RAHUL GANDHI CONVICTED
Rahul Gandhi takes battle against Modi to Gujarat
Rahul Gandhi, after challenging BJP, visited Ahmedabad to meet party workers and victims' families. He launched a severe attack on Modi and BJP. He highlighted BJP's defeat in Ayodhya and accused Modi of avoiding a contest there due to predicted defeat. Gandhi vowed to defeat BJP in Gujarat, claiming BJP attacked the Congress office in Ahmedabad. He criticised BJP's leadership, contrasting it with the openness within Congress.
From 'balak buddhi' to 'khatakhat' day: Highlights of PM Modi's attack on Rahul Gandhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a significant address in the Lok Sabha during the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, outlining key points and responding to various issues. His speech covered crucial aspects of India's development agenda, amidst both appreciation and disruption in the parliamentary session.
Rahul Gandhi as LoP now has a say in important appointments Like CBI, Election Commission, CVC, and CIC chiefs
Rahul Gandhi has become the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, ending a decade-long vacancy. His role includes participating in the selection of key officials such as the CBI director and Chief Election Commissioners. This position also grants him cabinet minister rank and marks his family's continued political influence, following his father Rajiv and mother Sonia Gandhi.
'You fought with love, truth and kindness': Priyanka Gandhi pens emotional note for brother Rahul
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra penned down an emotional note for brother Rahul Gandhi, after he won both the seats he contested and the party improved its tally in the Lok Sabha elections.
'Khata-khat, khata-khat, khata-khat' Rahul Gandhi leads Congress' stunning fightback
Rahul Gandhi leads Congress to surprising victory in Lok Sabha election, focusing on social justice and welfare measures, doubling seats to nearly 100. Derided as 'Shehzada', he emerges as moral compass of Congress, challenging PM Modi. Steps down as party president in 2019.
Raghuram Rajan on politics: ''My business is not kissing babies''
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan dispels political rumors, supports Rahul Gandhi's leadership, and advocates for faster Indian economic growth by 2047. He critiques India's current growth rate and job creation efforts, emphasizing the need for faster development.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5: From Rahul Gandhi to Smriti Irani and Piyush Goyal, here are top candidates and constituencies
India's Phase 5 Lok Sabha elections feature key contests with Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani and several Union Ministers and party chiefs in the race. Encompassing 49 seats spread across 6 states and two Union Territories (UT), the upcoming elections will see a diverse array of constituencies. Uttar Pradesh leads with 14 seats, followed by Maharashtra with 13, West Bengal with 7, Bihar with 5, Jharkhand with 3, Odisha with 5, and one each from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
"Have maintained dignity with every member of Balasaheb's family, irrespective of political dynamics...": PM Modi
In an interview with the Lokmat Media Group, the Prime Minister said that throughout his life, Balasaheb stood for politics while putting national interests at the forefront.
BJP's swipe at Rahul Gandhi: He could not contest from Amethi but speaking of forming govt
Some prominent citizens, including a former Supreme Court judge, had recently written to Modi and Gandhi, urging them to engage in a public debate on the Lok Sabha elections. The former Congress president said he was ready for such a debate and claimed that the prime minister would not agree to it. BJP, however, asked that in what capacity is Gandhi looking to debate with Modi as he is merely an MP of his party.
Congress leaders come to Rahul Gandhi's defence after VCs' open letter
Congress leaders including Manickam Tagore, Ajai Rai and Avinash Pande came to Rahul Gandhi's defence after a collective of 181 Vice Chancellors issued an open letter against Gandhi's alleged remarks on their appointment.
"I am a politician, not a servant of Gandhi family": Congress' Amethi candidate KL Sharma responds to BJP's 'peon' jibe
Congress' Amethi candidate KL Sharma has defended himself as a seasoned politician and not a servant of the Gandhi family, stating that he will defeat Union Minister Smriti Irani in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Sharma criticized the BJP's increased vote share in Amethi and Raebareli in the 2019 elections, claiming it was a pass muster to distract public attention from the real issues. He criticized the BJP's weaponization of the media against the Opposition and the lack of fulfillment of its promises in the 2014 polls.
"Tum to dhokebaaz ho...": All about Tejashwi Yadav's song-driven campaign against PM Modi
Bihar Lok Sabha Elections: Tejashwi's method appears to be striking a chord with voters. Clad in his usual white kurta-pyjama featuring the RJD lantern symbol, he enthusiastically sings a well-known song from the movie 'Saajan Chale Sasural' starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor at nearly every rally. However, it's not only about the catchy melodies; Tejashwi complements this with audio snippets of PM Modi's previous commitments, emphasising concerns such as employment generation, controlling inflation, and addressing migration.
"I will be heir, successor to all values of CM Naveen Patnaik:" BJD leader VK Pandian
In an interview with ANI, VK Pandian said that Naveen Patnaik is contesting from two constituencies in the assembly polls even as people of the state want him to contest from all the assembly seats. He said the Chief Minister selects one extra constituency every time.
Wayanad Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting on April 26; party wise candidates and other important details
Wayanad Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Renowned for its scenic beauty and vibrant political landscape, Wayanad emerges as a focal point of interest in the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections of 2024. In this article, we delve into the dates, schedule, party wise candidates, and all the essential details you need to know about the Wayanad Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Left devoting entire campaign to attacking me, tactic can only help BJP: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor accused Left of dividing anti-BJP votes in Thiruvananthapuram, focusing campaign on undermining him instead of addressing BJP's misrule. Tharoor challenged rivals to debate on key issues, confident in his track record and progress in constituency. He dismissed 'fatigue factor' as people voting against BJP's divisive politics.
400 seats is a realisable target and we are working on it. 10 years’ performance will speak on the ground: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman discusses BJP's political stance, inviting opposition leaders, even the tainted ones, to join teh Bharatiya Jannata Paty (BJP). She also talks about addressing tax procedures and defending core values while refuting allegations of political vendetta against the government. She further emphasizes that there is fair governance and transparency in fund allocation.
"A sinking ship": Expelled Congress leader tears into party, calls Rahul 'mad'
On Rahul Gandhi's claim that there was 'no guarantee' that PM Modi would return to office for a third straight term, the expelled Congress leader said, "See, a person, who has lost his mind, can say anything. As we have seen with children, they often ramble on without making much sense. One need not take the words of a child or a senseless person seriously."
Rahul Gandhi gets bail in Amit Shah case: Here are nearly dozen defamation cases filed against the Congress leader
Rahul Gandhi has faced multiple defamation cases, including remarks against Purnesh Modi, Amit Shah, Vinayak Savarkar, Sushil Kumar Modi, Vandana Dongre, RSS, Gauri Lankesh, Dhrutiman Joshi, Sitaram Yechury, and Navin Jha. Comments made during press conferences, rallies, and visits to various locations.
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking quashing of notification that restored Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership
The petitioner had arrayed the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Union of India, the Election Commission of India and Rahul Gandhi as respondents in the plea.
2023 saw Rahul Gandhi's conviction by Gujarat court and Biparjoy cyclone leave trail of destruction
Former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi had filed the criminal defamation case against Gandhi in 2019 over his "How come all thieves have Modi as the common surname?" comment made during an election rally in Kolar in Karnataka on April 13, 2019. After his conviction, Gandhi was disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha. A punishment for two years and above automatically disqualifies a lawmaker.
SC suggests transferring Gujarat judge who refused to pause Rahul Gandhi's defamation conviction
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended transferring Justice Hemant M Prachchhak who refused to pause the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 defamation case. Although the SC later overturned Gandhi's conviction, Gujarat HC's Justice Prachchhak had at one stage refused to interfere with it.
Highlights of SC order staying conviction of Rahul Gandhi in 2019 defamation case
Following are the highlights of the order of the Supreme Court which stayed conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a 2019 defamation case over his Modi surname remark, paving the way for revival of his Lok Sabha membership. * Except the admonition given to Gandhi by SC in 2019 contempt proceedings, no other reason has been assigned by the trial court judge while imposing the maximum sentence of two years.
SC judgement strong vindication of truth, no force can silence voice of people: Congress on court stay on Rahul's conviction
The Congress on Friday hailed as "strong vindication of truth" the Supreme Court ruling staying the conviction of Rahul Gandhi in a 2019 defamation case and urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to restore his membership of the Lower House. The Opposition party said the Constitution has been upheld and the BJP's "conspiratorial hounding of Gandhi has been thoroughly exposed".
SC relief to Rahul Gandhi: Kapil Sibal slams conviction, says unfortunate that court procedures used for political agendas
The Indian Supreme Court has stayed the criminal defamation conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, allowing for his reinstatement as a member of the Lok Sabha and the ability to contest the 2024 parliamentary elections. The court ruled the trial court had made an error in sentencing which led to Gandhi's disqualification. Following the ruling, former minister Kapil Sibal criticised the politicisation of court procedures, saying he had previously noted the unwarranted conviction. Sibal quit the Congress in 2020 and now sits as an independent with Samajwadi Party support.
Rahul or his representative will have to show copy of SC order staying conviction to LS Secretariat
The Lok Sabha Secretariat has requested Congress leader Rahul Gandhi or his representative to present a copy of the Supreme Court order staying his conviction for the ball to be set in motion for his disqualification as a lawmaker to be revoked. Gandhi was disqualified from his role as a Lok Sabha member on March 23 following a conviction.
SC stays Rahul Gandhi's sentencing: What it means for the Nehru, Gandhi scion?
The Supreme Court stayed the two-year sentence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case. The apex court stated that no reason had been given by the Surat trial judge for imposing the maximum sentence of 2 years and that the conviction order needed to be stayed pending final adjudication.
'Conviction order is proper': Gujarat HC rejects stay on Rahul Gandhi's conviction in defamation case
The Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his Modi surname remark. With this order in place, Gandhi will not be able to contest elections or seek revocation of the suspension of his status as a Member of Parliament (MP). He can appeal the High Court order in Supreme Court.
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