Cong distances itself from Ramesh’s comment on ISI remarks
11 years, 4 months ago

Cong distances itself from Ramesh’s comment on ISI remarks

The Hindu  

The Congress on Sunday distanced itself from the comment of Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, on the controversy sparked by party vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on ISI getting in touch with Muzaffarnagar riot-hit youth. On Saturday, senior Urdu journalists had conveyed to Mr. Ramesh that the community was hurt by Rahul Gandhi’s remarks and suggested that the Congress vice-president should apologise. Mr. Afzal said his party respects the wisdom of the EC, adding that it had appreciated Rahul Gandhi’s intentions. However, taking a dig at Mr. Ramesh’s comments the BJP said it has to be seen whether Rahul Gandhi will apologise to the Muslim community or the former will apologise to his party leader.

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’Why insult President?’: PM Modi slams Congress amid row over Sonia Gandhi’s ’poor thing’ comment against Murmu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

’Why insult President?’: PM Modi slams Congress amid row over Sonia Gandhi’s ’poor thing’ comment against Murmu

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a sharp rebuttal on Tuesday amid continued controversy over remarks made against President Droupadi Murmu. Controversy erupted earlier this month after a video of the senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi discussing a speech by the President went viral. "The poor lady, the President, was getting very tired by the end.she could hardly speak poor thing," …

Debate on President’s Address Continues in Parliament; Rahul Gandhi Faces Criticism Over China Remarks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Debate on President’s Address Continues in Parliament; Rahul Gandhi Faces Criticism Over China Remarks

ABP News  

The discussion on the President’s Address will continue today in both houses of Parliament, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to speak on the motion of thanks in the Lok Sabha at 5 PM and in the Rajya Sabha on February 6.In a contentious moment, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that Chinese forces are present within Indian territory, which sparked …

Complaint filed against Sonia Gandhi in Bihar court for remark on President
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Complaint filed against Sonia Gandhi in Bihar court for remark on President

The Hindu  

A complaint was filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi before a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district for her 'poor thing' remark on President Droupadi Murmu. Mr. Ojha also named Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as co-accused and sought legal action against them as well. After the President's joint address …

Gandhis’ remarks are an insult to Santhal community, people of Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gandhis’ remarks are an insult to Santhal community, people of Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and senior leaders of the state BJP issued strong condemnation against the remarks made by Sonia and Rahul Gandhi on President Droupadi Murmu and sought apology from the Congress leadership. Stating that the remarks are deeply reprehensible, the chief minister in post on X said that they expose the Congress party’s elitist and …

Odisha CM criticizes Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi for their remarks against President
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Odisha CM criticizes Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi for their remarks against President

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi criticized Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi for their remarks against President Droupadi Murmu, calling them disrespectful and condescending. “The disrespectful and condescending remarks made by Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi against President Droupadi Murmu are deeply reprehensible and exposed Congress party’s elitist and dismissive attitude,” said Mr. Majhi. “Sonia Gandhi’s …

Ramesh Bidhuri in trouble? BJP ’mulls’ new Kalkaji candidate over his ’offensive’ remarks in Delhi poll season: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ramesh Bidhuri in trouble? BJP ’mulls’ new Kalkaji candidate over his ’offensive’ remarks in Delhi poll season: Report

Live Mint  

Delhi Election 2025: Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramesh Bidhuri has sparked backlash, both within and outside the party, after his recent ‘offensive’ statements against Delhi chief minister Atishi and Congress member of parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Meetings in BJP There have been at least two meetings within the BJP discussing the possibility of either “shifting or cancelling” Bidhuri's candidature, …

Priyanka Gandhi reacts to Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial remark: 'It is ridiculous...'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Priyanka Gandhi reacts to Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial remark: 'It is ridiculous...'

India TV News  

Days after Ramesh Bidhuri made controversial remarks against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, she made her first remark on Wednesday. In the purported video, Bidhusri said, "I assure you that just as we made the roads in Okhla and Sangam Vihar, we will make all the roads in Kalkaji like Priyanka Gandhi's cheeks." Reacting to the remarks, Kalkaji Congress candidate …

Congress steps up campaign over Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. Ambedkar
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress steps up campaign over Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. Ambedkar

The Hindu  

Stepping up its campaign against Home Minister Amit Shah for his comment that it has become a “fashion” to take Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s name, the Congress on Saturday announced a plan to hold countrywide press conferences and Ambedkar samman marches in the next few days. “On 24 December, all across the country, we will hold Babasaheb Ambedkar Samman Marches and …

‘Hoped Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi would apologise for their misconduct in Parliament’: BJP on Cong presser
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Hoped Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi would apologise for their misconduct in Parliament’: BJP on Cong presser

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit back at Rahul Gandhi, after the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha addressed a presser to clarify accusations of pushing two ruling party MPs. “Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party MP Rahul Gandhi held a press conference today. We were hopeful that they will apologise for their misconduct in the Parliament today, …

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks
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3 months, 1 week ago

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were both adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday due to heated protests from Congress members over remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah, which they claimed insulted B.R. In the Lok Sabha, as soon as the House convened for the day, Congress members trooped into the Well, holding posters of Ambedkar …

Unfortunate: Government on Rahul Gandhi's 'memory loss' remark comparing PM-Biden
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4 months ago

Unfortunate: Government on Rahul Gandhi's 'memory loss' remark comparing PM-Biden

India Today  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday condemned remarks on PM Modi's memory made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and called it "unfortunate". During a speech in Maharashtra a few days back, Rahul Gandhi had said that PM Modi was losing his memory, and had likened it to that of US President Joe Biden. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on …

EC seeks replies from Nadda, Kharge on Rahul, Shah speeches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

EC seeks replies from Nadda, Kharge on Rahul, Shah speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

The Election Commission of India has issued notices to BJP President JP Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, seeking their responses to complaints over controversial statements made during the ongoing election campaigns in several states. The BJP filed a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks during a rally, where he allegedly accused the BJP and the RSS …

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Jairam Ramesh defends Rahul Gandhi after BJP's complaint to EC: ‘What are they complaining about?’
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jairam Ramesh defends Rahul Gandhi after BJP's complaint to EC: ‘What are they complaining about?’

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday defended party leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after the Bharatiya Janata Party approached the Election Commission over his remarks about investments in Maharashtra being transferred to Gujarat. On Tuesday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh told ANI that several projects and investments meant for Maharashtra have been moved to Gujarat. What BJP told the Election Commission …

Rahul Gandhi Under Attack 'Like Indira', Congress To Protest Against BJP-RSS's 'Poisonous Mindset': Kharge
6 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi Under Attack 'Like Indira', Congress To Protest Against BJP-RSS's 'Poisonous Mindset': Kharge

ABP News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday vowed that the party would launch an agitation against threats directed towards senior leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging the involvement of BJP and RSS leaders in creating an atmosphere of hate. The Congress president, who was in Jammu to campaign for the party’s candidates in the upcoming assembly elections, alleged vilification of Rahul Gandhi, saying …

‘BJP forced me to speak on Rahul Gandhi’s reservation remark’, claims Ambedkar’s great-grandson; Congress reacts
6 months, 1 week ago

‘BJP forced me to speak on Rahul Gandhi’s reservation remark’, claims Ambedkar’s great-grandson; Congress reacts

Hindustan Times  

BR Ambedkar's great-grandson Rajratna Ambedkar has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party had approached him to speak and hold a protest against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent statements on reservations in the US. Rajratna Ambedkar, BR Ambedkar's great-grandson “The country's biggest party approached me to protest, hold dharnas against Rahul Gandhi's statements…I was pressured for two days, but I have …

Rahul Hate Speech: Congress Stage Protest Against Ravneet Singh Bittu Over Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Hate Speech: Congress Stage Protest Against Ravneet Singh Bittu Over Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi

ABP News  

In a show of solidarity with their leader, Indian Youth Congress members took to the streets to protest against Ravneet Singh Bittu's controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi. The protest was led by Indian Youth Congress President, Srinivas BV, who addressed the gathering and expressed his outrage over Bittu's remarks. "We demand that Ravneet Singh Bittu apologize for his remarks and …

Rahul Hate Speech: Congress Outraged By Ravneet Singh Bittu's Speech, Protest Creates Chaos | ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Hate Speech: Congress Outraged By Ravneet Singh Bittu's Speech, Protest Creates Chaos | ABP News

ABP News  

The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over his controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi. Gaikwad had announced a reward of Rs 11 lakh to anyone who would cut off Rahul Gandhi's tongue, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. The Congress has taken to the streets, staging a protest outside the BJP …

Rahul Hate Speech: Political Tension Escalates Over Controversial Statement | ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Hate Speech: Political Tension Escalates Over Controversial Statement | ABP News

ABP News  

The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over his controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi. Gaikwad had announced a reward of Rs 11 lakh to anyone who would cut off Rahul Gandhi's tongue, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. The Congress has taken to the streets, staging a protest outside the BJP …

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM over objectionable remarks against Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 1 week ago

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM over objectionable remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discipline leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led ruling alliance who have used offensive language against the party leader Rahul Gandhi, saying strict legal action should be taken against people making such statements to prevent the degeneration of politics in the country. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses …

Shah, Rajnath slam Cong, Rahul for standing with forces conspiring to divide India
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shah, Rajnath slam Cong, Rahul for standing with forces conspiring to divide India

Hindustan Times  

Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh on Wednesday slammed Congress and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for standing with forces conspiring to divide the country, making anti-national statements and hurting India’s dignity with his comments during his US trip. “Whether it is supporting the JKNC’s anti-national and anti-reservation agenda in J&K or making anti-India statements on foreign platforms, Rahul Gandhi …

PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Hindus and Shakti, says country will not forget it for centuries
8 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Hindus and Shakti, says country will not forget it for centuries

Op India  

Speaking in the Lok Sabha on a Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, on July 2, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led I.N.D.I. In a scathing attack, PM Modi admonished Rahul Gandhi while referring to his Hindu remarks in Parliament and said,”These are your Sanskar, your character, your mindset, your hatred for the Hindus of this …

Parliament Session Live: PM Modi expected to address Motion of Thanks debate tomorrow evening
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Parliament Session Live: PM Modi expected to address Motion of Thanks debate tomorrow evening

Firstpost  

BJP National president JP Nadda, in series of tweets, asks for Rahul Gandhi's apology, says he has a knack for agitated flawed logic On Rahul Gandhi’s ‘violent-Hindu’ speech in Lok Sabha, BJP National president JP Nadda posted a series of tweets mentioned below: “First day, worst show! His speech today has shown that neither has he understood the mandate of …

Sam Pitroda reappointed chairman of Indian Overseas Congress
9 months ago

Sam Pitroda reappointed chairman of Indian Overseas Congress

New Indian Express  

The veteran leader was an advisor to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and has been closely associated with Rahul Gandhi, accompanying him during his foreign visits. The BJP made Pitroda's remarks a poll issue, forcing the Congress to act swiftly and distance itself from his remarks, calling them "most unfortunate and unacceptable". With campaigning in full swing ahead of the …

BJP protests near Congress HQ over Sam Pitroda’s remark
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP protests near Congress HQ over Sam Pitroda’s remark

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: BJP leaders and workers staged a protest near the Congress headquarters at Akbar Road on Thursday, calling for an apology from party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, regarding Sam Pitroda’s controversial remarks. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva who led the protests said divisive comments by Congress leaders towards citizens insult the unity and integrity of the nation. BJP leader …

Congress attempting to divide People: PM Modi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress attempting to divide People: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: In his recent address at an election rally in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of attempting to divide Hindus for political gain through appeasement tactics. Modi referenced Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's statement about Lord Ram and Lord Shiva, stating it was made with malicious intent to sow discord among Hindu communities. Modi also criticized the Congress …

BJP, Congress seek more time to reply to EC notices over PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi speeches
11 months ago

BJP, Congress seek more time to reply to EC notices over PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi speeches

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday sought another week to respond to the poll body's notice to party president JP Nadda about violations of the Mode Code of Conduct by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a senior EC official. On April 25, the ECI issued notices seeking responses to complaints of violations of the Model Code of Conduct against …

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

PM, Rahul Gandhi's 'violations': Election body takes note, seeks reply
11 months ago

PM, Rahul Gandhi's 'violations': Election body takes note, seeks reply

India Today  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday took note of alleged model code of conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Both BJP and Congress had raised allegations against Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi respectively for causing hatred through their election campaign speeches. The Election Commission shared the alleged model code violations by PM Modi …

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over remark on PM Modi, Manish Tewari of Congress questions Election Commission
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over remark on PM Modi, Manish Tewari of Congress questions Election Commission

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi have struck up a political uproar, as both Congress leaders and Bharatiya Janata Party ministers have now engaged in a war of words over “panauti" and "jebkatra" remarks. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been asked to appear before the Election Commission on November 25 After the Election Commission of India …

Rahul Gandhi gets Election Commission's notice over objectionable remarks on PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi gets Election Commission's notice over objectionable remarks on PM Modi

India TV News  

The Election Commission has taken decisive action by issuing a show-cause notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday for his recent remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Image Source : INDIA TVElection Commission's notice to Rahul Gandhi over objectionable remarks on PM Modi. Meanwhile, in response to the Election Commission's notice to Rahul Gandhi over his remarks targeting PM …

'Rahul Gandhi must apologise, else...': BJP after Congress leader's objectionable remarks against PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

'Rahul Gandhi must apologise, else...': BJP after Congress leader's objectionable remarks against PM Modi

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday slammed Rahul Gandhi for using objectionable language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi after India's loss in the recently concluded ICC World Cup and demanded an apology from the Congress leader saying Rahul must apologise, or else they will make this issue very serious. The BJP lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for his "panauti Modi" jibe …

'Lying is Modi's character': Jairam Ramesh's retort to PM's Udaipur jab
1 year, 4 months ago

'Lying is Modi's character': Jairam Ramesh's retort to PM's Udaipur jab

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a scathing attack at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks against Congress during a rally in Rajasthan's Udaipur, saying that “lying is PM Modi's character”. Alleging that Modi “lies inside and outside the Parliament”, the Congress leader said, “He can't even say the truth by mistake”. Jairam Ramesh's comments come after …

Danish Ali writes to PM Modi over Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks, seeks his response on matter
1 year, 6 months ago

Danish Ali writes to PM Modi over Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks, seeks his response on matter

India TV News  

Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his response on BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri's statements in the Parliament when he name-called the former and used objectional language against him. In his letter, Danish Ali wrote, ".You are not only the Prime Minister of the country but also the leader of the House where …

BJP trying to distract people by triggering controversies through its MPs: Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP trying to distract people by triggering controversies through its MPs: Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi today accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to distract people from the idea of caste census by triggering controversies through its MPs Ramesh Bidhuri and Nishikant Dubey. While speaking at a conclave in the national capital, the Congress leader said that the BJP wins elections by distracting and not allowing us to construct our …

The Hindu alters Rahul Gandhi's remarks about OBC MPs and Murtis in temples
1 year, 6 months ago

The Hindu alters Rahul Gandhi's remarks about OBC MPs and Murtis in temples

Op India  

On 22nd September, ‘The Hindu’ published a report titled ‘100% regret: Rahul Gandhi on UPA’s inability to bring women’s reservation bill with OBC sub-quota’. Even after the passage of the women’s reservation bill in the Lower and Upper House of the Parliament, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi made controversial remarks against the bill. Rahul Gandhi made the argument that the Murtis, …

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri: Repeat offender of abusive statements
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri: Repeat offender of abusive statements

The Hindu  

South Delhi MP and BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri is no stranger to controversy and much of it is because of his offensive statements towards political rivals and fellow MPs as well. Shrimati Teacher of the Communist Party of India and Arpita Ghosh of the Trinamool Congress, made a complaint to then Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan about “abusive and sexist” …

Cong. Protests KTR's Comments on Rahul
1 year, 8 months ago

Cong. Protests KTR's Comments on Rahul

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad district Congress and TPCC Mahila Congress activists burnt effigies of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and minister K.T. Rama Rao at the Nampally main road on Tuesday to protest against Rama Rao’s alleged inappropriate comments on senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to the media, Sameer Waliullah strongly objected to the inappropriate comments made by Rama Rao against …

‘Unfortunate language…’: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on BJP's ‘vishkanya’ remark on Sonia Gandhi
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Unfortunate language…’: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on BJP's ‘vishkanya’ remark on Sonia Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

A day after Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal called Congress chief Sonia Gandhi a ‘vishkanya’ and “an agent of China and Pakistan", Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot said on Saturday that the language being used against Gandhi was unfortunate. Congress leader Sachin Pilot sits on a hunger strike against the alleged corruption during previous BJP government in Rajasthan, …

UK remarks row: BJP's 'Mir Jafar' jibe, Congress says Rahul Gandhi won't apologise
2 years ago

UK remarks row: BJP's 'Mir Jafar' jibe, Congress says Rahul Gandhi won't apologise

India Today  

The BJP-Congress sparring over Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the UK escalated on Tuesday with BJP's Sambit Patra calling Rahul Gandhi the "present-day Mir Jafar" of Indian politics. Addressing a press conference at BJP headquarters in Delhi, party spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "Rahul Gandhi will have to apologise in Parliament. : S Jaishankar's sharp counter to Rahul Gandhi Comparing Rahul Gandhi …

‘Does he know…’: BJP mounts pressure on Rahul for UK speech
2 years ago

‘Does he know…’: BJP mounts pressure on Rahul for UK speech

Hindustan Times  

Mounting pressure on Rahul Gandhi for his UK speech, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said the Congress leader should apologise categorically and unequivocally. We are the world's oldest democracy but Mr Gandhi goes to the UK and says Indian democracy is facing an attack on the basic structure,” Puri said while addressing the media before Monday's Parliament session. …

BJP deliberately trying to make a hero out of Rahul Gandhi, says Mamata; Congress rebukes
2 years ago

BJP deliberately trying to make a hero out of Rahul Gandhi, says Mamata; Congress rebukes

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party saying that it is trying to make a hero out of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and to project him as the face of the opposition. "Our party supremo, while addressing our internal meeting over the phone, said the BJP is deliberately trying to make a hero out of …

Rahul Gandhi hits back, reacts to allegation of ‘anti-India’ comments in London
2 years ago

Rahul Gandhi hits back, reacts to allegation of ‘anti-India’ comments in London

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has clarified his statement made in London. Rahul clarified his position in a meeting of the parliamentary advisory committee chaired by Ministry of External Affairs S Jaishankar regarding India's chairmanship of the G20 in the national capital. Rahul Gandhi, who was present with Opposition members at the meeting, immediately intervened and said that he knew the …

'Not even allowed to have our say': Cong fumes after cops visit Rahul Gandhi's residence
2 years ago

'Not even allowed to have our say': Cong fumes after cops visit Rahul Gandhi's residence

India TV News  

Congress on Sunday hit out at the Centre after police reached Rahul Gandhi's residence in New Delhi to seek information about the 'sexual harassment' victims who met him during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Either case, they are wrong," said Congress leader Pawan Khera alleging he was not allowed to enter the road leading to Rahul Gandhi's residence. "Strengthened Congress necessary …

\"Unfortunately, we are at a loss for words....\": BJP mocks Rahul
2 years ago

\"Unfortunately, we are at a loss for words....\": BJP mocks Rahul

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the latter was seen being coached and corrected by senior party leader Jairam Ramesh during a press conference in the national capital. A clip of the press conference went viral where Rahul Gandhi says, "Unfortunately I am a member of Parliament." The remark prompted Ramesh …

OPINION | RAHUL WILL NOT APOLOGIZE
2 years ago

OPINION | RAHUL WILL NOT APOLOGIZE

India TV News  

Parliament continued to remain paralyzed with both Houses adjourned till Monday due to slogan shouting by members from both sides. Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that “it will be a test of democracy whether I am allowed to respond to allegations made by four ministers, or whether I am told to shut up.The tamasha around me is a diversionary tactic …

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

‘Rahul a serial offender’ claims BJP, Cong says he won’t apologise: 5 highlights
2 years ago

‘Rahul a serial offender’ claims BJP, Cong says he won’t apologise: 5 highlights

Live Mint  

The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the second consecutive day. The BJP demands apology... -Earlier in the day, an array of top BJP ministers met at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office to fine-tune the ruling party's strategy in Parliament. -Anurag Thakur versus Congress via FATF report Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the party knows the …

‘Rahul Gandhi should apologise’: Rajnath Singh, BJP MPs demand in Parliament
2 years ago

‘Rahul Gandhi should apologise’: Rajnath Singh, BJP MPs demand in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

The second leg of the Budget session of Parliament began with uproar on Monday as Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's apology for allegedly insulting Indian Parliament and democracy on foreign soil, days after his speech in London. Rahul Gandhi's London photo received a thumbs up from BJP's Temjen Imma Along Union defence minister Rajnath Singh …

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