News for 'Rahul Gandhi in Amethi'

Take '100% responsibility' for defeat, CWC will decide my fate: Rahul

Take '100% responsibility' for defeat, CWC will decide my fate: Rahul

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in New Delhi, Gandhi said the Congress Working Committee will meet soon and decide whether he should resign as the party chief following the electoral debacle.

Congress wants Rahul to contest Lok Sabha polls from Kerala's Wayanad

Congress wants Rahul to contest Lok Sabha polls from Kerala's Wayanad

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Oommen Chandy said the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee has requested Gandhi to contest from Wayanad but he has not commented on the proposal.

Rajiv Gandhi Trust ordered to return 65 acres of land in Amethi

Rajiv Gandhi Trust ordered to return 65 acres of land in Amethi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

A revenue court on Wednesday ordered return of the land sold to Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust by an industrial house to Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation.

PM Modi can't face Lok Sabha for 15 minutes: Rahul

PM Modi can't face Lok Sabha for 15 minutes: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The BJP, however, reacted sharply to Gandhi's remarks saying the Congress leader will do well worrying more about his constituency.

I will do anything to help Rahul in the polls: Priyanka

I will do anything to help Rahul in the polls: Priyanka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Touring Congress strongholds of Amethi and Rae Bareli in the run-up to the UP polls, Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday said she will do "anything to help" her brother Rahul in the assembly elections.

Cabinet berth: No regrets for Rahul

Cabinet berth: No regrets for Rahul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no regrets about rejecting an offer from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to join his council of ministers.

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.

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.

Why rejection of Rahul's application will have no impact on his nomination

Why rejection of Rahul's application will have no impact on his nomination

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The Congress was not unduly perturbed by reports that party vice-president Rahul Gandhi's application for proof of residence in Amethi was turned down by the district magistrate, stating emphatically that this would have no impact on his nomination from his Lok Sabha constituency. Anita Katyal explains why

Contests That Startled India

Contests That Startled India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha constituencies that sprung a surprise in the 2024 polls.

Youth with pistol detained at Rahul's meeting

Youth with pistol detained at Rahul's meeting

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

In a security scare, a youth carrying a pistol on Thursday attempted to enter a ground where Rahul Gandhi was addressing a public meeting and was detained by police.

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Away from the distraction of its new high-profile politics, Wayanad's worries seemed very down to earth, discovers Shyam G Menon.

Rahul a 'VIP kisan', sits on sofa on tractor: Smriti

Rahul a 'VIP kisan', sits on sofa on tractor: Smriti

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Speaking to reporters at the Gujarat BJP headquarters, the Union textiles and women and child development minister hit out at Gandhi over his comment that the Congress, if voted to power, would scrap the contentious legislations.

Robert Vadra to campaign for Congress in UP

Robert Vadra to campaign for Congress in UP

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Vadra said that he will also be present with his mother-in-law Sonia Gandhi and brother-in-law Rahul Gandhi during their filing of nominations.

Central funds for UP siphoned off: Rahul

Central funds for UP siphoned off: Rahul

Rediff.com27 Mar 2010

Central funds given for Uttar Pradesh's development were being siphoned off, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Saturday.

Rahul undertakes first visit of UP after poll debacle

Rahul undertakes first visit of UP after poll debacle

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday arrived on a three-day visit of his parliamentary constituency Amethi, the first after his party's dismal show in the Uttar Pradesh assembly election.

Rahul concerned over 'slow progress' of NREGS

Rahul concerned over 'slow progress' of NREGS

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

Gandhi said he would bring in experts from Andhra Pradesh to suggest ways and means for proper implementation of NREGS.

Congress To Contest Least Number Of Seats Since 1952

Congress To Contest Least Number Of Seats Since 1952

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

If the Congress is contesting fewer seats than ever before, the BJP is set to contest its highest-ever number of Lok Sabha seats.

Thushar Vellappally will be NDA's candidate against Rahul in Wayanad

Thushar Vellappally will be NDA's candidate against Rahul in Wayanad

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Thushar is the son of Vellappally Natesan, who is the general secretary of the influential Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam, which works for the welfare of Ezhava community, a backward caste with sizeable population in the state.

Does Rahul have a plan for 2019 election?

Does Rahul have a plan for 2019 election?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

'Rahul is misguided by a handful of family retainers who don't want him to show unrestrained initiative in forming allies.' says Sudhir Bisht.

Who bunks Parliament the most? Rahul, Sonia & Sidhu

Who bunks Parliament the most? Rahul, Sonia & Sidhu

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

A list of those with low attendance in the Lok Sabha throws up some big names, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Politics may not be Rahul's calling, but it's in his blood

Politics may not be Rahul's calling, but it's in his blood

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress scion will step into his mother Sonia Gandhi's shoes as the party president next week.

Development in Rae Bareli after by-election: Rahul

Development in Rae Bareli after by-election: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Rahul said there was no development because a different party is ruling UP.

Enter mainstream, Rahul taunts BJP

Enter mainstream, Rahul taunts BJP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

Rahul Gandhi challenged the BJP to fight on secular terms instead of using the temple as a poll plank.

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Political observers lauded the SP's choices in fielding several non-Yadav and Scheduled Caste candidates, the party's alliance with the Congress, and Rahul Gandhi's campaign around the danger to the Constitution if the BJP won a big majority.

Rahul not to be made leader of UP: Azad

Rahul not to be made leader of UP: Azad

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

He also hoped that Priyanka Gandhi will campaign outside party bastions of Amethi and Rae Bareli.

If PM can't address jobs issue, we'll do it in 6 months: Rahul

If PM can't address jobs issue, we'll do it in 6 months: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The youth of the country feel they are not getting opportunity to work for the nation, Rahul said.

In Wayanad, Rahul recalls fond memories of father

In Wayanad, Rahul recalls fond memories of father

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Gandhi, who is on a whirlwind two-day tour of Kerala as part of Lok Sabha poll campaign and is contesting from Wayanad besides his family bastion Amethi, took time off his hectic schedule to pay obeisance at the famed Thirunelli temple near the stream.

Rahul says he will reconsider decision on PM's post if...

Rahul says he will reconsider decision on PM's post if...

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Amid clamour among Congress workers that he should be named the prime ministerial candidate, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he would definitely consider it if the party comes to power and the elected representatives select him for the post.

Attack me, but spare the farmers: Rahul fires fresh salvo against Modi

Attack me, but spare the farmers: Rahul fires fresh salvo against Modi

Rediff.com20 May 2015

If you want to take revenge on me, you do it. I have no problem. But the poor of Amethi have done you no harm. They should be treated well," said Rahul.

How Priyanka's call to Akhilesh clinched Cong-SP alliance

How Priyanka's call to Akhilesh clinched Cong-SP alliance

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

According to an agreement reached after the telephonic conversation between Priyanka Gandhi and Yadav, the Congress has now got seats such as Sitapur and Barabanki.

Rahul hits back at Mayawati

Rahul hits back at Mayawati

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Friday took potshots at the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party government in Uttar Pradesh, saying there is place for statues and elephants but not development, and spoke of the need for Congress to come to power in the state. On a thanksgiving visit to his constituency Amethi, the first after his victory in the Lok Sabha polls, he avoided any comments on the raging row.

Cong leader booked for 'latka-jhatka' remark against Smriti Irani

Cong leader booked for 'latka-jhatka' remark against Smriti Irani

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Rai said that the terminology was part of the regional dialect and there was nothing obscene about it.

Rahul counters Modi: Actions low, not caste

Rahul counters Modi: Actions low, not caste

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at Narendra Modi for dubbing his sister Priyanka's "neech rajniti" remark as an attack on his caste, saying people's actions are low, not their caste.

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.

Becoming PM not my goal: Rahul

Becoming PM not my goal: Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Rahul said a person having an experience of only six months in politics could not become a minister.

Rahul is Ravana, Priyanka Surpanakha, says UP BJP MLA

Rahul is Ravana, Priyanka Surpanakha, says UP BJP MLA

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'"My Modi is in the role of Lord Ram and Congress president Rahul Gandhi is Ravana and his sister Priyanka Surpanakha'

BJP fields Rahul's confidante from UP LS seat

BJP fields Rahul's confidante from UP LS seat

Rediff.com22 Feb 2009

The BJP has managed a coup of sorts by announcing candidature of Rahul Gandhi's former confidante and IIM post-graduate from a Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh.

SP not to field candidates against Sonia, Rahul

SP not to field candidates against Sonia, Rahul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Even as suspense continues over alliance between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, the SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has said his party would not field candidates against the United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

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.