News for 'Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi'

Rahul poured cold water on PM's initiative: Oppn

Rahul poured cold water on PM's initiative: Oppn

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Opposition on Saturday sought to drive a wedge between the prime minister and Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi saying the young leader's remarks on Anna Hazare's fast has "poured cold water" on the statesmanship of Manmohan Singh.

Punjab deputy CM slams Rahul for drug abuse remark

Punjab deputy CM slams Rahul for drug abuse remark

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Reacting sharply to the statement of Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi that seven out of 10 youth in Punjab are drug addicts, Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab Sukbir Badal termed him a joker' on Friday.

What Rahul says on Liberhan and Vajpayee

What Rahul says on Liberhan and Vajpayee

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he respected veteran BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a senior politician and did not know whether the Liberhan Commission has done the right thing or not by naming him in its report on the Babri demolition.

BSP govt promoting politics of caste, religion: Rahul

BSP govt promoting politics of caste, religion: Rahul

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Friday charged the Mayawati government with promoting the politics of caste and religion in Uttar Pradesh and said there had been no development in the state in the last 20-25 years.

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Congress on Wednesday filed a police complaint over the recent statements of leaders belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) targeting Rahul Gandhi.

Another of Rahul's UP promises hits bumpy road

Another of Rahul's UP promises hits bumpy road

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The united Opposition on Wednesday checkmated yet another promise given by Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi to set up a central agricultural university in the Bundelkhand region, spread across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

Why is Team Rahul angry with Digvijaya?

Why is Team Rahul angry with Digvijaya?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Sixteen Congress secretaries drafted a letter on September 2 to be sent to party general secretaries and Congress Working Committee members, criticising senior leaders (without names, of course!) for their comments, asking the old guard to introspect about what went wrong at the general election.

'Rahul's claim of Bhatta-Parsaul rapes true'

'Rahul's claim of Bhatta-Parsaul rapes true'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's allegation of police brutalities in Bhatta and Parsaul villages during the recent farmers' protest has been proven right as seven women have claimed that they were raped by men in uniform, a Union Minister said on Monday.

Won't tolerate indiscipline: Rahul to senior Cong leaders

Won't tolerate indiscipline: Rahul to senior Cong leaders

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Flexing his muscles and responding to the anger and angst among party workers, elected members of Legislative Assembly and those who have marginally lost, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has sent a tough message that strong action would be taken against those who did not work in the interest of the party in the Uttar Pradesh elections.

UP govt denies permission to Rahul to visit Lakhimpur

UP govt denies permission to Rahul to visit Lakhimpur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

"The UP government has not yet given permission for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Lakhimpur and has asked him not to come," Lucknow Police Commissioner D K Thakur told PTI.

Ravi Shankar Prasad dares Rahul to become prime minister

Ravi Shankar Prasad dares Rahul to become prime minister

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday dared Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi to become prime minister.

Rahul to evoke Nehru to revive Cong's fortunes in UP

Rahul to evoke Nehru to revive Cong's fortunes in UP

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, who was clearly the party's best bet, was all set to evoke the memory of his great grandfather and former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru on the latter's own soil in Allahabad on Monday.

Rahul explains how Cong will 'uproot' 50% quota cap

Rahul explains how Cong will 'uproot' 50% quota cap

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Gandhi said the Congress' slogan is 'count' because that would be the first step towards justice.

Rahul breaks security cordon to enter hut

Rahul breaks security cordon to enter hut

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi once again broke through the Special Protection Group security cordon and interacted with family members of a vendor in a hut before his election rally at a ground in Jehanabad, Bihar.

Working to improve rotten system: Rahul

Working to improve rotten system: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has reacted sharply to former Supreme Court judge V R Krishna Iyer's letter accusing him of being "silent" on corruption, saying he is working to improve a "rotten system" instead of just complaining and has no intention of being glorified as a hero.

Rahul, not Sonia, raised corruption issue in LS: RTI reply

Rahul, not Sonia, raised corruption issue in LS: RTI reply

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

While Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi has raised the issue of corruption during the course of the current Lok Sabha, party president Sonia Gandhi has not brought it up.

Rahul verdict: Cong looks at options, BJP says victory of people

Rahul verdict: Cong looks at options, BJP says victory of people

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Congress on Thursday said it will continue to avail all options still available under the law after a Gujarat court rejected Rahul Gandhi's application for a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case.

BJP needs Khanduri to cover up its thieves: Rahul

BJP needs Khanduri to cover up its thieves: Rahul

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party over corruption in party ruled states, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Monday said it opted for change of guard in Uttarakhand ahead of polls to "cover up" for the wrong-doings under former Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal.

I'm not alien to pain, Rahul tells Kashmir students

I'm not alien to pain, Rahul tells Kashmir students

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Monday had an hour-long interaction with the students of Kashmir University during which he faced questions on issues like unemployment and harassment of Kashmiris outside the state.

Congress party positions up for sale in UP?

Congress party positions up for sale in UP?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2010

It begins with the position of All India Congress Committee member for which there was a price tag of Rs 1 lakh, followed by UPCC membership for Rs 50,000, District Congress Committee membership for Rs 5000 and Block Presidentship for Rs 20,000.

Rahul visits Manipur; Cong takes dig at Modi's Russia visit

Rahul visits Manipur; Cong takes dig at Modi's Russia visit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The Congress said the PM has neither found the time nor even had the inclination to visit the state for even a few hours.

Rahul comes out in support of FDI in retail

Rahul comes out in support of FDI in retail

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Addressing a public meeting in Farrukhabad, which is the highest potato growing district in the country, Gandhi said that 60 per cent of vegetables go waste and FDI would provide a chance to the farmers to directly sell their produce.

Rahul's mobile phone stolen at IGI airport; found

Rahul's mobile phone stolen at IGI airport; found

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The mobile phone of Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi was stolen from his checked-in baggage at the Delhi Airport last week, after he arrived in New Delhi from London.

Rahul, Priyanka to head to Hathras again to meet victim's family

Rahul, Priyanka to head to Hathras again to meet victim's family

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

'Congress MPs under the leadership of former Congress president Rahul Gandhi will go to Hathras today afternoon to meet the grieving family of the 19-year old-daughter of Uttar Pradesh, who was brutally assaulted & murdered,' Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal tweeted.

Rahul dares Sena, reaches out to youth across Mumbai

Rahul dares Sena, reaches out to youth across Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Friday called upon the youth of Mumbai to focus on the inclusive development of India and stay away from divisive politics.

Rahul makes a pledge to Kashmiri youth, Tata hails him

Rahul makes a pledge to Kashmiri youth, Tata hails him

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Enthused with the wealth of human capital in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Friday pledged to do his bit in building a long-term relationship with the youth of the state and fulfil their aspirations.

Central funds are not a favour, Nitish slams Rahul

Central funds are not a favour, Nitish slams Rahul

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday locked horns with Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi over central funds to Bihar and dared the Congress leader to stop the allocation to the state, saying the funds are not given at somebody's 'meharbani' (favour).

Congress alone can't fight Modi govt: K C Venugopal

Congress alone can't fight Modi govt: K C Venugopal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The Congress leader said that the party has taken up the "biggest task" of fighting against the "dictatorial government" alleging that there is an "emergency-like situation" in the country.

No chance of becoming PM after polls: Rahul

No chance of becoming PM after polls: Rahul

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi has said he has "no chance" of becoming the Prime Minister if the party returns to power in the coming Lok Sabha elections but added he "cannot say anything about distant future".

Please don't consider me future PM: Rahul

Please don't consider me future PM: Rahul

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked people not to consider him as the future prime minister, saying nobody could predict the future.

Rahul blames BSP, SP for Bundelkhand plight

Rahul blames BSP, SP for Bundelkhand plight

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Blaming the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party for neglecting the plight of Bundelkhand, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the Centre took the initiative and provided a Rs 8,000-crore package to the region despite it being the responsibility of the state government.

Rahul advances trip to J&K by a day

Rahul advances trip to J&K by a day

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi has advanced his trip to Jammu and Kashmir by a day. Earlier he was to visit the state on October 5 to take stock of the situation faced by the sarpanches, but now he is visiting the state on the night of October 4.

Black flags waved at Rahul's rally in Sonbhadra

Black flags waved at Rahul's rally in Sonbhadra

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Two youths on Saturday raised black flags and shouted slogans against corruption when Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi was addressing a poll rally in tribal-dominated Duddhi in Sonbhadra on Saturday.

Rahul attacks MP govt for 'false promises'

Rahul attacks MP govt for 'false promises'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday charged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh with making 'false' promises and alleged that the state government has failed on all fronts.Addressing his first election meeting in the state for the November 27 assembly elections at the Sokal ground in Harda, the Congress leader said the BJP ran out of promises which it had not fulfilled during its five-year tenure.

Thackeray slams Rahul, says UP migrants not beggars

Thackeray slams Rahul, says UP migrants not beggars

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

"The huge influx of UP migrants in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra has virtually paralysed the state and the migrants have destroyed the city. But we have never called them beggars. Hunger has no caste or region," Thackeray said in Wednesday's editorial of his party mouthpiece Saamana

Lok Sabha shatters Rahul's dream, as Rajya Sabha did his father's

Lok Sabha shatters Rahul's dream, as Rajya Sabha did his father's

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The Constitution (116th Amendment) Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha by a determined Opposition, helped by the absence of parties supporting the government from outside like the Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Rashtriya Janata Dal

Rahul most popular choice as next PM: Poll

Rahul most popular choice as next PM: Poll

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

The findings of the CNN-IBN & CNBC-TV18 'State of the Nation Poll', conducted by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, Delhi reflects the popular mood of a number of issues such as the popularity of political leaders, the economy, corruption and terrorism. The results of the poll on the theme 'Personalities and Leadership' shows that Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi is the preferred choice as prime minister.

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Congress on Friday welcomed the statements of opposition leaders condemning Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha and said it was now time for the party to take on the job of building the opposition unity in a "systematic way".

Be prepared for a long struggle in UP: Rahul

Be prepared for a long struggle in UP: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

"Congressmen must remain prepared for a long struggle to strengthen the party in Uttar Pradesh in which youth would have to play a major role," he said at a function held to mark the conclusion of the training camp of presidents of nyay panchayat in Amethi.

Rahul visits parents of slain Lakhimpur girl

Rahul visits parents of slain Lakhimpur girl

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Dodging the police and media alike in Uttar Pradesh, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi eventually surfaced suddenly in Nighasan town of Lakhimpur-Kheri district, about 170 km from Lucknow, to call on the family of the minor girl who was brutally done to death in the local police station premises exactly 19 days ago.