.” “They wanted me to apologise for what I said. He was on the campus to commemorate the centenary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to the institution on March 18, 1925 after …

5 BJP-RSS Workers Arrested In Kerala For Protesting Against Tushar Gandhi's Remark Against Outfit
1 week, 3 days ago

5 BJP-RSS Workers Arrested In Kerala For Protesting Against Tushar Gandhi's Remark Against Outfit

ABP News  

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 13 Five RSS-BJP workers, including a municipal councillor, were arrested on Thursday for raising slogans against Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, demanding that he retract his statement against the saffron outfit. Earlier, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan strongly condemned the alleged "Sangh Parivar attack" on Gandhi, stating that actions that suppress freedom of expression cannot be allowed …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams RSS high handedness against Tushar Gandhi
1 week, 3 days ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams RSS high handedness against Tushar Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

The chief minister said Tushar was in Kerala to inaugurate the 100th anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi- Sree Narayana Guru meeting at Sivagiri in Varkala and to unveil a statue of Gandhian Gopinathan Nair. Tushar’s visit coincided with the commemoration of the historic event related to the meeting between Mahatma Gandhi and Sree Narayana Guru. The Chief Minister said during …

Pinarayi, Satheesan condemn protest against Tushar Gandhi
1 week, 3 days ago

Pinarayi, Satheesan condemn protest against Tushar Gandhi

The Hindu  

Kerala witnessed a public outcry and protests from both the ruling and the Opposition fronts after a group of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party activists allegedly heckling Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, near Neyyattinkara, in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday evening. The protesters were reportedly irked by Mr. Gandhi, who was in Kerala at the …

RSS-BJP workers illegally detain Tushar Gandhi
1 week, 4 days ago

RSS-BJP workers illegally detain Tushar Gandhi

The Hindu  

A group of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party activists allegedly illegally detained Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, near Neyyattinkara, in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday evening, causing public outcry and politically non-partisan protests from both the ruling front and the Opposition. The protesters were reportedly irked by Mr. Gandhi, who was in Kerala at the …

Rahul Gandhi Booked In Odisha For 'Congress Fighting Indian State' Remark
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi Booked In Odisha For 'Congress Fighting Indian State' Remark

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was booked by Odisha's Jharsuguda police on Friday in connection with a speech he made last month, reported The Indian Express, quoting police sources. On February 7, the police registered an FIR against Gandhi based on a complaint from one Rama Hari Pujhari, a resident of Sarabhal in Jharsuguda and a local BJP functionary. During his …

Five Reasons Why RSS-BJP Equation Was the Major Political Story of 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Five Reasons Why RSS-BJP Equation Was the Major Political Story of 2024

The Quint  

The Mandir-Masjid debate resurfaced in 2024, sparking renewed controversy and public discourse. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on the issue emphasized the need for unity and cautioned against using temple-mosque disputes for political gain. Bhagwat's remarks sparked a political controversy, with various leaders and spiritual figures responding. Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati criticized Bhagwat, stating that he did not understand the …

Rahul Gandhi in Virginia: 'RSS doesn't understand India... it says certain states inferior to others'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi in Virginia: 'RSS doesn't understand India... it says certain states inferior to others'

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on a three-day US visit, has criticised the RSS in Virginia and accused the outfit of not understanding India. While addressing a gathering, Rahul Gandhi said, "What the RSS says is that certain states are inferior to other states. Certain languages are inferior to other languages, certain religions are inferior to other religions, and certain communities …

‘Singling out RSS violation of Constitution,’ says Jagdeep Dhankar in Rajya Sabha; Opposition walks out in protest
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Singling out RSS violation of Constitution,’ says Jagdeep Dhankar in Rajya Sabha; Opposition walks out in protest

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said on July 31 that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological front of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has full constitutional rights to participate in this nation's development journey and that the people associated with it work selflessly. This organisation bears unimpeachable credentials and comprises people deeply committed to selflessly serving the nation,” Dhankar said, interrupting …

Bombay HC grants relief to Rahul Gandhi in 2014 RSS defamation case
8 months, 1 week ago

Bombay HC grants relief to Rahul Gandhi in 2014 RSS defamation case

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on July 12 granted relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed in 2014 by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker Rajesh Kunte. A single judge Bench of the High Court passed the order in a writ petition filed by Mr. Gandhi, challenging an order of the Bhiwandi magistrate court, which had allowed Mr. …

'RSS backs reservations': Mohan Bhagwat amid BJP vs Congress poll battle over quota row
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'RSS backs reservations': Mohan Bhagwat amid BJP vs Congress poll battle over quota row

India TV News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday, while addressing an event, made it clear that the Sangh Parivar never opposed reservations extended to certain groups. Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP, RSS Congress leader Rahul has been on a streak to attack the BJP and RSS over a range of issues, including reservation. Gandhi recently in Wayanad, accused the BJP and …

BJP goes to EC against Akhilesh’s remarks on Ansari’s death and ‘fake RSS’ video
11 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP goes to EC against Akhilesh’s remarks on Ansari’s death and ‘fake RSS’ video

The Hindu  

The BJP on Monday complained to the Election Commission against Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on the death of mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. A delegation comprising BJP general secretary Arun Singh, party’s media cell co-convener Sanjay Mayukh and Om Pathak met the EC officials and submitted a memorandum. The BJP cited both the Model Code of Conduct and …

BJP, RSS promoting hatred in country: Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP, RSS promoting hatred in country: Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of promoting hatred in the country. Resuming his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ after a break for two days in Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, Mr. Gandhi said that “BJP and RSS are sowing seeds of hatred and disharmony, whereas we have opened the shop of love”. The …

Tushar Gandhi files police complaint against Hindutva leader for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi
1 year, 7 months ago

Tushar Gandhi files police complaint against Hindutva leader for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

The Hindu  

Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, on Thursday lodged a police complaint in Pune against radical Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for his alleged derogatory remarks against the Father of the Nation. Mr. Bhide, who heads the fringe Sangli-based outfit Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan, had been accused of making offensive remarks against Mahatma Gandhi during a programme in Maharashtra’s Amravati district …

BJP, RSS attacking democracy, spreading hatred & violence: Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP, RSS attacking democracy, spreading hatred & violence: Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhalki: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the ruling BJP and RSS of attacking democracy and spreading hatred and violence in the country. He said the Congress will not make "false promises" like Prime Minister Narendra Modi did regarding depositing Rs 15 lakh in every bank account and war against black money, among others, and will fulfill its promises …

'No way an attack on PM, BJP or RSS is an attack on India': Rahul Gandhi defends n his London remarks
2 years ago

'No way an attack on PM, BJP or RSS is an attack on India': Rahul Gandhi defends n his London remarks

India TV News  

Amid the BJP's rhetoric against Rahul Gandhi's alleged anti-India remarks in London, the senior Congress leader on Monday castigated the ruling party and said, "Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP or RSS do not mean criticising the whole country." While speaking at a public rally in Kerala's Wayanad, Gandhi said that the ruling party has confusion that if he criticises …

RSS steps into Rahul Gandhi row, says Congress MP should speak more responsibly
2 years ago

RSS steps into Rahul Gandhi row, says Congress MP should speak more responsibly

India TV News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Tuesday stepped into ongoing controversy around Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks on democracy saying Gandhi should speak more responsibly. RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said that Gandhi should speak more responsibly and see the reality of the Sangh's acceptance in society. Responding to questions on Gandhi's remarks in the UK, the RSS leader said, "Those who …

Rahul sought to shame India\'s democracy, in grip of \'Maoist\' thought process: BJP
2 years ago

Rahul sought to shame India\'s democracy, in grip of \'Maoist\' thought process: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting India's democracy from foreign land and lashed out for his trenchant criticism of the government and RSS at events in 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, …

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 …

'RSS Has Captured Institutions': Rahul Gandhi at Chatham House Event in London
2 years ago

'RSS Has Captured Institutions': Rahul Gandhi at Chatham House Event in London

The Quint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took fresh aim at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh while speaking at an event organised by London-based think tank Chatham House on Monday, 6 March. Off the cuff: "The nature of the democratic contest in India has completely changed and the reason is that one organisation called RSS," Gandhi said in response to a question about why …

In London, Rahul Gandhi calls RSS ‘fascist’; points out reasons for Cong decline
2 years ago

In London, Rahul Gandhi calls RSS ‘fascist’; points out reasons for Cong decline

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi described the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh as a “fundamentalist” and “fascist” organisation and claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party likes to believe it will be in power in India eternally, and to say the Congress is “gone” is a ridiculous idea. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to the statue of BR Ambedkar at Ambedkar House in …

'RSS built on lines of Muslim brotherhood': History of Rahul Gandhi's attacks on the sangh
2 years ago

'RSS built on lines of Muslim brotherhood': History of Rahul Gandhi's attacks on the sangh

India Today  

Speaking at the London-based think tank Chatham House on March 6, Rahul Gandhi said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is a fundamentalist and fascist organisation that has "basically captured pretty much all of India's institutions". RSS IS 21ST CENTURY KAURAVAS Addressing a street-corner meeting after the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Ambala, Haryana, on January 9, 2023, Rahul Gandhi said RSS …

'Rahul Gandhi is in grip of Maoist thought process': BJP hits back at Congress leader
2 years ago

'Rahul Gandhi is in grip of Maoist thought process': BJP hits back at Congress leader

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday hit back at Rahul Gandhi for maligning India on foreign soil. Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's statements, the BJP said that the Congress leader is in the 'grip of Maoist thought process' and also called on his party to 'disown' his comments. Addressing a press conference BJP's RS Prasad said, "We ask Congress president Mallikarjun …

Attend RSS 'Shakha' for Few Days, BJP to Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 2 months ago

Attend RSS 'Shakha' for Few Days, BJP to Rahul Gandhi

News 18  

A day after Rahul Gandhi targeted the RSS, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday hit out at the Congress leader, saying he should attend an RSS ‘shakha’ for a few days as he knows nothing about the organisation. “He remains a Pappu,” Khattar said referring to the term which means naive and ignorant and is often used by the …

Maharashtra: Another defamation case against Rahul Gandhi - here’s why
2 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra: Another defamation case against Rahul Gandhi - here’s why

Live Mint  

A defamation case has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his derogatory remarks against freedom fighter VD Savarkar in Maharashtra's Thane city, an official said on Friday. "The case was filed based on the complaint lodged by Vandana Dongre, a functionary of the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. During the Bharat Jodo yatra …

Savarkar petition row | Uddhav Thackeray disagrees with Rahul Gandhi remarks, but questions BJP, RSS claims
2 years, 4 months ago

Savarkar petition row | Uddhav Thackeray disagrees with Rahul Gandhi remarks, but questions BJP, RSS claims

The Hindu  

November 17, 2022 04:32 pm | Updated 07:03 pm IST - Pune While stating that the Shiv Sena did not agree with Congressman Rahul Gandhi’s comments on Hindutva ideologue V. D. Savarkar, Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, remarking that its expressions of love and respect for Savarkar were “laughable” given that the BJP’s parent …

BJP workers hurl shoes, blacken Rahul Gandhi's posters over 'Savarkar helped British' remark
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP workers hurl shoes, blacken Rahul Gandhi's posters over 'Savarkar helped British' remark

India Today  

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that Vinayak Damodar Savarkar helped the British and got a stipend for it, Bharatiya Janata Party workers staged a protest in Mumbai against his derogatory remarks. BJP leader Ram Kadam staged a protest 'Joota Maaro Andolan' with his party workers in Mumbai on Sunday morning to oppose Rahul Gandhi's insult to the …

Opinion | How Mohan Bhagwat has changed RSS
2 years, 5 months ago

Opinion | How Mohan Bhagwat has changed RSS

India TV News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh supremo Mohan Bhagwat, while addressing the traditional Dussehra rally on Wednesday in Nagpur, sought to dispel confusions about his organization’s views on Muslims, population control and casteism. The RSS chief also called for a “well thought out, comprehensive population control policy, which should be applicable to all social groups equally”. On this, Mohan Bhagwat said, “Scare-mongering is …

State govt denies permission for RSS rallies across Tamil Nadu on Gandhi Jayanti
2 years, 5 months ago

State govt denies permission for RSS rallies across Tamil Nadu on Gandhi Jayanti

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government has denied permission for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh rallies across Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2. This comes even after the Madras HC had directed the state government to allow the RSS rallies with certain restrictions. The Tamil Nadu government, in its statement, said that considering the present law and order decision …

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: SC allows RSS leader to withdraw appeal
2 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: SC allows RSS leader to withdraw appeal

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Maharashtra RSS leader Rajesh Mahadev Kunte to withdraw an appeal filed in connection with a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Kunte had filed the appeal in SC against the Bombay High Court order dismissing his plea seeking directions to a magistrate in Maharashtra to admit transcripts of Rahul Gandhi's speech as evidence …

BJP slams Congress for protests as ED questions Sonia Gandhi
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP slams Congress for protests as ED questions Sonia Gandhi

Firstpost  

The BJP on Thursday criticised the Congress’ protests ahead of the Enforcement Directorate’s questioning of its president Sonia Gandhi as its “duragrah” for protecting the Gandhi family. New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday criticised the Congress’ protests ahead of the Enforcement Directorate’s questioning of its president Sonia Gandhi as its “duragrah” for protecting the Gandhi family. BJP leader Ravi Shankar …

Rahul Gandhi's knowledge and concept of Hindu, Hindutva very poor: RSS leader Indresh Kumar
3 years, 3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's knowledge and concept of Hindu, Hindutva very poor: RSS leader Indresh Kumar

India TV News  

Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Thursday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on Hindu and Hindutvavadis and said his knowledge and concept on the subject is "very poor." Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event, the RSS national executive member also slammed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for his comments on Prime …

BJP-RSS 'fake Hindus', they 'use' religion, says Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 6 months ago

BJP-RSS 'fake Hindus', they 'use' religion, says Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the BJP-RSS, alleging that they were "fake Hindus" who use religion for their benefit. Addressing the foundation day of the All India Mahila Congress, Gandhi said that the ideology of the Congress was completely opposite of the BJP-RSS and only one of the two ideologies can rule the country. Asserting that Goddess Lakshmi …

Rahul Gandhi will take years to understand RSS: BJP
4 years ago

Rahul Gandhi will take years to understand RSS: BJP

India TV News  

A day after Rahul Gandhi accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of 'systematically penetrating all institutions', the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday hit back at the Congress leader. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that RSS is like a large school and Rahul Gandhi will need time to understand what the organisation stands for. Rahul …

Rahul Gandhi to appear before Mazgaon court in RSS defamation case in first public appearance after quitting as Congress president
5 years, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi to appear before Mazgaon court in RSS defamation case in first public appearance after quitting as Congress president

Firstpost  

In February, earlier this year, RSS Swayam Sevak Dhrutiman Joshi had filed a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Sitaram Yechury and the Communist Party of India for defaming the RSS following the death of Gauri Lankesh. Mumbai: Rahul Gandhi is likely to appear before a local court on Thursday in connection with a defamation case filed against him …

RSS defamation case: Rahul Gandhi to appear before Mumbai court
5 years, 8 months ago

RSS defamation case: Rahul Gandhi to appear before Mumbai court

India Today  

Rahul Gandhi reached Mumbai on Thursday morning to appear before a local court in connection with a defamation case filed by an RSS worker against him for allegedly linking journalist Gauri Lankesh's killing with the "BJP-RSS ideology". #WATCH Rahul Gandhi arrives in Mumbai to appear before a Court in connection with a defamation case filed against him in 2017 for …

RSS defamation case: Rahul Gandhi pleads not guilty before Mumbai court, gets bail
5 years, 8 months ago

RSS defamation case: Rahul Gandhi pleads not guilty before Mumbai court, gets bail

India Today  

Rahul Gandhi has pleaded not guilty before a Mumbai court on Thursday which is hearing a defamation case by an RSS worker over the Congress leader’s alleged comments linking Gauri Lankesh's killing with the "BJP-RSS ideology". #WATCH Rahul Gandhi arrives in Mumbai to appear before a Court in connection with a defamation case filed against him in 2017 for allegedly …

RSS seeks compensation of Re 1 from Rahul Gandhi and Sitaram Yechury for linking RSS to Gauri Lankesh killing, court issues summons
5 years, 11 months ago

RSS seeks compensation of Re 1 from Rahul Gandhi and Sitaram Yechury for linking RSS to Gauri Lankesh killing, court issues summons

Op India  

A Thane civil court on Tuesday has summoned Congress president Rahul Gandhi and CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury to appear before it on April 30 over the charges of defamation filed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. According to the reports, a civil defamation case seeking a token compensation of Re.1 from Congress President Rahul Gandhi and CPI leader Sitaram Yechuri …

Digvijaya Singh: I am Hindu, why then RSS is hostile to me
5 years, 11 months ago

Digvijaya Singh: I am Hindu, why then RSS is hostile to me

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh asked Thursday why the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was hostile to him, a Hindu. "I am an anointed disciple of Dwarka and Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati since 1983. Neither I tom-tom my faith from the rooftop nor do I exploit it during elections," the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

I am Hindu, why then RSS is hostile to me: Digvijaya
5 years, 11 months ago

I am Hindu, why then RSS is hostile to me: Digvijaya

India Today  

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh asked on Thursday why the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was hostile to him, a Hindu. Neither I tom-tom my faith from the rooftop nor do I exploit it during elections," the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said. Therefore religion should not be connected to politics," Digvijaya Singh said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised two crore …

'RSS is like poison': Congress leaders advice Rahul Gandhi not to accept organisation's invite for lecture
6 years, 6 months ago

'RSS is like poison': Congress leaders advice Rahul Gandhi not to accept organisation's invite for lecture

India TV News  

Senior leaders in the Congress have advised party president Rahul Gandhi against accepting invite from the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh for its three-day lecture series next month. During his recent Britain visit, Rahul Gandhi had compared RSS with the radical Muslim Brotherhod, which didn't go down well within the saffron organisation. The RSS had hit back at Rahul Gandhi saying the …

Rahul Gandhi condemns arrest of activists in Bhima Koregaon probe, says 'New India' has place only for one NGO, which is RSS
6 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi condemns arrest of activists in Bhima Koregaon probe, says 'New India' has place only for one NGO, which is RSS

Firstpost  

As a probe into the Bhima Koregaon violence, the Maharashtra Police on Tuesday raided the homes of prominent Left-wing activists in several states and arrested at least five of them. New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the government over the arrest of prominent Left-wing activists for suspected Maoist links, saying that in the “new India”, …

Rahul Gandhi cannot understand saffron outfit as he does not know India: RSS
6 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi cannot understand saffron outfit as he does not know India: RSS

India TV News  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh today slammed Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for comparing RSS next to banned Islamic outfit Muslim Brotherhood durng his recent speech International Institute of Strategic Studies in London. Responding to the Congress chief's charges, the RSS prachar pramukh Arun Kumar said Gandhi is unaware about the "concept of Muslim brotherhood" and alleged that Congress chief cannot understand …

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 …

'What you said is unforgivable': BJP tears into Rahul Gandhi for comments on RSS, says he should apologise
6 years, 6 months ago

'What you said is unforgivable': BJP tears into Rahul Gandhi for comments on RSS, says he should apologise

Firstpost  

For the second time on Friday, the Bharatiya Janata Party launched a scathing attack on Congress president Rahul Gandhi For the second time on Friday, the Bharatiya Janata Party launched a scathing attack on Congress president Rahul Gandhi over his comments in Hamburg, Germany. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra asked Rahul if he had taken supari to attack Indian culture and …

Rahul Gandhi in Berlin: BJP, RSS trying to divide India, spreading hatred
6 years, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi in Berlin: BJP, RSS trying to divide India, spreading hatred

India TV News  

Continuing his tirade against the Bharatiya Janata Party during his ongoing tour of Europe, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has once again accused the ruling party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of trying to break India by creating a rift in the society. Addressing the Indian Overseas Congress in Berlin, Germany, Rahul Gandhi said both BJP and RSS are spreading hatred …

Did Rahul Gandhi just escape yet another defamation case from the BJP and RSS?
6 years, 8 months ago

Did Rahul Gandhi just escape yet another defamation case from the BJP and RSS?

Op India  

In what appears to be a close shave with yet another defamation case, Congress President Rahul Gandhi seems to have barely managed to save himself. As reported by India Today, in Rahul Gandhi’s maiden Congress Working Committee meeting as Congress President, which excluded veterans like Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath, Rahul Gandhi was heard criticizing the BJP and the RSS. …

RSS talks about Mahatma Gandhi, but consider Nathuram Godse as idol: Rahul Gandhi
6 years, 8 months ago

RSS talks about Mahatma Gandhi, but consider Nathuram Godse as idol: Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Amethi: RSS leaders talk about Mahatma Gandhi but follow Nathuram Godse, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi told party workers at Amethi on Wednesday as he accused the Hindutva organisation of trying to distort history. Attacking the BJP government's foreign policy, Rahul Gandhi said despite the contentious and sensitive issue of Doklam on the border, PM Modi had preferred sitting on a …

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