News for 'General Secretary Rahul Gandhi'

Rahul to visit Mumbai despite Shiv Sena's warning

Rahul to visit Mumbai despite Shiv Sena's warning

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Despite Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray's warning, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Mumbai on Friday.

Rahul agrees to visit Pak on Bilawal's invitation

Rahul agrees to visit Pak on Bilawal's invitation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi has agreed to visit Pakistan on the invitation of Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

PHOTOS: Rahul visits relief camps in violence-hit Assam

PHOTOS: Rahul visits relief camps in violence-hit Assam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday visited violence-displaced people lodged in three relief camps in Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri to gauge the rehabilitation measures undertaken by the administration.

Gandhiji is my ideal in politics: Rahul

Gandhiji is my ideal in politics: Rahul

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Addressing students of the Devi Ahilya University in Indore on Tuesday: Rahul said: "If I have any ideal in politics, that is Gandhiji for me. And as I progress in politics, I have appreciated him all the more."

Rahul ready take a bullet for country, not just abuse: Priyanka to Modi

Rahul ready take a bullet for country, not just abuse: Priyanka to Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Targeting the Congress over its party president M Mallikarjun Kharge's 'venomous snake' barb at him, Modi on Saturday said till now the party and its leaders had hurled different types of abuses at him 91 times.

Rahul may have to vacate his official bungalow in a month unless...

Rahul may have to vacate his official bungalow in a month unless...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Following his disqualification as a member of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi may have to vacate his official bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi within a month if he does not get relief from a higher court in the criminal defamation case, an official said on Friday.

Amid rift in INDIA, Rahul's Yatra to enter Bengal

Amid rift in INDIA, Rahul's Yatra to enter Bengal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Congress 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', led by Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to enter West Bengal from Assam on Thursday, amid political ripples within the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in the state.

'Jhoot brigade': Cong slams BJP after FinMin report on USAID

'Jhoot brigade': Cong slams BJP after FinMin report on USAID

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The latest annual report of the finance ministry has disclosed that the agency funded seven projects worth USD 750 million in 2023-24.

Blunt feedback from party workers leaves Rahul STUNNED

Blunt feedback from party workers leaves Rahul STUNNED

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's first visit to his own parliamentary constituency in Amethi after the party's devastating debacle, not only all across Uttar Pradesh but also in the family bastions of Amethi and Rae Bareli, openly displayed the simmering discontent and disillusionment of his own party insiders with him. Sharat Pradhan reports.

BJP moves EC against Rahul's 'panauti' remark

BJP moves EC against Rahul's 'panauti' remark

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday stepped up its protest against Rahul Gandhi for his 'panauti' jibe against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged the Election Commission to take action against the Congress leader.

Rahul seeks direct election for Youth Cong, NSUI

Rahul seeks direct election for Youth Cong, NSUI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday arrived in Nagpur on a three-day visit to Maharashtra to take stock of the Youth Congress membership drive in the state.

'Rahul's charges of burning of men, rape baseless'

'Rahul's charges of burning of men, rape baseless'

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday dismissed as baseless Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's allegations about burning of people and rape of women in Bhatta Parsaul, rocked by farmers' agitation on land acquisition issue, and said preliminary forensic reports of ashes collected from the area have ruled out presence of any human remains.

No blanket waiver for farmers: Rahul

No blanket waiver for farmers: Rahul

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Interacting with farmers in Gadak district of Karnataka, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi said he is opposed to blanket waiver on farm loans, as it could prove 'destructive for the system'. He called for strengthening micro-finance and credit lending systems as a remedy to farmers' problems. Gandhi stressed on rural excellence and indigenous knowledge to guide the country to a better agrarian situation. He stressed on micro-finance systems & grass-root political units.

Kejriwal displays emblem illustration with Rahul, PC

Kejriwal displays emblem illustration with Rahul, PC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

In Kudankulam, while addressing the media, India Against Corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal displayed an illustration, which shows the national emblem with Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, Finance Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti instead of the Sarnath lions.

Rahul, Priyanka attend Madhavan's son's wedding

Rahul, Priyanka attend Madhavan's son's wedding

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

The All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Vadra attended the marriage of the son of Sonia Gandhi's trusted personal assistant Madhavan.

Sonia consolidates Rahul's position with Cong overhaul

Sonia consolidates Rahul's position with Cong overhaul

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

An overwhelming number of new appointees across the party's organisational structure -- from the highest decision-making body CWC (Congress Working Committee) to the special committee formed to assist interim party chief Sonia Gandhi -- are known as Rahul Gandhi's confidantes.

Rahul to meet Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches

Rahul to meet Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi arrived in Kashmir on Thursday afternoon and proceeded straight to Leh and Kargil for laying the foundation stone of a tunnel that will link the valley with Ladakh.

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.

Rahul detects fake fertiliser on Bundelkhand tour

Rahul detects fake fertiliser on Bundelkhand tour

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

While turning his focus to Uttar Pradesh once again after a long gap, Congress general Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday detected supply of fake fertiliser in a village of Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.

Rahul vows to democratise Youth Congress

Rahul vows to democratise Youth Congress

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi has assured that youth Congress organisations across the country will be democratised within the next two years to make the party more effective in serving the people.On a visit to the Northeast on Saturday, Rahul said he loved visiting this part of the country, "particularly Assam, as it exposes me to a very beautiful part of the country." Rahul also congratulated the Congress workers in Assam for the hard work they had put in.

Cong leader moves court against BJP's Ravan poster on Rahul

Cong leader moves court against BJP's Ravan poster on Rahul

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The poster showed Gandhi with several heads, with the title "Bharat Khatre Mein Hai - A Congress party production. Directed by George Soros".

N D Tiwari doubts Rahul's potential as future PM

N D Tiwari doubts Rahul's potential as future PM

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari on Sunday virtually questioned party general secretary Rahul Gandhi's potential to emerge as India's future prime minister.

EC orders probe into Swamy's charges against Rahul

EC orders probe into Swamy's charges against Rahul

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

The Election Commission has asked the returning officer of Amethi Lok Sabha constituency to probe allegations by Subramanian Swamy that Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi gave "wrong information" regarding his assets while filing nomination papers in the 2009 polls.

Will Rahul make an impact in Modi bastions today?

Will Rahul make an impact in Modi bastions today?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

He will address meetings at Sanand in Ahmedabad in central Gujarat and at Jamnagar and Amreli in Saurashtra regions.

Illegal confinement charges against me false: Rahul

Illegal confinement charges against me false: Rahul

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday pleaded before the Supreme Court that a case of perjury and contempt should be initiated against a former Samajwadi Party member of legislative Assembly from Madhya Pradesh who had alleged his involvement in a case of illegal confinement of a girl.

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Congress slammed Ravi Shankar Prasad, accusing him of distorting, twisting and lying "with a straight face".

Rahul's meeting with President Pranab triggers a buzz

Rahul's meeting with President Pranab triggers a buzz

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The President's Office and the All India Congress Committee sources confirmed that the one-hour meeting did take place, but were reluctant to speculate on the nature of the discussions.

Priyanka Gandhi emerges as non-playing captain for Congress

Priyanka Gandhi emerges as non-playing captain for Congress

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Priyanka Gandhi in large part was at the centre of the Congress's action, giving a number of enduring images from this election campaign.

'Cash for votes': I'm not stupid to..., says BJP's Tawde

'Cash for votes': I'm not stupid to..., says BJP's Tawde

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Vinod Tawde on Wednesday dismissed the allegations of distributing money to influence voters, saying he was well aware of the rules and not foolish to indulge in such an activity at the hotel of political opponents.

Rahul begins his Bundelkhand outreach programme

Rahul begins his Bundelkhand outreach programme

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

"Had the UP government honestly implemented the Centrally-sponsored schemes, the situation would have been different," Gandhi said. He said the state government should immediately set its priority for the Bundelkhand region as any further delay could lead to a catastrophe.

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.

After Mayawati, Rahul targets BJP, Mulayam

After Mayawati, Rahul targets BJP, Mulayam

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

After a sustained attack on the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party over the last three days, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday trained his guns on the Bharatiya Janata Party. Significantly, his first major attack on BJP came in parts of Pilibhit, the political turf of his first cousin and BJP member of Parliament Varun Gandhi. He accused BJP of making only "false and hollow promises" with the sole intent of serving its short-term political gains.

Cong plans show of strength as Rahul to appear before ED

Cong plans show of strength as Rahul to appear before ED

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The Congress is gearing up to demonstrate a political show of strength on Monday when the party leader Rahul Gandhi will appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection in connection with a money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper.

Rahul makes unscheduled visit to Varanasi

Rahul makes unscheduled visit to Varanasi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

District Magistrate Ravindra when contacted confirmed that the Congress MP is in the town, though he stated the district administration was not aware of his visit.

Rahul connects with a traumatised Leh

Rahul connects with a traumatised Leh

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Dressed in his trademark white 'kurta pyjama', the 40-year-old Congress leader during his five-hour visit tried to pep up the spirits of people recovering from the trauma and empathised with them.

Rahul meets young MLAs from Maharashtra, Haryana

Rahul meets young MLAs from Maharashtra, Haryana

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Monday advised newly-elected young Members of Legislative Assembly from Maharashtra and Haryana, who were given tickets from the Youth Congress quota, to work towards strengthening the organisation, keeping the Aam Aadmi as the focus in their work.Gandhi also discussed the recent assembly election results in these states with the young MLAs. He also promised to visit Maharashtra soon.

Cops hunt for men who stoned Rahul's train

Cops hunt for men who stoned Rahul's train

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The Haryana police said it was narrowing down its search with the help of forensic experts for the young men who had thrown stones at the Amritsar-bound Shatabdi train in which All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi had been travelling on Tuesday night.

No other state more corrupt than Karnataka: Rahul

No other state more corrupt than Karnataka: Rahul

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

On a two-day visit to Karnataka to galvanise the party, Gandhi lashed out at the BJP government, charging that they had one record with them and that was corruption. "There is no other state more corrupt than BJP-ruled Karnataka."

Rahul promises reservations to woo Muslims in UP

Rahul promises reservations to woo Muslims in UP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday assured the 20 crore-odd members of the Muslim community in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh that a new reservation policy would soon be in place for them. "We will keep our commitment of providing reservation to minorities in the state," Rahul told a gathering of party office-bearers at the UP Congress headquarters in Lucknow on Saturday evening. "We will do it soon," he declared amidst applause.

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.