Tag: Rahul Gandhi

The Indian Army confirmed that the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who died in a landmine blast, has received Rs 98 lakh as compensation. This statement came after Rahul Gandhi's controversial remarks in Lok Sabha. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj has moved a notice against Gandhi for his allegedly inaccurate statements.

Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal launched a fierce attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a liar, violent, and terrorist after Gandhi's statement in the Lok Sabha. Samal criticized Gandhi for disrespecting Hindus and hurting sentiments nationwide.

Parts of Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on the President's Address were expunged. His remarks on Hindus sparked protests from BJP MPs and an intervention by PM Modi. Home Minister Amit Shah demanded an apology for linking BJP with violence.

Rahul Gandhi's first speech as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha sparked chaos when he linked Hindus with violence, drawing strong protests from BJP MPs and interventions from PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, who demanded an apology.

Om Birla, BJP MP from Kota-Bundi, was re-elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker by a voice vote, marking his second consecutive term and making him the first BJP leader to achieve this. Supported by NDA leaders including PM Modi, he received 297 votes against 232 for the opposition's nominee.

Following the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, BJP-led NDA won 292 seats forming a coalition government with Janata Dal United and Telugu Desam Party. Nitish Kumar, known for switching alliances, rejoined the NDA, sparking numerous humorous memes on social media.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal rebutted Rahul Gandhi's allegation of a 'biggest stock market scam', attributing it to election disappointment. He emphasized India's economic growth under Modi, projecting further rise in global ranking during Modi's potential third term.

Ahead of the second phase polls in Odisha, key political leaders intensified their campaigns. Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP but did not comment on BJD. Naveen Patnaik campaigned for free electricity and targeted opposition claims. Om Birla also campaigned actively.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are set to visit Odisha for election campaigning, with scheduled events in Bolangir and Kandhamal. Jairam Ramesh will also hold a press meet in Bhubaneswar.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Odisha on May 15 to address a rally in Bolangir and lead a bike rally, to campaign for party candidates. This marks his second visit to the state during the elections.

Rahul Gandhi, unable to attend a rally in Rayagada due to his nomination filing, spoke via virtual mode and promised farm loan waiver, job prioritization for graduates and diploma holders, and hiked wages under MGNREGA.

The Congress party on Friday announced its nominees for the Rae Bareli and Amethi constituencies in Uttar Pradesh.

The senior Congress leader also guaranteed employment opportunities for the unemployed youths of India under ‘Pehli Naukri Pakki’ scheme.

Today’s voting will see some of the most closely watched contests as some high profile names including Rahul Gandhi, Hema Malini, Tejasvi Surya, Rajeev Chandrashekhar and Shashi Tharoor are seeking seats.

The top leaders are most likely skipping the expected high-voltage contest from Congress’ bastion Amethi and Raebareli. It is pertinent to mention here that Raebareli is a seat that was previously held by Sonia Gandhi.