Rahul Gandhi blames PMO for MP crisis, says 'focus on petrol price instead'
4 years, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi blames PMO for MP crisis, says 'focus on petrol price instead'

India TV News  

In the first reaction on Madhya Pradesh political crisis and post- Jyotiraditya Scindia's resignation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a crash in global oil prices. while you were busy destabilising an elected Congress Govt, you may have missed noticing the 35 per cent crash in global oil prices." The move comes after 22 Congress MLAs loyal to former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned on Tuesday, pushing the 15-month-old Kamal Nath government to the brink of collapse. "We are going to take our 92 MLAs and those supporting our Madhya Pradesh government to a hotel," a senior Congress leader said on Wednesday.

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'Tumne mujhe badla... mera muh mat khulwao': Jyotiraditya Scindia tears into Congress amid heckling in Parliament
1 year, 5 months ago

'Tumne mujhe badla... mera muh mat khulwao': Jyotiraditya Scindia tears into Congress amid heckling in Parliament

Firstpost  

Jyotiraditya Scindia was in the Congress for a long time and was considered a close associate of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. He quit the party and joined the BJP in 2020 following differences with its leadership Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday tore into the Opposition, saying that those who brought the no-confidence motion don’t have confidence in them. Speaking …

India’s Gandhi slams PM Modi over price rise, Hindu-Muslim divide
2 years, 4 months ago

India’s Gandhi slams PM Modi over price rise, Hindu-Muslim divide

Al Jazeera  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi blames PM Modi for soaring unemployment and inflation as he rallies supporters in New Delhi. Thousands of Indians rallied under key opposition leader Rahul Gandhi over soaring unemployment and rising food and fuel prices, with the former Congress party chief attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for failing to address issues facing the people. The prices …

Rahul Gandhi on LPG price hike: ‘Only Congress governs for poor, middle class’
2 years, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi on LPG price hike: ‘Only Congress governs for poor, middle class’

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a jibe at the central government after the hike in prices of domestic liquified petroleum gas by ₹50 per cylinder, insisting that “Only Congress governs for the welfare of poor and middle-class Indian families. Cooking gas on Saturday became costlier by ₹50 per cylinder with the second rate hike in less than two …

‘Nehru ji to blame?' Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi over power crisis
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Nehru ji to blame?' Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi over power crisis

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing power crisis in the country. Taking to Twitter, Gandhi asked the Prime Minister whom he would blame for the current "failure" over the crisis, a result of a shortage in coal supplies and plants shutting for maintenance amid soaring electricity demand. Several states including the …

'Modi's Federalism Not Cooperative, It's Coercive': Rahul Attacks PM Over Fuel Price Issue
2 years, 8 months ago

'Modi's Federalism Not Cooperative, It's Coercive': Rahul Attacks PM Over Fuel Price Issue

News 18  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his federalism is "not cooperative but coercive". His remarks came a day after Modi flagged higher fuel prices in many opposition-ruled states and urged them to reduce VAT in "national interest" to benefit the common man and work in the spirit of cooperative federalism in this …

Oppn Accuses PM Modi of Playing Politics on Fuel Prices, BJP Slams Its 'Hypocrisy'
2 years, 8 months ago

Oppn Accuses PM Modi of Playing Politics on Fuel Prices, BJP Slams Its 'Hypocrisy'

News 18  

The Opposition on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of playing politics during his meeting with chief ministers on the Covid situation by raising the issue of fuel prices and "passing the buck" on to states to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said the Centre owed Rs 26,500 crore to the state, after Prime …

Road ahead for Congress more challenging than ever before: Sonia Gandhi chairs parliamentary party meet
2 years, 9 months ago

Road ahead for Congress more challenging than ever before: Sonia Gandhi chairs parliamentary party meet

Firstpost  

Addressing a meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party, she also hit out at the BJP, saying the ruling party’s “divisive agenda” has become a regular feature of political discourse in all states New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday called for unity at all levels of the organisation while noting that the road ahead for the party is more …

KTR hits out at Modi over rise in fuel prices
2 years, 9 months ago

KTR hits out at Modi over rise in fuel prices

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: IT minister K.T.Rama Rao on Thursday took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rising fuel prices and for claiming credit for the TRS government's ‘Mission Bhagiratha’ despite the Centre not contributing to the project. The minister posted old tweets of Modi when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat on the fuel price hike, including one from May …

Photos: Rahul Gandhi protests against hike in fuel prices and inflation
2 years, 9 months ago

Photos: Rahul Gandhi protests against hike in fuel prices and inflation

Hindustan Times  

Photos: Rahul Gandhi protests against hike in fuel prices and inflation Congress president Rahul Gandhi said prices of petrol and diesel have risen nine times in the last 10 days, and. Congress president Rahul Gandhi said prices of petrol and diesel have risen nine times in the last 10 days, and that the poor and middle class have been worst …

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation
2 years, 9 months ago

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation

Hindustan Times  

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation With the ninth hike in fuel prices in ten days, Congress has stepped up its protests against the central government. The petrol and diesel prices have been increased by 80 paise, taking the overall increase to ₹6.40 per litre.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout …

Fuel prices hike: 'Thali Bajao,' Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on Centre
2 years, 9 months ago

Fuel prices hike: 'Thali Bajao,' Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on Centre

India TV News  

Highlights Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over fuel prices hike Domestic cooking gas LPG rates were increased by Rs 50 per cylinder Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Mallikarjun Kharge and SP's Jaya Bachchan also joined the chorus Fuel prices hike: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came down heavily on the Centre over the exorbitant rise in petrol, diesel prices after …

Get your petrol tanks filled before 'election offer' ends: Rahul's dig at Centre over fuel price hike
2 years, 10 months ago

Get your petrol tanks filled before 'election offer' ends: Rahul's dig at Centre over fuel price hike

India TV News  

Highlights Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Modi government over the impending fuel price hike Congress has been accusing the BJP government of raising the prices soon after the polls are over. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a swipe at the Modi government over the impending fuel price hike after assembly polls and asked people …

PM Modi can't reduce fuel prices as it benefits his industrialist friends: Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi can't reduce fuel prices as it benefits his industrialist friends: Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot reduce the prices of fuel as it benefits his "two-three industrialist friends". If you had not done this and three laws were not repealed, not only the farmers of Punjab, but the farmers of India would have suffered," Rahul Gandhi said. 'Channi son of poor, understands poverty' …

'MP who ran away from UP...': FM Sitharaman's stinging attack on Rahul Gandhi over 'Zer0' Budget remark
2 years, 11 months ago

'MP who ran away from UP...': FM Sitharaman's stinging attack on Rahul Gandhi over 'Zer0' Budget remark

India TV News  

Highlights Nirmala Sitharaman responded to Rahul Gandhi saying MP who ran away from UP must do his homework Sitharaman said Rahul Gandhi should listen to what is being said in Budget Finance Minister also asked Rahul Gandhi to first solve issues in states where Congress is in power Budget 2022: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched a stinging …

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at govt over rising fuel prices, alleges wealth of poor transferred to PM's 'friends'
3 years, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at govt over rising fuel prices, alleges wealth of poor transferred to PM's 'friends'

Firstpost  

The Congress leader also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in a state of panic and unable to face the ground reality of the situation in the country New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the government over rising prices and alleged that farmers, small traders and the salaried class were being demonetised and the …

Rahul Gandhi slams government over rise in prices of LPG
3 years, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi slams government over rise in prices of LPG

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the government over the rise in prices of domestic cooking gas, and said the country is uniting against this injustice. The Congress party has been attacking the government over the rise in petrol, diesel and LPG prices and has been demanding reduction in them by removing some of the taxes imposed …

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over hike in PNG, CNG prices
3 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over hike in PNG, CNG prices

India TV News  

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a swipe at the BJP-led Centre over the hike in the prices of the CNG and PNG, saying that inflation is continuing to grow and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'accountability was only towards friends'. In a tweet in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi said, "Inflation continues to grow. His remarks came after the Indraprastha …

'PhD in tax recovery': Rahul Gandhi's jibe on Centre, as fuel prices continue to rise
3 years, 6 months ago

'PhD in tax recovery': Rahul Gandhi's jibe on Centre, as fuel prices continue to rise

India TV News  

Taking a jibe at the central government for the continued increase in fuel prices, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday termed it a "PhD in tax recovery". Petrol prices have now crossed the Rs 100 per litre mark in several cities while in others it is very close to it. Fuel prices in Patna were 99.28 and Rs 93.30 per …

Kerala elections 2021: Rahul Gandhi to take part in public meetings in nine constituencies
3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala elections 2021: Rahul Gandhi to take part in public meetings in nine constituencies

Firstpost  

Rahul Gandhi will be in Kerala on Tuesday and lead the Congress campaign for the upcoming in the state. Rahul, who is a Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad, will participate in public meetings in Kottayam, Puthuppally, Kanjirappally, Pala, Piravom, Kunnathunad, Muvattupuzha, Perumbavoor and Angamaly constituencies, The Hindu reported. At corner meetings in Ernakulam and Alappuzha districts, Rahul said he was …

Congress planning nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices: Chennithala
3 years, 11 months ago

Congress planning nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices: Chennithala

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Congress is planning a nationwide protest against the increasing fuel prices, senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala said here on Friday as he attacked the BJP-led government at the Centre over the soaring prices of diesel and petrol. "The Congress is planning an all India protest, if the prices of fuel continue to soar on an uncontrolled level," Chennithala …

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over fuel price hike, says Narendra Modi govt only 'busy collecting tax'
3 years, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over fuel price hike, says Narendra Modi govt only 'busy collecting tax'

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday slammed the Centre over fuel prices touching an “all-time high” and demanded that the excise duty hike affected by the Narendra Modi government during its tenure be immediately rolled back to give relief to the masses. Congress spokesperson Ajay Maken said in Delhi on Sunday the petrol prices have reached an all time high …

Centre insensitive to fuel prices hike: Congress
4 years, 6 months ago

Centre insensitive to fuel prices hike: Congress

The Hindu  

Petrol prices have risen by ₹7 in the last 14 days and this reflects how the Centre is least bothered about people from all sections, who are already suffering from loss of income due to corona-related lockdown, said AICC secretary and former MLA Vamshi Chand Reddy. Speaking to reporters here, he said with the latest hike, petrol prices have touched …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre's 'unfair' decision to hike petrol, diesel prices; calls for move to be withdrawn
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre's 'unfair' decision to hike petrol, diesel prices; calls for move to be withdrawn

Firstpost  

Terming the rise in petrol and diesel prices as ‘unfair’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said when the fight against COVID-19 is causing economic hardship to all, the government instead of reducing prices has raised them. New Delhi: Terming the rise in petrol and diesel prices as “unfair”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said when the fight against …

Oil prices crashed, Rahul reminds Prime Minister
4 years, 10 months ago

Oil prices crashed, Rahul reminds Prime Minister

The Hindu  

In his only comment on the political developments in Madhya Pradesh, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi took a dig at the Narendra Modi government. “Hey @PMOIndia, while you were busy destabilising an elected Congress govt, you may have missed noticing the 35% crash in global oil prices. “In dollar terms, the international crude oil prices are down to the level …

Rahul Gandhi says PMO responsible for 'destabilising' elected govt in Madhya Pradesh; asks Narendra Modi to 'focus on economy' instead
4 years, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi says PMO responsible for 'destabilising' elected govt in Madhya Pradesh; asks Narendra Modi to 'focus on economy' instead

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “destabilising” the elected Congress government in Madhya Pradesh. Gandhi also said the Prime Minister may have “missed” noticing the 35 per cent crash in global oil prices and asked him to pass on the benefit to Indians by slashing petrol prices. — Rahul Gandhi March 11, …

Congress slams government over rise in fuel prices
5 years, 6 months ago

Congress slams government over rise in fuel prices

India TV News  

The Congress on Sunday slammed the Centre over rise in fuel prices, saying the BJP is back to "fleece" the people. Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the petrol prices in Delhi on June 22 were Rs 69.93 per litre and went up to Rs 70.40 per litre on June 30, a rise of Rs 0.47 per litre. He also …

Rahul Gandhi attacks Narendra Modi, Arun Jaitley over investments falling to 14-year-low; cites media report
6 years ago

Rahul Gandhi attacks Narendra Modi, Arun Jaitley over investments falling to 14-year-low; cites media report

Firstpost  

Rahul Gandhi cited a fresh report on the investment slump and said Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley were to blame for it. New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and finance minister Arun Jaitley over a media report claiming that new investments in India had plunged to a 14-year-low, alleging that one is unable …

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi slam each other in Rajasthan as poll battle intensifies
6 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi slam each other in Rajasthan as poll battle intensifies

India Today  

The political tussle between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress intensified on Monday in Rajasthan, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi hitting out at each other during rallies held in various parts of the state. While addressing a rally in Jaisalmer's Pokhran, a place known for the nuclear tests, Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Modi, claiming …

Political opportunism on Petrol and Diesel prices: A class act by India’s opposition
6 years, 1 month ago

Political opportunism on Petrol and Diesel prices: A class act by India’s opposition

Op India  

Petrol Prices have always been at the forefront of the political discourse with politicians throwing around arguments and counter-arguments. This means that the government, especially the central government has little control over when the prices increase because these prices are determined on the basis of movements in the international crude oil prices. As is the case, it is extremely unfair …

Congress was in Dhritrashtra mode for 10 years against corruption: BJP on Rahul Gandhi’s demonetisation jibe
6 years, 2 months ago

Congress was in Dhritrashtra mode for 10 years against corruption: BJP on Rahul Gandhi’s demonetisation jibe

Op India  

Addressing a rally in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, Congress President Rahul Gandhi went on his rhetorics where he asked the audience if they have seen any rich and corrupt person getting down from their luxurious cars and standing in the ATM queue to withdraw money. Countering Rahul Gandhi, BJP spokesperson Dr Sambit Patra, while addressing the media, quipped that he has seen …

Modi friends with the rich, does nothing for the poor: Rahul Gandhi in MP
6 years, 3 months ago

Modi friends with the rich, does nothing for the poor: Rahul Gandhi in MP

India Today  

Congress president Rahul Gandhi arrived on a two day tour of the Gwalior Chambal region in poll bound Madhya Pradesh on Monday. Rahul Gandhi landed in Gwalior and proceeded to Datia where he offered prayers on the 6th day of Navratri at the Pitambara Peeth, a prominent seat of tantra in the country. A public meeting was also held at …

Rahul Gandhi comments on fuel prices while being silent on non-reduction of VAT by Congress ruled states
6 years, 3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi comments on fuel prices while being silent on non-reduction of VAT by Congress ruled states

Op India  

Congress President Rahul Gandhi has been very active on social media attacking Modi government for soaring petrol prices for the last three months. आप कृपया पेट्रोल-डीजल को GST के दायरे में ले आइए। — Rahul Gandhi October 5, 2018 He tweet has come after the centre announced cut on petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2.50 per litre yesterday. This …

Govt in trouble over floundering economy?
6 years, 4 months ago

Govt in trouble over floundering economy?

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress-led UPA government had approved the steepest ever hike in petrol prices across the country. While the silence is deafening, some BJP leaders whisper: “This is mainly because fall in Indian rupee and of course rise of crude at the global level.” In the penultimate year of its five-year term, the Modi government could be be in serious trouble …

Rahul Gandhi hits out at Narendra Modi over Rafale deal, farm distress, jobs in Rajasthan, says govt has failed on all fronts
6 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi hits out at Narendra Modi over Rafale deal, farm distress, jobs in Rajasthan, says govt has failed on all fronts

Firstpost  

Rahul Gandhi on Saturday addressed a gathering of party workers in Rajasthan’s Jaipur and hit out at the Narendra Modi government over farmer suicides, unemployment and safety of women. Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday addressed a gathering of party workers in Jaipur, during which he hit out at the Narendra Modi government over the Rafale deal, farmer suicides, unemployment …

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