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Rahul Gandhi, Congress, and the challenge of rebuilding democratic ... Rahul Gandhi, Congress, and the challenge of rebuilding democratic opposition By Vidya Bhushan Rawat Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remains in the news almost constantly. Commentators appear sharply divided between his detractors and supporters, leaving little room for those who disagree with both camps. For years, the Congress was accused of creating a political environment in which all non-BJP forces were eventually expected to rally behind it in the name of resisting Hindutva politics. Over time, many regional leaders chose to chart their own course, and for some, the BJP even appeared to be a more convenient political option. In a society where power often determines political relevance, such shifts are hardly surprising. A recent controversy emerged following remarks by historian Ramachandra Guha, who has often been critical of the Gandhi family. Guha argued that Rahul Gandhi is not "qualified" to become India's Prime Minister. Such assertions raise an important question: what exactly constitutes qualification in a democracy? There is no formal qualification for political leadership beyond the confidence of …

BJP, Congress Spar Over NEET Paper Leak; Rahul Gandhi To Visit Kota ... ETV Bharat / state BJP, Congress Spar Over NEET Paper Leak; Rahul Gandhi To Visit Kota Tomorrow Congress leader's proposed interaction with NEET aspirants in Kota has sparked a political confrontation, with political rivals trading charges. BJP's Tejasvi Surya and Sunil Bansal (left and right) trade charges at the Congress and Rahul Gandhi (centre) for politicising the NEET issue. ( ETV Bharat/ANI ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : June 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM IST 4 Min Read Kota: The controversy surrounding the alleged National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak has escalated into a political showdown ahead of the re-examination scheduled for June 21, with Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, set to interact with students in Kota, Rajasthan, on June 17. The proposed outreach programme has triggered sharp reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has accused the Congress of politicising the issue at a time when students are preparing for a crucial examination. The Congress, meanwhile, has defended the initiative, saying it is aimed …

Rahul Gandhi calls for Kota rally on exam leaks and youth issues Nation and Beyond Rahul Gandhi calls students to rally in Kota over exam leaks and youth issues TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jun 16, 2026 ANI Photo | Rahul Gandhi calls students to rally in Kota over exam leaks and youth issues Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged students and young people across India to unite and join the “Echo of Students” mega rally in Kota on June 17, emphasising that the future of the youth will shape the nation’s future. He criticised the central government for failing to protect young Indians, citing paper leaks, exam mismanagement, cancelled recruitments, rising fees, privatisation, and scams as factors shattering the dreams of millions. Gandhi said the government has not fulfilled its responsibilities towards the country’s youth. Also Read Messi says numbers ‘don’t mean anything’ after World Cup hat-trick against Algeria Priyanka Chaturvedi criticises TMC rebels for harming democracy India’s defence production reaches Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, up 110% since 2020-21 In a post on X, he wrote, “My young and Gen Z comrades, one thing is clear in my mind, and you too should et…

'Inciting them against nation': BJP leaders slam Rahul Gandhi's Gen Z ... Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. NATIONAL News Alert ‘Inciting them against nation’: BJP leaders slam Rahul Gandhi’s Gen Z remarks By: Agencies Date: September 19, 2025 Share post: WhatsApp Facebook X ReddIt Telegram Linkedin New Delhi, Sep 19: Top NDA leaders on Friday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks portraying Gen Z as defenders of democracy and accusers of electoral malpractice, accusing him of trying to incite unrest among India’s youth. BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain strongly criticised Gandhi for allegedly provoking young citizens: “Rahul Gandhi is inciting the youth, students, and Gen Zs of the country. He is provoking them against the nation. This is completely unacceptable. The youth of this country admire PM Modi. They know that this government works for them and for the poor.” Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also took aim …

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes BJP's Policies on MSMEs | Politics Rahul Gandhi Criticizes BJP's Policies on MSMEs Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes the BJP-led government's lack of vision for the MSME sector despite GST rate reductions. He alleges that Prime Minister Modi's policies benefit only billionaires, leaving MSMEs to suffer. Gandhi calls for policies that create jobs, provide equal opportunities, and boost productivity. Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 25-09-2025 23:21 IST | Created: 25-09-2025 23:21 IST Rahul Gandhi Country: India SHARE In a scathing critique, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led Centre of lacking vision to revive the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector despite the reduction of GST rates, suggesting that 'PR and headline management' are ineffective strategies. Gandhi emphasized the need for policies that create jobs for the youth, ensure equal opportunities, and respect citizens' skills, stating that India's current manufacturing landscape has declined, now assembling rather than producing world-class goods. Pointing a finger at wrong policies like demonetization and GST, he alleged these have dismantled MSMEs and …

'Multiple times, I've been stopped from speaking': Rahul Gandhi in Lok ... NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he was stopped from speaking in the Lok Sabha on multiple occasions and asserted that the House does not represent one party but the whole country. Interjecting in a debate in Lok Sabha on the resolution to remove Om Birla as speaker, Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "has been compromised" and everybody knows the result of that. Responding to BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad, who cited parliamentary procedures to say that the leader of opposition should measure his words carefully, especially on issues of national security, Gandhi said that his name was being raised during the debate multiple times and "vile things" were being said about him. "The discussion here is about the democratic process and the role of the speaker. But multiple times, my name is being raised, vile things are being said about me. This House is the expression of people's will. This House does not represent one party; it represents the whole country," the former Congress president said. "Every time we get up to speak, we are stopped. The last time I spoke, I ra…

Rahul Gandhi's Kota rally row: Posters, permissions and politics ... Rahul Gandhi's Kota rally row: Posters, permissions and politics overshadow youth concerns By IANS | Updated: June 17, 2026 01:00 IST 2026-06-17T00:55:37+5:30 2026-06-17T01:00:14+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Jaipur, June 17 A day before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's high-stakes 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in Kota, a ... Rahul Gandhi's Kota rally row: Posters, permissions and politics overshadow youth concerns Jaipur, June 17 A day before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's high-stakes 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in Kota, a fresh political battle has erupted in Rajasthan, with the Congress accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of removing posters, intimidating stakeholders, and attempting to undermine the Opposition leader's outreach to students. The Congress claims the state administration has begun taking down banners and hoardings promoting Rahul Gandhi's Wednesday event and is exerting pressure on coaching institutes, PG operators and guest-house owners to discourage student participation. The BJP has however denied the charges, calling them "baseless" and "politically motivated". The confrontati…

Maharaj Shivaji remarks: BJP MP seeks disciplinary action against ... BJP Rajya Sabha MP Udayanraje Bhosale, who is also a descendant of the Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji, Tuesday sought disciplinary action against Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and other BJP leaders for making controversial statements against Shivaji. Last month, Koshyari had raked up a controversy by labelling Shivaji as an icon of the “olden days” and had called Dr B R Ambedkar and Union MinisterNitin Gadkari“icons of modern times”. The Governor had made the remark while addressing a gathering after conferring D Litt degrees on senior BJP leader and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and president of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar at the Dr B R Ambedkar Marathwada University in Aurangabad. On Tuesday, Bhosale was speaking after participating in a silent march organised by various outfits as a part of thePunebandh against Koshyari’s remarks on Shivaji. The protesters sought Koshyari’s removal from the post and an apology from him as well as the BJP. Bhosale said that the silent protest shows that the love towards Shivaji has not reduced in the last 350 years. “The respect for the Maratha king cont…

'No Confidence Motion' against Lok Sabha Speaker ‘Lok Sabha is the expression of people of India; it represents the whole country, not one Party’: Leader of Opposition Shri Rahul Gandhi New Delhi: The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi on March 11, 2026, said that he was repeatedly interrupted and prevented from speaking in the House just because he was trying to raise very important issues concerning the country. Speaking during the ‘No Confidence Motion’ against Speaker Shri Om Birla in the Lok Sabha on March 11, 2026, he said that the discussion concerned the democratic process and the role of the Speaker, while his name was being repeatedly mentioned and remarks made about him. Leader of Opposition Shri Rahul Gandhi noted that the Lok Sabha is the expression of the people of India; the House represents the whole country and not one party, asserting that members of the Opposition were repeatedly stopped whenever they rose to speak. Referring to the discussion on President’s Address, he said that for the first time in India’s parliamentary history, the Leader of the Opposition was not allowed to speak in the House. He said that during the discussion, he had …

Congress has not shed Emergency mindset, it will ban rivals if voted to ... Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Credit: PTI Photo New Delhi: The BJP on Monday slammed senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot's remarks about banning the saffron party, alleging that the opposition party still suffers from an "Emergency mindset" and poses a threat to democracy. At a programme in Jaipur on Sunday, Gehlot, the former Rajasthan chief minister, accused the BJP of practising politics in the name of religion and claimed that if former prime minister Indira Gandhi were in power today,she would have banned such a party. Reacting sharply, BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said Gehlot's remarks show that the Congress has not learnt any lessons from the Emergency under Indira Gandhi. "Ashok Gehlot's statement makes it clear that the Congress is anti-democracy. The Gandhi-Vadra family is the biggest threat to Indian democracy... If Congress comes to power, it will impose an Emergency and destroy democracy," Bhandari said in a video post on X. He alleged that the Congress continues to justify the Emergency instead of apologising for it. "Congress has not learnt from the Emerg…

'Theft of youth's future': Rahul Gandhi on Maharashtra TET 2026 'paper ... The Congress on Saturday slammed the BJP-led government over thepostponement of the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)-2026following allegations of a paper leak,accusing it of repeatedly failing the country's youth. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi described the development as a betrayal of young aspirants. "Another paper leak. Another exam cancelled. This time, Maharashtra's TET. "The country's education and examination system has been turned into a system of extortion, leaving every youngster in the country insecure," Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X. "This is not just a paper leak, this is the theft of the youth's future," he added. एक और पेपर लीक।एक और परीक्षा रद्द।इस बार महाराष्ट्र का TET।देश की शिक्षा और परीक्षा व्यवस्था को वसूली का सिस्टम बना दिया गया है, जिससे देश का हर युवा असुरक्षित है।यह सिर्फ पेपर लीक नहीं,यह युवाओं के भविष्य की चोरी है। Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed concern, urging students to raise their voices against recurring examination irregularities. "Youth, wake up!!! Until you raise your voice loud and clear, this ter…

'Our System Crushes Dreams': Rahul Gandhi Calls For Education Reform At ... By Shubham Bajpai Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:38 PM (IST) Source: JND Related Articles Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited Kota, Rajasthan, to engage directly with students regarding the mounting pressures within India's educational landscape. Steering clear of partisan rhetoric and departure from traditional political discourse, Rahul Gandhi framed the dialogue as a necessary intervention to address the mental health crisis and systemic limitations facing the nation's youth during his outreach programme "Echo of Students." The campaign aims to raise voice against problems like paper leaks, rigging in exams, declining standards of education, and rising fees. Addressing a gathering in the city known for its intense coaching culture, the LoP emphasised that the meeting was strictly non-political. His primary objective, he stated, was to confront the harsh realities experienced by students who are "struggling to get a future." "This evening is about you. It is about what you are facing. It is about the challenges that you're dealing with every single day." Reflecting on insights gai…

'Modi Ji, strike at the mafia, not the students': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre's temporary Telegram ban ahead of the NEET UG re-examination, calling it a "new trick" that punishes students instead of those responsible for paper leaks. He argued that restricting access to a platform used by millions for study materials does not solve the problem and questioned the effectiveness of such measures.

U'khand min sacked over 'Paharis' remarks not new to controversies Four-time BJP MLA Premchand Agarwal, who resigned as the Uttarakhand finance minister recently over his alleged anti-Pahari comments, has had a chequered past with many controversies surrounding him. The former minister was in the dock after he became speaker of the state assembly in 2017 and then a cabinet minister in 2022 in the Pushkar Singh Dhami government. Advertisement After taking over as the state finance minister, Agarwal made in-camera admission to allegations of illegal appointments in the state assembly secretariat when he was speaker from 2017 to 2022. In 2022, his video claiming that no one can harm him went viral in social media without any action from party bosses. Advertisement Later, his successor and present assembly speaker Ritu Khanduri ordered a probe and constituted a committee headed by retired IAS officer D K Kotia to investigate the allegations. Khanduri had to cancel 228 appointments made in the Uttarakhand assembly secretariat between 2016 and 2021 owing to the probe report submitted by the Kotia-led Committee. Khanduri brought this matter to the knowledge of the Centre but in vain. In …

Centre to Move Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi for 'Misleading ... Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the government will move a privilege notice against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly misleading the House and making “baseless statements.” Addressing a press conference, Rijiju said there are clear rules governing procedure and conduct of business in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. He noted that when a member intends to level serious charges or allegations against another member, prior notice must be given and a substantive motion moved in accordance with established norms. “On the floor of the House, I requested Rahul Gandhi to provide the necessary authentication of the points he has made,” Rijiju said, adding that the government expects members to adhere strictly to parliamentary rules. On Tuesday, Kiren Rijiju had said that “very ugly scenes” could have taken place in the Lok Sabha if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers had confronted opposition members during protests earlier this month. Speaking to reporters, Rijiju referred to disruptions on February 4, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to reply…

Odisha: Naveen Patnaik Hits Out at BJP's Design for 'Opposition-Free ... BJD leader Naveen Patnaik (File Photo) ‘When bad times come then, even if you are on a camel’s back, a dog can still bite your legs’ goes a saying in Hindi. So, even after its presence in 21 states, there is an air of rebellion building up against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in many states, including Odisha. Since the 2024 elections, Biju Janata Dal leader Naveen Patnaik’s angst of defeat after 24 years in power, has slowly raised its head on several occasions when he took jibes at the BJP in the state and, by implication, at the Narendra Modi dispensation at the Centre. For Prime Minister Modi, say experts, the bid to escape the discomfort of criticism does not pay any dividends. In a way, difficulties have been chasing him like a shadow. Patnaik, who has stood by Modi on several occasions, supporting the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha whenever needed, perhaps, seems to have realised that now is the time to side-step on certain issues to send a message among the BJD cadre that he can walk without crutches and dispel the notion about his subservience to Modi. At …

'Savarkar wrote letter to British because…': Devendra Fadnavis' 'silver ... Amid the ongoing controversy surroundingRahul Gandhi's comments about late Hindutva ideologueVeer Savarkar, Maharashtra deputy chief ministerDevendra Fadnavishas mounted an uncharacteristically harsh attack on the disqualified Lok Sabha MP, stating that those born with a silver spoon are the ones questioning Savarkar. Addressing the ‘Veer Savarkar Gaurav Yatra’ in Mumbai on Sunday, Fadnavis questioned Rahul Gandhi's understanding of Savarkar and stated that his party leaders, including Indira Gandhi and Yashwantrao Chavan, had respected him. Fadnavis also criticised formerMaharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackerayfor his stance on the issue and challenged him to take action instead of just making statements. The Bharatiya Janata Party leader also questioned why Rahul Gandhi has not deleted his tweet about Savarkar and urged him to do so. Rahul Gandhi has often accused Savarkar of “apologising” to the British to get out of jail, and has routinely shot back at the BJP's demands for an apology by claiming he was the Congress leader and not Savarkar to seek mercy. "It was Savarkar who after returning to R…

Sitharaman attacks Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on RSS and BJP Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday lashed out at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks that the Opposition is not only fighting BJP and RSS but also the “Indian state itself.” She wondered why Gandhi has been carrying the Indian Constitution in his hand. “The LoP, who was sworn in by taking oath on the Constitution, is now saying, “We are now fighting the BJP, the RSS and the Indian State itself,” she said in a post on X. “So, @INCIndia and @RahulGandhi, what for are you carrying a copy of the constitution in your hand?,” she wondered. Addressing party leaders after the inauguration of the Congress’ new headquarters at 9A, Kotla Road here earlier in the day, Gandhi said, “Do not think that we are fighting a fair fight. There is no fairness in this. If you believe that we are fighting a political organization called the BJP, that we are fighting a political organization called the RSS, you have not understood what is going on. “The BJP and the RSS have captured every single institution of our country. We are now fighting the BJP, the RSS and the Indian state itself,” he said.…

Rahul Gandhi announces release of 'Most Backward Justice Manifesto ... Updated On:25 September, 2025 02:20 PM IST|New Delhi|mid-day online correspondent In a post on social media, Gandhi accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of lying and having diversionary conspiracies, contradictory to his party's commitment to ensuring full rights for the backward, Dalit, tribal, and minority communities Rahul Gandhi. File Photo Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, Congress leaderRahul Gandhion Thursday announced the release of 'Most Backward Justice Manifesto,' to strengthen the backward communities and maximise their participation. In a post on social media, Gandhi accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of lying and having diversionary conspiracies, contradictory to his party's commitment to ensuring full rights for the backward, Dalit, tribal, and minority communities. How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience?Share your feedbackand help us improve. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

Congress alleges Modi government has severely damaged India's education ... ANI Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and NSUI in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar New Delhi: The Congress on Monday accused the Modi government of putting India's education system into the "ICU" and pressed for its demands that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should resign, a probe be conducted into his alleged connections with the paper leak mafia and a comprehensive reform of the system. Party leader and NSUI in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar said Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is meeting students across the country and listening to their concerns, so that the education system can be overhauled. "With the same objective, Rahul Gandhi Ji had given a presentation among students and their parents in Kota. Now we are taking this campaign forward in different parts of the country. We are compiling suggestions from students, teachers, and parents," Kumar said. Also Read: Syama Prasad Mookerjee to become part of Bengal school syllabus from next academic year, says CM Adhikari He was addressing a press conference along with NSUI president Vinod Jakhar, and party leaders Kiran Mugabasav, Nishant Ma…

Gehlots Indira Gandhi Remark Sparks Political Row | BJP Hits Back English News Local Rajasthan Gehlots Indira Gandhi Remark Sparks Political Row | BJP Hits Back 'Indira Gandhi would have banned BJP': Gehlot's remark sparks fresh political row; BJP hits back 12 hours ago Copy link Ashok Gehlot.Credit: PTI Photo A political storm erupted on Sunday after former Rajasthan chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot claimed that if former prime minister Indira Gandhi were alive today, she would have banned a party like the BJP. The BJP hit back sharply, accusing the Congress of being anti-Hindu and alleging that Gehlot's remarks reflected the party's "Emergency-era" and "dictatorial" mindset. Gehlot made the remarks while addressing an award function in Jaipur, where he launched a broad attack on the BJP, accusing it of weakening the country through religious polarisation and undermining constitutional values. 'Most dangerous atmosphere in 50 years of public life' Gehlot said the current situation in the country was unlike anything he had witnessed during his five decades in public life. "If the country has to be saved and democracy has to be protected, I must say that the a…

'MSMEs being strangled': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi puts out video of ... Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading... × × Subscribe to Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content New Year Offer 24 Hours Left Subscribe Now Already a member? Sign In What's Included Exclusive Stories Daily ePaper Access Smart Market Tools Curated Investment Ideas Ad-lite Experience Subscription ANI Congress leader Rahul Gandhi New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that regulations framed by the transport ministry were stifling small-scale industries such as the local bus and truck body-building workshops across the country, and asserted that MSMEs that ought to be supported were being "deliberately strangled". Gandhi also alleged that " Make in India " and " Vocal for Local " are merely slogans as the Modi government's policies cater only to big industrialists. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha posted a video on social media of his recent visit to a local bus and truck body-building workshop in Jaipur, where he interacted with those involved in the manufacturing process. Also Read: Congress attacks PM Modi over Israel, calls his silence 'unconscionable' …

'India's Democracy Is Under Assault': Eminent Citizens Accuse Rahul ... News Brief Swarajya Staff Nov 19, 2025 | Updated 03:42 PM GMT+5:30 Save & read from anywhere! Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or theSwarajya app. A group of 272 prominent citizens — among them retired judges, senior bureaucrats, former ambassadors and ex-military officers — has issued an open letter alleging that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress are trying to weaken public trust in the Election Commission and other constitutional bodies,Times of Indiareported. The letter, titled "Assault on National Constitutional Authorities", claims that opposition leaders are trying to create a false sense of institutional collapse by using what it calls “venomous rhetoric” and “provocative but unsubstantiated accusations.” "We, the senior citizens of civil society, express our grave concern that India’s democracy is under assault, not by force, but by a rising tide of venomous rhetoric directed toward its foundational institutions," the letter said. "Some political leaders, instead of offering genuine policy alternative, resort to provocative but unsubstantiated accusations in their theatrical political…

Ashok Gehlot Attacks BJP Alleges Party Excludes Minority says If Indira ... Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, alleging that the party fields candidates in all Lok Sabha seats but does not nominate a single Muslim candidate. He claimed that if former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi were alive today, she might have considered banning a party that practiced such politics. Gehlot was speaking at the Nawab Dada Qayam Khan Martyrs' Day, Talent Felicitation Ceremony and Qayam Ratna Award 2026 event organised by the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Welfare Society Rajasthan at the Constitution Club in Jaipur. Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra, Lok Sabha MPs Imran Masood and Rahul Kaswan, and MLAs Rafiq Khan and Amin Kagzi were among those present. Also Read:TMC Crisis Deepens: Rebel MPs Meet Bhupender Yadav In Delhi Ahead Of Speaker Meeting Addressing the gathering, Gehlot said democracy in the country was under threat and described the current situation as extremely serious. He alleged that minorities were facing injustice and oppression, and claimed that bulldozer actions continued in Uttar Pradesh despite court observation…

Hoarding row erupts ahead of Rahul Gandhi's Kota event, Gehlot alleges ... A political storm has erupted in Rajasthan ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's much-anticipated interaction with students in Kota, with former chief minister Ashok Gehlot accusing the BJP government of attempting to stifle publicity for the programme by removing hoardings across the city. Addressing reporters on Tuesday, Gehlot alleged that local authorities were systematically taking down banners and publicity material related to Gandhi's event, which is scheduled to focus on issues confronting students, including examination irregularities and the alleged NEET paper leak. Drawing a contrast with the previous Congress government in Rajasthan, Gehlot said BJP programmes had received full administrative cooperation when publicity material was installed during the Congress regime. "During our government, we never obstructed BJP events. Their hoardings and banners were allowed without interference. Today, publicity material for Rahul Gandhi's programme is being removed. This reflects the BJP's nervousness and insecurity," Gehlot alleged. The Congress veteran went a step further, claiming that coaching …

'If you Were True Indian, You Wouldn't Say It': SC Slams Rahul Gandhi ... The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the criminal defamation proceedings against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The case pertains to Gandhi's controversial remarks on the Indian Army following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash with China. The interim relief came in response to Gandhi’s Special Leave Petition challenging the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to quash the case. Although the bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A.G. Masih granted temporary relief for three weeks, it sharply criticised Gandhi’s comments. “If you were a true Indian, you would not say all this,” Justice Datta remarked, questioning how Gandhi claimed Chinese forces had occupied 2,000 sq km of Indian territory without offering credible evidence. “Were you there?” he asked pointedly. Justice Datta further asked why Gandhi did not raise such matters in Parliament instead of on social media. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Gandhi, argued that opposition leaders must be allowed to raise concerns and that Gandhi was questioning the lack of disclosure about the Galwan incident. He conceded the remarks …

BJP Protests Rahul Gandhi's Parliament Snack Break in ... Assam BJP protests Rahul Gandhi’s tea and biscuit break at Parliament in Maharashtra TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Mar 15, 2026 ANI Photo | BJP protests Rahul Gandhi’s tea and biscuit break at Parliament in Maharashtra Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) [India], March 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a protest against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, accusing him of undermining the “dignity of Parliament.” The demonstration took place at the city’s Kranti Chowk and saw participation from numerous BJP officials and party workers who raised slogans against the Congress party throughout the area. Also Read NEET-UG candidate reassigned to Nagpur exam centre after initial Abu Dhabi allocation tight security maintained at NEET-UG re-exam centres in Karnataka Jaipur police arrest history-sheeter Satpal Fauji with 66 burglary cases The BJP leaders criticised Rahul Gandhi and fellow MPs for being seen eating tea and biscuits outside the Parliament building two days earlier. They argued that instead of consuming snacks, Rahul Gandhi should have been addressing issues c…

DMK attacks Rahul Gandhi for 'dishonesty,' 'immaturity' that harmed ... Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. DMK attacks Rahul Gandhi for ‘dishonesty,’ ‘immaturity’ that harmed INDIA bloc India 1 min. Read DMK attacks Rahul Gandhi for ‘dishonesty,’ ‘immaturity’ that harmed INDIA bloc By CurrentIndia.com June 15, 2026 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Rahul Gandhi CHENNAI: DMK’s official organ ‘Murasoli’ on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, charging that his “political immaturity” and “dishonesty” were the reasons for the criticism faced by Congress from its allies at the recent INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi.In an editorial, Murasoli accused Congress of repeatedly undermining its alliance partners in states while seeking their support during parliamentary elections.“In state after state where assembly elections are held, Congress has done everything possible to prevent fellow INDIA bloc partners from coming to power. Yet, when parliamentary elections arrive, it seeks their support in the name of fighting BJP,” the editorial said.Questioning …

Pralhad Joshi Calls Rahul Gandhi Jhoot Ki Dukaan Over ECI Allegations India News Updated Aug 9, 2025 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan to Jhoot Ki Dukaan': Pralhad Joshi slams Rahul Gandhi for 'attacking' ECI Pralhad Joshi criticized Rahul Gandhi for his allegations against the ECI, calling his claims baseless. He mocked Gandhi's shift from "Mohabbat Ki Dukaan" to "Jhoot Ki Dukaan" during elections. Joshi questioned why Gandhi failed to submit affidavits despite EC summons. He also pointed out Congress' silence on electoral objections in Karnataka. I IANS Aug 9, 2025 · 3 min read · 487 views Save Listen Copy Bengaluru, Aug 8 Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday slammed Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his charges against the Election Commission of India (ECI) for “helping” the BJP to win elections, asserting that he (Rahul Gandhi) has come up a long way from from ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan to Jhoot Ki Dukaan’. “Rahul Gandhi’s mindset is clear. When Congress was in power, it was ‘Loot Ki Dukaan’. During the elections, it was ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan’. Now, after losing the election, it has become ‘Jhoot Ki Duk…

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP government of "suppressing truth" about Maha ... Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP government of "suppressing truth" about Maha Kumbh stampede deaths New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh government of 'suppressing truth' about deaths in Maha Kumbh earlier this year and alleged that 'like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics'.'BBC report reveals that figures of deaths in Kumbh Mela stampede were hidden. Like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics. Like after every major railway accident the truth is suppressed. This is the BJP model - if there is no counting of the poor, then there is no responsibility either!' Gandhi stated in his X post. https://x.com/RahulGandhi/status/1932793765087097178 Thirty people were killed during stampede in Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya. The Uttar Pradesh government had announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased in the stampede and a judicial inquiry was also set up. Earlier in March, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, in a written repl…

BJP slams Ashok Gehlot over call to ban saffron party; says Congress ... Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday accused the BJP of pursuing politics based on religion, weakening democratic institutions, and misusing central investigative agencies against its political opponents, a report said. Addressing an award ceremony in Jaipur, Gehlot said that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi would have banned the BJP if she were in power today, alleging that the party engages in religion-based politics, which he claimed runs contrary to the spirit of the Constitution. "What is their (BJP) mindset? They are weakening the country by deliberately pushing a religious agenda--targeting Muslims... They do this to show the citizens that they are a 'Hindutva' party...," he alleged. "The Constitution guarantees equal rights to people of all faiths. Religion should not be used as a political instrument," Gehlot said. The Congress veteran described the ideological positions of the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as "dangerous" and accused the ruling party of selectively invoking national leaders such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for political gain while disregarding…

Rahul Gandhi in Kota: NEET Students Deaths Reflect Failed System ... English News Local Rajasthan Kota Rahul Gandhi In Kota: NEET Students Deaths Reflect Failed System; Police Push Back Workers Rahul Gandhi says, 'NEET fight begins today': ₹5 lakh cr spent on preparing for 5 competitive exams, equal to budget of 5 ministries Kota 6 hours ago Author: Spandan Dubey Copy link Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, interacted with students at Kota's Dussehra Maidan on Wednesday as part of the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme. Addressing the gathering, Rahul Gandhi said the event was not a political programme but a platform to raise the concerns and voices of students and young people. "This is not a political event. It is a platform for students and youth to express their views. Today, we will talk only about students and young people," he said. Launching a sharp attack on the country's education system, Rahul Gandhi said it places excessive pressure on children and causes stress. "The education system in India puts children under pressure. It gives them stress. It suppresses and crushes them, which is not good for the future of the country. I want all of us to fight agains…

It is your responsibility to defend the ideology of the Congress Party ... It is your responsibility to defend the ideology of the Congress Party and I am proud that you do it every single day against great odds: Rahul Gandhi Extracts of the speech of former Congress President and Leader of Opposition (LS) Shri Rahul Gandhi’s address, the AICC Meeting in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on April 09, 2025. Kharge Ji, Sonia Gandhi Ji, CWC members, senior leaders on the dias, AICC members, Party workers, friends from the media, you all are welcome here, Namaskar! 100 years ago, Mahatma Gandhi became the President of the Congress Party and 150 years ago Sardar Patel was born on this soil. Gandhi Ji, Sardar Patel Ji, these are the foundation of the Congress Party. I had a plan for the speech, but Ajay Lallu ji said something, so now my plan got diverted. Just now he said that I am working for the backward, for the Dalits, for the tribals, for the poor people, that is true, but he added that in the coming times people will remember my name. A few years ago, a journalist came to meet me, he is a well-known journalist of India. We were talking in the office, he told me that he was a friend of either …

Never blamed all Brahmins: HDK clarifies after controversial statement ... Days after his controversial statement that Union Minister Pralhad Joshi belonged to a sect of Brahmins which desecrated the Sringeri Shankaracharya Peeth and assassinated Mahatma Gandhi, former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said his statement was misconstrued as he had not blamed all Brahmins. The second-in-command of Janata Dal (Secular) also said he always had the portraits of some iconic religious leaders who belonged to the Brahmin community. "I never did caste-based politics. I never asked people their caste whenever they approached me for help. I am not the one who insults people for their caste. The Brahmin community is leading life in a cultured manner," Kumaraswamy clarified days after the statement sparked a controversy drawing criticism. Explaining further, the JD(S) leader said he had only referred to those who had attacked the Chandramauleshwara temple in Sringeri, a section which assassinated Mahatma Gandhi and Maratha ruler Shivaji. He said those who were behind these incidents were not from Karnataka but neighbouring state of Maharashtra. Kumaraswamy also said his out…

'Do you have any credible material?': SC slams Rahul Gandhi over ... THE SUPREME Court on Monday censured Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remarks against the Army in the wake of the 2020 Galwan clash with the Chinese, saying, “If you are a true Indian, you would not say all these things.” The court, however, granted a three-week stay on proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Gandhi over the alleged remarks made during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. The apex court was hearing Gandhi’s appeal challenging the Allahabad High Court judgment refusing to stay the proceedings initiated in aLucknowtrial court against him over his alleged remarks on the Indian Army. According to the complainant, Uday Shankar Srivastava, former director of the Border Roads Organisation, the remarks made on December 16, 2022 during Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra defamed the Army. Presiding over a two-judge bench, Justice Dipankar Datta told Senior Advocate A M Singhvi, who appeared for the Congress leader, “We have read the comments… Tell us… How do you get to know that 2,000 square kilometres of Indian territory have been occupied by the Chinese? Were you there? Do you have a…

Leader of Opposition Shri Rahul Gandhi thrashes govt. over ... Lok Sabha: The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi spoke during the debate on the Budget in the Lok Sabha on February 11, 2026, and noted that the Government of India had surrendered energy sovereignty as now the United States will decide from where we should purchase our oil and from where we should not. He said that the US has threatened to impose punitive tariffs if India purchases oil from countries disapproved by Washington. He argued that such conditions amount to ‘weaponisation’ of finance and energy and undermine India’s sovereign decision-making. He alleged that the Centre has compromised India’s data sovereignty, energy security and agricultural interests in its recent engagement with the United States, at a time of intensifying global instability. Commenting on the Prime Minister’s position and his role in the trade deal that compromised the country’s interests, he said, “No Prime Minister before Modi has done like that, nor will anyone after him do that.” No Prime Minister would sign such a deal unless there was a hold on him as he was under a ‘chokehold’ or had a ‘grip on his neck’ by the…

"We're Now Fighting BJP, RSS, And The Indian State Itself": Rahul ... Home News “We’re Now Fighting BJP, RSS, And The Indian State Itself”: Rahul Gandhi... News National Rahul Gandhi during his speech at the inauguration of the Congress party’s new headquarters in Delhi said that he and his party are not just fighting the BJP and the RSS politically but are fighting the Indian state itself. “I would like to say one last thing. Do not think that we’re fighting a fair fight. There is not fairness in this. If you believe, that we’re fighting a political organization called the BJP, that we’re fighting a political organization called the RSS, you’ve not understood what is going on. The BJP and the RSS have captured every single institution of our country. We’re now fighting the BJP, RSS and the Indian state itself.”, Rahul Gandhi said. BIG Revelation by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi: “…..We are now fighting the BJP, the RSS and the INDIAN STATE itself” pic.twitter.com/ETzWeT7r30 — Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) January 15, 2025 This is not the first time that Rahul Gandhi has made such treasonous remarks. Speaking during a press conference in Tamil Nadu as part of his ‘Bharat Jodo Yatr…

50 years of Emergency: Student rant by Rahul Gandhi under fire Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with young Rahul Gandhi As India marks 50 years since the imposition of the infamous Emergency of 1975, a time when democracy was throttled under Indira Gandhi’s authoritarian regime, her grandson Rahul Gandhi now postures as a champion of student rights. In doing so, he conveniently sidesteps his family’s bloody legacy, choosing selective outrage over honest reflection. As Rahul rails against the BJP for supposedly silencing student voices and communalising education, he is mum about the atrocities young dissenters suffered during the Emergency, when his grandmother’s government imprisoned, tortured and allegedly murdered students for having the temerity to speak up. From the chilling “aeroplane” torture technique to the tragic murder of Kerala student P. Rajan, the Congress’s war on student activism remains one of the darkest and least acknowledged chapters of Indian history. Rahul Gandhi’s performative campus visits and empty slogans do little to erase this history. Rather, they expose a troubling hypocrisy: the heir of the very regime that crushed student dissent now seeks to …

BJP Calls Priyank Kharge's Move On RSS Immature And Political MANGALURU:The BJP on Sunday came down heavily on IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge for his letter to the Chief Minister seeking restrictions on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activities in public places and government premises, calling it an “immature and politically motivated move.” Leading the charge, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya took to X (formerly Twitter) to remind Priyank Kharge of a moment from 2002 when his father, then Home Minister Mallikarjun Kharge, had attended an RSS event in Bengaluru. “Little knowledge is dangerous. During the preparations for the RSS Samarasata Sangama held at Nagawara, Bengaluru, on January 25, 26, and 27, 2002 — the then Karnataka Home Minister, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge (father of Priyank Kharge, who now wants to ban RSS activities in the state) — along with other Congress ministers, visited the RSS campsite and appreciated the organisation’s social service activities,” he posted. “Present on the occasion were the recently deceased RSS veteran Shri K. R. Narahari and other prominent functionaries. Congress leader Roshan Baig and Police Commissioner T. Sangliana were al…

Rahul Gandhi's Political Shift: From Target of Ridicule to Voice of ... By Ranjan Solomon For more than a decade, Rahul Gandhi was the butt of India’s political jokes. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) machine weaponized ridicule against him, branding him a privileged dynast, mocking him as a “reluctant prince,” and ensuring his missteps circulated endlessly as memes and WhatsApp forwards. He was cast as a lightweight, an unserious dilettante incapable of countering Narendra Modi’s charisma or the BJP’s disciplined juggernaut. For years, this caricature stuck, not only weakening his personal stature but also deepening the sense that the Congress Party had no viable leadership for the future. Yet, in the span of the last several years, Rahul Gandhi has undergone a political metamorphosis. He is no longer the hesitant heir, but a politician who seems willing to absorb punishment, embrace vulnerability, and walk into the heart of India to discover its pulse. The Bharat Jodo Yatra marked a turning point — not merely in optics but in substance. It was a long, arduous journey that reintroduced him to ordinary people and reintroduced ordinary people to a leader willing to listen. His spee…

Rahul Gandhi's Rally Sparks Controversy Over Abusive Language Against ... uRahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’ has come under controversy after abusive language targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother was used during one of the rallies. In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded an apology from the Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. Although the leaders were not on stage when the incident occurred, the video has gone viral. The incident took place in Darbhanga, and the video shows derogatory language being used on stage, with posters of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in the background. Workers in the video were also heard chanting the name of Naushad, a local Congress leader aspiring for a ticket in this year’s elections. However, Naushad, in a telephonic interview with India Today, said he had already left 15–20 minutes earlier with Rahul Gandhi for a rally in Muzaffarpur. He also apologised for the incident that occurred during the rally. He said, "I have contested elections twice from Delhi. For 20 years, I have been a party worker. We cannot do such a thing. Still, I apologise. Since we org…

'Gareebo Ki Ginti Nahi': Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of 'Suppressing Truth ... By Aditya Jha Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:10 PM (IST) Source: ANI Related Articles Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh government of "suppressing truth" about deaths in Maha Kumbh earlier this year and alleged that "like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics". "BBC report reveals that figures of deaths in Kumbh Mela stampede were hidden. Like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics. Like after every major railway accident the truth is suppressed. This is the BJP model - if there is no counting of the poor, then there is no responsibility either!" Gandhi stated in his X post.Thirty people were killed during stampede in Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya. ALSO READ: Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India Plane With 242 On Board Crashes Shortly After Takeoff, Many Killed; What We Know So Far The Uttar Pradesh government had announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased in the stampede and a judicial inquiry was also set up. Earlier in March, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ni…

Rahul Gandhi using students as political tool: BJP PTI NEW DELHI: Accusing Rahul Gandhi of using students as a "political tool", BJP today said he was shedding "crocodile tears" over a Dalit scholar's suicide and mocked his day-long fast, saying he was used to gatecrashing into protests of others and shunning his own responsibilities. Several union ministers and BJP leaders lashed out at the Congress vice president over his protests at the Hyedrabad Central University for "doing politics" over the death and wondered why he offered no condolences when nine Dalit students of the institute ended their lives during the UPA rule. Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said Rahul never bothered to visit the campus or offer condolences when nine students committed suicide and asked opposition parties to wait for the report of the judicial commission probe ordered by the Centre. "Congress is shedding crocodile tears simply to gain political mileage. Congress and communist parties are trying to make this a political issue and making a beeline to the university, forgetting that 9 such incidents happened during the UPA rule. This is part of their anti-Modi campaign across the country," he told repo…

If Indira Gandhi were PM today, she would ban BJP: Gehlot - ThePrint Home India If Indira Gandhi were PM today, she would ban BJP: Gehlot India If Indira Gandhi were PM today, she would ban BJP: Gehlot PTI 14 June, 2026 05:48 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ Jaipur, Jun 14 (PTI) Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday accused the BJP of practising politics in the name of religion and claimed that if former prime minister Indira Gandhi were in power today, she would have banned such a party. Speaking at an award programme in Jaipur, Gehlot said the Constitution does not permit politics based on religion and alleged that the BJP was mobilising people in the name of Hindutva for electoral gains. “The Constitution gives equal rights to all religions. Religion should not be used as a political tool,” he said. Show Full Article The senior Congress leader also targeted the Election Commission, alleging that it was functioning as an agent of the BJP. He claimed that democratic institutions, including the judiciary, were under pressure and that central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CB…

Rahul Gandhi's Kota rally row: Posters, permissions and politics ... - AP7AM Rahul Gandhi's Kota rally row: Posters, permissions and politics overshadow youth concerns 17-06-2026 Wed 09:07 | National | IANS Jaipur, June 17 : A day before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's high-stakes 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in Kota, a fresh political battle has erupted in Rajasthan, with the Congress accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of removing posters, intimidating stakeholders, and attempting to undermine the Opposition leader's outreach to students. The Congress claims the state administration has begun taking down banners and hoardings promoting Rahul Gandhi's Wednesday event and is exerting pressure on coaching institutes, PG operators and guest-house owners to discourage student participation. The BJP has however denied the charges, calling them "baseless" and "politically motivated". The confrontation comes as Rahul Gandhi prepares to spotlight issues such as paper leaks, recruitment exam irregularities and unemployment from Kota, India's coaching capital and a city symbolic of the aspirations and frustrations of millions of students. Rajasthan Congress President Govind Si…

Rahul Gandhi says he was 'Silenced' in Lok Sabha; BJP rejects motion ... Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that he had been stopped from speaking in the House on multiple occasions while BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said thatthe motion against SpeakerOm Birla should not be weaponised to “satisfy the ego” of a leader. Participating in the debate on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker, Prasad said, “Let the instrument of Opposition against the Speaker not be weaponised to satisfy the ego of a leader.” Quoting from ‘Practice and Procedure of Parliament’ by M N Kaul and S L Shakdher, Prasad said the Leader of Opposition should measure his words carefully, especially on issues of national security. He also cited constitutional provisions to counter the Opposition’s claim that the panel of chairpersons cannot run the House when the resolution seeking Speaker’s removal is being discussed. “The problem is that they (Opposition) won’t understand,” he said, which led to protest from the Opposition benches. Congress MP K C Venugopal raised a point of order and demanded that Gandhi be allowed to respond, which was allowed by Dilip Saikia, who was in the C…

Rahul alleges govt ignored repeated NEET, NET scams New Delhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Modi government over alleged irregularities in the UGC-NET exam, saying it continues to turn a blind eye and sleep soundly despite repeated "scams" as years of hard work put in by lakhs of students hold no value for it. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said the entire country knows that its is futile to expect any accountability or action from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Gandhi shared on X a screenshot of a media report claiming that student leaders in Rohtak, Haryana, had levelled serious allegations regarding the UGC-NET June 2026 examination conducted by the NTA. पिछले सप्ताह हुई UGC-NET परीक्षा को लेकर सामने आए गंभीर आरोप बेहद चौंकाने वाले हैं।NEET पेपर लीक के कुछ ही हफ्तों बाद अब खबरें आ रही हैं कि -- UGC-NET परीक्षा से ठीक पहले 100 पन्नों की एक PDF प्रसारित हुई।- यह PDF उस question paper setting की है, जो सिर्फ़ NTA के पास उपलब्ध…pic.twitter.com/16hyeGaAlT In his post in Hindi, Gandhi said, "The serious allegations that have surfaced regarding last week's UGC-NET exam are utterly shocking. Just a fe…

'Venomous Rhetoric': 272 Eminent Citizens Write to Rahul Gandhi Over EC ... A group of over 200 eminent citizens, including retired judges and bureaucrats, issued an open letter criticising the Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress for undermining constitutional institutions, particularly the Election Commission of India (ECI), which he accused of "vote chori". The allegations are an "attempt to drape political frustration in the garb of institutional crisis", the group said. The letter, titled Assault on National Constitutional Authorities, accused opposition leaders of levelling "venomous rhetoric" against key institutions and using "provocative but unsubstantiated accusations" to further their political agendas. Breaking It Down What specific evidence did Rahul Gandhi claim to have regarding 'vote chori' in the Karnataka elections? How has the Election Commission responded to allegations made by opposition leaders regarding electoral roll manipulations? What actions did Congress leaders take in response to the alleged irregularities in voter registration? Created with AI. Errors are possible "We, the senior citizens of civil society, express our grave con…

Shri Rahul Gandhi promises removal of 50% cap on reservation, accuses ... Samvidhan Samman Sammelan: Shri Rahul Gandhi promises removal of 50% cap on reservation, accuses BJP controlling Election Commission, bureaucracy Ranchi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi on October 19, 2024, asserted in Ranchi that he would ensure that the 50% cap on the reservation was removed and a nation-wide caste census carried out despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s opposition. Addressing the ‘Samvidhan Samman Sammelan’ at the capital city of poll-bound Jharkhand, Shri Rahul Gandhi claimed that the Constitution was “under attack” from the BJP, which not only has funds but also control institutions such as the Election Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Income Tax department, the bureaucracy and the media. “The Constitution is under constant attack from all sides, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, and it needs to be protected,” he said. “The BJP has control of funds and institutions but we possess honesty. The Congress fought the Lok Sabha elections without money.” Shri Rahul Gandhi said…

40-50 years of power through vote theft: Rahul Gandhi targets BJP Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, 26 August, launched a sharp attack on the NDA government and the Election Commission (EC) over the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, urging citizens to safeguard their right to vote as a way of protecting the Constitution. Addressing a rally in Madhubani during the Congress’ Voter Adhikar Yatra, Gandhi alleged that the BJP, with the help of the EC, was indulging in “vote chori” (vote theft). “The SIR in Bihar has exposed the BJP and the Election Commission, which is why people have started calling BJP leaders ‘vote chor’,” he claimed. The leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said the EC had deleted the names of 65 lakh voters in Bihar, and alleged that an equal number would now be added to benefit the BJP. “Amit Shah once said the BJP would remain in power for 40–50 years. Now I understand why — because they are stealing votes, starting from Gujarat itself,” he remarked. Rahul Gandhi asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home minister Amit Shah have remained silent on his charges of electoral manipulation. “BJP leaders ar…

Gehlot's remark reflects Cong's authoritarian impulses, says BJP Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. Gehlot’s remark reflects Cong’s authoritarian impulses, says BJP India Less than 1 min. Read Gehlot’s remark reflects Cong’s authoritarian impulses, says BJP By CurrentIndia.com June 15, 2026 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Ashok Gehlot NEW DELHI: BJP Monday lashed out at former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot for stating that Indira Gandhi would have banned the governing party for its religious politics, saying that his remarks are more a reflection on the authoritarian impulses of Congress than itself.“Had a leader like Indira Gandhi been in power today, she would have banned a party like BJP. You cannot run a political party on the basis of Hindutva and religion. The Constitution does not permit politics in the name of religion,” Gehlot had said at an event in Jaipur on Monday.That statement says more about the Congress mindset, BJP said. “If democracy is alive and thriving in India today, it is despite the Congress party’s recurring authoritarian impulses, not because of…

SC slams Rahul Gandhi: 'If you were a true Indian, you would not say ... News Desk Last Updated: 11 Sept 2025, 11:08 pm IST Share The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his controversial remarks on the Indian Army New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a protest by parliamentarians of the INDIA bloc against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar, amid the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI07_22_2025_000321A) New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday heard a plea filed by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi seeking to quash a criminal defamation case over his alleged remarks on the Indian Army during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022. The remarks, which referenced the Galwan Valley clash with China, drew criticism and legal action from a retired defence official. Also Read Modi govt unlikely to discuss SIR; wants to push key Bills in Parliament Trouble for Tejashwi? EC asks RJD leader to hand over his EPIC card as it was not issued offici…

Row erupts after Gehlot's 'Indira Gandhi would've banned BJP' remark Gehlot called the current atmosphere in India 'extremely dangerous' Row erupts after Gehlot's 'Indira Gandhi would've banned BJP' remark By Snehil Singh Jun 15, 2026 12:59 pm What's the story Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has sparked a political controversy with his recent remarks on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking at an award ceremony in Jaipur, Gehlot said that if former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi were alive today, she would have banned the BJP . He called the current atmosphere in India "extremely dangerous," something he hasn't witnessed in his 50 years of public life. Polarization claims BJP accused of deliberately carrying out religious polarization: Gehlot Gehlot accused the ruling party of "deliberately carrying out religious polarization." He also questioned the BJP's decision not to give tickets to Muslim candidates in the Uttar Pradesh elections. "You could have given five seats just to show it to the people of the country," he said, adding that this was an attempt by the BJP to project that "we are a purely Hindutva party." Twitter Post Gehlot's speech If a leader l…

'Rahul inciting youth to another freedom struggle': Tamil Nadu BJP ... CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday urged the Election Commission to restrain Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from campaigning in Tamil Nadu for the April 6 Assembly election, for allegedly violating the model code of conduct. It also wanted the EC to direct the police to register an FIR against him for "inciting the youth to another freedom struggle." BJP state in-charge, election liaison committee, V Balachandran, alleged that Gandhi's campaign in St.Joseph's Matric Higher Secondary School in Mulagumoodu in Kanyakumari district on March 1 was akin to an election campaign in school premises. Ina memorandum submitted to chief electoral officer (CEO) Satyabrata Sahoo on Thursday he said Gandhi's political campaign in the educational institution violated provisions of the model code of conduct for which strict action including "prohibitory orders for his poll campaign in Tamil Nadu is required." Further, the Congress leader committed offences under sections 109 (punishment for abetment) and 124 A (sedition) of the IPC for his remarks that India now needs another freedom struggl…

Rahul Gandhi calls for 'Echo of Students' rally, slams govt on issues Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, called on students and young people across the country to unite and participate in the "Echo of Students" mega rally in Kota on June 17, saying that the future of the youth would determine the future of the nation. He alleged that paper leaks, exam mismanagement, cancelled recruitments, rising fees, privatisation and scams were shattering the dreams of millions of young Indians. He also accused the Central government of failing to fulfil its responsibility towards the country's youth. In a post on X, the Congress leader wrote, "My young and Gen Z comrades, one thing is clear in my mind, and you too should etch it in your heart: securing the future of every youth in India is the government's responsibility. But responsibility and honesty--both are beyond the Modi government's way of thinking." मेरे युवा और Gen Z साथियों, एक बात मेरे मन में साफ़ है और आप भी इसे दिल में बैठा लीजिए: भारत के हर युवा का भविष्य सुरक्षित करना सरकार की ज़िम्मेदारी है। पर ज़िम्मेदारी और ईमानदारी - दोनों मोदी सरकार की सोच से परे हैं। पेपर लीक, परीक्षा कुप्रबंधन, रद्द होती भर्तियाँ, आसमान छूती… p…

Rahul alleges fresh UGC-NET leak, says govt 'asleep' as scam claims mount Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday stepped up his attack on the Modi government over alleged irregularities in last week's UGC-NET examination, accusing the Centre of repeatedly failing students by turning a blind eye to examination "scams" and refusing to fix what he described as a broken recruitment and education system. The Rae Bareli Congress MP alleged that despite the recent controversy over the NEET-UG paper leak, the government had failed to act, emboldening those behind such rackets while leaving lakhs of aspirants to bear the consequences. Sharing a Hindi media report on X, Gandhi claimed fresh allegations surrounding the June 2026 UGC-NET examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) pointed to yet another major breach in the examination process. According to Gandhi, a 100-page PDF linked to the question paper-setting process was circulated shortly before the examination. He alleged that the document, access to which should have been restricted to the NTA, contained nearly 90 questions that later appeared in the Sociology paper. He further alleged that the pa…

As BJP, Congress bicker over Rahul Gandhi trip, Kota wants to be left ... A day before senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhiarrives in Kota to kick off his campaign on issues plaguing the education sector, hoping to tap into public anger sparked by theNEET paper leak, the coaching hub has other things on its mind. Like, ironically, theNEET re-test, scheduled for June 21. As Congress leaders approached students as well as coaching institutes, urging owners to send their members for the meeting Gandhi will address Wednesday, there was more than a little consternation over the timing of Gandhi’s public engagement. By mid-Tuesday, the BJP had seized on this to mount protests in Kota against Gandhi’s interaction, accusing him of inconveniencing students. Gandhi, who dropped his plans to take a train fromDelhito Kota, posted a message on X Tuesday to the students, accusing the Modi government Tuesday of shattering crores of dreams through the “tools” of “paper leaks, exam mismanagement, cancelled recruitments, skyrocketing fees, privatisation, and scams”. “My young and Gen Z friends, one thing is clear to me… securing the future of every young Indian is the government’s responsibility.…

Rahul Gandhi in Kota, interacts with students about their career ... “No more paper leaks, no more broken dreams – just a fair chance that every student deserves”. With this resolve, Leader of the opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi boarded the flight from Delhi to Kota for launching a nationwide students’ movement,from this premier coaching hub of Rajasthan for saving future of youths and the education system of the country. “If the government cannot defend you (your interests), the Opposition will defend you, we do stand by you in solidarity, and we will fight together for you,” he assured. Advertisement “We are ready, now justice will be served,” the Congress party has also assured. Advertisement Gandhi landed at the airport here late this afternoon. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, his ex-deputy and AICC General Secretary Sachin Pilot, Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra, Leader of the Opposition in Rajasthan Tika Ram Jully and other prominent party leaders were present at the airport. From the airport, he proceeded to the hotel where he had a short break and later went to the Dussehra grounds here to attend the programme: a mega interactive dialogue wi…