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Congress Alleges 'Vote Chori' In Bihar

Congress Alleges 'Vote Chori' In Bihar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The Congress on Friday alleged that the election results in Bihar reflect 'vote chori on a gigantic scale' with Rahul Gandhi vowing an in-depth review of the outcome and saying, 'we could not achieve victory in such an election that was not fair from the very beginning.'

HC raps RSS worker for delaying Rahul Gandhi's trial

HC raps RSS worker for delaying Rahul Gandhi's trial

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The Bombay high court has said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has a legitimate right for an expeditious decision on merits over a 2014 defamation complaint for his alleged remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Union minister booked over remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Union minister booked over remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been registered against Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for his alleged remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the statements he made in the US about the condition of Sikhs in India, police said on Thursday.

Shirtless protest at AI summit: Cong faces backlash; Rahul shown black flags

Shirtless protest at AI summit: Cong faces backlash; Rahul shown black flags

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The BJP protesters, carrying placards and raising slogans, slammed the Congress and its leader, Rahul Gandhi, calling them "traitors" for allegedly tarnishing the nation's image.

Speaker Om Birla to stay away from LS till no-confidence move is disposed of

Speaker Om Birla to stay away from LS till no-confidence move is disposed of

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will stay away from House proceedings until a no-confidence motion against him is resolved. This follows a no-confidence notice submitted by Congress, alleging partisan conduct.

Rahul, Kanimozhi talks on TN seat-sharing end without deal

Rahul, Kanimozhi talks on TN seat-sharing end without deal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Rahul Gandhi and Kanimozhi met to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, but no agreement was reached. The Congress seeks a larger share of seats, while the DMK is hesitant to concede more than last time.

Stopped from speaking as Gen Naravane book indicts Modi: Rahul

Stopped from speaking as Gen Naravane book indicts Modi: Rahul

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges he was prevented from quoting from former army chief MM Naravane's book in Parliament, claiming it criticizes PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's handling of the 2020 conflict with China.

'India Is Proud Of These Champions'

'India Is Proud Of These Champions'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Rahul Gandhi hosted the India blind women's cricket team to celebrate their triumph in the T20 World Cup.

What Rahul Gandhi Did At Golden Temple

What Rahul Gandhi Did At Golden Temple

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

After Congress MP Rahul Gandhi worshipped at the Golden Temple on Gandhi Jayanti 2023, he again paid obeisance at the shrine and served langar for a second day on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Maharashtra match was fixed, Bihar next: Rahul Gandhi's big claim

Maharashtra match was fixed, Bihar next: Rahul Gandhi's big claim

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections were a 'blueprint for rigging democracy' and this 'match-fixing' would next happen in Bihar and 'anywhere the Bharatiya Janata Party is losing'.

Third row seat: Cong accuses BJP of insulting Rahul, Kharge at R-Day event

Third row seat: Cong accuses BJP of insulting Rahul, Kharge at R-Day event

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

The Congress party has accused the BJP government of disrespecting opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge by seating them in the third row during the Republic Day parade. BJP leaders have responded by questioning Rahul Gandhi's attendance at other important events.

Rahul gets bail in defamation case for remarks against Shah

Rahul gets bail in defamation case for remarks against Shah

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

A case of defamation was filed against Gandhi by a person named Pratap Kumar for allegedly making defamatory statements against Shah at a rally in Chaibasa in 2018.

BJP calls Rahul 'Leader of Paryatan'; Priyanka cites PM's example

BJP calls Rahul 'Leader of Paryatan'; Priyanka cites PM's example

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended Rahul Gandhi's upcoming visit to Germany, questioning the BJP's criticism when Prime Minister Narendra Modi frequently travels abroad.

Congress Rout: Rahul's 'Vote Chori' Has No Impact

Congress Rout: Rahul's 'Vote Chori' Has No Impact

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The Congress on Friday posted its second worst performance in Bihar's electoral history, managing to win only six of the over 50 seats it contested and losing deposits in most seats as its 'vote chori' pitch failed to make any impact on the ground.

Penguin denies publishing Gen Naravane's book; FIR lodged

Penguin denies publishing Gen Naravane's book; FIR lodged

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has clarified that it holds the exclusive publishing rights to General Manoj Mukund Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny,' amid reports of unauthorized copies circulating. The publisher emphasized that the book has not been officially released and warned against copyright infringement.

Rahul Gandhi replies to BJP's privilege motion over Modi remarks

Rahul Gandhi replies to BJP's privilege motion over Modi remarks

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

In his speech in the Lok Sabha on February 7, Rahul made several allegations against the government over the Hindenburg-Adani row.

'Inevitable': Robert Vadra says Priyanka's rise will come in time

'Inevitable': Robert Vadra says Priyanka's rise will come in time

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Businessman Robert Vadra says his wife Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has a bright future in politics and a time will come when people would like to see her at the top position.

Upset with Rahul, Tharoor to skip Cong strategy meet

Upset with Rahul, Tharoor to skip Cong strategy meet

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is reportedly upset and likely to skip a strategy meeting for the upcoming Kerala polls due to perceived slights and attempts to sideline him within the party.

I wasn't there during many mistakes of Cong, but...: Rahul Gandhi

I wasn't there during many mistakes of Cong, but...: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said he is "more than happy" to take responsibility for everything wrong the party did in its history, including the 1984 Sikh riots. He acknowledged that the party made "a lot of mistakes" when he was not there, but said he has publicly stated that what happened in the 80s was "wrong." The remarks were made during an interaction at Brown University in the US. The video of the interaction was uploaded on the YouTube channel of the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs on Saturday. The BJP has criticized Gandhi for his remarks, accusing him of "ridiculing" the beliefs of Hindus and Sikhs.

BJP MP gives privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

BJP MP gives privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Noting that while every MP has a constitutional right to speak in Parliament and express his/her views on various topics, he said it is also one of the foremost duties of every member to maintain decency and should not speak anything that would lower the dignity of Parliament and categorised as 'Contempt of the House'.

Govt-Oppn tussle flares up in Lok Sabha; 8 MPs suspended

Govt-Oppn tussle flares up in Lok Sabha; 8 MPs suspended

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The House has been witnessing uproar after Rahul Gandhi was disallowed to cite an article based on excerpts from an unpublished 'memoir' of former Army chief General M M Naravane (retd).

Oppn moves notice to remove speaker; Rahul, TMC MPs didn't sign

Oppn moves notice to remove speaker; Rahul, TMC MPs didn't sign

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The opposition has submitted a notice for a resolution to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing disallowed speeches and MP suspensions.

Congress picks Rahul Gandhi as leader of Oppn in Lok Sabha

Congress picks Rahul Gandhi as leader of Oppn in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The decision on Rahul Gandhi's appointment as the Leader of Opposition was made after a meeting of the floor leaders of the INDIA bloc at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence.

Opposition calls US trade pact a 'trap deal', steps up protest

Opposition calls US trade pact a 'trap deal', steps up protest

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Opposition MPs, including members of the Congress party, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex over the India-US trade agreement, controversy surrounding former Army chief MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, and the suspension of eight MPs.

Rahul Gandhi defies ban, addresses students in Darbhanga

Rahul Gandhi defies ban, addresses students in Darbhanga

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to hold a caste census 'out of fear' of the country's deprived population, to which the opposition was lending its voice.

Ex-spymaster joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Ex-spymaster joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also joined Bharat Jodo Yatra in Seelampur.

Modi sold off farmers' blood and sweat: Rahul on US deal

Modi sold off farmers' blood and sweat: Rahul on US deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi buckled under United States pressure to finalise a trade deal and 'sold off' the hard work of Indian farmers through the agreement.

'According to BJP's convenience': Cong questions poll schedule

'According to BJP's convenience': Cong questions poll schedule

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Top Congress leaders are questioning whether the Election Commission's announced schedule for the Assembly polls unduly benefits the BJP, citing concerns over the timing and structuring of election phases.

'Abodh Baalak': Kharge-Nadda spat in RS over Rahul

'Abodh Baalak': Kharge-Nadda spat in RS over Rahul

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Kharge condemned the use of the "abodh balak" term for Gandhi and alleged that BJP MPs can't even speak their mind.

Parliament scuffle: Cops to call Rahul Gandhi for questioning

Parliament scuffle: Cops to call Rahul Gandhi for questioning

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was booked in connection with a scuffle on the Parliament premises, sources said police are likely to record the statements of the two injured MPs on Friday and may also call the opposition leader for questioning.

LS secretariat asks Rahul Gandhi to reply by Feb 15 to notices on Modi remarks

LS secretariat asks Rahul Gandhi to reply by Feb 15 to notices on Modi remarks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Both the BJP leaders in their notices to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla have alleged that Gandhi's comments were baseless and that he made "contemptuous, unparliamentary and dishonourable" allegations.

DMK snubs Cong power-share demand, rules out coalition govt in TN

DMK snubs Cong power-share demand, rules out coalition govt in TN

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Senior DMK leader I Periyasamy reiterated that Chief Minister M K Stalin is firm against sharing power with allies, dismissing any possibility of a coalition government in Tamil Nadu.

Lok Sabha erupts as Rahul cites former Army chief on China clash

Lok Sabha erupts as Rahul cites former Army chief on China clash

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi said he never wanted to speak on the particular issue, but decided to do so after BJP's Surya questioned the patriotism of the Congress party. Singh maintained that the book had not been published.

From Harley-Davidson to Toyota .....: BJP mocks Rahul's 'gyan' on cars, bikes

From Harley-Davidson to Toyota .....: BJP mocks Rahul's 'gyan' on cars, bikes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The BJP has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his explanation of decentralisation using a car and motorcycle engine analogy at a university in Colombia.

Rahul Gandhi booked in Parliament scuffle case; likely to be quizzed

Rahul Gandhi booked in Parliament scuffle case; likely to be quizzed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The BJP has filed a police complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of "physical assault and incitement" during a scuffle in Parliament premises. The complaint alleges that Gandhi, along with other opposition MPs, forcefully barged toward NDA MPs who were protesting against "misinformation" being propagated by opposition parties. The BJP has sought Gandhi's indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges. The Congress has strongly rejected the claim, alleging that BJP MPs pushed their chief Mallikarjun Kharge and "physically manhandled" Rahul Gandhi. Both parties have filed complaints with the police.

Indo-US deal 'wholesale surrender': Rahul vs govt in LS

Indo-US deal 'wholesale surrender': Rahul vs govt in LS

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi said that had an INDIA Bloc government negotiated the trade agreement with the US, it would have told US President Donald Trump that he should treat India as an equal.

Prima facie case against Sonia, Rahul made out: ED to court

Prima facie case against Sonia, Rahul made out: ED to court

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The ED made the submission before special judge Vishal Gogne during the opening submissions on whether to take cognisance of the matter.

Rahul displays Naravane book: 'If PM comes to Parliament will give this'

Rahul displays Naravane book: 'If PM comes to Parliament will give this'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Gandhi held up Naravane's unpublished "memoir" and said he would like the youngsters in India to know that this 'book' exists despite the government claiming otherwise.

Rahul cites Gen Naravane's post to counter Penguin claim

Rahul cites Gen Naravane's post to counter Penguin claim

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Gandhi read out Gen Naravane's social media post on X (then Twitter), which said, 'Hello friends. My book is available now. Just follow the link. Happy reading. Jai Hind.'

Pilot Claims Vijayan and Modi Follow Similar Political Approaches

Pilot Claims Vijayan and Modi Follow Similar Political Approaches

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

AICC general secretary Sachin Pilot has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of following similar political approaches to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging a tacit understanding between the CPI(M) and the BJP in Kerala.