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Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes 'Bal buddhi' jibe at Rahul Gandhi over Ram Mandir movement remarks, says he peddles lies
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized Rahul Gandhi as "childish" for comments on the Ram Mandir movement, stressing Lord Ram's importance. He condemned Gandhi's lies about Agniveer martyrs and MSP, referenced Gujarat's statements, Lok Sabha results, Samajwadi's Faizabad win, and criticized Gandhi's Congress leadership as misfortune at the BJP meeting.
Manipur Congress leaders discuss Rahul Gandhi's visit to state
Manipur Congress leaders, including AICC state-in-charge Girish Chodankar, met to discuss Rahul Gandhi's upcoming visit to the state. Gandhi will spend a day interacting with violence-affected people in Jiribam, Churachandpur, and Imphal districts. Security has been heightened as Gandhi plans to visit relief camps and meet with the Governor during his first visit to Manipur since the Lok Sabha elections.
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.
PM Modi taunts Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha as a kid who fell from cycle and scored 99/543; calls him 'Baalak Buddhi'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocked Rahul Gandhi by likening him to a child who is praised after falling off a cycle and boasting a score of 99. This came after Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of promoting violence during a Lok Sabha debate, sparking protests. Modi and other BJP leaders criticized Gandhi, demanding an apology, while parts of his speech were expunged.
Anurag Thakur starts Lok Sabha debate, takes a dig at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi
During Monday's Lok Sabha session, NDA MPs defended government policies in response to the motion of thanks to the President's Address, while the Opposition countered. BJP MP Anurag Thakur initiated the discussion by highlighting the Opposition's stance against the Constitution. He congratulated Rahul Gandhi on becoming Leader of the Opposition, emphasising the need for responsibility over power. Opposition MPs protested as Thakur criticised Gandhi's absence during important sessions.
'He did a good standup comedian act': Kangana Ranaut takes a swipe at Rahul Gandhi over his Hindu remarks
Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha criticized BJP and RSS for promoting violence in the name of Hinduism. He emphasized the importance of courage in all religions and called for an apology from Congress over the remarks. Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's comment, Kangana Ranaut said that Rahul Gandhi did a good standup comedian act.
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Rahul Gandhi congratulates Team India, highlights Surya's brilliant catch, Rohit's leadership, and Rahul's guidance
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi congratulated Team India for their T20 World Cup victory over South Africa in Barbados. Praising their phenomenal tournament performance, Gandhi highlighted Surya Kumar Yadav's brilliant catch and Rohit Sharma's leadership. He also acknowledged Virat Kohli's retirement from T20 internationals, lauding his illustrious career. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Prime Minister Modi joined in celebrating India's achievement, expressing pride and admiration for the team's historic win.
Congress targets PM over report on Adani group 'taking' Chinese help in solar project
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, pointing to a report that the Adani Group has selected eight Chinese companies for its solar manufacturing project. Ramesh emphasized the need for a strategy to reduce India's dependence on China and ensure taxpayer money does not benefit Chinese firms.
PM Modi had already predicted this: Kiren Rijiju takes a jibe at Congress over re-appointment of Sam Pitroda as overseas chief
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday commented on the Congress party's re-appointment of Sam Pitroda as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress. Rijiju pointed out that Prime Minister Modi had already anticipated this move. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Union Minister wrote that Prime Minister Modi had predicted this development and took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi's adviser.
Rahul Gandhi takes front row Lok Sabha seat amid LoP buzz
Congress members are expressing hope about Rahul Gandhi acquitting to the Congress Working Committee's resolution to be the Leader of the Opposition in the new Lok Sabha. Gandhi was persuaded by Lower House colleagues to occupy a front row seat, which was allotted to the then Congress floor leader Adhir Chowdhury in the previous Lok Sabha. He has demonstrated his privilege by keeping the resolution of the Congress Working Committee pending since June 8.
Narendra Modi & Rahul Gandhi share a warm moment at the Lok Sabha well as Birla is named Speaker
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shook hands in the Lok Sabha as Om Birla was elected Speaker of the Lower House. The gesture marked a rare warm moment between the often-opposed leaders. Birla, an MP from Kota, was elected through a voice vote after his nomination by Modi and seconding by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh, Hema Malini, Owaisi take oath as Lok Sabha members
MPs from various states, including Maharashtra, Manipur, and Odisha, took oath in different languages in the Lok Sabha.
273 MPs take oath on day 2, several engage in sloganeering
The two MPs from Manipur received standing ovations from Congress and INDIA bloc MPs when they took the oath. Many MPs from Maharashtra, cutting across party lines, ended their oath by chanting slogans. Some MPs taking a photo of a colleague taking oath invited protest from Opposition sides. On several occasions, protem speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab told the House that given the solemn occasion, the members should not depart from their text and add sentences on their own while taking oath. That made little impact on many MPs.
262 Lok Sabha members take oath; 'Modi, Modi; NEET' cries heard in house
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath as the opening day of the new Lok Sabha began. The BJP MPs raised chants of 'Modi, Modi' and 'Jai Shri Ram'. Opposition INDIA bloc members held up copies of the Constitution during the oath. The 262 members took oaths in Hindi, English, native languages, and Sanskrit. Senior BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab presided over the oath-taking of new members.
Third Eye: All about oath taking in LS, Jharkhand's political scene and Congress' vow to protect Constitution
HAM leader and MSME minister Jitan Ram Manjhi made a mistake while taking an oath as Lok Sabha member, leading to confusion among ministers. Jharkhand political circles are buzzing about Cabinet inductions, with Congress almost finalizing the name for Alamgir Alam. Rumors suggest Kalpana, jailed former chief minister Hemant Soren's wife, may be inducted. AICC leaders held a demonstration in New Delhi to protect the Constitution, while the BJP is preparing for demonstrations in Karnataka.
NEET Scam: 'Demonetisation' in education sector as 'organisations' have taken over, Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at Modi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi for not stopping paper leaks in India, citing the capture of the education system by the BJP's parent organization. Gandhi argued that Modi's actions have facilitated these leaks, claiming they are an anti-national activity and will continue until the issue is resolved.
Congress, INDIA bloc leaders hail Rahul Gandhi on birthday
Birthday wishes poured in for Rahul Gandhi as he turned 54 on Wednesday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that his qualities of unwavering commitment to the values espoused in the Constitution and his emphatic compassion for the millions of unheard voices set him apart. Gandhi, a former Congress president and MP from Rae Bareli, has instructed all Congress workers to avoid any grand celebrations, and instead celebrate this occasion by engaging in humanitarian efforts and charity.
BJP continues to take jibe at Congress over Priyanka Gandhi's candidature in Wayanad
The BJP in Kerala criticized the Congress for fielding Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad, suggesting her husband Robert Vadra might contest in Palakkad. BJP leaders accused the Congress of serving the Nehru-Gandhi family's interests. In response, Congress leaders defended Priyanka's candidacy, stating she would be welcomed in Kerala. The Congress announced Rahul Gandhi would retain Rae Bareli and Priyanka would contest from Wayanad. This decision sparked political debate, with the BJP questioning the Congress's motives and strategy in the state.
NEET exam row: Rahul Gandhi's 'NEET' take on Modi, vows to be voice of students in Parliament
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi for alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam, affecting 24 lakh students. Gandhi pledged to advocate for students in Parliament and address issues impacting their future. The National Testing Agency denied irregularities, attributing higher marks to changes in textbooks and grace marks. Other parties have called for a high-level investigation into the NEET exam.
Mallikarjun Kharge receives invite for Modi's swearing-in ceremony; Check which opposition leaders are attending
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge was called by BJP leader Pralhad Joshi late last night to invite him to the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, sources informed.
CWC unanimously urges Rahul to take Leader of Opposition role
The Congress Working Committee unanimously passed a resolution proposing Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, praising his role in the party's electoral success and calling for him to address key issues like unemployment and inflation. Gandhi is considering the offer, with party leaders expressing confidence in his acceptance. The resolution also acknowledged underperformance in certain states and proposed an investigation to address shortcomings.
Rahul Gandhi takes a leap with new fan following on social media
The number of new followers of Gandhi on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube surged significantly between December 2023 and May 2024 while the monthly addition of new followers by Modi on these platforms either declined marginally or remained static in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.
Will INDIA bloc attend PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony? Congress leader Jairam Ramesh replies
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) passed a resolution on Saturday, urging Rahul Gandhi to become the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, according to General Secretary KC Venugopal. Rahul Gandhi has yet to decide but will do so soon. This marks the first time since 2014 that Congress will hold this position, as they previously lacked the necessary seats. Venugopal also mentioned that Rahul Gandhi will decide between keeping Rae Bareli or Wayanad seats by the 17th.
Modi 3.0: NDA government's formation, oath-taking ceremony likely on June 8
Modi 3.0 Oath : BJP leader Narendra Modi is likely to be sworn in as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term on June 8, following the NDA's victory in the general elections. Despite losses in three Hindi heartland states, the BJP-led NDA secured 291 seats. The BJP will rely on allies for stability, notably winning 19 of 21 seats in Odisha.
Rahul Gandhi takes Delhi Metro ride with Kanhaiya Kumar for Mangolpuri rally
Rahul Gandhi rode the Delhi Metro, interacting with the public ahead of a rally in Mangolpuri, as the Lok Sabha elections approach. He accused the BJP of wanting to change the Constitution, calling the elections a fight to protect it. Gandhi emphasized the Constitution's ideological heritage and warned the BJP against attempts to alter it. Voting in Delhi is on May 25.
Pune Porsche accident: 'Why not ask truck and bus drivers to write essay': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
Reacting to the recent accident in Pune which claimed two lives, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fostering a divided India, where justice itself seems to be contingent upon wealth. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed shock and surprise over the Juvenile Justice Board taking a lenient view of the Pune car crash involving a minor boy who fatally knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals with his speeding luxury vehicle.
Free bus rides for women: PM lacks info on Metro finances, says Dy CM Shivakumar
The Dy CM was questioning the PM's assessment of metro finances. The PM, in a recent interview, had questioned the freebies that potentially create a crisis of funds for a state government. The governments, he said, would build metro networks in a city, but later promise free bus rides in the same city to win elections. This meant taking away 50% of passengers.
Uber gets nod to run bus service in Delhi
Uber has received a licence from the Delhi transport department to run its bus services. This is under the Delhi government's app-based premium bus aggregator scheme notified last November which aims to encourage the upper middle class to switch to public transport. Other than India, Uber operates its shuttle product in Egypt.
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