Rahul Gandhi: News

09 May 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Union Minister Smriti Irani invites Rahul, Priyanka to public debate

Union Minister Smriti Irani has challenged Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to a public debate after Priyanka claimed that the prime minister does not address pressing issues concerning the country.

09 May 2024

Narendra Modi

'Blatantly racist': Congress on Modi's jibe over Pitroda's remarks

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of stirring up a debate on the "skin color of Indians."

08 May 2024

Amit Malviya

Nadda, Amit Malviya summoned over BJP's 'communally-charged' animation 

The Bengaluru Police has summoned JP Nadda, President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Amit Malviya, the party's IT Cell chief, over an "objectionable post" made by the Karnataka unit of the BJP.

08 May 2024

Jairam Ramesh

Congress distances itself from Pitroda's 'racist' remark

The Congress on Wednesday officially distanced itself from the controversial remarks made by Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda on India's diversity.

08 May 2024

Narendra Modi

'Why silent?': PM Modi attacks Rahul Gandhi on 'Adani-Ambani' charge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday why he had "stopped talking about Ambani and Adani all of a sudden," insinuating that a "secret deal" may have been reached.

08 May 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Pitroda's 'people in East look like Chinese' remark triggers row

Congress leader Sam Pitroda has sparked a new controversy with his statement in an interview with The Statesman.

07 May 2024

Narendra Modi

'Promoted hatred for political gain': Sonia attacks Modi, BJP

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday released a video message accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of promoting hatred in the society for political gain.

06 May 2024

Congress Party

Radhika Khera's big charge against Congress, day after quitting

A day after her resignation from the Congress, Radhika Khera claimed on Monday that despite her repeated alerts to the party's top leadership about mistreatment within the Chhattisgarh unit, she received no assistance.

Academics seek action against Rahul for comments on VC appointments

A group of 181 academics, including current and former university leaders, have called for action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his allegations about the appointment of vice chancellors (VCs).

06 May 2024

Congress Party

Congress's Amethi office attacked, cars vandalized

The Congress's office in Gauriganj area of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh was vandalized by unidentified people on Sunday around midnight, reports said.

05 May 2024

Congress Party

Congress files complaint against BJP over 'communal' animation 

The Congress has filed a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda, Amit Malviya, and BY Vijayendra over a communally charged video.

04 May 2024

Jawaharlal Nehru

'During Sonia's rule...': PM Modi targets opposition over Godhra incident 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav of trying to protect those involved in the 2002 Godhra train incident "during the rule of Sonia madam."

04 May 2024

Chess

Garry Kasparov issues clarification after viral post on Rahul Gandhi 

Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov has issued a clarification after his post on X advising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to "first win Rae Bareli before challenging for the top" went viral.

03 May 2024

Smriti Irani

'Mother entrusted me with family's 'karmabhoomi'': Rahul after filing nomination

After filing his papers from Raebareli parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that it was an emotional moment for him to submit his nomination from a seat that was held by his mother for 20 years.

03 May 2024

Lalu Prasad Yadav

PIL to bar a 'Rahul Gandhi,' 'Lalu' from elections rejected 

The Supreme Court has observed that sharing a name with a politician such as Rahul Gandhi or Lalu Prasad Yadav does not infringe on an individual's right to run for office.

03 May 2024

Smriti Irani

'Congress has accepted defeat...': Irani on Rahul Gandhi's Amethi exit 

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani has claimed that the Congress party's decision to not field a member of the Gandhi family from Amethi is an admission of defeat.

03 May 2024

Smriti Irani

Who is KL Sharma, Congress's pick for Amethi seat 

After weeks of deliberations and talks, the Congress on Friday nominated Kishori Lal Sharma for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, breaking the long-standing tradition of fielding candidates from the Gandhi family.

03 May 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi's 'daro mat, bhago mat' jibe at Rahul's Raebareli move 

After the Congress named Rahul Gandhi as its candidate from the Raebareli seat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a jibe at the opposition party's decision.

03 May 2024

Sonia Gandhi

Rahul arrives in Raebareli with family to file nomination papers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday traveled to Raebareli on a special chartered flight to submit his nomination from the parliamentary constituency, which will go to polls on May 20.

03 May 2024

Congress Party

Congress picks Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli, KL Sharma from Amethi 

After weeks of deliberations and talks, the Congress on Friday named Rahul Gandhi as its candidate from the traditional Gandhi family seat of Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP repeats 2019 pick Dinesh Pratap Singh from Raebareli

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced the name of Uttar Pradesh Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh as their candidate for the Raebareli parliamentary constituency.

02 May 2024

Narendra Modi

'PM Modi asking votes for rapist Prajwal Revanna': Rahul Gandhi 

Congress heavyweight Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for supporting Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is currently embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal.

02 May 2024

Narendra Modi

Congress's partnership with Pakistan exposed: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mounted a sharp attack against the Congress, saying that the "Congress and Pakistan's partnership" has been "exposed."

02 May 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge

24 hours to deadline, Congress to announce Amethi, Raebareli candidates

The Congress will release the names of its candidates for Amethi and Raebareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday—a day before the nomination deadline.

01 May 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Amethi, Raebareli decision within 24-30 hours: Congress 

The Congress will announce its candidates for the Amethi and Raebareli constituencies "in the next 24 to 30 hours," party General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Wednesday.

29 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

Telangana CM summoned in Amit Shah's 'doctored video' case

The Delhi Police summoned Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and four others on May 1 in the case linked to the "doctored video" of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

28 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP, BRS of secretly aligning in Telangana

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of secretly aligning in the Lok Sabha elections.

28 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Rahul Gandhi insulted Maharajas but ignored Nawabs' atrocities: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday of insulting India's Rajas and Maharajas while remaining silent on the atrocities committed by Nawabs, Nizams, Sultans, and Badshahs.

27 Apr 2024

Congress Party

Congress to discuss candidates for Amethi, Raebareli seats today

The Central Election Committee (CEC) of the Congress Party will meet on Saturday to discuss candidates for the Lok Sabha seats in Amethi and Raebareli.

26 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi might cry on stage any day, says Rahul Gandhi 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during a rally in Bijapur, Karnataka, claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared "very nervous" in his recent public speeches.

26 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Lok Sabha elections: Key contenders in Phase 2

As many as 88 constituencies from 13 states and Union Territories went to the polls at 7:00am on Friday.

25 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Polling kicks off for second phase of Lok Sabha elections 

Polling for second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha Elections kicked off on Friday.

25 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

ECI takes cognizance of 'MCC violations' by Modi, Rahul

The Election Commission of India on Thursday said that it has taken cognizance of the alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

24 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

'Caste census my life's mission': Rahul counters PM Modi's offensive 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated his vow to prioritize the caste census if his party comes to power.

24 Apr 2024

Robert Vadra

Posters featuring Robert Vadra surface in Amethi amid candidate suspense 

Posters featuring Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have surfaced in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, amid the suspense over Congress's candidate for the seat.

23 Apr 2024

Rajiv Gandhi

'Jijaji ki nazar...': Smriti mocks Rahul, Vadra over Amethi candidacy

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani on Tuesday criticized Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Robert Vadra over the uncertainty surrounding the Congress's Amethi candidate.

23 Apr 2024

Manipur

US rights report on India cites 'significant' abuses in Manipur

There were "significant" human rights abuses in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state, the United States State department said in its "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices."

22 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Row erupts after Modi's 'wealth to infiltrators' remark; opposition reacts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements at a poll rally in Rajasthan have sparked a row with several opposition leaders accusing him of using divisionary tactics ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

21 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Rahul Gandhi to skip INDIA bloc's rally due to illness

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will miss the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) rally in Ranchi, Jharkhand, due to a sudden illness.

20 Apr 2024

Congress Party

PM Modi predicts Congress defeat in Wayanad after Amethi loss

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, saying that in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, "Congress sahabzade" will lose from Wayanad constituency in Kerala after his loss in Amethi.