Rahul Gandhi: News
12 Aug 2021
Sonia GandhiAnother Opposition union as Sonia Gandhi plans meet next week
After Opposition parties put up a united front in Parliament, Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi has reportedly planned a get-together of Opposition leaders.
12 Aug 2021
DelhiOpposition takes out protest march against government
Leaders of several opposition parties on Thursday took out a protest march in Delhi against the government on several issues, including Pegasus and alleged manhandling of MPs in Rajya Sabha, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying the voice of people was "crushed" in the House.
11 Aug 2021
DelhiDalit girl rape: Date set for hearing PIL against Rahul
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it will hear on September 27 the plea seeking registration of FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly revealing the identity of a nine-year-old Dalit girl who was allegedly raped and murdered in southwest Delhi, by publishing a photograph with her parents on Twitter.
10 Aug 2021
Jammu And KashmirJ&K's statehood should be restored before holding assembly polls: Azad
Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday called for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood before assembly elections are held and batted for land and job rights for its residents.
06 Aug 2021
FarmersParliament adjourned; Opposition leaders join farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar
Both the Houses of the Parliament were adjourned early for the day amid constant sloganeering by Opposition parties, a trend that has continued for the past two weeks.
04 Aug 2021
Delhi PoliceNCPCR seeks police report in Dalit girl's 'rape and murder'
The apex child rights body NCPCR has sought a detailed action taken report from the Delhi Police in the alleged rape and murder of a nine-year-old Dalit girl in southwest Delhi.
03 Aug 2021
Narendra ModiParliament protests: PM Modi says Opposition insulting democracy, Constitution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday fired a fresh salvo at the Opposition for not allowing the Parliament to function.
03 Aug 2021
Narendra ModiRahul Gandhi, Opposition leaders cycle to Parliament protesting fuel prices
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi today led a breakfast meeting of Opposition leaders to discuss a joint strategy against the central government in the Parliament.
02 Aug 2021
Parliament Monsoon SessionRahul Gandhi to host Opposition leaders over Pegasus row tomorrow
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to host members from 14 Opposition parties to discuss a collective strategy against the government over the Pegasus spyware controversy.
28 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiModi inserted Pegasus in phones; hit democracy's soul: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday fired a fresh salvo at the Narendra Modi government over the Pegasus scandal.
22 Jul 2021
LucknowUPCC chief Lallu, party leaders detained ahead of silent march
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Kumar Lallu and other party leaders were detained while trying to take out a silent march against the alleged snooping on party leader Rahul Gandhi.
22 Jul 2021
Farmers ProtestRahul Gandhi, other MPs protest at Parliament against farm laws
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and other Members of Parliament from the party today protested against the new agricultural laws at the Parliament House.
08 Jul 2021
IndiaVirbhadra Singh, 6-time Himachal Pradesh CM, dies at 87
Virbhadra Singh, a six-time Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and senior Congress party leader, passed away in the early hours of Thursday. He was 87.
02 Jul 2021
Piyush GoyalJuly has come, vaccines haven't, says Rahul; BJP hits back
In a swipe at the government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that July has come but vaccines have not, drawing a sharp retort from the BJP.
19 Jun 2021
XRahul Gandhi turns 51, won't celebrate considering pandemic
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday turned 51 with party leaders and workers wishing him on his birthday, which he has decided not to celebrate in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
17 Jun 2021
XLoni case: Complaints registered against Swara Bhasker in Delhi, UP
Two complaints have been lodged against Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh yesterday in connection to the Ghaziabad assault video, as per reports.
08 Jun 2021
Narendra Modi'I was wrong': Chidambaram withdraws statement on Centre's vaccine policy
Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram today withdrew his comments criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the central government's shift in vaccination policy.
27 May 2021
Jawaharlal NehruCongress pays tribute to Nehru on death anniversary
The Congress on Thursday paid tributes to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary, saying that he was the architect of modern India who made unforgettable contributions to the country and the world.
13 May 2021
Narendra ModiPM missing along with vaccines, oxygen, medicines: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, alleging that he is missing along with vaccines, oxygen, and medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what remains is the Central Vista project and the PM's photos.
12 May 2021
Prashant KishorPrashant Kishor slams Centre's 'positivity propaganda' to counteract COVID-19 criticism
Election strategist Prashant Kishor, the head of the Indian Political Action Committee, on Wednesday attacked the Centre over the tragedies unfolding across India in wake of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 May 2021
Sonia Gandhi'Need to put house in order,' Sonia Gandhi tells Congress
Acknowledging the "disappointing" results and the Congress's dismal performance in the recently-held Assembly elections, chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday said the party must take note of "serious setbacks" and "put our house in order."
07 May 2021
Narendra ModiRahul Gandhi writes to Modi; lists suggestions on COVID-19
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday wrote a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the "uncontrollable spread" of COVID-19 in India and requested the Centre to consider four "urgent" suggestions.
04 May 2021
COVID-19Only way to stop COVID-19 is full lockdown: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the only way to stop the spread of coronavirus now was a full lockdown with the protection of the minimum income guarantee scheme, NYAY, for the vulnerable sections.
03 May 2021
KarnatakaCongress wants Karnataka HM to resign following Chamarajanagar hospital deaths
The Congress on Monday demanded the resignation of Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar after the death of 24 patients at a hospital in the Chamarajanagar district of the state due to an alleged oxygen shortage.
20 Apr 2021
VaccineRahul Gandhi calls government's COVID-19 vaccine policy 'discriminatory'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the government over its COVID-19 vaccine policy, alleging it is discriminatory and that there is no vaccine guarantee for the weaker sections.
20 Apr 2021
CoronavirusCongress leader Rahul Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
16 Apr 2021
Politics'Tughlaqi lockdown,' 'ringing bells': Rahul slams Centre's anti-COVID-19 strategy
Taking a dig at the government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said its strategy to fight COVID-19 consisted of imposing a Tughlaqi lockdown, ringing bells, and singing praises to the Lord.
14 Apr 2021
Congress Working Committee (CWC)CWC to discuss COVID-19 situation virtually on April 17
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) will virtually meet on April 17 to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the country, party sources said on Wednesday.
14 Apr 2021
VaccineRahul takes swipe at Centre over fast-tracking approval for vaccines
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited a quote of Mahatma Gandhi to imply that the government's decision to fast-track emergency approval for foreign-produced anti-coronavirus vaccines had been prompted by his party's suggestions.
12 Apr 2021
COVID-19Rahul Gandhi again pushes for COVID-19 vaccine for all
Batting for coronavirus vaccine for all, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said it is the need of the country as everyone has the right to a safe life.
09 Apr 2021
COVID-19 VaccineRahul Gandhi writes to PM, asks to halt vaccine exports
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an immediate moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine exports and opening up of the vaccination to "everyone who needs it."
03 Apr 2021
United States of AmericaRahul Gandhi questions US's silence on 'what's happening in India'
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned the US administration's silence on "what's happening in India" during a virtual interaction with former US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and Harvard Kennedy School professor, Nicholas Burns.
31 Mar 2021
AssamUnlike BJP, Congress fulfills its poll promises: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited the famed Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati and offered puja.
30 Mar 2021
KeralaFormer Kerala MP apologizes for sexually-colored remarks against Rahul Gandhi
Former Lok Sabha MP Joice George on Tuesday withdrew his controversial remark against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and apologized.
12 Mar 2021
West BengalGandhis, Manmohan Singh among Congress' 'star campaigners' for Bengal elections
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi have been named in a list of 30 "star campaigners" for the upcoming West Bengal elections released by the party on Friday.
09 Mar 2021
Jyotiraditya ScindiaJyotiraditya Scindia hits back at Rahul Gandhi's "backbencher" taunt
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jyotiraditya Scindia today shot back at former Congress president Rahul Gandhi's comment that he had become a "backbencher" after joining the saffron party.
03 Mar 2021
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Follow Gandhi's lead, apologize for Gujarat riots: NCP tells BJP
The Sharad Pawar-led NCP on Wednesday sought an apology from the BJP over the two-decade-old Gujarat riots, like Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has done over the Emergency imposed by his late grandmother over four decades ago.
03 Mar 2021
Indira GandhiIt was a mistake: Rahul Gandhi on Indira-imposed Emergency
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that the Emergency imposed by his grandmother and late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a mistake.
24 Feb 2021
KeralaRahul Gandhi turns fisherman, casts net. What did he catch?
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday turned seafarer and pulled the net with a local fisherman in the high sea in Kollam to get a taste of their life and understand their issues.
16 Feb 2021
PuducherryKiran Bedi removed as Puducherry L-G: Rashtrapati Bhavan
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi was on Tuesday evening removed from her post, according to a press communique by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.