Rahul Gandhi Archives - National Times

20 May

BJP’s Amit Malviya Sparks Row by Comparing Rahul Gandhi to Pakistan Army Chief

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National Times Bureau, May 20, 2025: BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya stirred fresh controversy after posting a provocative tweet accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of echoing Pakistan’s stance on India's military operations. Malviya's post came in the wake of Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military action hailed by the government as a demonstration of India's strategic dominance.In his tweet, Malviya criticized Gandhi for not congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the operation’s success. Instead, he accused the Congress MP of repeatedly questioning how many Indian jets were lost — a query, Malviya claimed, already addressed in DGMO briefings. “Curiously,…

04 May

Rahul Gandhi Accepts Moral Responsibility for Congress Mistakes, Including 1984 Riots

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New Delhi, May 4, 2025: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he is ready to take moral responsibility for the mistakes committed by his party, even those made before his political career began, including the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. During an interaction in Hyderabad, when asked about the riots, Gandhi responded that while he was not involved in politics at the time, he does not believe in evading accountability."I wasn’t there when many of those mistakes happened, but I am ready to take responsibility," Gandhi said. He emphasized the importance of a political leader standing by the actions of their party, rather…

24 Apr

Centre Briefs Political Leaders on Pahalgam Attack; All-Party Meeting Reflects United Stand Against Terror

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAjit Doval, all-party meeting, Amit Shah, Pahalgam terror attack, Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, April 24, 2025 – A high-level all-party meeting was held on Wednesday in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, with the Centre briefing political leaders about the tragic incident that claimed 28 lives, mostly tourists. The meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, aimed to present the facts, ongoing investigations, and future action plans while fostering political consensus in the national response to the attack.Held at the Parliament Library Building, the meeting began with a moment of silence to honor the victims. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and top officials from intelligence agencies gave a detailed…

22 Apr

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Election Commission Is Compromised, BJP Slams Him as ‘Traitor’

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Boston/New Delhi, April 22, 2025 – During an address to the Indian diaspora in Boston, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Election Commission of India was “compromised,” citing suspicious additions of 6.5 million votes during the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. He claimed the system was no longer neutral and raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.Rahul Gandhi argued that such irregularities pointed to institutional capture by those in power, warning that democracy in India was under threat. He reiterated the need for systemic reforms to ensure a fair political environment and…

17 Apr

Haryana Congress takes to the streets to protest against the chargesheet on Sonia and Rahul Gandhi

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• Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chaudhary Udaibhan, all working presidents, MPs and MLAs courted arrestChandigarh, April 17. Haryana Congress held a strong protest on Thursday under the leadership of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Haryana Congress President Chaudhary Udaibhan against the political chargesheet filed against Smt Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.Thousands of Congress leaders and workers took to the streets and raised slogans against the BJP government. On this occasion, party co-incharge Jitendra Baghel, all working presidents, Jitendra Bhardwaj, Suresh Gupta, Ramkishan Gujjar, MPs Deepender Singh Hooda, Satpal Brahmachari, Varun Mullana, Jai Prakash and…

15 Apr

ED Files Chargesheet Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald Case; Court Hearing Set for April 25

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New Delhi, April 15, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sam Pitroda, and Suman Dubey in connection with the National Herald money laundering case. The special court took note of the chargesheet filed on April 9 and scheduled the next hearing for April 25 to consider cognisance.Special Judge Vishal Gogne instructed the ED to submit a soft, OCR-readable copy of the complaint and ensure the proper pagination of all documents. The chargesheet was filed under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, which pertain to the…

12 Apr

ED Moves to Seize Rs 661 Crore Worth of AJL Properties Linked to National Herald Case

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New Delhi, April 12, 2025 — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated the formal takeover of immovable assets worth Rs 661 crore tied to the National Herald case, escalating its probe into alleged money laundering involving Congress leaders.In a statement issued Saturday, the ED said it had served possession notices to registrars of properties in Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow, and physically posted the same on buildings owned by the Associated Journals Limited (AJL), publisher of the National Herald newspaper. These include Herald House on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg in Delhi, a property in Bandra East, Mumbai, and another in Bisheshwar…

14 Mar

Leaders Across Political Spectrum Extend Warm Wishes to Citizens on Holi

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Several prominent leaders from different political parties and government offices have extended their heartfelt wishes to the citizens of India on the occasion of Holi, emphasizing the festival’s message of unity, joy, and cultural richness.PM Modi Highlights Unity and EnergyPrime Minister Narendra Modi shared his greetings with the nation, stating, "I wish you all a very Happy Holi. This festival filled with joy and happiness will infuse new enthusiasm and energy in everyone's life and will also deepen the colours of unity among the countrymen." His message underlined the importance of harmony and collective spirit during the festival.President Murmu's Message…

08 Mar

Rahul Gandhi Calls for Congress Overhaul in Gujarat, Targets ‘BJP Sympathizers’

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Ahmedabad, March 8 – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for a major internal shake-up in the party’s Gujarat unit, warning of strict action against those working in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing party workers on the second day of his Gujarat visit, he emphasized the need to filter out leaders and workers who are disconnected from the people. Congress Split in Two Camps? Gandhi claimed that the Gujarat Congress consists of two types of people—one group that truly embodies the party’s ideology and fights for the people, and another that is "cut off from the public",…

02 Mar

Rahul Gandhi Dismisses Rift Rumors, Says Kerala Congress Stands United

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New Delhi, March 3, 2025 – Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has reaffirmed that the Congress leadership in Kerala is "united," amid speculation of a rift between the party and senior leader Shashi Tharoor.Gandhi shared a photo from a press conference held after a key meeting with the party’s top leadership in Delhi on February 28. "They stand as one, united by the light of purpose ahead," he captioned the post, adding the hashtag #TeamKerala. Congress Issues Warning Against Indiscipline The meeting, attended by Tharoor, Gandhi, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary K.C. Venugopal, Wayanad MP…