Democracy was 'cremated' in Lok Sabha: Congress on expunging of Rahul Gandhi's remarks
1 year, 11 months ago

Democracy was 'cremated' in Lok Sabha: Congress on expunging of Rahul Gandhi's remarks

The Hindu  

The Congress on Wednesday strongly criticised the expunging of certain remarks by Rahul Gandhi in Parliament targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and alleged that "democracy was cremated" in Lok Sabha. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "With the expunging of Rahul Gandhi's remarks on PM linked Adani Maha Mega Scam, deMOcracy was cremated in the Lok Sabha. In his remarks in Lok Sabha, Mr. Gandhi had alleged that the meteoric rise in Gautam Adani's fortunes happened after the BJP came to power in 2014 and he rose from the 609th to the second spot in the global rich list. The Congress leader's remarks had drawn a sharp response from Treasury benches, with Law Minister Kiren Rijiju asking him not to level "wild allegations" and to furnish proof of his claims.

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Rahul, Congress tried since 2002 to target Modi's image, PM's credibility remains high: BJP on Adani row
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahul, Congress tried since 2002 to target Modi's image, PM's credibility remains high: BJP on Adani row

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Thursday dubbed Rahul Gandhi's attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the US prosecutors' indictment of Gautam Adani on alleged bribery and fraud charges as part of his long-running efforts to target its leader, and noted that none of the four states named in American courts had a BJP government. "Law will take its own …

'Against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy...': Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker Om Birla over expunged remarks
6 months, 1 week ago

'Against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy...': Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker Om Birla over expunged remarks

Firstpost  

“…Shocked to note the manner in which considerable portion of my speech have been simply taken off from the proceedings under the garb of expunction…Taking off from records my considered remarks goes against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy…,” said Rahul Gandhi in the letter. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Speaker Om Birla …

PM Modi’s ‘redistribution of wealth’ remark | Congress is exploring legal remedies, says Supriya Shrinate
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi’s ‘redistribution of wealth’ remark | Congress is exploring legal remedies, says Supriya Shrinate

The Hindu  

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the party is exploring legal remedies as the Election Commission of India is not acting on the complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “redistribution of wealth” remarks. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi made hate speeches in Rajasthan. The Congress moved the EC seeking "appropriate action" against Mr. Modi for his 'redistribution of wealth' remarks …

Lok Sabha elections | Able to seek third term because of Ambedkar’s Constitution, says PM Modi
9 months ago

Lok Sabha elections | Able to seek third term because of Ambedkar’s Constitution, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

It is because of the Constitution made by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar that the son of a poor is able to seek a third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at an election rally in Madhya Pradesh on Ambedkar Jayanti. But it is because of the Constitution he made that Modi, son of a poor mother, is seeking your blessings for …

Sonia Gandhi criticises Modi govt, accuses it of 'strangling' democracy through suspension of 141 MPs
1 year ago

Sonia Gandhi criticises Modi govt, accuses it of 'strangling' democracy through suspension of 141 MPs

India TV News  

Sonia Gandhi, the chief of the Congress Parliamentary Party, delivered a scathing critique of the Narendra Modi government on Wednesday, expressing deep concern over the suspension of a significant number of Opposition MPs during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. The Opposition's demand, which Gandhi supported, pertains to seeking a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the security …

Stay on Rahul Gandhi conviction | Congress sends court order to Lok Sabha Secretariat
1 year, 5 months ago

Stay on Rahul Gandhi conviction | Congress sends court order to Lok Sabha Secretariat

The Hindu  

A copy of the Supreme Court order, that stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction by a Surat court in a criminal defamation case, was formally handed over to the Lok Sabha Secretariat, party’s leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said on Saturday. Questioning the “delay” in reinstating Mr. Gandhi, Congress communication chief Jairam Ramesh asked if “Prime Minister …

Satyameva Jayate, Says Priyanka Gandhi on SC Stay
1 year, 5 months ago

Satyameva Jayate, Says Priyanka Gandhi on SC Stay

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed Rahul Gandhi's conviction in defamation case in Modu surname case. check out reactions of congress leaders It's a happy day.I will write and speak to Lok Sabha Speaker today itself," said Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. "Congratulations to the people of Wayanad upon having their representation in the Lok Sabha restored," tweeted National Conference …

Rahul Gandhi summoned to Patna in defamation case for ‘Modi surname’ remark
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi summoned to Patna in defamation case for ‘Modi surname’ remark

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is summoned to a court in Patna on 25 April in the defamation case filed for his ‘Modi surname’ remark. On 18 March, the MP/MLA court of Special Judicial Magistrate Aadi Dev asked Rahul Gandhi to appear before the court on 12 April, but the defense counsel sought another date on Wednesday and claimed that the …

Wayanad bypoll soon as Rahul loses Lok Sabha seat? EC reveals its stand
1 year, 9 months ago

Wayanad bypoll soon as Rahul loses Lok Sabha seat? EC reveals its stand

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India is in no hurry to announce bypoll to Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency after Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the lower house, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Wednesday, adding that the Congress leader has 30 days to exercise judicial remedy in 2019 demafation case. Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as Lok Sabha member after he convicted …

Hours after taking jibe at govt on Adani row, Rahul Gandhi gets police notice on his rape victim remarks
1 year, 9 months ago

Hours after taking jibe at govt on Adani row, Rahul Gandhi gets police notice on his rape victim remarks

India TV News  

Hours after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's press conference in which he took a dig at the BJP on Adani row, Delhi Police on Thursday issued a notice to former grand old party president to give details about those victims who approached him regarding their sexual harassment to provide them security. Reiterating that he wants to speak on the floor of …

Nothing Unparliamentary in Rahul Gandhi's Comments on Adani, Says Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year, 11 months ago

Nothing Unparliamentary in Rahul Gandhi's Comments on Adani, Says Mallikarjun Kharge

News 18  

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said that there was nothing unparliamentary about what Rahul Gandhi had said about billionaire Gautam Adani and his relationship with prime minister Narendra Modi, in Parliament. Reacting to the breach of privilege notice sent to the Congress MP by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, Kharge said, “Whatever Rahul Gandhi had mentioned …

2004 to 2014 Was ‘Blackout Era’…Mired in Scams, PM Modi Tears Into Congress in Lok Sabha Address
1 year, 11 months ago

2004 to 2014 Was ‘Blackout Era’…Mired in Scams, PM Modi Tears Into Congress in Lok Sabha Address

News 18  

Parliament Session, Bengal Budget 2023 Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday replied to the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Lok Sabha. While addressing the House, PM Modi said the world was seeing its prosperity in India’s growth story but a few “frustrated” persons were not ready to accept the achievements of the …

'Democracy was cremated in Lok Sabha': Jairam Ramesh as Rahul Gandhi's remarks expunged
1 year, 11 months ago

'Democracy was cremated in Lok Sabha': Jairam Ramesh as Rahul Gandhi's remarks expunged

India Today  

The Lok Sabha Speaker expunged the remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech in the House on Tuesday. Following the expunging notification, Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said “Democracy was cremated in the Lok Sabha.” He took to Twitter and wrote, “With the expunging of @RahulGandhi's remarks on PM linked Adani MahaMegaScam, deMOcracy …

Rahul Gandhi's 4 questions to PM Modi on Adani, foreign trips, electoral bond
1 year, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's 4 questions to PM Modi on Adani, foreign trips, electoral bond

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday posed four questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while linking the meteoric rise in the business fortunes of billionaire Gautam Adani to the BJP government coming to power in 2014. Amid objection from the treasury benches for levelling “wild allegations”, Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the government over the Adani issue as …

'India trusts PM Modi.. do proper homework before speaking': BJP to Rahul Gandhi over Adani allegations
1 year, 11 months ago

'India trusts PM Modi.. do proper homework before speaking': BJP to Rahul Gandhi over Adani allegations

India TV News  

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi: The Bhartiya Janata Party on Tuesday denounced the allegations levelled by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his Address in Lok Sabha regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alleged proximity with the billionaire Gautam Adani. BJP terms Rahul's allegations "baseless" Dismissing the claims, senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad called Gandhi's allegations "baseless" and claimed that the country …

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