News for 'Priyanka Gandhi'

Sena MLA slaps canteen staff over stale food, says no regret

Sena MLA slaps canteen staff over stale food, says no regret

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Ruling Shiv Sena's MLA Sanjay Gaikwad allegedly slapped an employee of a canteen at the MLA's hostel in Mumbai after complaining about being served stale food.

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Priyanka spent the night at the guesthouse, turning down all requests of the local administration to return.

Why INDIA bloc to fight UP bypolls on 'cycle' symbol

Why INDIA bloc to fight UP bypolls on 'cycle' symbol

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Akhilesh said the alliance's decision was not informed by any seat-sharing math but its pursuit of victory.

INDIA: What's Cooking?

INDIA: What's Cooking?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

After they met in New Delhi on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, INDIA bloc leaders decided to sit in the Opposition for now...

Priyanka security breach: Shah says probe ordered, 3 suspended

Priyanka security breach: Shah says probe ordered, 3 suspended

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Congress, which criticised the amendment, walked out of Rajya Sabha saying it is dissatisfied with the home minister's reply on the amendment to the SPG Act.

Priyanka takes charge as Congress general secretary

Priyanka takes charge as Congress general secretary

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

A large number of party workers welcomed her by raising slogans of "Priyanka Gandhi aayi hai, nayi roshni layi hai" (Priyanka Gandhi has come, she has brought light).

Rahul Gandhi's aide Ajay Maken appointed as new Cong treasurer

Rahul Gandhi's aide Ajay Maken appointed as new Cong treasurer

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Maken is considered a close confidant of Rahul Gandhi and was without any post ever since he resigned as Congress general secretary in charge of Rajasthan a few months ago.

'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.

'Bhai Behen Ki Jodi Will Create Problems For Modi'

'Bhai Behen Ki Jodi Will Create Problems For Modi'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is going to turn 54 and in India political leaders peak when they are around 60.' 'This 'bhai-behen ki jodi' has done a wonderful job for the Congress.' 'Priyanka Gandhi was a very effective campaigner.'

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.

With new hq, Congress leaves behind more than an address

With new hq, Congress leaves behind more than an address

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The Indian National Congress, India's oldest political party, is moving from its longtime headquarters at 24 Akbar Road to a new building called Indira Gandhi Bhawan. The move marks the end of an era for the Congress, which has been headquartered at 24 Akbar Road for nearly 50 years.

Rajiv murder case convict Nalini: When Priyanka met me, she asked...

Rajiv murder case convict Nalini: When Priyanka met me, she asked...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked about the killing of her father Rajiv Gandhi when she met her in prison in 2008 and she was emotional, Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts freed in the former prime minister's assassination case said in Chennai on Sunday.

'Paying price for...': Rahul Gandhi vacates Delhi bungalow

'Paying price for...': Rahul Gandhi vacates Delhi bungalow

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The former Congress president was asked to vacate the premises by April 22 following his disqualification after the conviction and two-year sentence by a Surat court for his 'Modi surname' remark.

UP polls: Priyanka promises Rs 10k per month for ASHA workers

UP polls: Priyanka promises Rs 10k per month for ASHA workers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Taking to Twitter, she shared a purported video of an alleged 'assault' by the police in Shahjahanpur on ASHA workers who wanted to meet Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with their demands.

High unemployment 'sanyog' or your 'prayog'? Priyanka asks Modi

High unemployment 'sanyog' or your 'prayog'? Priyanka asks Modi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

At a poll rally on Monday, Prime Minister Modi said the protests against the new citizenship law in Shaheen Bagh and other areas in New Delhi are not a coincidence but an 'experiment' ('sanyog nahi prayog') and a political conspiracy to destroy the country's harmony. Taking on the PM, Priyanka Gandhi said a report recently said 3.5 crore jobs have been lost in the last five years in seven important sectors.

I am giving you my son: Sonia's pitch for Rahul in Raebareli

I am giving you my son: Sonia's pitch for Rahul in Raebareli

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Trying to strike an emotional chord with the voters, Sonia asked the people to consider Rahul Gandhi too as their own.

Priyanka, Rakul And The Magic Of Handspun

Priyanka, Rakul And The Magic Of Handspun

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Mahatma Gandhi showed India how to fight for Independence using khadi. Today khadi and handloom have become one of the many incredible faces India shows the world.

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die amid din, Speaker warns of action

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die amid din, Speaker warns of action

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday amid protests by opposition and treasury benches over the alleged insult to Dr B R Ambedkar and directions by Speaker Om Birla to members against holding demonstrations at any gate of Parliament.

Priyanka offers prayers at Ravidas temple in Varanasi

Priyanka offers prayers at Ravidas temple in Varanasi

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Speaking at a function in Varanasi on the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti, she urged the audience to take the teachings of the saint to the masses. "He (Sant Ravidas) had dreamt of a society, where there is no discrimination and where every person is respected. You all should take forward his teachings to the masses, especially at a time, when there is so much violence and hatred in the society. His teachings are need of the hour," Priyanka Gandhi said.

Fight polls on your fake promises: 'Delhi girl' Priyanka challenges PM

Fight polls on your fake promises: 'Delhi girl' Priyanka challenges PM

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Being a Delhi girl, I challenge you to fight the last two phases on the issues of demonetisation, GST, women security and the false promises you made to the people of the country'

Priyanka spars with Yogi over buses for migrants

Priyanka spars with Yogi over buses for migrants

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's office on Tuesday said the Uttar Pradesh government has demanded that the 1,000 buses the party wants to ply for ferrying migrant labourers back to the state be handed over in Lucknow on Tuesday morning and alleged that the move is politically motivated. It also alleged that the demand shows that the UP government lacks the intention to help those stranded at the state's borders.

Rahul puts 41 seats in UP under Priyanka, 39 under Scindia

Rahul puts 41 seats in UP under Priyanka, 39 under Scindia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Priyanka Gandhi's charge were the key seats of Lucknow, Amethi, Raebareli, Sultanpur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Phulpur, Allahabad, Barabanki, and Kushinagar.

4 killed after falling off overcrowded local trains in Thane

4 killed after falling off overcrowded local trains in Thane

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The incident occurred between Diva and Kopar railway stations when the overcrowded train was going towards Kasara, an official said.

Cong, BJP spar over Manmohan Singh's funeral site

Cong, BJP spar over Manmohan Singh's funeral site

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The Congress on Saturday accused the Centre of insulting Dr Manmohan Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by carrying out his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could later become his memorial.

'Wayanad is my home': Rahul files nomination

'Wayanad is my home': Rahul files nomination

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Rahul, the sitting MP of Wayanad, said that he was always ready to bring the issues being faced by the people of the hill constituency to the attention of the nation and the world.

Priyanka gets cracking after debut in UP as Cong gen secy

Priyanka gets cracking after debut in UP as Cong gen secy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The party office in Lucknow buzzed with activity as enthusiastic Congress workers gathered outside the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee building, even before she returned from an overnight stay in Jaipur.

Priyanka or Rahul, who pulled the plug on Varanasi contest?

Priyanka or Rahul, who pulled the plug on Varanasi contest?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

While Congress leader Sam Pitroda says it was Priyanka's own decision, party spokesperson Rajiv Shukla says it was Rahul's call.

Rahul Gandhi to hand over official bungalow today

Rahul Gandhi to hand over official bungalow today

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The former Congress president was asked to vacate the premises by April 22 following his disqualification after the conviction and two-year sentence by a Surat court for his 'Modi surname' remark.

If Sharif, Modi could meet, then...: Raut on Pawars meet

If Sharif, Modi could meet, then...: Raut on Pawars meet

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

I think Sharad Pawar invited Ajit Pawar for the INDIA bloc meeting, Raut said.

Priyanka demands CBI probe in Vikas Dubey case

Priyanka demands CBI probe in Vikas Dubey case

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

She also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh of "complete failure" in handling the Kanpur ambush case and arresting Dubey, the main accused who fled the state and was arrested from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday morning.

Priyanka to shift out of her Lutyens bungalow by month-end

Priyanka to shift out of her Lutyens bungalow by month-end

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Priyanka to shift base to Lucknow when the COVID-19 situation improves

Sonia will contest from Rae Bareli in 2019 polls, says Priyanka

Sonia will contest from Rae Bareli in 2019 polls, says Priyanka

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Priyanka also lauded her mother, calling her the bravest woman for overcoming huge difficulties during her record 19-year tenure as the Congress chief.

'Please keep her safe': Vadra's message on wife Priyanka

'Please keep her safe': Vadra's message on wife Priyanka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Vadra's emotive Facebook post came as Priyanka Gandhi and Jyotiraditya Scindia, who took charge as AICC general secretary UP east and UP west, respectively, last week, participated in a road show in Lucknow on Monday along with Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

'You are protecting criminal': Priyanka slams PM for not sacking MoS Mishra

'You are protecting criminal': Priyanka slams PM for not sacking MoS Mishra

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The opposition has renewed its demand for the minister's dismissal after a special investigation team told a local court that the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed was a "pre-planned conspiracy".

6th Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

6th Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 58 seats will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, covering 8 states.

Sonia Gandhi stable, recovering well: Hospital sources

Sonia Gandhi stable, recovering well: Hospital sources

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi is stable and recovering well, sources at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi said on Saturday, nearly a week after she was admitted to the facility owing to post-Covid issues.

'Silver Gandhi' Arrives To Help BJP

'Silver Gandhi' Arrives To Help BJP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Glimpses from the campaign trail on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

CWC leaves it to Sonia Gandhi to clear the mess within

CWC leaves it to Sonia Gandhi to clear the mess within

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

The Congress will hold a chintan shivir immediately after the Budget session of Parliament and the CWC will meet again before that, he told reporters

Rahul adamant on giving Cong chief post to a non-Gandhi

Rahul adamant on giving Cong chief post to a non-Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

At the same time, Sonia Gandhi does not want to hold the post due to health reasons and Rahul wants a non-Gandhi should hold the post in place of Sonia.

Priyanka rides boat to test political waters in UP

Priyanka rides boat to test political waters in UP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

During her three-day visit, Priyanka will cover a distance of 100-km by boat in Ganga from Prayagraj to Varanasi.