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

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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 should not be dragged into. 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 should not be dragged into this political discourse.

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

‘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 …

PM Modi, Shah spreading anti-reservation lie against Rahul Gandhi: Priyanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi, Shah spreading anti-reservation lie against Rahul Gandhi: Priyanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Shirdi/Kolhapur: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of spreading lies that Rahul Gandhi is against reservations. Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi because he wants a caste census to be conducted, she alleged while canvassing for MVA for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections. Maharashtra …

PM Modi, Shah spreading lies that Rahul Gandhi is against reservation, alleges Priyanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi, Shah spreading lies that Rahul Gandhi is against reservation, alleges Priyanka

The Hindu  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Amit Shah of spreading lies about her brother Rahul Gandhi that he is against reservation. PM laid a foundation for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue but later stopped the work, she said, apparently referring to the warrior king's proposed memorial in the Arabian Sea off …

PM Modi, Shah spreading lies that Rahul Gandhi is against reservation, alleges Priyanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi, Shah spreading lies that Rahul Gandhi is against reservation, alleges Priyanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Shirdi: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah of spreading lies about her brother Rahul Gandhi that he is against reservation. PM laid a foundation for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue but later stopped the work, she said, apparently referring to the warrior king's proposed memorial in the Arabian Sea …

Congress on Narendra Modi's 'Aurangzeb' jab at Rahul Gandhi: ‘Mischievously twists every…’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress on Narendra Modi's 'Aurangzeb' jab at Rahul Gandhi: ‘Mischievously twists every…’

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that Rahul Gandhi insulted Indian kings but remained silent on atrocities committed by sultans, nawabs and nizams, the Congress on Sunday alleged that the BJP stalwart "maliciously twists" every statement made by the Wayanad MP. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh In a strongly worded remark, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed Prime Minister Narendra …

PM 'maliciously twists' Rahul Gandhi's words: Congress on 'Maharaja' remark
8 months, 2 weeks ago

PM 'maliciously twists' Rahul Gandhi's words: Congress on 'Maharaja' remark

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'maliciously twists' every statement made by party leader Rahul Gandhi to inflame communal prejudices and passions," Congress said on Sunday, responding to PM Modi’s 'insulted maharajas but silent on atrocities of sultans' attack on the Wayanad MP. Earlier today, at an election rally in Karnataka, PM Modi accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting Rajas and Maharajas in …

SP leader calls Rahul Gandhi a 'crazy dimwit' in latest INDIA bloc showdown
1 year, 2 months ago

SP leader calls Rahul Gandhi a 'crazy dimwit' in latest INDIA bloc showdown

Hindustan Times  

The growing tension between the INDIA bloc’s two key players in Uttar Pradesh took a bitter turn on Saturday as a Samajwadi Party leader called former Congress president Rahul Gandhi a “crazy dimwit”. Launching a personal attack on Rahul Gandhi amid a war of words over seat sharing in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, Samajwadi Party leader I P …

'Ek chowkidar, dusra dukandar...': Asaduddin Owaisi's jibe at PM, Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 4 months ago

'Ek chowkidar, dusra dukandar...': Asaduddin Owaisi's jibe at PM, Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi, on Saturday, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the same breath. "Both Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi do not talk about the oppression of Muslims in the country and have a 'dukandar' and 'chowkidar' setting between them," he said. Clarifying his stance on the no-confidence motion in Parliament, …

Not to hurt anyone: Adhir Ranjan on 'Nirav' remark, says can go to Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Not to hurt anyone: Adhir Ranjan on 'Nirav' remark, says can go to Supreme Court

India Today  

A day after he was suspended from Lok Sabha over alleged 'unruly behaviour', Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday said his remarks were “not intended to hurt anyone”. The Congress MP said he was trying to present his arguments clearly in the House and added he "can approach the Supreme Court”, if needed. During the debate on the no-confidence …

’Gud ka gobar...’: PM Modi takes jibe at Adhir Chowdhary over his remark in LS
1 year, 5 months ago

’Gud ka gobar...’: PM Modi takes jibe at Adhir Chowdhary over his remark in LS

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is addressing the no confidence motion over the Manipur vioelnce in the Lok Sabha hit out at Congress leader from West Bengal Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, and said 'gud ka gobar kaise karna hai usme ye mahir hain'. PM Modi further hit out at the political scenario in West Bengal and questioned why the Congress party …

PM Modi Speech Highlights: Government wins no-trust vote, Opposition walks out
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi Speech Highlights: Government wins no-trust vote, Opposition walks out

India Today  

Parliament Highlights No-Confidence Motion News Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the no-confidence motion moved against his government by Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi over the Manipur violence. For the last two days, Parliament witnessed fiery discussions by leaders from the government and Opposition over the ethnic clashes in Manipur. On Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in his first speech …

No-Confidence Motion against Modi govt defeated by voice vote in Lok Sabha
1 year, 5 months ago

No-Confidence Motion against Modi govt defeated by voice vote in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Congress chief Mallikarjun took to X to "thank" the Prime Minister for speaking on the Manipur situation in Parliament. "We are aghast that on an unprecedented issue like the Manipur violence, the Opposition had to use a 'parliamentary weapon' like a No-Confidence motion. "In the last phase, the leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was …

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 …

‘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 …

Hit by 'Chowkidar' Boomerang in Past, Will Stubborn Rahul Stick to Caste, 'Chaakri' & Costs for 2024 War?
1 year, 8 months ago

Hit by 'Chowkidar' Boomerang in Past, Will Stubborn Rahul Stick to Caste, 'Chaakri' & Costs for 2024 War?

News 18  

Several years ago in Amethi in 2004, Priyanka Vadra was told by the waiting media to convince Rahul Gandhi to come out and give a byte. So when some during the 2019 campaign tried to give feedback to him that the ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ comment could help the BJP, Rahul Gandhi refused to listen. At a meeting at Congress president …

\"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 …

Rahul Gandhi Should Know That Only Modi-Bashing Won’t Help Him Win 2024 Elections - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Should Know That Only Modi-Bashing Won’t Help Him Win 2024 Elections - News18

News 18  

‘Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.’ Given that personal attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi have always proved counterproductive for the Congress, why has it chosen to target him yet again, this time on the Adani imbroglio? What’s more, despite the fact that the ‘NaMo vs RaGa’ scenario has always benefitted the …

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 …

Sonia Gandhi vs Smriti Irani: Sitharaman says 'some of our MPs felt threatened when Cong chief came' | Watch
2 years, 5 months ago

Sonia Gandhi vs Smriti Irani: Sitharaman says 'some of our MPs felt threatened when Cong chief came' | Watch

India TV News  

Highlights Some of our LS MPs felt threatened when Sonia came up to our senior leader, Sitharaman said Can't even think of insulting the President. It was just a mistake, said Congress' AR Chowdhury Congress MPs are likely to meet Lok Sabha Speaker to complain against BJP MPs, reports said Sonia Gandhi-Smriti Irani face-off: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman aggressively hit …

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. …

BJP leaders criticise Rahul Gandhi over Parliament speech
2 years, 11 months 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. …

'Worried' about PM Modi’s security, I called up Channi: Priyanka Gandhi
3 years ago

'Worried' about PM Modi’s security, I called up Channi: Priyanka Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday, January 10, 2022, claimed that she had called Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi after being “worried” about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s safety and the Chief Minister had not briefed her. Following a comment from Mr. Channi that he had briefed Ms. Vadra about the security scare, the Bharatiya Janata Party made …

Rahul Gandhi delayed Cong Maha bid; snub by Modi angers Punjab
5 years, 1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi delayed Cong Maha bid; snub by Modi angers Punjab

Deccan Chronicle  

Though the Congress is now in serious talks with the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena for the formation of a coalition government in Maharashtra, there is no end to the discussion on what took so long for the grand old party to come on board. Meanwhile, Congress leaders have been busy explaining that Sonia Gandhi could …

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 …

I stood alone in election, Rahul Gandhi tells Congress. Here's why he is right
5 years, 6 months ago

I stood alone in election, Rahul Gandhi tells Congress. Here's why he is right

India Today  

With party leaders dilly-dallying over his suggestion to find the next Congress chief thinking it is "one of those mood swings" of their leader, Rahul Gandhi finally decided to go public. How Rahul Gandhi challenged Narendra Modi Momentum for 2019 Lok Sabha election started building with the assembly polls in three Hindi heartland states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh …

Modi forced to quote Nehru: Congress claims moral victory despite PM's scathing remarks
5 years, 6 months ago

Modi forced to quote Nehru: Congress claims moral victory despite PM's scathing remarks

India Today  

Congress was at the centre of PM Narendra Modi's maiden speech in the Parliament after coming back to power. Reacting to PM Modi's comment that the BJP doesn't believe in negating the contributions of other parties, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who was present in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, said that the reality was evident to all. Speaking to media persons, …

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 …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s myopic excuse for loss: Rahul was left alone, other leaders didn’t chant ‘chowkidar chor hai’ enough
5 years, 7 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s myopic excuse for loss: Rahul was left alone, other leaders didn’t chant ‘chowkidar chor hai’ enough

Op India  

In the aftermath of the 2019 Lok Sabha Election results, not much has changed within the Congress party. In a series of events that appears to have become the norm in the party, party president Rahul Gandhi offered to resign from his post, however, all the senior leaders rejected his resignations. She also appears to believe that the reason the …

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 …

'Chowkidar' to 'bhrashtachari' to 'khaki underwear', campaigning for Lok Sabha election 2019 saw abuse and epithets abound
5 years, 7 months ago

'Chowkidar' to 'bhrashtachari' to 'khaki underwear', campaigning for Lok Sabha election 2019 saw abuse and epithets abound

Firstpost  

Reopening wounds, referencing popular culture to deliver insults and sexist jibes, it was all par for the electoral course in a season that tumbled to a name-calling close in a medley of ‘chowkidar’, ‘bhrashtachari’, Aurangzeb, Mogambo and more. The humble watchman came into prominence with Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his party making ‘ chowkidar chor hai ’ the centre …

Rahul Gandhi's campaign of 'love' against PM confuses Congress cadre, brings campaign to grinding halt
5 years, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's campaign of 'love' against PM confuses Congress cadre, brings campaign to grinding halt

Firstpost  

If Rahul Gandhi has done anything successfully in this election, it is that he has spread his own confusion through the rank and file with great efficacy. “Rahulji began the Congress campaign with the “chowkidar chor hai” slogan and the promise of sending Prime Minister Narendra Modi to jail on charges of treason. After working on the “chowkidar chor hai” …

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 …

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 …

Why so disturbed: Jaitley questions Rahul Gandhi's distress after allegations against Rajiv Gandhi govt
5 years, 8 months ago

Why so disturbed: Jaitley questions Rahul Gandhi's distress after allegations against Rajiv Gandhi govt

India TV News  

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday wondered why Congress President Rahul Gandhi gets disturbed when integrity issues of his late father Rajiv Gandhi-led government are raised and the 'Q' connection in the Bofors gun-deal is questioned. In a series of tweets, Jaitley said that Rahul Gandhi thinks that "dynast" does not have to answer any question even though he can …

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 …

'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]

Live Law  

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 …

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 …

"Who Is The Chowkidaar? [Courtroom Exchange In Meenakshi Lekhi Vs Rahul Gandhi Contempt Case Hearing]
5 years, 8 months ago

"Who Is The Chowkidaar? [Courtroom Exchange In Meenakshi Lekhi Vs Rahul Gandhi Contempt Case Hearing]

Live Law  

"What is the Mr. Rahul Gandhi's response? "He says I have made a wrong statement, that the Supreme Court never said 'chowkidaar chor hai'.the order was only as to the preliminary issue and he says I didn't read the order and what was given to me was. "He says I have made a wrong statement, that the Supreme Court never …

SC issues contempt notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark on Rafale verdict; next hearing on 30 April
5 years, 8 months ago

SC issues contempt notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark on Rafale verdict; next hearing on 30 April

Firstpost  

Rahul Gandhi had also assured the bench that he will not attribute his political views to the court unless it made any such statement itself. In a major setback for the Congress, the Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a contempt notice to party president Rahul Gandhi for ‘incorrectly’ attributing his chowkidar chor hai jibe on Rafale deal verdict to the …

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