News for 'Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi'

Rahul is busy blowing up a balloon full of holes: Shiv Sena

Rahul is busy blowing up a balloon full of holes: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Launching a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday said the Congress vice president's dream of victory in the Lok Sabha elections is like filling gas in a balloon which is full of holes.

How Rahul Gandhi got the IB alert on Muzaffarnagar WRONG

How Rahul Gandhi got the IB alert on Muzaffarnagar WRONG

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi claimed in a rally in Indore that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was trying to recruit disgruntled riot-affected youngsters to carry out its nefarious plans. Vicky Nanjappa finds out the truth behind his statement

I see 'Indianness' in Priyanka Gandhi: Ramdev

I see 'Indianness' in Priyanka Gandhi: Ramdev

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who is a known supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has said that he sees a lot of 'Indianness' in Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Netas on Rahul row: 'He created a scene, showed he is the boss'

Netas on Rahul row: 'He created a scene, showed he is the boss'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

After Rahul Gandhi's attack on the controversial ordinance on convicted lawmakers, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today sought a meeting of United Progressive Alliance's Coordination Committee to discuss the measure threadbare.

Rahul to hit streets against note ban after winter session

Rahul to hit streets against note ban after winter session

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

He will highlight the pain suffered by public due to demonetisation.

Rahul shuts doors on rebels, no more re-induction in Cong

Rahul shuts doors on rebels, no more re-induction in Cong

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

In a stern warning to rebels, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that from now on doors won't remain open for those who left the party and contested elections against official nominees as he would do away with the past practice of re-inducting such members.

Nation pays tribute to Indira on her 98th birth anniversary

Nation pays tribute to Indira on her 98th birth anniversary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Congress leaders paid their tributes to India's first woman prime minister Indira Gandhi on her 98th birth anniversary.

Rahul Gandhi is cut off from reality: Arun Jaitley

Rahul Gandhi is cut off from reality: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Some look good only when the going is good. If the going is tough they collapse. That appears to be the United Progressive Alliance and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi story. Faced with odds, even senior leaders have decided to desert the sinking ship. Some are refusing to contest. Others are feigning ill health for not contesting. The blame game is about to begin.

Ramdev praises Modi, claims Rahul has no vision

Ramdev praises Modi, claims Rahul has no vision

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Yoga guru Ramdev on Wednesday praised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi but took potshots at Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi in the context of prime ministerial candidates.

Rahul is sounding more and more like Kejriwal these days

Rahul is sounding more and more like Kejriwal these days

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Rahul Gandhi talks of compassion as a necessary element for development. Sreelatha Menon examines

What are you going to do next, Rahul?

What are you going to do next, Rahul?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Having promised major reforms, Rahul Gandhi may live on the glory of his speech for some time to come but sooner than later he would need to show that he means business. Renu Mittal examines

We totally ignore Narendra Modi: Congress

We totally ignore Narendra Modi: Congress

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday vowed to ensure 50 per cent representation to women in the All India Congress Committee and other party wings. Gandhi made the remarks while holding his first formal interaction with newly-appointed party office bearers, the team set up by him for the 2014 Lok Sabha poll.

Stone attack on Rahul Gandhi derails Lok Sabha

Stone attack on Rahul Gandhi derails Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The HM said that Rahul went on foreign tours and informed the SPG at the eleventh hour, creating problems for it to provide proper security.

Sonia Gandhi's health woes put Rahul in charge of campaigns

Sonia Gandhi's health woes put Rahul in charge of campaigns

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi is learnt to have slowed down her activities over the last few weeks, say highly placed sources in the party.

Rahul runs SUV over surveys, files nomination

Rahul runs SUV over surveys, files nomination

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday filed his nomination papers for the Lok Sabha polls from Amethi.

Rahul meets Cong MPs from Delhi and Tamil Nadu

Rahul meets Cong MPs from Delhi and Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

In a further indication of his increasing role in the day to day affairs of the Congress, party vice president Rahul Gandhi on Monday held separate meetings with party MPs from Delhi and Tamil Nadu in Parliament House, an exercise earlier done by party president Sonia Gandhi during every session.

PM mocked quake tragedy, insulted freedom fight: Rahul

PM mocked quake tragedy, insulted freedom fight: Rahul

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Congress vice president also took a dig at Modi over his surgery remarks on economy, saying 'a quack endangers life'.

Rahul meets Sarabjit's grieving family

Rahul meets Sarabjit's grieving family

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Gandhi spent around 40 minutes with the family and consoled them

Modi a good man, don't know Rahul, AAP lacks experience: Sri Sri

Modi a good man, don't know Rahul, AAP lacks experience: Sri Sri

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Sri Sri Ravishankar has praised Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi as a "good man" but said he has no opinion about Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi as he was not acquainted with him.

BJP ministers, university VC left Rohith with no option: Rahul

BJP ministers, university VC left Rohith with no option: Rahul

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday targeted Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani and Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya over the suicide by a Dalit scholar saying the ministers and the vice chancellor have "not acted fairly" that forced him to take the extreme step.

I can now take on Modi in any debate: Rahul Gandhi

I can now take on Modi in any debate: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Speaking to around 60 journalists in three different sittings, the Congress vice-president, who is known to be media shy when it comes to his personal life, has opened up on a range of topics.

Ahmedabad cops deny permission to Rahul, BJP to carry out roadshows

Ahmedabad cops deny permission to Rahul, BJP to carry out roadshows

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The BJP had sought permission for the roadshow from Dharnidhar Derasar to Bapu Nagar in the city, while the Congress wanted the nod for its roadshow from the Jagannath temple to Menco area.

Sonia, Rahul return home amid calls for change in Congress

Sonia, Rahul return home amid calls for change in Congress

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The two leaders have returned to the country amid a growing clamour for structural changes within the party after its debacle in the crucial Uttar Pradesh polls.

Rahul in Uttarakhand on stock-taking mission

Rahul in Uttarakhand on stock-taking mission

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday held closed-door meetings with party leaders in Uttarakhand as part of his stock-taking exercise in states following his elevation.

Gandhis continue to be whipped

Gandhis continue to be whipped

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Congress cadres are lamenting that Sonia Gandhi abdicated her authority to vice president Rahul Gandhi, who, in turn, "in his wisdom, abdicated his authority to non-political players". Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal reports

RBI is changing rules like PM changes his clothes: Rahul Gandhi

RBI is changing rules like PM changes his clothes: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Congress vice president took to twitter to lash out at Modi after the All India Congress Committee demanded rollback of the restriction under which an amount over Rs 5000 in scrapped currency can be deposited only once per account till December 30.

Opposition to name joint VP candidate on Tuesday, South face-off likely

Opposition to name joint VP candidate on Tuesday, South face-off likely

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Opposition parties are expected to announce their joint vice-presidential candidate, potentially leading to a 'south versus south' contest. Meetings and discussions have been held to finalize the candidate, with names from Tamil Nadu being considered. The opposition aims to field a non-political figure with national standing.

Rahul woos Patidars, invokes legacy of Sardar Patel

Rahul woos Patidars, invokes legacy of Sardar Patel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Gandhi said if the Congress was voted to power, his party's government would function from Gujarat and not on orders from Delhi.

PHOTOS: This starlet wants to spend V-Day with Rahul

PHOTOS: This starlet wants to spend V-Day with Rahul

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Southern starlet Tanisha Singh has surely taken Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's message of women empowerment in the most frivolous fashion, to say the least.

Cops can't probe private defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: SC

Cops can't probe private defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: SC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Magistrates cannot ask the police to investigate a private criminal defamation complaint as it is the complainant who needs to prove the case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said.

Congress jumps to Rahul's defence after exit polls show debacle

Congress jumps to Rahul's defence after exit polls show debacle

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Congress leaders on Tuesday threw a protective shield around party Vice President Rahul Gandhi against the predicted rout in the elections and went on to say that he will remain their leader for the future.

Why Rahul Gandhi has a bumpy road ahead

Why Rahul Gandhi has a bumpy road ahead

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The Gandhi scion must focus on asserting his role as a leader of his party - and of the masses, says Shantanu Bhattacharji

5 takeaways from Rahul Gandhi's AICC speech

5 takeaways from Rahul Gandhi's AICC speech

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

A never-seen-before Rahul Gandhi exuded toughness and aggression. And it was not only about the words he used to castigate the opposition but his dialogue delivery, facial expressions, overall body language that conveyed a different, more confident Gandhi, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Just imagine! Rahul Gandhi's earthquake-wallah speech

Just imagine! Rahul Gandhi's earthquake-wallah speech

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Utkarsh Mishra imagines what is it that Baba Gandhi would say if he got the chance.

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.

BJP complains to EC against Rahul Gandhi's 'communal' speech

BJP complains to EC against Rahul Gandhi's 'communal' speech

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Monday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission seeking action against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct by appealing to votes on communal lines and inciting hatred among different communities.

Rahul's 'women in RSS shorts' remark sparks row

Rahul's 'women in RSS shorts' remark sparks row

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Gandhi said that in contrast, women work at every level in the Congress.

Rahul meets flyover collapse victims, BJP says 'photo-op'

Rahul meets flyover collapse victims, BJP says 'photo-op'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

After meeting with the injured at the Kolkata Medical College, Gandhi described it as a great tragedy and urged the people to provide necessary support to them.

Man with gun arrested ahead of Rahul's Bihar rally

Man with gun arrested ahead of Rahul's Bihar rally

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

A man with an air gun was arrested on Saturday, an hour ahead of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's rally in Bihar's West Champaran district, police said.

It's like looking for women in men's hockey team: RSS on Rahul's remark

It's like looking for women in men's hockey team: RSS on Rahul's remark

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

"The Sangh had decided way back that it will work in the midst of men, and it has the right to decide this," RSS spokesperson Manmohan Vaidya said.