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    Rahul Gandhi

    Rahul Gandhi

    Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Wayanad
    Birth DetailsJune 19, 1970 | New Delhi
    NationalityIndian
    LeaguePolitician
    EducationBachelor’s Degree, St. Stephen's College, Harvard University & Rollins College; M. Phil, Trinity College, Cambridge
    Rahul Gandhi’s Journey so far ...
    • After getting through college, Rahul Gandhi worked for a London-based management consulting firm called the Monitor Group
    • He returned to India in 2002 and started a technology consultancy firm called Backops Services Private Ltd, which was based in Mumbai
    • Gandhi ventured into politics in 2004 and contested the Lok Sabha elections that year from his father’s constituency, Amethi in Uttar Pradesh (UP). He won the election and served as a member of the Standing Committee on Home Affairs and the Standing Committee on Human Resource Development
    • He was re-elected for a second term in the Lower House in 2009 and this time, took charge of the Standing Committee on Human Resource Development and the Consultative Committee on Rural Development as a member
    • Gandhi was elected as the vice-president of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 2013 and had since then, operated as the party's number 2
    • He got a third term in the Lok Sabha, which began in 2014. During this term, he was appointed as a member of the Standing Committee on External Affairs and the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs
    • In 2017, he took charge as the president of the Congress. He was the 49th Congress president and the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi family to hold the coveted post
    • He won the Lok Sabha elections from the Wayand constituency in Kerala in 2019 but lost to Smriti Irani in his family bastion of Amethi. The Gandhi scion had defeated her in Amethi in 2014 by a margin of 1.07 lakh votes
    • Later in 2019, he resigned from his post as the president of the Congress
    • Since resigning in 2019, he has been general secretary, vice-president and then the president of the party. His efforts to reform and democratise the party started with the Youth Congress and the National Students’ Union of India, two time-tested and bold nurseries for future Congress leaders
    • In December 2018, he successfully captained the party to victory in the three Hindi heartland states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
    • Gandhi singularly led the 2019 campaign, holding 150 rallies, 10 press conferences and many road shows during the poll campaign
    • Over the years, Gandhi has addressed press conferences, answering questions and tackling the BJP government on a host of issues. He has been very proactive on social media and often challenged Modi to a debate

    Before you go ...
    • His great grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of independent India and his grandmother Indira Gandhi was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of India. His father Rajiv Gandhi served as the Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989. His mother Sonia Gandhi is a senior leader of the Congress party, while his sister Priyanka Gandhi is also active in politics and works with the party
    • He and his sister were homeschooled because of security reasons after their grandmother was assassinated in 1984. When his father was assassinated in 1991, he was in his second year of college in the USA and had to shift from Harvard University to Rollins College due to security threats. He even adopted a pseudonym to conceal his identity while attending Rollins

    Last Updated: 27/09/2021

    Rahul Gandhi News

    • Rahul Gandhi urged restraint against derogatory language towards Smriti Irani on social media after she vacated her bungalow post losing to Kishori Lal Sharma in the Amethi Lok Sabha elections by over 1.5 lakh votes. Irani, who defeated Rahul Gandhi in 2019, vacated 28 Tughlak Crescent in Lutyens' Delhi after the new government formed. Winning and losing occur in life.
    • The Bombay High Court quashed a magistrate's order allowing an RSS worker to submit additional documents in a criminal defamation complaint against Rahul Gandhi. The court ruled in the Congress leader's favor and directed the trial to proceed without the contested documents. It emphasised the need for an expeditious trial and cooperation from both parties.
    • Irani vacated the bungalow earlier this week, weeks after she was defeated by Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma from Amethi parliamentary seat with a margin of over 1.5 lakh votes. The former women and child development minister was dubbed a giant slayer in 2019 after she defeated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from the seat.
    • Rahul Gandhi calls for Prime Minister Modi to visit Manipur and address the ongoing violence. Congress and INDIA bloc to raise peace concerns in Parliament. Situation remains dire with 200 casualties and mass displacement.
    • The Congress and the INDIA bloc, led by Rahul Gandhi, are intensifying efforts in Parliament to push for peace in Manipur following recent violence. Gandhi calls for Prime Minister Modi to personally visit Manipur and address the ongoing tragedy. Despite multiple visits and efforts, the situation remains dire with homes destroyed and families displaced.
    • Congress is advocating for a national legal and social security framework for gig workers in India, highlighting Karnataka's proposed Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024 as a milestone legislation. The bill aims to establish formal rights and social security for platform-based gig workers, including setting up a welfare fund and board, ensuring worker protection and payment regulations. Congress urges the Union Budget to address the growing gig worker population and provide justice through legislation.
    • In Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh responded to criticism from the Congress over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence by emphasizing that efforts to restore peace are guided by the Prime Minister. Singh defended the government's actions, stating that all state and central operations, including security and relief work, are conducted under Modi's counsel. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, visited the region and expressed disappointment at the ongoing ethnic strife, urging Modi to visit Manipur to hear the concerns of its people.
    • BJP MLA Bharath Shetty faces police investigation for alleged provocative comments against Rahul Gandhi. Congress party workers express displeasure over the remarks. Karnataka Congress Working President criticizes Shetty's statement and links BJP's behavior to Prime Minister Modi's previous remarks about Rahul Gandhi.
    • Rahul Gandhi expresses concern over rising unemployment and declining salaries for IIT graduates, blaming BJP's education policies. He questions the government's plan to address the crisis and promises opposition support for affected youth.
    • Congress has voiced concerns regarding the rising terror attacks in J&K, particularly in the Jammu region, which have resulted in casualties among civilians and military personnel. The latest attack in Kathua on Army soldiers has drawn condemnation from the Opposition party.
    • Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying he does "Oscar-level acting on protecting the Constitution", while his party is doing politics of "Aya Ram, Gaya Ram". The BRS leader did not mince words in his criticism of the Congress, accusing the party of violating constitutional principles despite promising to amend the 10th Schedule to curb defections in the 2023 polls.
    • BRS working president K T Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for "Oscar-level acting on protecting the Constitution" after several leaders defected to Congress. BRS plans legal action against defectors, including filing a petition in the Supreme Court. KTR called out Congress for violating constitutional principles despite promising electoral reforms.
    • Rahul Gandhi abruptly left after clashing with journalists' questions. Gandhi highlighted the natural beauty of Manipur, a state that has been suffering from continuous riots since May 2023. He requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Manipur to give solace to the ethnic violence-affected people of the state. Gandhi also said that the Congress will do everything it can to bring peace to Manipur.
    • Rahul Gandhi expresses concern over ongoing ethnic strife in Manipur. Calls for PM Modi to visit and address the situation. Congress offers assistance to restore peace. Gandhi emphasizes the need for unity and peace in the region.
    • The Congress has strongly condemned the recent terror attack on Army personnel in Kathua. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra express condolences and call for strict action against terrorism. The nation mourns the martyrs and stands united against violence.
    • The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum appeals to Rahul Gandhi for a political solution to end violence in Manipur. They express concerns about ongoing bloodshed, displacement, and lack of security. The memorandum outlines challenges faced by the Kuki-Zo community, including restrictions on essential supplies and biased job recruitments by the state government.
    • Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his visit to Manipur, calling him "Yuvaraj" and suggesting that his presence could worsen the situation in the state. Singh also pointed out Gandhi's silence during the incidents in West Bengal involving Hindu women.
    • Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to visit Manipur after visiting relief camps. PM Modi states efforts to normalize situation with over 11,000 FIRs filed and 500 arrests. Both central and state governments working to restore peace in Manipur.
    • Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, serving as Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, visited people in relief camps in Churachandpur, Manipur, on Monday to offer them support. The residents of these camps shared their challenges arising from the ethnic violence in the state.
    • During his visit to Manipur, BJP leader criticizes Rahul Gandhi for alleged 'tragedy tourism' and blames Congress for killings in the state. Rahul Gandhi visits relief camps and meets victims. Questions raised about Congress leaders' visits to conflict-affected areas. Tensions rise as political statements intensify in Manipur.
    • Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on his 75th birth anniversary by recalling the late leader's impactful foot march in Andhra Pradesh. Gandhi credited Reddy as a true leader of the masses and cited his inspiration for the recently concluded 4,000 km 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.
    • Rahul Gandhi visits relief camps in Manipur's Jiribam and Churachandpur districts, interacting with victims of ethnic violence. Accompanied by senior Congress leaders, he hears their concerns and promises to raise issues in Parliament.
    • Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, visited relief camps in Manipur's Jiribam and Churachandpur districts and interacted with inmates. The former Congress president, accompanied by senior Congress leaders, visited Manipur for the first time after winning both Lok Sabha seats in the state.
    • Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Assam government for the state's flood situation, stating that it reflects the "gross and grave mismanagement" of the BJP's double-engine government. The state has seen over 60 deaths, 53,000 displacements, and 24,000 affected people. Gandhi called for a comprehensive and compassionate vision, including proper relief, rehabilitation, and compensation in the short term, and a pan-Northeast water management authority to control floods in the long term.
    • Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, expressed solidarity with Assam, urging the central government to swiftly aid the flood-affected state. Visiting a relief camp in Cachar, he mourned losses, criticized BJP's flood management, and advocated for a comprehensive water management authority for long-term flood control in Northeast India.
    • The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur amid ongoing violence, while Rahul Gandhi makes his third visit to the state. Modi has stated that the Centre is working to restore normalcy in Manipur, with over 500 arrests made and relief efforts underway.
    • Rahul Gandhi will visit Manipur on Monday, his first after becoming Leader of Opposition. Following May's ethnic violence, he blames the Centre's policies. He will arrive in Silchar, head to Jiribam where Soibam Saratkumar Singh died June 6. After violence, 900 Kuki, Hmar tribals sheltered in Cachar district, said Manipur Congress chief Keisham Meghachandra Singh.
    • 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.
    • Congress leader Kumari Selja plans to launch a "padayatra" at the end of July to connect with Haryana's urban voters ahead of the Assembly polls slated for later this year. The primary goal of this foot march is to fortify the Congress's presence in urban areas and gain an advantage over the BJP. A statement indicated that the BJP has an edge in 44 assembly areas of Haryana, most of which are urban, based on a study of the 2024 Lok Sabha election results.
    • Rahul Gandhi highlights the challenges faced by loco pilots, including long working hours and inadequate rest. He pledges to address their concerns in Parliament. The Indian bloc promises to advocate for improved working conditions for loco pilots.
    • Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia urged Rahul Gandhi to face reality after the Congress leader claimed the INDI alliance thwarted BJP's Ram Temple movement by winning the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat. Scindia criticised Congress's performance in recent polls and accused them of arrogance and intolerance, pointing out BJP's superior seat count. He advised Congress to introspect and acknowledge the changing political landscape, without directly naming Gandhi.
    • 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, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, urged UP CM Yogi Adityanath to increase compensation for Hathras stampede victims, demanding severe punishment for those responsible. Gandhi met victims, criticizing inadequate compensation from the UP govt. He called for proper treatment for the injured and transparent investigation into the tragedy.
    • Several BRS leaders including MLAs and MLCs have defected to the ruling Congress in Telangana, impacting the political landscape. The BRS is working to bounce back after suffering setbacks in recent elections. Accusations and counter-accusations have emerged between the parties over the defections.
    • 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.
    • Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with families of victims from various tragedies in Gujarat, including the TRP game zone fire, boat capsising incident, Morbi bridge collapse, and Una Dalit flogging case. Promising to raise their grievances in Parliament, Gandhi assured justice for the families who have lost faith in the system. Victims' relatives expressed their frustrations with the slow legal process and lack of accountability, seeking Gandhi's support for their causes.
    • Unions dispute Railways' claim that Rahul Gandhi met non-Delhi Division pilots at New Delhi Railway Station. CPRO Deepak Kumar cast doubt. R Kumaresan, Kamlesh Singh, and Sanjay Pandhi emphasized common grievances. Ministry officials responded. All India Loco Running Staff Association and IRLRO involved. Gandhi, the opposition leader, didn’t enter running rooms. Pilots face long duty hours.
    • Rahul Gandhi asserted today that Congress will defeat the ruling BJP in Gujarat, addressing party workers in Ahmedabad. He also highlighted the INDI alliance's role in countering the Ram Mandir movement in Ayodhya initiated by Lal Krishna Advani, criticizing the exclusion of locals from the temple inauguration. Gandhi's visit to Gujarat follows clashes between BJP and Congress supporters over his remarks, resulting in FIRs and the arrest of five Congress members.
    • Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has defended the future of India's labourers, describing them as "builders of India" under the Narendra Modi government. He stated that these workers face severe hardships, including daily wage workers running their households for four days with a single day's earnings, without savings, and living off the burden of paying interest.
    • The All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) has handed a memorandum to Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, blaming poor working conditions for recent train accidents. The memorandum highlights the plight of train drivers, who work 14 to 16 hours a day and get home after three or four days.
    • ​Waikar, his wife, and four close associates were implicated in a case registered by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The case involved the construction of a star hotel in Jogeshwari, located in Mumbai's western suburbs, allegedly involving manipulation of land use conditions.
    • Taking to 'X', Malviya wrote, "Tamilnadu BSP chief, a Dalit, is hacked to death. Expect Third Time Fail Rahul Gandhi to maintain radio silence, just like the hooch tragedy, because the Congress depends on the DMK for its relevance in TN." "This kind of perverse politics is the ugly face of Balak Buddhi", he added.
    • Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Saturday to address party workers and meet families affected by recent tragedies, including the Rajkot game zone fire, boat capsize in Vadodara, and Morbi bridge collapse. His visit comes amidst tensions following clashes between BJP and Congress workers over alleged remarks by Gandhi. Complaints and FIRs have been filed, leading to the arrest of five Congress workers. Gandhi will also meet the families of these arrested workers during his visit to the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee office in Paldi.
    • Self-styled godman "Bhole Baba" Suraj Pal Singh addressed the Hathras stampede, expressing sorrow and promising justice for the 121 lives lost. Main accused Devprakash Madhukar surrendered, emphasizing cooperation with authorities. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited victims' families in Hathras, while CM Yogi Adityanath announced financial aid. A Judicial Inquiry Commission, led by Justice Brijesh Kumar Srivastava, will investigate the incident. Initial findings suggest chaos ensued when devotees sought blessings, causing a fatal stampede amid security measures at the religious gathering.
    • Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, visited Hathras to meet the grieving families affected by the recent stampede. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized the Congress MP for not visiting the families of victims in the Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy in Tamil Nadu. At least 121 devotees lost their lives in a stampede during a religious 'Satsang' event of self-styled godman Suraj Pal alias 'Bhole Baba' in Fulari village, Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, on Tuesday.
    • Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Hathras' Vibhav Nagar area on July 2 to meet the families of the stampede victims. Some locals appreciated his visit amid the prevailing political activities. "Everyone is busy doing politics. It is good that at least someone bothered to come here," said Vineet Kumar, 26, who is preparing for the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examination.
    • The dispute over compensation for Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family escalates with Rahul Gandhi's accusations against the Modi government. Conflicting claims regarding payments and benefits raise questions about transparency and support for martyrs' families.
    • Rahul Gandhi visits Ahmedabad, addressing Congress workers and meeting victims' families. His visit follows the July 2 BJP-Congress clash over anti-Hindu remarks in Lok Sabha, injuring an Assistant Commissioner of Police. Ellisbridge police filed twin FIRs leading to arrests. Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil confirmed Gandhi’s visit to the GPCC office, where stone pelting occurred, and detainees are under remand.
    • Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, met a group of Indian Railways loco pilots on Friday at the New Delhi railway station. The loco pilots expressed concerns about "inadequate rest due to understaffing." Gandhi engaged with around 50 loco pilots from across India in the afternoon, according to party sources.
    • Rahul Gandhi visited Hathras to meet families of over 100 stampede victims, offering condolences and support. He emphasized Congress's commitment to aid and called for a thorough investigation into the tragedy.
    • Gandhi met with some families first in Aligarh's Pilkhana village around 7.30 am and then in Hathras' Vibhav Nagar area around 9 am, hours after he began his pre-dawn journey from Delhi, accompanied by some party leaders, to console the families of those killed in the Tuesday incident. His meetings with the families in the two neighbouring districts in western Uttar Pradesh took place amid deployment of large number of security personnel by the state police.
    • Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, visited the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. Prior to reaching Hathras, Gandhi made a brief stop in Aligarh to meet with the relatives of victims from that district.
    • Former Indian Air Force chief and BJP leader RKS Bhadauria criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for questioning the Agniveer scheme and demanded an apology for accusing Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of lying about compensation to the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar. The Indian Army clarified that Ajay's family has received Rs 98.39 lakh of the due compensation and will receive a total of Rs 1.65 crore. Bhadauria defended the scheme's training quality and urged youth to join without being misled.
    • ​​Terming the tragedy as an "unfortunate incident", Venugopal, General Secretary (Organisation) said Gandhi will interact with the affected people during his visit.
    • The Kerala assembly experienced a heated exchange on Thursday as the opposition Congress accused the Students Federation of India (SFI) of engaging in criminal activities on state campuses. In response, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defended the student outfit while alleging atrocities by the Congress-backed Kerala Students Union (KSU).
    • The Indian Army affirmed its commitment to honoring soldiers' sacrifices amid controversy over compensation for Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family. The Army clarified that they received Rs 98.39 lakhs and are due another Rs 67 lakhs pending police verification, totaling around Rs 1.65 crore under the Agniveer Scheme. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of misleading Parliament about the compensation, triggering a dispute. Singh defended the Agniveer Scheme, denying discrepancies and emphasizing its purpose to support personnel not eligible for standard military benefits.
    • In his reply that lasted a little over 100 minutes, the prime minister also spoke on the NEET paper leak, assuring the youth that their future will not be jeopardised and those guilty would not be spared. Modi also took jibes at the Opposition which staged a walkout 30 minutes into his speech as the Chair did not heed to its demand for an intervention by Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, leaving the floor open for the PM to have his say uninterrupted.
    • The Indian Army clarified the compensation provided to Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family after Rahul Gandhi alleged that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lied in parliament about emoluments. The Army emphasised that Rs 98.39 lakhs have already been paid to the family, with additional benefits totaling approximately 67 lakhs to be settled after Police verification, summing up to Rs 1.65 Cr. The Army reiterated their commitment to honoring fallen heroes' sacrifices.
    • The Congress leader also shared a video on X purportedly of the father of a deceased Agniveer who stated that Rajnath Singh had claimed that Rs 1 crore compensation had been given to the next of kin of martyred Agniveers but no such assistance was received by his family.
    • After Gandhi's speech on Monday on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rijiju accused the Congress leader of making "untruthful" claims about a host of issues, including the Agnipath scheme and the compensation paid to locals in Ayodhya.
    • Former APCC president, K Keshava Rao, reenters Congress in a 'worthy homecoming', lauded by party leaders. With Rahul Gandhi's support, his return signifies a crucial development for Congress in Telangana. The event underscores Rao's political realignment, poised to strengthen the party with his extensive experience.
    • Though PM Modi stressed his government's social agenda, he also confidently underlined the policy continuity. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha today, he said not only the markets are upbeat but the global community too is glad at the return of his government and is willing to raise its bet on India.
    • Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP for a "violent attack" on the party's office in Ahmedabad, stating that those spreading violence and hatred don't understand Hinduism. A clash erupted between BJP and Congress workers outside Gujarat Congress headquarters during a protest. Both parties blamed each other for initiating the violence. Several workers and leaders were detained.
    • Reiterating its opposition to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the DMK has criticized the BJP-led central government, calling it incompetent in handling the exam's scale. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai emphasized the party's stance against NEET, citing its adverse impact on social justice and disadvantaged communities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that the government is seriously addressing NEET-related issues. Allegations of paper leaks have led to significant opposition criticism, with Rahul Gandhi labeling NEET as biased towards rich students. The recent NEET UG exam saw an unprecedented number of perfect scores, sparking protests.
    • Rahul Gandhi's behavior in the Lok Sabha sparked chaos as he was seen instructing opposition MPs to protest during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Motion of Thanks. The government condemned his actions, calling them an attempt to undermine democracy. BJP leaders criticized Gandhi, while the Lok Sabha passed a resolution against the opposition's disruptions. The incident highlights growing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition in Indian politics.
    • The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha concluded with a productivity rate of 103%, as reported by Speaker Om Birla. During the seven sittings over 34 hours, 539 newly elected members took their oaths, Om Birla was re-elected as Speaker, and the session included the President's speech and a robust debate on the Motion of Thanks.
    • In a dramatic session on Tuesday, the Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced vehement protests from the Opposition while addressing the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. MPs from various parties crowded the well of the House, demanding more speaking time and creating a tumultuous atmosphere. Despite the disruptions, PM Modi made a notable gesture by offering a glass of water to an Opposition MP, captured in a viral video that sparked widespread attention and debate on social media.
    • Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expunged parts of Rahul Gandhi's speech, sparking debate over the impact in today's digital age. Rule 380 grants the Speaker power to remove defamatory or unparliamentary words. Expunging Gandhi's remarks, including on Hinduism, prevents their inclusion in official records and video recordings. Experts argue official records are crucial, as expunction can lead to criminal proceedings and even jail time for offenders.
    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Congress party as a "parasite" that thrives on its allies' votes and mocked Rahul Gandhi for his behavior in the Lok Sabha. Modi predicted that after the 2024 elections, Congress will be labeled a parasite for living off its allies' vote shares. He accused Congress of dividing the country based on language and highlighted their declining performance in various states. Modi compared Gandhi to an errant child trying to gain sympathy without revealing his own wrongdoings.
    • During the Lok Sabha debate on the President's address, Senior Opposition MPs accused PM Narendra Modi and BJP of polarisation in the general elections, celebrating their enhanced tally as a rejection of BJP's politics and government's "vindictive politics". Akhilesh Yadav declared the elections marked freedom from communal politics and a victory for positive politics. Congress MP KC Venugopal criticized PM Modi for communal speeches and violating constitutional norms.
    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of spreading lies about the Agnipath scheme to deter youth from joining the armed forces. He called it a conspiracy to weaken national defence efforts. He criticied the Opposition for undermining defense reforms and pledged to enhance the armed forces' readiness through ongoing reforms. He emphasised the importance of increasing youth participation for a stronger military.
    • Congress president Kharge criticized PM Modi's governance, highlighting the disillusionment of various demographics with the BJP's promises and slogans, urging respect for democracy and the people's sentiment.
    • Earlier on Tuesday, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday penned a letter to PM Modi, urging for an immediate debate in Parliament to address the growing concerns over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
    • 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.
    • Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti on Tuesday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi behaved like an undisciplined student leader when he made his maiden speech as Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and must remember that he was now a "middle-aged man."
    • 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.
    • ​"Our students deserve answers. A parliamentary debate is the first step towards rebuilding and restoring their faith. Given the urgency of the matter, I request the government to facilitate a debate in the House tomorrow. I believe that it would be fitting if you were to lead this debate in the interest of the students," the letter reads
    • Highlighting his humble origins, Modi took an apparent jibe at the Nehru-Gandhi family saying that its members used to be prime minister and gave little recognition to those from outside their fold, the sources said.
    • ​​While Sharma was speaking, both BJP as well as Opposition MLAs got to their feet and began to shout slogans. Amid the commotion, Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar urged the members to sit down. ​​As the slogan-shouting went on, he adjourned the house for 15 minutes. Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Monday, took a swipe at the ruling BJP saying those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and hate", drawing massive protests from the members
    • After Gandhi's speech on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress leader of making "untruthful" claims about a host of issues, including the Agnipath scheme and the compensation paid to locals in Ayodhya.
    • Rahul Dravid bids farewell to the Indian cricket team after their T20 World Cup triumph, thanking captain Rohit Sharma for persuading him to stay as coach. India defended 176 runs against South Africa, winning by seven runs at Barbados' Kensington Oval. Dravid praised the team's resilience, acknowledging their families' sacrifices, and celebrated the achievement as a collective effort under his coaching.
    • ​The suit against Gandhi alleges that the Congress leader made objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which was filed in 2018, by BJP leader Vijay Mishra. Originally, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition was supposed to appear before the Sultanpur court today but could not do so due to the ongoing Parliament session.
    • The party's current election symbol was used by Indira Gandhi for the first time when she split from the Congress (R) faction following 1977 elections and created the new Congress (I). Based on popular but unconfirmed accounts, an interesting story lies behind how Indira got to choose the symbol.
    • Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly insulting Hindus in his Lok Sabha speech, accusing him of denigrating Hindus for political gain and to appease a specific community. Sharma claimed that Gandhi's remarks were full of lies, disappointment, and baseless statements, sparking controversy and drawing backlash from the ruling BJP party.
    • ​In his first speech as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi launched a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP, accusing the leaders of the ruling party of dividing people on communal lines. Certain remarks he made during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha on Monday were later expunged.
    • The BJP slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday for allegedly "abusing" Hindus in the Lok Sabha, claiming that he probably did so to please the voters in Kerala's Wayanad, from where his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to contest a Lok Sabha bypoll.
    • After Rahul Gandhi's contentious remarks in Parliament were expunged, RJD leader Manoj Jha emphasized that while Parliament can erase records, the impact remains in people's memories. Gandhi's speech, accusing the BJP and RSS of promoting violence, led to protests and accusations of misrepresentation from the ruling NDA. Despite backlash, Gandhi defended his comments, distinguishing between BJP-RSS and the broader Hindu community.
    • During his speech in Lok Sabha on Monday, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of preaching and spreading violence and hatred. His remarks drew protests from the Treasury benches.
    • After Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament sparked political turmoil, Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized the distortion of his statements, clarifying that he referred specifically to those who misuse Hindu identity for political gain, distinguishing this from genuine faith. She emphasized Gandhi's intention to differentiate between BJP-RSS and the broader Hindu community.
    • Ahmedabad: Rahul Gandhi in his speech criticised the central government on issues such as minorities, the NEET controversy, and the Agnipath scheme. His comments, including those concerning Hindus and allegations against PM Narendra Modi, BJP, and RSS, drew objections from the Treasury benches.
    • ​Earlier, on Monday, the Congress leader had addressed the House, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of preaching and spreading violence and hatred. Gandhi's remarks drew massive protests from the treasury benches and a rare intervention from the Prime Minister, who slammed the Congress leader for calling the entire Hindu community violent.
    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged NDA MPs on Tuesday to adhere to parliamentary rules and conduct, while learning from senior members about best practices. This advice comes a day after Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, was accused by the ruling alliance of delivering a "most irresponsible" speech.
    • Falling in line with Rahul Gandhi's remarks, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader further added that the former said in the Parliament that 'Hindutva' is a much wider term. "He did not say anything wrong about the Hindus. Those who consider themselves Hindus should hear again that Rahul Gandhiji had said that 'Hindutva' is a much wider term and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won't understand this", he said.
    • In Rahul Gandhi's maiden speech as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, several contentious portions targeting the central government and its policies were expunged from the parliamentary records upon the Speaker's orders. His remarks, which included accusations against the BJP, RSS, and comments on Hindus, drew protests from the ruling party. Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of spreading violence and hatred, prompting strong rebuttals from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, who demanded an apology. The expunged sections also covered Gandhi's comments on minorities, industrialists like Adani and Ambani, and the Agniveer Scheme.
    • "Rahul Gandhi mentioned truth, non-violence, love and harmony as the character of Hindus. What was wrong in saying this? How can BJP, Narendra Modi, whose conduct is contrary to the main principles of Hinduism, claim to represent Hindus? This country belongs to everyone and respecting all religions is our religion. That is our right in our Indian Constitution," Congress leader Singh posted on X on Tuesday morning.
    • After Gandhi's comments, Goa CM Sawant termed the Congress as arrogant. "This is INC's Nafarat ki Dukan! Calling Hindus 'Hinsak' is a brazen insult, disrespect towards Hindus. LoP @RahulGandhi must apologise, to the the House and Crores of Hindus all over the world," Sawant said on his X handle on Monday.
    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday. This will be the first session of Parliament since PM Modi assumed office for a third consecutive term. Notably, this meeting marks PM Modi's first speech to the MPs of the ruling bloc in this new term.
    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and five senior ministers defended the central government against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's criticism in Lok Sabha. The ministers demanded Gandhi's apology, refuted his claims, and challenged his statements on various issues. The heated exchange included accusations of disrespecting parliamentary rules and misleading the House. Gandhi stood firm on his positions despite the ministers' objections.
    • 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.
    • Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP government in Lok Sabha for promoting hatred and violence through policies like Agnipath, demonetisation, and the repealed farm laws, as well as mishandling the Manipur violence issue. In a 100-minute speech, Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of spreading violence and hatred, emphasising the principles of non-violence in Indian philosophy. He also raised concerns about the NEET paper leak and the government's refusal to discuss the issue.
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