News for 'Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi'

Be careful about security: Centre to Rahul Gandhi

Be careful about security: Centre to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2007

Security agencies have earlier expressed apprehensions that exposure of high-profile leaders to unscreened masses was a major security risk.

Rahul asked to reschedule visit to Amethi, Congress cries foul

Rahul asked to reschedule visit to Amethi, Congress cries foul

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Gandhi is scheduled to visit Amethi from October 4-6.

Rahul doesn't want Priyanka to contest from Rae Bareli: Sources

Rahul doesn't want Priyanka to contest from Rae Bareli: Sources

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Sources said Rahul Gandhi is likely to contest from Rae Bareli, but a final call is yet to be taken by the first family of the Congress.

Who is Kishori Lal Sharma, Cong's candidate in Amethi?

Who is Kishori Lal Sharma, Cong's candidate in Amethi?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Sharma was the key person who looked after Rae Bareli and Amethi constituencies on behalf of the Gandhis.

Pidi tweets for me: Rahul Gandhi on his Twitter popularity

Pidi tweets for me: Rahul Gandhi on his Twitter popularity

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Gandhi revealed that he reflected on issues and gave suggestions to his communication team of two or three members, which fine-tuned the content before posting it on the microblogging website.

PM should stop protecting Lalit Modi, sack Sushma: Rahul Gandhi

PM should stop protecting Lalit Modi, sack Sushma: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

He targeted the prime minister over the controversy, saying "one Modi is standing by another Modi".

For Rahul, more gyms = better Amethi!

For Rahul, more gyms = better Amethi!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

A nominal Rs 1 would be charged from youths as entry fee to these gyms

'Robert Vadra ab ki baar' posters in Amethi amid suspense

'Robert Vadra ab ki baar' posters in Amethi amid suspense

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Smriti Irani took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi and his brother-in-law suggesting that Vadra has an eye on the constituency.

Rahul Gandhi: From reluctant heir to Congress chief

Rahul Gandhi: From reluctant heir to Congress chief

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Can Gandhi handle the rough and tumble of 24X7 Indian politics with aggressive rivals such as Modi and BJP President Amit Shah to counter?

Rahul reminded of 'promise' in Amethi

Rahul reminded of 'promise' in Amethi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

On his second day of the visit, the young leader was reminded that he had promised monetary compensation to the members of the bereaved family a year ago.

Will Congress field Robert Vadra from Amethi?

Will Congress field Robert Vadra from Amethi?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Indicating his keenness to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said that the people of Amethi expect him to represent their constituency if he thinks of becoming a member of Parliament.

SP joins Cong in protest against Sanjay Gandhi hospital closure

SP joins Cong in protest against Sanjay Gandhi hospital closure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Samajwadi Party district chief Ram Udit Yadav joined the dharna by the Congress members at the office of the chief medical officer, around 12 km from the hospital.

Rahul, Miliband to visit Amethi

Rahul, Miliband to visit Amethi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband along with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit the MP's Parliamentary constituency Amethi to get a first-hand account of rural developmental activities in India.

Rahul Gandhi stars in AICC meet

Rahul Gandhi stars in AICC meet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

After Rahul in Amethi, UP Cong keen to field Priyanka from Varanasi

After Rahul in Amethi, UP Cong keen to field Priyanka from Varanasi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee is keen to field senior leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Varanasi and will soon send a proposal in this regard to the top leadership, said newly appointed party's state president Ajay Rai on Sunday.

'Rahul not even worth a matchstick before Modi'

'Rahul not even worth a matchstick before Modi'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Rahul is not even a lamp before the sun'

Few chess moves...: Cong on Rahul's Raebareli move

Few chess moves...: Cong on Rahul's Raebareli move

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Rahul is a seasoned player of politics and chess. He makes his moves after careful consideration.

Defamation case filed for cheap publicity: Rahul in court

Defamation case filed for cheap publicity: Rahul in court

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

According to Gandhi's lawyer Kashi Prasad Shukla, the Congress MP, who appeared before special judge Shubham Verma, said he never made a statement against anyone that could lead to a case of defamation.

'Uncle' Sanjay Singh can make Amethi a nightmare for Rahul

'Uncle' Sanjay Singh can make Amethi a nightmare for Rahul

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Having faced much political embarrassment after the drubbing in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh polls, Rahul Gandhi is in for another jolt when 'Uncle' Sanjay Singh joins the BJP and contests the Amethi election against him, reports Sharat Pradhan.

Bury internal differences: Rahul to UP partymen

Bury internal differences: Rahul to UP partymen

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked the leaders and party workers to bury their internal differences and ensure victory of Congress candidates in the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections.

Will it be Tejashwi vs Prashant Kishor? Jan Suraaj chief drops big hint

Will it be Tejashwi vs Prashant Kishor? Jan Suraaj chief drops big hint

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

"I am going to Raghopur to get feedback from the people of the constituency, which wants an end to the supremacy of one family. Before Tejashwi Yadav, a second-term MLA, his father Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi had represented that seat. Yet, it is crying for basic amenities," alleged Kishor.

Another son rises in Rae Bareli

Another son rises in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

Mulayam Singh Yadav's son Akilesh will hold a cycle yatra in the constituency.

In Rahul's Amethi, Smriti Irani calls him 'missing'

In Rahul's Amethi, Smriti Irani calls him 'missing'

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Irani attacked Rahul Gandhi on his home turf on the food park issue, charging that he was more interested in protecting the interests of a business house.

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners Samajwadi Party and Congress on Wednesday announced a tie-up for the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with UP's main opposition party leaving 17 out of the 80 seats in the state for the ally.

Centre 'snatched away' Amethi, Raebareli projects: Rahul

Centre 'snatched away' Amethi, Raebareli projects: Rahul

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

"I do not mind if attacks are made on me but what pains me is that Modiji snatched the food park from Amethi...it was meant to transform Amethi and Raebareli," he said.

Left to soak in the rain, villagers howl at Rahul

Left to soak in the rain, villagers howl at Rahul

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Unhappy over not being able to get an audience with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, local residents of two villages in Amethi raised slogans before a Munshiganj guest house where the Amethi MP has been putting up.

Rahul Gandhi's 3 questions to PM Modi on Rafale deal

Rahul Gandhi's 3 questions to PM Modi on Rafale deal

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The Congress vice president also alleged that the National Democratic Alliance government was delaying the Winter Session of Parliament as Modi was not ready to discuss the Rafale and Jay Shah issues in the House before the Gujarat polls.

Amethi visit cancelled due to political pressure: Sri Sri

Amethi visit cancelled due to political pressure: Sri Sri

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Tuesday said he could not visit Amethi during his ongoing anti-corruption yatra in Uttar Pradesh as the Ashram which had extended him invitation was pressurised not to call him.

SEE: Video Nixes Smriti's Rahul Attack

SEE: Video Nixes Smriti's Rahul Attack

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

In a video Smriti Irani lambasted Rahul Gandhi for not paying obeisance at the Swami Vivekananda memorial in Kanyakumari from where he set out on the yatra five days ago.

Amethi, not UP, has been Rahul's focus so far

Amethi, not UP, has been Rahul's focus so far

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

He upholds his father's legacy in reaching out to his electorate. Much like his father, he shuns the company of local party leaders, who are told to keep off while he is around.

Cabinet berth: No regrets for Rahul

Cabinet berth: No regrets for Rahul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no regrets about rejecting an offer from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to join his council of ministers.

After Cong flak, UP government agrees to Rahul's Amethi tour

After Cong flak, UP government agrees to Rahul's Amethi tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The district authorities' permission to Rahul Gandhi comes two days after the district magistrate and Superintendent of Police had asked him to reschedule his visit on law and order grounds.

Orissa: Rahul meets NALCO workers

Orissa: Rahul meets NALCO workers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

On the third day of his Orissa tour on Sunday, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi visited a NALCO plant in Angul in Orissa and spent time with workers and their families, listening to their demands. Rahul, who visited the PSU aluminium manufacturing unit, which was on the verge of privatisation during the NDA regime, received a grand welcome.

Cong workers follow Rahul, sport t-shirts in UP cold

Cong workers follow Rahul, sport t-shirts in UP cold

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a white t-shirt in the biting cold has been a hot topic of discussion -- and not just in top political circles.

When Amethi flooded Rahul with complaints

When Amethi flooded Rahul with complaints

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The local MP interacted with party workers and people not only from his constituency but far flunged areas and adjoining districts as well at Munshiganj guest house on last day of his visit, party activists said.

Rahul vacates Wayanad for Priyanka, keeps Raebareli

Rahul vacates Wayanad for Priyanka, keeps Raebareli

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Rahul Gandhi said both Rae Bareli and Wayanad "will get two MPs".

Who bunks Parliament the most? Rahul, Sonia & Sidhu

Who bunks Parliament the most? Rahul, Sonia & Sidhu

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

A list of those with low attendance in the Lok Sabha throws up some big names, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Congress first list has 60% names from SC/ST/minorities, Rahul from Wayanad

Congress first list has 60% names from SC/ST/minorities, Rahul from Wayanad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Rahul Gandhi may also contest from Amethi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Rae Bareli, a seat which was previously held by Sonia Gandhi.

'Congress Will Collapse Without Gandhis'

'Congress Will Collapse Without Gandhis'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'What matters is policies, not personalities like Priyanka, Rahul or Modi.'

Rahul's 1st UP visit as Congress chief marred by protests

Rahul's 1st UP visit as Congress chief marred by protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Clashes between BJP supporters and Congress workers marred the last leg of his visit.