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Rahul Gandhi Meets Speaker Over Derogatory Comments

December 11, 2024, 2:18 pm

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to address derogatory comments made against him on Wednesday. Gandhi explained, “I held a meeting with the Speaker. I told him that derogatory comments against me should be expunged. The Speaker said that he would look into it.” He emphasized the importance of the House functioning smoothly and ensuring proper discussions.

Focus on Parliamentary Functioning

Gandhi further stated, “No matter what they say about me, we want to have a debate on 13th December.” He underlined that the main objective was to allow meaningful debates to take place in Parliament.

Adani Debate Avoided by BJP

Additionally, Gandhi pointed out the ruling party’s reluctance to address the Adani issue. “They don’t want a discussion on Adani. In the end, we will not leave this. They will keep levelling allegations on us, but the House must function,” he added.

Opposition Reacts to Allegations

This meeting comes after BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Sambit Patra made allegations on December 5, linking Gandhi to Hungarian-American businessman George Soros. These remarks sparked outrage among Congress members and further fueled the ongoing political debate.

Rahul Gandhi Visits Assam Flood Victims ; BJP Criticizes His Visit as ‘Sick Tragedy Tourism’

July 8, 2024, 11:57 am

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited flood-affected communities in Assam’s Cachar district before heading to strife-torn Manipur later in the day. He arrived in Silchar where he was welcomed by Congress leaders from Assam and Manipur.

From Silchar, Rahul Gandhi proceeded to Fulertal where he engaged with people affected by the floods currently residing in relief camps. This visit marks his first trip to the Northeast since assuming the role of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

“This camp lies along the route I will take to Manipur’s Jiribam district,” Rahul Gandhi mentioned.

Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Assam coincided with the state grappling with severe floods caused by days of torrential rainfall, resulting in landslides and rivers overflowing, affecting approximately 22.70 lakh people across 28 districts.

#WATCH | Assam: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits the Relief Camp at Thalai in Youth Care Center, Fulertal. pic.twitter.com/j4GYDWMnY7

— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024

After his visit to Jiribam, Rahul Gandhi will return to Silchar airport in Assam before flying to Imphal for the next phase of his Manipur tour. Since May 3 last year, Manipur has been embroiled in ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities, claiming over 200 lives in clashes.

Meanwhile, a verbal clash erupted between the Congress and BJP regarding Rahul Gandhi’s visits to Manipur and Assam.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for planning a visit to Russia instead of addressing the ongoing crisis in Manipur.

“Today, while the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha heads for Assam and Manipur, the non-biological PM goes to Moscow. Presumably, this Moscow trip will lead to even more bizarre claims,” he tweeted.

“This is Rahul Gandhi’s third visit to Manipur since the state’s crisis erupted fourteen months ago. The non-biological PM has not found the time to visit Manipur even for a few hours since May 3rd, 2023,” he remarked.

In response, BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya accused Rahul Gandhi of engaging in “sick tragedy tourism” and blamed the Congress for the legacy of violence in Manipur.

“The ethnic conflict in Manipur is a Congress party legacy. The state has witnessed decades of civilian, police, and Army personnel killings during Congress’s tenure,” he tweeted.

“In contrast, Rahul Gandhi’s visit is just a desperate attempt. Did any Congress leader, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was a Rajya Sabha member from Assam, visit the strife-torn region?” he questioned.

Meanwhile, in Assam, this year’s floods, landslides, and storms have claimed the lives of 78 people. Several districts including Kamrup, Nagaon, Dhubri, and Golaghat are severely affected, with rivers like the Brahmaputra flowing above danger levels at multiple points.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood relief camps in Kamrup district earlier to assess the situation and oversee relief distribution to affected residents.

‘Martyrs’ Kin To Get Rs 1 Crore Compensation’ Rajnath Singh Responds To Rahul’s Crticism On Agnipath Scheme

July 2, 2024, 1:41 pm

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh responded to Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Agnipath scheme, labeling it as “misinformation.” Singh emphasized that the government provides Rs 1 crore compensation to the families of Agniveers in case of death.

Rahul Gandhi had attacked the scheme in a speech, accusing it of discriminatory practices in compensation and pension for Agniveers. According to the scheme, the compensation for death on duty is Rs 92 lakh, and for death off duty, it is Rs 48 lakh.

The Agnipath scheme recruits Agniveers into the armed forces for a four-year term, including training in the army, air force, and navy. After this period, 25% of Agniveers are offered permanent positions.

Compensation Details:

Agniveers have a non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh.
In case of death during service, an additional ex-gratia amount of Rs 44 lakh is provided.
The family also receives the service fund (Seva Nidhi), including interest and government contributions.
For death not on duty, the kin receive the life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh and the balance in the Seva Nidhi fund.
If disabled during service, Agniveers receive compensation of Rs 44/25/15 lakh, based on the disability percentage, full pay for the unserved period up to four years, and the Seva Nidhi fund balance.

Salary Structure:

First year: Rs 30,000 per month
Second year: Rs 33,000 per month
Third year: Rs 36,500 per month
Fourth year: Rs 40,000 per month

Each Agniveer contributes 30% of their monthly salary to the service fund, matched by the government. This results in an in-hand salary of Rs 21,900 in the first year, Rs 23,100 in the second year, Rs 25,550 in the third year, and Rs 28,000 in the fourth year.

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘NEET’ Take On Modi, Vows To Champion Students’ Cause

June 9, 2024, 1:55 pm

Congress MP-elect Rahul Gandhi has criticized Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 examination, vowing to advocate for students in Parliament. He reiterated the Congress party’s promise to enact a law to prevent paper leaks and claimed the party has a solid plan to address this issue.

“Narendra Modi has not even taken oath yet, and the NEET exam scam has affected over 24 lakh students and their families. Six students from the same exam center topped the exam with maximum marks, and many others received marks that are technically not possible. However, the government is denying the possibility of a paper leak,” Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.

“Congress had a strong plan to tackle this ‘paper leak industry’ operating in collusion with the education mafia and the government machinery. In our manifesto, we promised to protect students from paper leaks by enacting a law,” he added.

Gandhi also expressed confidence in the youth’s support for the opposition coalition, INDIA bloc, stating, “Today, I assure all the students of the country that I will be your voice in Parliament and will strongly raise issues related to your future. The youth have expressed confidence in INDIA – INDIA will not allow their voice to be suppressed.”

Earlier, Congress general secretary (organizations) KC Venugopal criticized the BJP for jeopardizing students’ futures and called on the Ministry of Education to conduct a thorough inquiry into the NEET-UG Exam 2024 irregularities.

“The BJP government has completely mishandled the NEET examinations and ruined the future of our medical aspirants. First, it insisted on conducting the exam despite significant opposition from many states, especially Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Now, it is clearly unable to manage it effectively, and we are witnessing a national-level paper leak. This, along with numerous irregularities, raises concerns about the exam’s administration,” Venugopal stated in a post on X.

To address student and parent concerns, Venugopal has written a letter to K Sanjay Murthy, Secretary of the Ministry of Education, demanding an impartial inquiry into the issue. He also highlighted complaints and concerns regarding the conduct and result of NEET-UG 2024 in his letter.

The NTA has formed a committee to review the grace marks awarded to NEET UG 2024 candidates amidst allegations of mark inflation. The Ministry of Education has also established a committee to review the grace marks awarded to over 1,500 candidates, following allegations of mark inflation leading to 67 candidates securing the top rank, including six from the same exam center in Haryana.

The Director-General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), Subodh Kumar Singh, stated that the committee will meet soon and is expected to submit its recommendations within a week. Meanwhile, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Junior Doctors Network has demanded a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the NEET 2024 examination, which saw a total of 20.38 lakh students register, with 11.45 lakh candidates qualifying.

‘BJP Workers Are Badly Scared in Amethi’ Says Congress Leaders On Vandalised Vehicles Outside Office

May 6, 2024, 8:24 am

There were reportedly multiple cars outside the Congress office in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, that were damaged on Sunday night. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was blamed by the Congress for the attack, which allegedly injured some Congressmen, despite the police’s claim that they were looking into the matter.

Using the social media site X, which was formerly known as Twitter, the Congress charged the BJP with planning the attack. Along with claiming that citizens’ cars were vandalised amid the mayhem, they also chastised the police department for their inaction.

In a Hindi post alongside a video depicting the alleged incident, the Congress stated, “Smriti Irani and BJP workers are badly scared in Amethi, UP. Frustrated over the defeat they saw, BJP goons armed with sticks and rods reached outside the Congress office in Amethi and vandalised vehicles parked there. There was an attack on Congress workers and the people of Amethi. Many people are badly injured in this attack… This incident shows that the BJP is going to lose badly in Amethi.”

यूपी के अमेठी में स्मृति ईरानी और BJP के कार्यकर्ता बुरी तरह डरे हुए हैं।

सामने दिख रही हार से बौखलाए BJP के गुंडे लाठी-डंडों से लैस होकर अमेठी में कांग्रेस कार्यालय के बाहर पहुंचे और वहां खड़ी गाड़ियों में तोड़फोड़ की।

कांग्रेस के कार्यकर्ताओं और अमेठी के लोगों पर भी जानलेवा… pic.twitter.com/Knv7BBN8bk

— Congress (@INCIndia) May 5, 2024

Supriya Shrinate, a spokesperson for the Congress, accused the police of passive observation while BJP workers engaged in unruly behavior. “The wind has changed, breaking vehicles will not solve the problem, BJP people!” she wrote on X.

अमेठी में कांग्रेस कार्यालय के बाहर खड़ी गाड़ियों की तोड़फोड़ की गई

पुलिस मूकदर्शक बनी रही और भाजपाई गुंडागर्दी करते रहे

हवा का रुख़ बदल गया है, गाड़ियाँ तोड़ने से बात नहीं बनेगी भाजपाईयों!pic.twitter.com/9Qxh5Sk6NY

— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) May 5, 2024

The Amethi Police responded to Shrinate’s post, stating, “On the basis of the complaint received at the Gauriganj police station, necessary legal action is being taken by registering a case under the relevant sections.”

The BJP has yet to provide a statement regarding the incident. In the electoral arena, the Congress nominated Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide to the Gandhi family, to contest against incumbent MP Smriti Irani in Amethi. Although there were speculations about Rahul or Priyanka Gandhi being fielded, the Congress confirmed Sharma’s candidacy.

The Congress is working to make up ground after losing in the 2022 assembly elections. Regaining Amethi and Rae Bareli would be a difficult task. Lok Sabha poll of 2024 is set to be held on May 20.

Wayanad Gives Mixed Reactions After Rahul’s Announcement to Contest From UP’s Raebareli

May 4, 2024, 8:19 am

The residents of Wayanad, Kerala, has mixed reactions to Rahul Gandhi’s choice to contest election alongside from Raebareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh.

On April 26, there were elections for the Wayanad Lok Sabha, which sparked differing views. Gandhi’s candidature for Raebareli was praised by some but met with criticism from others.

In a Wayanad local store, one person voiced support, saying, “He is leading the INDIA bloc and hence there is nothing wrong in it,” while another conjectured, “If he wins from both the seats, it’s most likely that he will vacate the Wayanad seat.” Another cautiously remarked after giving this some thought: “If he does that, then it might not look good for us. Well, let’s wait.

In contrast, veteran Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader PK Kunhalikutty defended Gandhi’s decision, emphasizing its legitimacy. “The fact of the matter is we (IUML) requested the Congress party’s national leadership that Rahul should contest from one more seat other than Wayanad. Did not PM Modi contest from two seats in the past? We feel that this decision will be a boost for the INDIA bloc,” he remarked.

Gandhi had previously won the 2019 polls from Wayanad but lost the Amethi seat in Uttar Pradesh. This time, in Wayanad, he faced competition from CPI leader Annie Raja and state BJP president K. Surendran.

‘Congress Has Conceded Defeat….’ Smriti Irani Jibes On Rahul Gandhi’s Nomination From Raebareli

May 3, 2024, 1:27 pm

Union Minister and BJP candidate for Amethi, Smriti Irani, stated on Friday that the Congress has conceded defeat from the constituency even before a vote was cast, claiming that if the opposition party had been optimistic about the results of the polls, they would not have fielded a “proxy candidate” (Kishori Lal Sharma).

‘Gandhis are losing Amethi even before the votes are tallied because they are not battling in the state in Amethi’ Smriti Irani told reporters that ‘if they had seen a glimmer of hope, they would have contested and not put up a proxy candidate.’

“There has been great development in Amethi…if this much has been accomplished in 5 years out of which two years were lost to the battle against Covid, then why was it not done for 50 years in Amethi by the Gandhi family? I want to assure the people of Amethi that the Modi government will return, and we will continue to work for people here, with development being the centre of our focus. Today before a vote has been cast, history has been made. I am grateful to the people of Amethi. Today is the victory of the people of Amethi,” Irani said.

Irani brought up Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement that the Congress was “waiting for elections to conclude in Kerala” in order to thereafter proclaim Rahul Gandhi’s safe seat.
“After the Wayanad election is over, Rahul Gandhi will hunt for a new seat, PM Modi had previously alerted the nation. The leadership of Congress is leaving the battlefield, she remarked.

In Raebareli, Rahul is up against Dinesh Pratap Singh of the BJP. In the Lok Sabha, he presently represents Wayanad, and Smriti Irani is running for reelection from Amethi.

Raebareli was held by Sonia Gandhi, who became a member of the Rajya Sabha. The Congress party has also named Kishori Lal Sharma, a party loyalist from Amethi, the seat Rahul Gandhi lost in the 2019 general elections to BJP leader Smriti Irani.

The Congress party has also named Kishori Lal Sharma, a party loyalist from Amethi, the seat Rahul Gandhi lost in the 2019 general elections to BJP leader Smriti Irani.
Meanwhile, KL Sharma filed his nomination from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat.

Sonia Gandhi contested elections from here in 1999 before passing the baton on to Rahul in 2004. Irani had earlier filed her nomination as the BJP candidate for Amethi.

Both seats are going to polls in the fifth phase on May 20. Rahul represented Amethi in the Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2019. His father and former Prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, too, was an elected member of Amethi in the Lower House from 1981 till his death in 1991.

The party has won the Congress bastion in all but three Lok Sabha elections since 1951. Before Sonia Gandhi, former Indira Gandhi had won from Raebareli three times. The constituency also elected Indira’s husband and Congress leader, Feroze Gandhi, twice, in 1952 and 1957. A member of the Nehru-Gandhi family has not contested the seat just twice, in 1962 and 1999.

‘Some People Go Abroad To Criticise The Nation Only’ Says Jaishankar

May 2, 2024, 2:48 pm

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his 2023 speech at Cambridge, where he portrayed India as ‘falling apart,’ questioning his motives.

In an exclusive interview with NewsX, Dr. Jaishankar underscored the contrast between Prime Minister Modi’s globally lauded foreign policy and Rahul Gandhi’s dissemination of falsehoods about India.

“Some people who consciously go abroad choose to criticise the country. In politics, I don’t have to praise you, but I don’t have to undermine the system either. I don’t have to claim that the country is collapsing,” Dr. Jaishankar remarked.

He criticized Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on minority rights in India, stating, “Rahul needs to explain why he makes certain statements. Perhaps he feels he lacks support at home and seeks validation elsewhere.”

Referring to Rahul’s visit to Cambridge University in March 2023, Dr. Jaishankar advised people to listen to the entire lecture, highlighting Rahul’s admiration for China and reluctance to criticize initiatives like the Belt-and-Road, which challenge Indian sovereignty.

In addition to critiquing the Congress leader, Dr. Jaishankar emphasized his own principles, expressing discomfort with the idea of conducting politics beyond the country’s borders.

Do Whatever You Have to Do for Appeasement: Amit Shah Slams Rahul Gandhi

April 26, 2024, 6:32 pm

In a no-holds-barred attack on the Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the party of seeking to reinstate the Muslim Personal Law as a means of furthering its appeasement politics. He emphasized that the BJP would vigorously resist any efforts by the Congress to fulfill its hidden agendas.

Addressing a public gathering in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday, Shah reiterated the BJP’s unwavering commitment to implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the nation. He emphasized that the UCC would ensure equality and justice for all citizens, irrespective of their religious affiliations.

“If you’ve taken the time to scrutinize the Congress’ manifesto, you’ll find they’re advocating for the reinstatement of the Muslim Personal Law. They’re pushing for its return. Can we now expect the country to operate under Sharia law? Rahul Baba, go ahead with your appeasement strategies. But as long as the BJP remains in power, we’ll vehemently oppose the revival of personal laws,” declared the Union Home Minister.

“In this nation, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be the guiding principle, ensuring the preservation of our constitutional values. We’ve already implemented the UCC in Uttarakhand, and Narendra Modi has pledged its nationwide implementation if the BJP secures another term in office,” Shah affirmed.

Extolling Prime Minister Modi’s decade-long tenure marked by developmental initiatives, the Union Home Minister lauded Modi’s achievements as nothing short of historic and transformative.

“Modi-ji has effectively curbed cross-border terrorism and successfully eradicated Naxalism from the country. He’s also significantly reduced the threat of Naxal insurgency in Madhya Pradesh. His focus has been on inclusive development, particularly benefiting marginalized communities like Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), aiming to propel the nation forward. Conversely, the Congress espouses policies claiming that Muslims should receive primary access to the nation’s resources. However, we’re determined not to let their agenda prevail,” Shah asserted.

As of 11 am during the Phase 2 polling for the Lok Sabha elections, Madhya Pradesh has reported a voter turnout of 28.15%, according to data released by the Election Commission (EC).

Voting commenced at 7 am for the six parliamentary constituencies in the state, namely Tikamgarh (SC), Damoh, Khajuraho, Satna, Rewa, and Hoshangabad, as part of the second phase.

Phase 2 of polling encompasses 88 seats spread across 13 states and Union Territories.

Initially, 89 constituencies were slated for polling in the second phase. However, the EC later announced the postponement of polling in the Betul Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh following the demise of a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate.

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 2: Voting begins for 88 constituencies across 13 states and one UT

April 26, 2024, 7:38 am

The second phase of the Lok Sabha elections has begun in 88 constituencies brings forth several high-profile contests. Enhancing electoral engagement can be greatly aided by fostering an environment that is friendly and inclusive for voters, particularly women.

Today, April 26, is the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections of 2024. In 13 states and union territories, there are 88 Lok Sabha seats up for election. West Bengal, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Manipur, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Maharashtra are among the areas. Voting got underway at 7 a.m.

With all 20 seats in Kerala up for polling in this phase, the electoral dynamics in the southern state are particularly noteworthy including Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor in Kerala. Their efforts to retain their respective seats in Wayanad and Thiruvananthapuram will undoubtedly draw significant attention, given their stature within the Congress party and the national political landscape. Kerala has often been a battleground for intense political competition, and the outcome of these elections will likely have implications beyond the state’s borders.

Voters will be focusing not only on specific candidates at this phase of the election process, but also on the larger issues and ideologies influencing the electoral discourse. At this critical juncture in India’s democratic history, the electorate will have a significant impact on how representation and governance are shaped going forward.

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka seem poised for an interesting contest, with various parties vying for seats across the state. The distribution of seats between the BJP and its allies, particularly the JDS, adds an extra layer of intrigue to the electoral dynamics.

The fact that well-known politicians like HD Kumaraswamy, Anitha Kumaraswamy, and Nikhil Kumaraswamy are running for office emphasises how important these elections are to Karnataka’s political climate.

Voters must appropriately exercise their democratic right as there will be two waves of voting in certain constituencies. The first phase’s voter turnout demonstrates a strong participation rate and the electorate’s dedication to the political process.

It would be interesting to watch how the political climate changes and how the final result affects Karnataka’s representation in the Lok Sabha as the election moves through its phases.

Kerala, Rajasthan, and Tripura’s Lok Sabha elections will end after Friday’s polling. All 39 seats in Tamil Nadu, five in Uttarakhand, two in Arunachal Pradesh, two in Meghalaya, one in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, one in Mizoram, one in Nagaland, one in Puducherry, one in Sikkim, and one in Lakshadweep were polled in the first phase on April 19.
The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections will be held on May 7.

Lok sabha Election 2024: Akhilesh Yadav’s big hint on Rahul Gandhi’s possible entry in Amethi

April 25, 2024, 3:35 pm

Amidst reports suggesting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s potential candidacy from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav expressed that all eyes will now be on Uttar Pradesh.

Responding to inquiries about Rahul Gandhi’s possible entry into the fray in Amethi during his nomination filing in Kannauj, Akhilesh Yadav remarked, “Everyone will come now, the gathering will be in Uttar Pradesh only.”

Accompanied by Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramgopal Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav filed his nomination for the Lok Sabha polls in Kannauj. Akhilesh has a history with Kannauj, having been elected to the 13th Lok Sabha from the constituency in 2000, and subsequently re-elected twice in 2004 and 2009. After serving as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2012, he returned to the Lok Sabha in 2019 as an MP from Azamgarh. However, in 2022, he resigned from the Lok Sabha to participate in the UP Assembly.

Voting for the Kannauj seat is scheduled for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has nominated Tej Pratap Yadav, Akhilesh’s nephew and son-in-law of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, as its candidate.

In a seat-sharing arrangement between the Samajwadi Party and Congress in Uttar Pradesh, Congress will contest 17 seats while the Samajwadi Party will contest the remaining 63 seats.

Speculations are rife that Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi are likely to contest from Rae Bareli and Amethi respectively. However, the final decision is expected after April 26, with nominations potentially being filed next week. In the second phase, Wayanad, from where Rahul Gandhi is contesting, will go to the polls.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Smriti Irani defeated Rahul Gandhi in Amethi. Irani has been fielded again by the Bharatiya Janata Party from the same seat.

Apart from its traditional strongholds of Rae Bareli and Amethi, Congress is also contesting from Varanasi, Ghaziabad, and Kanpur.

Earlier, posters featuring Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appeared outside the party’s office in the Gauriganj area of Amethi on Wednesday, sparking speculations about a possible ticket for Vadra. However, the Congress seems determined to contest every seat it has decided upon, opting to field the Gandhi siblings. Amethi and Rae Bareli constituencies are scheduled to vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20.

Rahul Gandhi called out by BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan

April 15, 2024, 3:21 pm

Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP, was called out by Union Minister and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan in a recent comment, which downplayed his role in Indian politics and public opinion. In response to Gandhi’s critique of the BJP’s election manifesto—which focused on the manifesto’s lack of concrete pledges for unemployment and inflation—Pradhan made his remarks.

Speaking to ANI, Pradhan referred to Gandhi as “Yuvraj” and said that the Congress party and he are not relevant in today’s political environment. He highlighted the trust that the Modi administration had garnered in the last ten years, particularly among the underprivileged population.

In his words, “Congress party and its leader, ‘Yuvraj’ Rahul Gandhi himself, are nowhere in Indian politics or in people’s mind. In these 10 years of the Modi government, we have won the trust of the poor,”

In comparison to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Union Minister predicted that the Congress party’s electoral performance will continue to deteriorate. He blamed the Congress’s inevitable downfall on what he described as its historical failures while in power and its subsequent relegation to the opposition.

Odisha’s Dharmendra Pradhan, who is scheduled to run from the Sambalpur seat, noted that the BJP has a history of winning 303 seats in general elections while the Congress has only managed to win 52 seats.

Rahul Gandhi had earlier expressed confidence that the youth would back the Congress and lead a “employment revolution” in the nation, criticizing the BJP’s agenda for failing to address important concerns like unemployment and inflation.

Rahul Gandhi Seeks Public Feedback on Congress Manifesto

April 7, 2024, 1:27 pm

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, upon returning from Telangana to New Delhi following his participation in the ‘Jana Jatara Sabha’ in Rangareddy district, invited feedback and opinions from individuals regarding the party’s manifesto via email or messages.

“I have landed from Telangana. I had gone there to attend a function on manifesto release. Many say that the (Congress) manifesto is a revolutionary document. It was made after taking suggestions from you (people). I would like to thank you. Please give your comments, your views through email or messages,” Rahul Gandhi said in a video post on Instagram.

“I made this video last night at 12:30 am, but my team thought it was too late to post. So I’m posting it now because the message is still relevant. The #CongressManifesto is the voice of every Indian, share your thoughts on social media,” he added in his post.

Previously on Saturday, Rahul Gandhi emphasized that the Congress manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections represents the voice of the Indian people. He stated that it was crafted after attentively hearing the perspectives of millions.

Rahul Gandhi outlined five guarantees (Nyay) pledged by the party in its manifesto.

“When we gave you guarantees, we called them the guarantees of the Congress Party but in reality, they were the guarantees of the people. When we talked about Rs 500 cylinder, 200 units of free electricity, Greh Lakshmi, and free bus travel, we heard the voice of the people and prepared these guarantees,” Rahul Gandhi said.

“Today, everyone in Telangana knows that Congress is fulfilling the promises. There is the highest unemployment in the country in 40 years, but the Telangana Government has given government jobs to 30,000 people and at the same time 50,000 more people will get jobs. This manifesto is the voice of the people of India,” he added.

Congress Members Leaving “out of fear due to their wrongdoings” , Says Mallikarjun Kharge

April 5, 2024, 1:39 pm

As numerous leaders of the Congress party defect to join others before the Lok Sabha election, party President Mallikarjun Kharge stated on Friday that these leaders are cutting ties “out of fear due to their wrongdoings”.

At the event for the party’s manifesto launch for the general elections, the Congress Chief criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of using the slogan ‘400 paar’ to attract Congress leaders.

“At this time, some people are running away from us out of fear. They are the same people who have done something wrong. The one who stands straight on his principles, no one can scare him. We are the people who will get scared. Our leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi do not fear, but the PM does. He talks about ‘400 paar’ after taking our people. He could not go to Manipur but went all over the world. When our leader Rahul Gandhi went there, why couldn’t he? He did not go because he fears and the one who gets fear, cannot run a country,” Kharge stated.

He further claimed that many leaders previously accused of corruption became ‘clean through washing machines’
“They say that they would eradicate corruption. You took our 25 senior leaders and two of them were exonerated…People who are going to Shah’s washing machine, are coming out to be clean. The corrupt people are with you and we are being blamed,” Kharge added.

Numerous notable politicians have stepped down from Congress since 2020, including Jyotiraditya Scindia, Amarinder Singh, among others. Gourav Vallabh, a distinguished Congress spokesperson with expertise in finance and economics, resigned from the party on Thursday, attributing his departure to the party’s apparent lack of direction and inability to communicate its policies and manifesto effectively.

In his resignation letter to Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, Vallabh expressed concerns over the party’s position on matters like the caste census and its apparent bias against the Hindu community. He noted that the party appeared to be drifting from its core principles and not aligning with the aspirations of ‘New India’.

In February, the Maharashtra Congress faced internal turmoil after the resignation of former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and the departure of other leaders from the state unit. Former Union Minister Milind Deora also resigned from Congress and joined the ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra on January 14.

The Congress President criticized the Centre under PM Modi’s leadership, urging the nation’s people to come together and oppose what he termed an “autocratic government.”

“Opposition leaders are being jailed, there is no level playing ground in the elections. Huge penalties and several cases have been slapped on our party. They have slapped the Rs 3567 cr penalty on us. Is this level-playing ground? There is a need to save the democracy and constitution of the country. People of the country should unite and fight against this autocratic government led by PM Modi and remove it,” he stated.

Kharge also stated that the manifesto his party released will be remembered as ‘Nyay ka dastavez’.
“This manifesto of ours will be remembered as ‘Nyay ka dastavez’ in the political history of the country. The Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra, which was run under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, focused on five pillars during the yatra: Yuva Nyay, Kisan Nyay, Naari Nyay, Shramik Nyay and Hissedari Nyay was announced. Out of these five pillars, 25 guarantees emerge, and in every 25 guarantees, someone or the other gets benefited, under this, we have our manifesto here…” he added.

Kharge also mentioned that his party’s manifesto was developed through extensive public participation and outreach.
“It’s the birthday of Babu Jagjivan Ram today. He was in our party for a long time and made a huge contribution to the ministry. We are dedicating this ‘ghosna patra’ to the poor on such a day. Congress’s manifesto is being released for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. On December 22, 2023, a 16-member Congress manifesto committee was formed. After widespread public participation and outreach, this ‘ghosna patra’ has been prepared,” he stated.

The manifesto was unveiled in Delhi by Kharge, alongside senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. P Chidambaram, the former Union Finance Minister who chaired the committee responsible for drafting the document, was also present. The party stated that the manifesto’s overarching theme revolves around ‘work’, ‘wealth’, and ‘welfare’.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Rahul Gandhi declares assets worth over Rs 20 crore

April 5, 2024, 9:00 am

The Congress leader and current Member of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi, has disclosed assets valued at more than Rs 20 crore in his nomination documents for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala. As per the affidavit submitted to the returning officer on Wednesday, Gandhi’s movable assets exceed Rs 9 crore (Rs 9,24,59,264), while his immovable assets are over Rs 11 crore (Rs 11,15,02,598), summing up to a total of over Rs 20 crore (Rs 20,39,61,862). Additionally, he has revealed ownership of two parcels of land jointly with his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

His income sources, as stated in the affidavit, include his MP’s salary, royalties, rentals, interest, bonds, dividends, and capital gains from mutual funds, with a total income of Rs 1,02,78,680 for the fiscal year 2022-23.

Furthermore, Rahul Gandhi has disclosed his educational qualifications, indicating that he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rollins College, Florida, in 1994 and an M.Phil in Development Studies from Trinity College, University of Cambridge, in 1995.

On Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi submitted his nomination papers for the Wayanad parliamentary constituency following a roadshow in Kalpetta, Wayanad. Thousands of supporters, including leaders and workers of the United Democratic Front (UDF), gathered in Kalpetta to greet him. Accompanied by his sister Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul led a roadshow from Kalpetta to Civil Station, expressing his readiness to highlight Wayanad’s issues nationally and internationally.

In the same constituency, Annie Raj, a national leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and candidate of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), also filed her nomination papers. While the CPI is an ally of the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front in Kerala, it competes fiercely with the Congress in the state, despite being partners in the opposition INDIA bloc.

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), striving for significant influence in the 2024 elections, has nominated Kerala State President K Surendran as a candidate from the constituency as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Kerala, retaining a strong Congress presence, sends 20 parliamentarians to the Lok Sabha. The voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Kerala, covering all 20 constituencies, is scheduled for April 26, with vote counting slated for June 4.

Rahul Gandhi leads massive roadshow before filing his nomination for Lok Sabha Polls in Wayanad

April 3, 2024, 11:58 am

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, gearing up to file his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, held a roadshow in Kerala’s Wayanad, where he secured a massive margin of over four lakh votes in the 2019 Parliament polls. Thousands of party workers and supporters joined the roadshow, including his sister Priyanka Gandhi and other Congress leaders.

“Rahul Gandhi is contesting against Annie Raja, who is a well-known left leader nationally. She strongly called out the Bharatiya Janata Party’s government (BJP) in the Manipur issue and she was attacked by calling her anti-national. But what is Rahul Gandhi’s role in this? We can see Annie Raja’s presence in every protest that is happening in the country. But we can’t see Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader in Congress, among such protesters,” Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized.

Communist Party of India (CPI) Lok Sabha candidate from Wayanad, Annie Raja, also filed her nomination on the same day. The CPI is part of the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front in Kerala. While the CPI and the Congress are partners in the opposition INDIA bloc, they are fierce contenders in Kerala, often pitting their strongest candidates against each other.

“Congress Party is claiming that they are leading the joint fight against the BJP. Then why is their biggest leader contesting elections from Kerala, where there is no fight with the BJP? He should fight from Uttar Pradesh, where the BJP has the biggest stronghold. If he defeats the BJP there, it will have a huge impact,” Shubhashini Ali, a leader of the CPI (M) that is part of the INDIA alliance questioned Rahul Gandhi’s candidature from Wayanad constituency against the Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate Annie Raja.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Rahul Gandhi won from Wayanad with a huge margin, securing 64.94 per cent vote share. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) won 19 out of 20 seats in Kerala in the same election.

Rahul Gandhi proposes 50% quota for women in govt jobs

March 29, 2024, 4:18 pm

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi stated on Friday that his party would allocate 50 percent of government jobs to women if elected to power. Emphasizing that empowered women can alter the nation’s fate, he questioned why currently only one in three women is employed and why there is just one woman in every ten government positions.

“Isn’t the population of women in India 50 per cent? Is the presence of women in higher secondary and higher education not 50 per cent? If so, then why is their share in the system so low. Congress wants, ‘Aadhi Abaadi Poora Haq’, we understand that women’s potential will be fully utilised only when women have equal contribution in the government running the country,” he said in a post in Hindi on X. ‘Therefore, the Congress has decided that half the recruitment for all new government jobs should be reserved for women, ” he added.

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“We are also in favour of the immediate implementation of women’s reservation in Parliament and in assemblies,” Gandhi said.
He also mentioned that women who possess a secure income, a stable future, and self-respect will indeed become the pillars of society.
“Having women in 50 per cent of government posts will give strength to every woman in the country and powerful women will change the destiny of India,” the Wayanad MP said.