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'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.

ED quizzes Robert Vadra for 5 hrs in Sanjay Bhandari case

ED quizzes Robert Vadra for 5 hrs in Sanjay Bhandari case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Robert Vadra, husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in connection with the Sanjay Bhandari money laundering case.

Rahul opens up on ED chargesheet against brother-in-law Robert Vadra

Rahul opens up on ED chargesheet against brother-in-law Robert Vadra

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accuses the government of a politically motivated witch-hunt against his brother-in-law Robert Vadra after the Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against him in a money laundering case.

Robert Vadra received Rs 58 cr as 'proceeds of crime' in land deal: ED

Robert Vadra received Rs 58 cr as 'proceeds of crime' in land deal: ED

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, provided evasive responses during questioning regarding a 2008 land deal in Haryana. The ED claims Vadra placed blame on deceased associates and exerted undue influence on government officials.

ED grills Robert Vadra for 5 hours on Day 2

ED grills Robert Vadra for 5 hours on Day 2

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Robert Vadra, the brother-in-law of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the second consecutive day on Tuesday in connection with a 2008 land deal in Haryana linked to a money laundering case. Vadra, who was accompanied by his wife Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, was questioned for about five hours and his statement was recorded by the ED. The session will resume on Wednesday. Vadra has termed the ED action "political vendetta." The probe against Vadra is linked to a land deal in Haryana's Manesar-Shikohpur, where a company named Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd, of which Vadra was a director, purchased a 3.5-acre land in 2008. The company later sold the land to realty major DLF in 2012, which led to controversy after an IAS officer cancelled the mutation, deeming the transaction as violative of state consolidation Act and related procedures.

ED probes land deals involving Priyanka Gandhi, Robert Vadra

ED probes land deals involving Priyanka Gandhi, Robert Vadra

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Purchase of three plots of land in Haryana in 2005-06 by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra from a real estate agent is being probed along with a land deal made by his wife Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed in a recently filed money laundering case charge sheet.

Raihan Vadra, Aviva Baig share engagement pictures

Raihan Vadra, Aviva Baig share engagement pictures

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

In an Instagram post, Raihan Vadra captioned the pictures with a pithy, meaningful caption. "29.12.25" said the caption, which was accompanied by a ring and heart emoji.

Robert Vadra reiterates ambition to contest from Amethi

Robert Vadra reiterates ambition to contest from Amethi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Robert Vadra indicated that he will also join politics and said there is an atmosphere of change in the country. His entire family is working diligently on this, he added.

'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.

ED grills Robert Vadra for 6 hrs on Day 3; to file chargesheet soon

ED grills Robert Vadra for 6 hrs on Day 3; to file chargesheet soon

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the third consecutive day on Thursday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in a 2008 Haryana land deal. The ED has been investigating Vadra in connection with a land deal in Haryana's Manesar-Shikohpur, where a company he was a director of purchased land from Onkareshwar Properties and later sold it to DLF for a significantly higher price. The case has been embroiled in controversy since 2012, with allegations of corruption and nepotism surrounding the deal. The ED is expected to file chargesheets in all three cases being investigated against Vadra.

Will Congress field Robert Vadra from Amethi?

Will Congress field Robert Vadra from Amethi?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Indicating his keenness to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said that the people of Amethi expect him to represent their constituency if he thinks of becoming a member of Parliament.

Robert Vadra's vehicle fined for dangerous driving

Robert Vadra's vehicle fined for dangerous driving

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

According to the Delhi Police, the vehicle of Robert Vadra was challaned on Wednesday morning when he was on his way to his office.

BJP behind Kejriwal, Ram Rahim getting bail: Robert Vadra

BJP behind Kejriwal, Ram Rahim getting bail: Robert Vadra

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party was behind Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal being out of jail to campaign in the Haryana polls with an aim of denting the Congress' chances.

Robert Vadra 'will enter politics if people want'

Robert Vadra 'will enter politics if people want'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra has said he is ready to enter politics 'if people want' and this will allow him to serve them in a major way.

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

"Mr Robert Vadra not only renovated the aforesaid property at 12 Bryanston Square, London through Sumit Chadha but also stayed in the same," it said.

Robert Vadra not new to controversy

Robert Vadra not new to controversy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, is mired in controversy after charges of corruption were levelled against by him by Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan.

Robert Vadra campaigns in Amethi

Robert Vadra campaigns in Amethi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra joined the campaign trail on Monday, taking out a motorcycle rally to drum up support for the Congress in Amethi. Vadra and his daughter arrived in Amethi on Sunday night. He took part in the rally in Gauriganj area on Monday morning and later addressed the electorate in Salon assembly segments of Amethi, which is a Gandhi family pocketborough.

Robert Vadra deactivates Facebook account

Robert Vadra deactivates Facebook account

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra has spurred yet another controversy with a post on Facebook, "Mango people in banana republic."

Robert Vadra in violation of bail conditions, ED tells court

Robert Vadra in violation of bail conditions, ED tells court

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday challenged the anticipatory bail granted to Robert Vadra, the son-in-law of former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, in a money laundering case, claiming non-compliance with bail conditions.

Complaint against Robert Vadra dismissed

Complaint against Robert Vadra dismissed

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

A local court on Friday dismissed a complaint filed against Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra for his reported comment 'mango man in banana republic' on a social networking site.

Robert Vadra allowed to travel abroad

Robert Vadra allowed to travel abroad

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

The court, however, did not allow Vadra, brother-in law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, to go to London.

Robert Vadra's extraordinary jump to fame and power

Robert Vadra's extraordinary jump to fame and power

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

From an ordinary lad in Moradabad with a lacklustre business to being part of a family lineage known all over the world, it has been a big leap for Robert Vadra, says Renu Mittal.

Robert Vadra: Sonia Gandhi's Achilles' heel

Robert Vadra: Sonia Gandhi's Achilles' heel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Robert Vadra, Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law and Priyanka Gandhi's husband, clearly has an ability of making headlines for the wrong reasons.

IN PICS: The many avatars of Robert Vadra

IN PICS: The many avatars of Robert Vadra

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

There is a lot more to the Gandhi son-in-law than a pair of pink trousers. Don't believe us? Check this out!

Robert Vadra: Savaged in 140 characters

Robert Vadra: Savaged in 140 characters

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Nishi Tiwari trawled through 140-character outpourings to select the most mordant among the humorous comments flooding Twitter on Robert Vadra. Here's her list.

The DLF-Sebi saga starring Robert Vadra

The DLF-Sebi saga starring Robert Vadra

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Vadra launched Skylight Hospitality four months after the DLF shares got listed, amid complaints of inadequate disclosure from investor associations and former business partner Kimsuk Krishna Sinha.

First Look: Priyanka and Robert Vadra

First Look: Priyanka and Robert Vadra

Rediff.com7 May 2005

The couple attended a musical evening of Sufiana Kalam by Indian and Pakistani artists organised by a non-governmental organisation.

Truth will always prevail: Robert Vadra

Truth will always prevail: Robert Vadra

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

'Morning, Just want to say thank you to all my friends and acquaintances who have reached out in support from all over the nation, at this time,' Vadra said in a Facebook post.

Priyanka, Robert Vadra join Rahul-led Bharat Jodo Yatra

Priyanka, Robert Vadra join Rahul-led Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Priyanka Gandhi's son Rehan was also seen matching steps with Rahul Gandhi.

Sreenivasan replaced Priyanka in Robert Vadra company

Sreenivasan replaced Priyanka in Robert Vadra company

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Several other little known entities, realty players involved in transactions with his four firms.

Robert Vadra: The rise of the son-in-law

Robert Vadra: The rise of the son-in-law

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Robert Vadra, 42, has evolved from being simply a son-in-law of the Gandhi family to one of India's most successful businessmen. Amid the latest allegations by activists Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan about his involvement in multi-crore land deals, rediff.com takes a look at the life and times of Vadra and the controversies that he courted.

Why Robert Vadra slammed the Haryana govt

Why Robert Vadra slammed the Haryana govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The lawyers also gave detailed responses to specific issues raised in the PAG.

Will BJP target Robert Vadra to get at Priyanka?

Will BJP target Robert Vadra to get at Priyanka?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

While some in the Congress were apprehensive that land grab allegations against her husband Robert Vadra could turn out to be Priyanka's Achilles heel, much of the BJP leadership opted not to bring up the issue at the current juncture.

Robert Vadra takes on Smriti Irani for linking his name with Adani

Robert Vadra takes on Smriti Irani for linking his name with Adani

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Vadra said he keeps away from politics but "I will speak to fight for my name because if there is anything they say they have to prove it".

Why the Congress must not defend Robert Vadra

Why the Congress must not defend Robert Vadra

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

It is for the Congress to ensure that the revelations do not eat into its vote bank in the crucial assembly elections. And it can do that by one, instituting a transparent and credible inquiry into the allegations; two, by taking action where it is due; and three, by disassociating itself from Vadra, says Seema Mustafa.

I-T dept questions Robert Vadra in benami assets case probe

I-T dept questions Robert Vadra in benami assets case probe

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Vadra was asked to join the investigation at the tax authority's office but as he cited COVID-19 restrictions, a team of officials visited his premises in Delhi's Sukhdev Vihar area.

Robert Vadra appears before ED for 11th time

Robert Vadra appears before ED for 11th time

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Vadra was dropped by his wife and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi outside the agency's office

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.

I-T dept issues notice to Robert Vadra's company

I-T dept issues notice to Robert Vadra's company

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The Income Tax department has issued notice to a firm owned by Robert Vadra as part of its probe to understand the "financial structure" of the company and real estate projects undertaken by it.

Robert Vadra's interim bail extended till March 2

Robert Vadra's interim bail extended till March 2

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Vadra, on Facebook termed as "witch hunt" the Enforcement Directorate's action of attaching assets of a firm linked to him, and claimed that it showed "complete misuse of assertion of power".