Rahul Gandhi Archives - National Times

08 Aug

Rahul Gandhi Hits Back at EC Over Affidavit Demand on ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations

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Bengaluru, August 8, 2025 — Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday responded sharply to the Election Commission’s (EC) demand for an affidavit on his recent claims of large-scale electoral fraud, saying he had “already taken the oath of the Constitution in Parliament.”“The Election Commission demands an affidavit from me. It says I must take an oath. I have already taken the oath of the Constitution in Parliament,” Gandhi told reporters in Bengaluru.His remarks followed his Thursday accusation that the BJP and the EC were involved in a “huge criminal fraud” through voter-list manipulation, which he…

07 Aug

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Election Commission of Aiding BJP in Voter Fraud

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics2024 Lok Sabha election, BJP, Election Commission, Rahul Gandhi, voter fraud

New Delhi — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has levelled serious allegations against the Election Commission (EC), claiming it colluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to manipulate the 2024 general elections. In a press conference held at the AICC headquarters on Thursday, Gandhi called it a “crime against the Constitution.”Presenting what he described as “concrete evidence of vote chori” gathered over six months, Gandhi pointed to irregularities in voter data from Bangalore Central constituency, specifically the Mahadevapura Assembly segment. According to Gandhi, although Congress won six of the seven assembly segments in the constituency, it lost Mahadevapura by more than…

04 Aug

Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi in Army Remarks Case, Questions Intent Behind Complaint

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New Delhi, August 4, 2025: The Supreme Court of India has stayed proceedings in a Lucknow trial court against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is facing a criminal complaint over alleged derogatory remarks made about the Indian Army during his 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra.During the hearing, a bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta questioned the foundation of the complaint and made strong observations. “Why do you make these statements without having any material? If you are a true Indian, you won’t say such a thing,” the bench remarked, raising concerns over the comments allegedly made by Gandhi.In…

29 Jul

Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha Speech

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New Delhi, July 29 — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi delivered a scathing attack on the government in the Lok Sabha, questioning India’s strategic and diplomatic handling of Operation Sindoor the military retaliation launched after the Pahalgam terror attack. Citing political interference, weakened international positioning, and compromised military autonomy, Gandhi accused the Modi government of jeopardizing national security for political gain.One of his most pointed allegations was that the armed forces were instructed not to strike Pakistani military infrastructure. He warned that such restrictions risked the lives of Indian pilots, asserting that if Indian jets were downed, it would not be…

11 Jul

Rahul Gandhi Pleads Not Guilty in Pune Court Over Savarkar Defamation Case

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Pune, July 11, 2025: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday pleaded not guilty in a defamation case related to his remarks against Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.The plea was entered through his lawyer Milind Pawar before Judicial Magistrate (First Class) and Special Judge for MP/MLA cases, Amol Sriram Shinde, during proceedings at the Pune court. The case was filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew of V D Savarkar.The court formally read out the charges, to which Gandhi responded via his counsel with a plea of not guilty. Rahul Gandhi was not present…

09 Jul

Bharat Bandh Today: Voter Verification in Bihar Sparks Political Storm Ahead of Assembly Elections

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Patna (National Times): With assembly elections just months away, a major political row has erupted in Bihar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list being conducted by the Election Commission. While the Commission and ruling NDA insist it’s a routine verification exercise, the opposition is calling it a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise crores of voters—especially from the Dalit, OBC, and minority communities. What Is the Voter Verification Issue? As part of its pre-election preparations, the Election Commission has launched a comprehensive update of Bihar’s voter roll, covering over 7.89 crore voters. Under the SIR process, voters are…

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…