Rahul Gandhi: News
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician born on June 19, 1970, in New Delhi. He is the son of Sonia Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. He is a former member of the Indian Parliament, who represented the constituencies of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh and Wayanad, Kerala in the Lok Sabha. He is a member of the Indian National Congress and was the party president from December 2017 to July 2019. https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi
INDIA MPs march to Rashtrapati Bhavan, demand Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
A group of opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, have started a march from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Rahul Gandhi led protest where women cops were molested: Centre
The Indian government has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of leading a protest in Delhi that resulted in the molestation and injury of women police officers.
Rahul, Priyanka named in FIRs over protests against Election Commission
The Delhi Police have filed around 25 first information reports (FIRs) in connection with protests that began on October 2.
INDIA bloc to march to Rashtrapati Bhavan today
The INDIA bloc will stage a protest and march toward the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
Cops deployed at Delhi's CP as opposition plans Rajghat march
Ahead of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc's planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, security has been beefed up around Connaught Place in New Delhi.
Police examining videos showing officers 'being assaulted' during opposition's protest
The Delhi Police are currently examining multiple videos that allegedly show their personnel, including women officers and constables, being assaulted during a protest by opposition MPs near Jantar Mantar.
Fresh FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka for 'assaulting' cops
The Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly assaulting police personnel and obstructing them during a protest near Jantar Mantar on Wednesday.
Delhi security tightened as opposition MPs plan bigger protest today
Security has been tightened in central Delhi as INDIA bloc MPs have planned a bigger protest on Thursday, their third in three days, against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
'They're scratching, beating MPs': Chaos at opposition's Jantar Mantar protest
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was forcibly taken to a police van as opposition MPs tried to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amidst allegations of "vote chori."
'Every FIR is medal for me, I've 45': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said every FIR was like a medal for him after the Delhi Police registered an FIR against him and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other MPs, for entering the Akashvani Bhavan premises without permission during Tuesday's protest.
FIR against Rahul, Priyanka after entering Akashvani Bhawan without permission
The Delhi Police have registered a first information report (FIR) after receiving a complaint that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other MPs, entered the Akashvani Bhavan premises without permission during Tuesday's protest against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Due to 'unavoidable reasons': CEC Gyanesh Kumar postpones another visit
The two-day visit of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and senior Election Commission officials to Chhattisgarh has been postponed due to "unavoidable reasons."
Rahul, Priyanka detained as cops remove MPs from Akashvani Bhawan
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police after they began clearing the Akashwani Bhavan premises where opposition MPs have been camping.
'What about Tamil Nadu?' DMK questions Rahul Gandhi's SIR stand
The DMK party has questioned why Rahul Gandhi hasn't supported Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's statement calling for the dissolution of the state government elected after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
'We'll not only counter BJP, we'll destroy them': Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has said what has been done to the country is called "treason" and that nobody is going to escape.
Rahul tries to enter Akashvani Bhawan during INDIA bloc march
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders on Tuesday staged a protest march toward the Election Commission of India's (ECI) headquarters during which they were briefly detained.
INDIA bloc's 'save democracy' protest march to ECI begins
Several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have begun their march to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in New Delhi.
'Modified Form 6 not approved by us': Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has asserted that the Supreme Court has not approved the modified Form 6, which is used for fresh voter registration.
Journalist accuses Delhi cop of groping, pushing at Jantar Mantar
An independent journalist has accused a senior Delhi Police officer of groping and pushing her during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Congress 'scared,' needs reassurance to contest from Raebareli: SP leader
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel has made a controversial statement about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Raebareli in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
'Self-declared liberal ecosystem' targeting Abhijeet Dipke, says Ashutosh Ranka
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused a "self-declared liberal ecosystem" of targeting its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, amid ongoing protests.
Congress appoints ex-hockey captain Pargat Singh as Punjab president
The Indian National Congress (INC) has appointed former hockey captain Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC).
Time to remove 'Raja': Amarinder Warring blames Pilot after resignation
Congress leader Amarinder Singh Raja Warring formally resigned as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief on Friday.
Who ordered TCS to make Form 6 changes? Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has questioned who at the Election Commission ordered Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to make changes in Form 6 used for fresh voter registration.
Punjab Congress president Raja Warring resigns; Vijay Inder Singla front-runner
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned as the president of the Punjab Congress, multiple reports confirmed on Wednesday night.
INDIA bloc meeting today: anti-SIR protest, CEC's resignation on agenda
The INDIA bloc will hold a crucial meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Remove 'BJP's puppet' CEC: Congress demands Gyanesh Kumar's ouster
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of being a "puppet" of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
ECI responds to Rahul's '727/728 Delhi slum voters deleted' claims
The Election Commission of India has responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's claims that a "vote theft" has taken place in a Delhi slum under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Rahul summons NSUI leadership over poor DUSU performance: Report
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi summoned the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) leadership on Monday in the wake of their poor performance in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections.
Slapgate row: Parvesh Verma tells Rahul, 'Stay out of it'
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma has responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's criticism of his recent behavior when he slapped a young man during a road inspection.
IIT Bombay students hold candlelight march, seek justice for deceased
A week after the death of a second-year student at Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B), students held a candlelight march on Friday night.
BJP's Bengal chief lauds CEC for 'cleansing' voter list
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Samik Bhattacharya has said that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar deserves the Padma Bhushan award.
Karnataka minister slams PM Modi over 'bhajan clubbing' event
Karnataka minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending a "Bhajan clubbing" event in Delhi.
BJP on counter-offensive over election rigging allegations, EC collusion claims
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a counter-offensive against opposition allegations of election rigging and claims that the Election Commission (EC) is not an independent body.
ECI postpones youth outreach programs amid internal rift
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has indefinitely postponed two youth outreach programs in Uttar Pradesh, The Indian Express reported.
Sonam Wangchuk fears 'encounter' for speaking out on Ladakh atrocities
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has expressed fears of a possible "encounter" after he accused the government of committing atrocities in Ladakh.
'From vote chori comes kanoon chori': Rahul Gandhi attacks CEC
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over alleged electoral irregularities after the Indian Express reported that two of its commissioners objected 14 times over 10 months to poll panel decisions taken without their knowledge.
Opposition attacks ECI after 97 valid Goa voters kept out
The opposition has renewed its attack on the Election Commission of India after a fresh report by the Indian Express claimed 97 valid voters in Goa were left out of the final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
BJP, Mamata react to report on 'dissent' within ECI
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sambit Patra has questioned the opposition's claims that voter deletions helped the party win in West Bengal.
'Differing views are normal': ECI on 'dissent' report over SIR
The Election Commission has released a statement after the Indian Express reported that two of its commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had raised concerns over the electoral roll Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
ECI addresses 'internal discord' report, says final decisions taken unanimously
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed reports of internal discord within the commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
FIRs against 120 internet profiles for sharing Bihar groping video
The Bihar Police have filed an FIR against around 120 social media users for sharing a video of minors being harassed.
Rahul questions hostel neglect, contrasts it with Modi's birthday celebrations
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the government for its failure to provide adequate hostel facilities for female students.
Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi, BJP calls him '3rd-rate'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his comments directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore.
'It'll send powerful message': Rebel MP backs potential TMC-INC alliance
Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saayoni Ghosh has backed a potential alliance between the TMC and the Indian National Congress (INC).
Bengal bypolls: Mamata's Rejinagar candidate reverses withdrawal, says he'll contest
Mamata Banerjee's faction of Trinamool is seeing chaos unfold as Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, her party's candidate for the Rejinagar by-election, first withdrew from the race on Saturday, then reversed his decision and said he would contest again.
Congress's Nandigram candidate arrested hours after Mamata announces support
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested on Friday in West Bengal over a 2007 murder case.
'Now party chori': Rahul Gandhi after ECI freezes TMC's name
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) for freezing the Trinamool Congress's name and its "flowers and grass" symbol. The decision was taken for the upcoming October 6 bypolls in West Bengal.
5 Congress leaders were on panel recommending tiered UPI-MDR: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that five Congress MPs were part of a panel that recommended the implementation of a tiered Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
'False': Government responds to 'external pressure' charge over UPI fee
The Indian government has rejected allegations that its decision to implement Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions was under pressure from the United States.
Rahul Gandhi alleges 'US pressure' behind Modi government's UPI move
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Narendra Modi-led government of giving in to United States pressure after a notification was issued by the Finance Ministry stating that banks and payment system providers cannot impose charges for UPI and RuPay debit card transactions worth less than ₹2,000.
BRICS dinner: Opposition parties' CMs skip event
The recent BRICS leaders' dinner hosted by the Indian government was attended by several chief ministers of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled and allied states.
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra meet Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for breakfast in Delhi on Sunday.
'Crushing dissenters': Rahul Gandhi targets AAP over Punjab man's suicide
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of "crushing those who question" after a man allegedly died by suicide in Punjab after he was allegedly tortured and humiliated.
Bombay HC refuses to quash defamation case against Rahul Gandhi
The Bombay High Court has refused to quash a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Bar and Bench reported.
'Naraz fufa' will complain again: PM after inaugurating freight corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed those who question his government's development record, once again calling them "Naraz Fufa" as he inaugurated a 2,800-kilometer dedicated freight corridor in Vadodara, Gujarat.
PM takes swipe at Rahul's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj," a student outreach program, on Tuesday.
Delhi PG collapse: PIL in HC seeks ₹1cr compensation
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking ₹1 crore as compensation for the families of the seven victims who died in the building collapse in Satya Niketan on Sunday night.
'Distressing': PM Modi condoles Delhi PG building collapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a building collapse at Satya Niketan, Delhi, terming it "distressing."
Right-wing influencer detained after protest at Parliament Street police station
Delhi Police detained 21-year-old right-wing content creator Swatantra Bhardwaj on Friday.
'I cracked skull...not even jailed': Influencer's boast triggers political storm
Self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has sparked controversy after a video surfaced in which he claimed to have escaped jail time due to political connections.