'Wish govt had a sensitive heart': Rahul Gandhi's dig over rising prices this Diwali
3 years, 1 month ago

'Wish govt had a sensitive heart': Rahul Gandhi's dig over rising prices this Diwali

India Today  

In the wake of a sharp rise in prices of petrol and diesel in the country, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on Wednesday, saying that "inflation is at its peak during Diwali". Seems inflation is Modi govt’s Diwali gift to people: Rajasthan CM On Tuesday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot slammed the Centre, saying that the Modi government has given people inflation as a Diwali gift. “Looking at the way the prices of petrol, diesel, LPG, edible oil and vegetables are increasing, it seems that the Modi government has given a Diwali gift of inflation to the people,” Gehlot said in a tweet. The chief minister said that just three days before Diwali, the Modi government has made arrangements to make sweets expensive by increasing the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 266.

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Rahul Gandhi slams BJP: Taxing the poor, waiving billionaires' massive debts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP: Taxing the poor, waiving billionaires' massive debts

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said while the Narendra Modi government is hiking the rates of the income tax and other taxes for the common man, it is giving concessions to billionaires, and claimed that it is set to introduce another slab of the GST to burden people. Gandhi said the Congress will continue to oppose this "injustice" of …

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi at Vijayapura Rally
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi at Vijayapura Rally

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayapura: Addressing an election rally in Vijayapura, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared scared during his speeches. Continuously shifting focus, he speaks sporadically about Pakistan, and China, and even prompts audiences to light up their mobile phones and applaud," Rahul Gandhi said in a direct jab at Modi. Speaking at the rally in Vijayapura on Friday …

Rahul Gandhi takes ’cheerharan’ jibe at Centre after new I-T notice — ’someday, BJP govt will change and then...’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi takes ’cheerharan’ jibe at Centre after new I-T notice — ’someday, BJP govt will change and then...’

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned that someday, the Bharatiya Janata Party -led government will change and then stern action would be taken against those who undermine the democracy. His statement came hours after the Income Tax department served a fresh notice of over ₹1,700 crore to the Congress for discrepancies in tax returns for previous years. The Congress leader also …

PM Modi promises fuel price review if BJP wins in Rajasthan
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi promises fuel price review if BJP wins in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday promised that, if elected, a BJP government in Rajasthan would review the prices of petrol and diesel, aiming to provide relief to the poor and middle-class citizens. But the Congress government in Rajasthan sells petrol at higher prices.” “I give a guarantee that after the BJP government is formed, the prices of petrol and …

PM Modi slams Rajasthan’s Congress govt over attack on Hindu festivals
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi slams Rajasthan’s Congress govt over attack on Hindu festivals

Op India  

On Thursday, October 5th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress government in Rajasthan over the incidents of violence and stone pelting during the Hindu festivals of Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti and Parshuram Jayanti. While addressing a public rally in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur PM Modi raised concerns over deteriorating law and order in the state and said, “Congress government loves its …

Congress slams Modi government over price rise, organises flash protests outside BJP headquarters
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress slams Modi government over price rise, organises flash protests outside BJP headquarters

The Hindu  

Stepping up its attack on the Narendra Modi government over the rising prices of vegetables, the Congress on July 4 described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the ‘Mehengaai Man‘ under whose watch essential food items have become unaffordable. “Delhi Police under Home Minister Amit Shah does not miss any opportunity to break rules, conventions and procedures laid out in the …

Unemployment, inflation hurting the country, says Rahul Gandhi - The Hindu
2 years ago

Unemployment, inflation hurting the country, says Rahul Gandhi - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, said that Bharat Jodo Yatra was indeed aimed against the hatred, but the twin issues of “unemployment” and “inflation” were also hurting the country. Addressing a gathering at Haryana’s Nuh on the yatra’s entry to the State from neighbouring Rajasthan around 6 a.m., Mr. Gandhi said unemployment was one of …

India’s Gandhi slams PM Modi over price rise, Hindu-Muslim divide
2 years, 3 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 …

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation
2 years, 8 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 …

Celebrate Diwali with Loved Ones, May It Connect Everyone's Hearts: Sonia Gandhi Greets People
3 years, 1 month ago

Celebrate Diwali with Loved Ones, May It Connect Everyone's Hearts: Sonia Gandhi Greets People

News 18  

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday extended Diwali wishes to the people of the country and emphasised the message of dispelling darkness through love and cooperation. In a statement, Gandhi said, “I pray to God that this festival of lights brings happiness, prosperity and opportunities of progress and development to every family in India.” “Deepawali gives us the message that …

BJP Lauds Modi Govt's Cut in Petrol, Diesel Prices
3 years, 1 month ago

BJP Lauds Modi Govt's Cut in Petrol, Diesel Prices

News 18  

The BJP on Wednesday hailed the central government's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali gift. "I thank @narendramodi Ji's Gov for reducing Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel on the eve of Diwali by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively from tomorrow. The reduction in excise duty on Petrol & Diesel will also …

Rising fuel prices dampens Diwali shopping spirit in Lucknow
3 years, 1 month ago

Rising fuel prices dampens Diwali shopping spirit in Lucknow

India Today  

With days ahead of Diwali, shopping budgets of many has been affected due to the high rise in the prices of commodities. They said the surge in fuel prices has directly affected their shopping budget ahead of the festival season. 35-year-old Yatendra Chaudhary, who works at a private company, said that the surge in petrol prices has directly affected his …

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

LIVE: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' on Diwali with AQI at 414
4 years, 1 month ago

LIVE: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' on Diwali with AQI at 414

Business Standard  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday interacted with soldiers in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on the occasion of Diwali. PM Modi also said that India is becoming a strong voice against expansionism. India is also becoming a strong voice against this thinking.” Reiterating that the nation will not compromise with its interests, Modi said, “World now understands that this nation won’t compromise with …

Rahul Gandhi questions Centre's priorities, says Modi govt busy toppling govts amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi questions Centre's priorities, says Modi govt busy toppling govts amid coronavirus pandemic

India Today  

Launching a scathing attack on the central government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned the Narendra Modi-led government over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi raised questions over priorities of the Modi government amid the fight against coronavirus pandemic. Accusing the Centre of trying to topple state governments in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in …

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