Congress stages ‘Jai Bharat Satyagraha’ in Chandigarh
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress stages ‘Jai Bharat Satyagraha’ in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times  

The Chandigarh Congress on Sunday organised a “Jai Bharat Satyagraha” protest against the “anti-democracy” policies of the Modi government, disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and to demand a probe into the frauds committed by the Adani group. Former Union minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, senior Congress leaders and workers holding a protest in Sector 35, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Hundreds of party workers, led by former Union minister and All India Congress Committee treasurer Pawan Bansal, held a peaceful demonstration in front of Rajiv Gandhi Congress Bhawan in Sector 35. Chandigarh Congress president HS Lucky accused the Modi government of helping Adani earn huge profits at the cost of common man, and small and medium businesses.

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Congress must apologise for ‘disrespect’ to Babasaheb, says BJP
4 days, 1 hour ago

Congress must apologise for ‘disrespect’ to Babasaheb, says BJP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has called on Congress leaders, particularly the Gandhi family, to apologise for the disrespect shown to B R Ambedkar both during his lifetime and posthumously. The protest came in response to demonstrations across the city by the Congress as well as the AAP over senior BJP leader and Union Home minister Amit Shah’s …

Revanth Reddy accuses PM Modi of shielding Gautam Adani, demands JPC probe
6 days, 1 hour ago

Revanth Reddy accuses PM Modi of shielding Gautam Adani, demands JPC probe

India Today  

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of protecting industrialist Gautam Adani amid allegations of corruption under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which ‘hurt’ the country’s reputation. Speaking at the ‘Chalo Raj Bhavan’ protest in Hyderabad on Wednesday, Reddy said the allegations against Adani have "hurt the country's reputation" and demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee …

Opposition MPs protest on Adani issue in Parliament premises with black 'jholas'
2 weeks ago

Opposition MPs protest on Adani issue in Parliament premises with black 'jholas'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Several Opposition MPs on Tuesday demonstrated over the Adani issue in Parliament premises, carrying black 'jholas' with caricatures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and billionaire Gautam Adani printed on it and 'Modi Adani Bhai Bhai' written on the obverse side. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, MPs from the …

Describe your relationship: Rahul Gandhi to Congress MPs wearing PM-Adani masks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Describe your relationship: Rahul Gandhi to Congress MPs wearing PM-Adani masks

India Today  

Congress MPs Manickam Tagore and Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka on Monday wore face masks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani as Opposition leaders again protested in Parliament, demanding a probe into the bribery case in the US involving the billionaire industrialist. Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, was seen clicking pictures of Tagore …

Opposition MPs take out protest march in Parliament against Adani
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Opposition MPs take out protest march in Parliament against Adani

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Several Opposition MPs led by the Congress on Friday held a protest march inside the Parliament complex on the Adani issue, wearing black masks that read "Modi Adani bhai bhai". The protest saw several leaders from some of the INDIA bloc parties marching, holding a copy of the Constitution and raising slogans against industrialist Gautam Adani. The Congress …

BJP links Rahul Gandhi with George Soros, Congress hits back
2 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP links Rahul Gandhi with George Soros, Congress hits back

Hindustan Times  

A political controversy erupted on Thursday after one Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker attempted to link billionaire George Soros with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and another called him a “traitor”, triggering protests from the Congress. The opposition party demanded an apology and forced adjournment in the House after BJP lawmaker Nishikant Dubey sought to know if Gandhi had connections with …

INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament over Adani issue, wear 'Modi Adani Ek Hai' jackets
2 weeks, 5 days ago

INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament over Adani issue, wear 'Modi Adani Ek Hai' jackets

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In an unusual protest, leaders of several INDIA bloc parties wore black jackets with stickers reading "Modi Adani Ek Hai" and "Adani Safe Hai" on them and raised slogans on the Parliament premises to demand a joint parliamentary probe into the Adani issue. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who put the sticker on his …

‘Rahul Gandhi, Congress trying to tarnish PM Modi’s image since 2002': BJP on Adani row
1 month ago

‘Rahul Gandhi, Congress trying to tarnish PM Modi’s image since 2002': BJP on Adani row

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit back at Rahul Gandhi, after the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha questioned the Narendra Modi government over US authorities indicting industrialist Gautam Adani for bribery charges. “Since 2002, Rahul Gandhi, his mother Sonia Gandhi and the Congress have been trying to tarnish Modi's image, but they have not succeeded and the prime …

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 1 week ago

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi

ABP News  

In the ongoing assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the Election Commission of India has taken cognisance of the complaints filed by both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress. But they don’t say this openly because if they speak it openly then the whole country will stand against them.” Congress Complaint Against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah The …

PM Modi attacks Congress on caste in big Maharashtra blitz
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi attacks Congress on caste in big Maharashtra blitz

Hindustan Times  

The Congress is attempting to divide the country and create rifts between different castes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he slammed the Opposition in his first rally for the upcoming Maharashtra elections and urged the electorate to remain united. “Since Nehru’s time, Congress and his family opposed reservation and now their fourth generation yuvraj is working for …

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
3 months ago

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Congress workers and leaders staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Thursday protesting against the derogatory statements made by BJP and Shiv Sena leaders against party leader Rahul Gandhi. Hundreds of party workers marched from the Congress Bhawan to the Kharavela Nagar police station and filed complaints against Union minister Ranveet Singh Bittu, Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh, BJP functionary …

Opposition parties stage protests across Maharashtra following Badlapur assault
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Opposition parties stage protests across Maharashtra following Badlapur assault

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A day after calling off the Maharashtra Bandh in response to the Bombay High Court order, three constituents of Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi staged protests across the state to condemn the sexual assaults on minor girls in Badlapur. Senior leaders of the opposition alliance, including Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, Nana Patole, Supriya Sule, and Balasaheb Thorat, led demonstrations in various …

Maratha-OBC reservation: Uddhav Thackeray puts ball in Modi’s court
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maratha-OBC reservation: Uddhav Thackeray puts ball in Modi’s court

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The political row over the Maratha-OBC reservation issue intensified on Tuesday, as activists from the Maratha Kranti Thok Morcha held an agitation near Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray’s residence Matoshree, demanding that he clarify his stand on the matter. Mumbai, India - July 30, 2024: Maratha Kranti Thok Morcha workers staged a protest outside Shiv Sena party chief Uddhav …

Congress leaders marching towards Raj Bhawan stopped, detained
5 months ago

Congress leaders marching towards Raj Bhawan stopped, detained

Hindustan Times  

Several Congress leaders were on Thursday detained as the police foiled their attempt to “gherao” the Raj Bhawan to protest the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre’s alleged failure to curb terrorism and give all powers to the lieutenant governor ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls. Hundreds of Congress workers led by AICC incharge J&K affairs Bharat Sinh Solanki, Pradesh …

Rahul mounts attack on PM, says he tried to topple Himachal’s govt
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul mounts attack on PM, says he tried to topple Himachal’s govt

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waived loans worth ₹16 lakh crore for 22 wealthy individuals over the past decade but failed to provide ₹9,000 crore to Himachal Pradesh for monsoon disaster relief last year, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Sunday. The former Congress chief referred to Modi’s speeches in Nahan and Mandi on Friday, where the Prime Minister asserted the …

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 …

Rajputs continue their protests in Gujarat over statements made by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajputs continue their protests in Gujarat over statements made by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala

The Hindu  

Rajputs in Gujarat continued their protests on Friday over the issue of controversial statements made by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala, who is contesting as the BJP candidate from Rajkot Lok Sabha seat. In Himatnagar of Sabarkantha constitutency, representatives of the Rajput community apparently told Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi that their community members would vote against the BJP …

Rahul Gandhi unveils Congress' plan of scrapping Agniveer scheme
8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi unveils Congress' plan of scrapping Agniveer scheme

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that the arch-rival BJP won't even win 150 seats as against their 400-plus seat claim in the Lok Sabha election 2024. Gandhi promised that Congress is going to provide a guaranteed minimum support price to the farmers of India, and the INDI Alliance government would implement a minimum tax and waive off farmers' …

Farmers protest: 2-hour road blockade across Haryana; internet shutdown extended | Top 10
10 months ago

Farmers protest: 2-hour road blockade across Haryana; internet shutdown extended | Top 10

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leaders put on hold the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for two days after a 21-year-old protester was killed and 12 police personnel were injured in clashes at Khanauri, one of the two Punjab-Haryana interstate border points which have become protest sites for the farmers attempting to reach New Delhi. The death of the protesting farmers has exacerbated the already tense …

Farmers, youth, underprivileged neglected under BJP regime, says Rahul Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers, youth, underprivileged neglected under BJP regime, says Rahul Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

Alleging that the Modi government is working for a “select group of rich people”, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that injustice is being done to farmers, poor and unemployed youth of the country. No news of inflation, unemployment… only Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, shows on Pakistan are seen on TV,” said Mr. Gandhi in Chandauli, during the …

Congress holds 'silent satyagraha' in Rajasthan amid disruptions in Rahul's Nyay Yatra
11 months ago

Congress holds 'silent satyagraha' in Rajasthan amid disruptions in Rahul's Nyay Yatra

India TV News  

Congress party workers in Rajasthan took to the streets in a 'silent satyagraha' on Tuesday against the BJP and the Assam government over alleged disruption in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra in the northeastern state. Pradesh Congress Committee general secretary Swarnim Chaturvedi said party MLAs and other leaders and public representatives staged a dharna held at the …

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
11 months ago

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After clashes erupted between Congress and BJP workers in Assam during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in that state, with the party claiming that some of its senior leaders were attacked, Congress state units across the country launched protests on Monday evening. All across India, PCCs and DCCs are instructed to hold large-scale protests tomorrow evening and …

Rajasthan Congress To Hold Silent Protests Against 'Attack' On Nyay Yatra In Assam Tomorrow
11 months ago

Rajasthan Congress To Hold Silent Protests Against 'Attack' On Nyay Yatra In Assam Tomorrow

ABP News  

New Delhi: Following an alleged attack on the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam, the Rajasthan Congress on Monday said it will hold a ‘silent satyagraha’ in district headquarters across the state on Tuesday to protest against the same. As per the PTI report, a Congress spokesperson alleged that attempts have been made by the BJP and the …

Rahul Gandhi's ‘Shehanshah Ke Farmaan’ jibe at Centre over truck drivers protest
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi's ‘Shehanshah Ke Farmaan’ jibe at Centre over truck drivers protest

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the Narendra Modi government over the strike by transporters over the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita's provisions on road accident. While more than 150 MPs were suspended, Shahenshah in Parliament enacted a law against drivers, the backbone of the Indian economy, which could have fatal consequences,” Gandhi posted on social media platform X. …

Modi has abandoned Bharat Mata, works diligently for Adani: Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Modi has abandoned Bharat Mata, works diligently for Adani: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of favouring billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and targeting him for not conducting a caste census. Mr. Gandhi said Mr. Modi should chant Adani Ji Ki Jai instead of Bharat Mata Ki Jai. Addressing election rallies in Bundi and Dausa districts, Mr. Gandhi said the Prime …

Modi living the good life, Rahul says at rally in Chhattisgarh
1 year, 1 month ago

Modi living the good life, Rahul says at rally in Chhattisgarh

The Hindu  

Taking a potshot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sartorial choices, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked the crowd at an election rally in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday if they had ever seen Mr. Modi repeating his clothes, contrasting it with his white T-shirt that he sports regularly. Speaking in the context of Mr. Modi’s statement that the “poor” are the biggest …

Support for disgruntled BJP, Congress leaders spurs protests across Madhya Pradesh
1 year, 2 months ago

Support for disgruntled BJP, Congress leaders spurs protests across Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

Protests by angry supporters of BJP and Congress leaders who failed to secure tickets for the upcoming Assembly polls continued across Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. Videos surfaced of several supporters of BJP leader and former MLA Munnalal Goyal, who was denied a ticket from Gwalior East Assembly segment, gathering outside the palace of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Meanwhile, several women …

How Sonia Gandhi directed Opposition protest in Lok Sabha during PM Modi's speech
1 year, 4 months ago

How Sonia Gandhi directed Opposition protest in Lok Sabha during PM Modi's speech

India Today  

Congress leader and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi was on Thursday seen directing the protest by Members of Parliament of Opposition parties as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking in the Lok Sabha. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi moved a resolution for Chowdhury's suspension, saying he "disturbs the House" whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ministers speak or a debate is …

Manipur Video Maun Satyagraha Punjab Congress Samajwadi Party Candle March Lucknow Opposition Protest
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur Video Maun Satyagraha Punjab Congress Samajwadi Party Candle March Lucknow Opposition Protest

ABP News  

New Delhi: Opposition party workers cutting across political lines took to streets to protest against the Manipur viral video on Sunday. Flagging “negligence” of the National Commission for Women, DMK MP Kanimozhi, as quoted by news agency ANI said, “The Opposition parties, including DMK, want a fair discussion on what is happening and want the Prime Minister to respond. The …

Rahul Gandhi Disqualification: Kerala Cong Workers Observe 'Silent Protest' To Express Solidarity
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Disqualification: Kerala Cong Workers Observe 'Silent Protest' To Express Solidarity

ABP News  

Kerala Congress workers observed a silent protest in order to extend solidarity to Rahul Gandhi who was disqualified from Lok Sabha after his conviction in a defamation case at Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. Several Congress leaders including former Ministers, MLAs and MPs gathered near Mahatma Gandhi statue at Gandhi Park to take part in the protest. On Wednesdayy, Kerala PCC chief …

‘Conspiracy by BJP against someone who…’: Pilot on Congress' nationwide silent protest
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Conspiracy by BJP against someone who…’: Pilot on Congress' nationwide silent protest

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday said that the 'maun satyagraha' against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Parliament following his conviction in a defamation case was not about an individual but about the weakening of democracy through misuse of institutions and creating an environment of hatred. Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra, party's State Incharge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, …

Manipur Congress, locals stage protests as police stop Rahul Gandhi’s convoy
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur Congress, locals stage protests as police stop Rahul Gandhi’s convoy

Live Mint  

Congress workers and locals in Manipur staged protests on Thursday as the state police stopped the carcade of Rahul Gandhi in Bishnupur. Bishnupur SP Heisnam Balram said that the Manipur police advised Rahul Gandhi to travel via helicopter as their is a possibility of grenade attack along the highway. Hatred for peace, love, and brotherhood: Congress attacks BJP Congress attacked …

New Parliament building inauguration row: Bihar BJP leaders protest against Nitish's 'double standards'
1 year, 6 months ago

New Parliament building inauguration row: Bihar BJP leaders protest against Nitish's 'double standards'

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal is among the score of parties boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The opposition legislators led by Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha protested at different locations on the state legislature campus including both annexe buildings. Samrat Choudhary said that Nitish Kumar had inaugurated the annexe …

Congress to protest in AP over Rahul dismissal today
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress to protest in AP over Rahul dismissal today

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Gidugu Rudra Raju said all is set for organising the “Jai Bharath Satyagraha” at the Gymkhana Grounds in Vijayawada on Monday. AICC secretary Ranjitha Ranjan and AP affairs in-charge Meiyappan will be among those attending the satyagraha and public meeting being organised to protest against the cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s membership of Lok Sabha …

Rahul Gandhi saga: Congress gets on the front foot
1 year, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi saga: Congress gets on the front foot

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 06, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ “Where is the outrage? She was referring to the thin presence of Congress and Seva Dal workers who were raising intermittent slogans of “Rahul, tum sangharsh karo, hum tumhare saath hain.” The aide assured her that the party would soon be upping the ante, legally and politically. That was …

In pics: Congress workers' nationwide ‘show of support’ for Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 8 months ago

In pics: Congress workers' nationwide ‘show of support’ for Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Congress workers' nationwide ‘show of support’ for Rahul Gandhi As Rahul Gandhi challenged his conviction in the 2019 defamation case, the Congress workers launched nationwide protests and rallies in support of their leader.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir and others scuffle with police during party's 'Jai Bharat Satyagrah' …

RaGa's disqualification: Cong's frontal organisations hold demonstration
1 year, 8 months ago

RaGa's disqualification: Cong's frontal organisations hold demonstration

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As part of the nationwide 'Jai Bharat Satyagraha' launched by the Congress to protest against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as Lok Sabha member, the frontal organisations of the TPCC held demonstrations at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Gandhi Bhavan premises. TPCC OBC Cell chairman Nuthi Srikanth, minorities department chairman Shaik Abdullah Sohail, SC Cell chairman N. Preetam …

Congress announces series of agitational programmes over Rahul's disqualification
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress announces series of agitational programmes over Rahul's disqualification

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday announced over a month-long agitational programmes from block to national level, including a 'Jai Bharat Maha Satyagraha' here in the second week of April, to protest Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Lok Sabha and to press their demand for a JPC probe into the Adani issue. Addressing a press conference along general secretary in-charge Jairam …

Bihar: Cong raises Rahul issue, JD-U joins protest; BJP agitates over power tariff hike
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar: Cong raises Rahul issue, JD-U joins protest; BJP agitates over power tariff hike

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification as a member of Parliament raised heat both inside as well as outside the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Monday. While BJP raised the issue of recent proposal of power tariff hike by 24% by the Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission and wanted discussion on the matter, Congress members raised the issue of disqualification of Rahul Gandhi …

Protests in Bihar House against Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification
1 year, 8 months ago

Protests in Bihar House against Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification

Hindustan Times  

Congress lawmakers dressed in black carried posters and banners inside and outside the Bihar assembly on Monday as they protested against Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification as a member of Parliament. Members of Rashtriya Janata Dal, Janata Dal, and Left parties, which are Congress’s allies in Bihar’s ruling alliance, also joined the protests. As soon as the proceedings of the assembly got …

Congress protests in AP against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress protests in AP against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: AP Congress leaders staged Sankalpa Satyagraha protests all over the state on Sunday against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from Parliament. APCC president and former MLC Gidugu Rudra Raju participated in the protest at the Mahatma Gandhi statue near Kaleswara Rao Market in Vijayawada. Rudra Raju said that Rahul Gandhi’s two-year jail term awarded by a Surat court was …

TS Congress puts up rare show of unity to support Rahul
1 year, 8 months ago

TS Congress puts up rare show of unity to support Rahul

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state Congress participated in the nationwide ‘Sankalp Satyagraha’ to protest the disqualification of party leader Rahul Gandhi as an MP, by putting up an unprecedented show of unity at the Gandhi Bhavan here on Sunday. Speaking during the satyagraha, TPCC president A. Revanth Reddy said that like the British East India Company, the Adani Group was trying to …

Congress' day-long satyagraha today against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, cops say no permission | 10 points
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress' day-long satyagraha today against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, cops say no permission | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

From 10am to 5pm today, the Congress will observe a day-long satyagraha protesting the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha after a Surat court convicted him in a 2019 defamation case. Rahul Gandhi addressed a press conference on Saturday, the first after his disqualification, and said he does not care whether he is permanently disqualified; he will continue …

CM Yogi criticises Congress, says 'people immersed in corruption cannot hold Satyagraha'
1 year, 8 months ago

CM Yogi criticises Congress, says 'people immersed in corruption cannot hold Satyagraha'

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi Disqualification: The Congress on Sunday began a day-long "Sankalp Satyagraha" at Delhi's Rajghat in support of Rahul Gandhi following his disqualification from the Lok Sabha. In response to this, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeted Rahul Gandhi and taunted Congress for launching the Satyagraha program. Taking a dig at Congress and Rahul Gandhi, CM Yogi said that …

Rahul Gandhi conviction | Mahagathbandhan in Bihar stages protest over; JD(U) stays away
1 year, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi conviction | Mahagathbandhan in Bihar stages protest over; JD(U) stays away

The Hindu  

Bihar’s ruling mahagathbandhan or grand alliance — barring the Janata Dal — staged a protest and march in the State Assembly premises and raised their voices inside the House on March 24 to protest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction by a Gujarat court in a defamation case and his subsequent disqualification from membership of the Lok Sabha. “The sheer rapidity …

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue
1 year, 8 months ago

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue

The Hindu  

Minutes after orders disqualifying Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha were issued, the Opposition parties came together for a protest march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk, alleging that “democracy is in danger” and reiterating their demand for a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee into the Adani issue. The parliamentarians were not allowed to proceed any further from Vijay …

'Because Adani?': 3 things Rahul Gandhi said in reply to Delhi Police
1 year, 9 months ago

'Because Adani?': 3 things Rahul Gandhi said in reply to Delhi Police

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the Delhi police visited Rahul Gandhi's residence seeking information about the ‘sexual harassment’ victims whom he mentioned during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Srinagar, the Congress MP on Sunday submitted a four-page preliminary reply, stating that he will give a “detailed response in the next 8-10 days”. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi In his 10-point reply, Gandhi termed the …

WATCH | Protester dressed as a groom tossed like 'volley-ball' between Cops, Congress workers during protest
1 year, 9 months ago

WATCH | Protester dressed as a groom tossed like 'volley-ball' between Cops, Congress workers during protest

India TV News  

Delhi: Congress party workers on Thursday protested against the government over the ongoing Adani row in the Parliament. Delhi Congress staged a protest near Lt Governor VK Saxena's office, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the Adani issue. Several leaders and workers led by party president Anil Chaudhary gathered near Raj Niwas with placards and raised slogans against the …

Parliament disrupted for second consecutive day over Rahul Gandhi’s remarks and the Adani issue
1 year, 9 months ago

Parliament disrupted for second consecutive day over Rahul Gandhi’s remarks and the Adani issue

The Hindu  

For the second consecutive day on March 14, both Houses of Parliament were disrupted over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in London that Indian democracy is in peril, with the Treasury Benches demanding an apology from him, and the Opposition hitting back and demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe on the Adani Group-Hindenburg Research issue. As soon as the Lok …

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