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13 Dec

Congress to Hold Mega Rally at Ramlila Maidan, Rao Narendra Singh Calls It a Fight to Protect Democracy

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Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: The Congress party’s proposed “Vote Thieves, Vacate the Throne” mega rally at Delhi’s historic Ramlila Maidan is set to make a strong political statement, with Haryana Pradesh Congress President Rao Narendra Singh describing it as a decisive turning point in national politics and a determined effort to safeguard democracy and the Constitution.Rao Narendra Singh said the rally would act as a powerful rebuttal to what he termed the BJP government’s alleged campaign of repression and misuse of authority. He accused the ruling party of weakening the country’s social fabric by undermining democratic institutions and striking at…

10 Dec

Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Clash in Lok Sabha Over ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations as Electoral Reforms Debate Heats Up

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New Delhi, December 10 — A sharp confrontation unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi exchanged barbs over allegations of “vote chori,” turning the debate on electoral reforms into a charged political face-off.Tensions rose when Rahul Gandhi interrupted Amit Shah mid-speech, prompting the Home Minister to accuse the Opposition of double standards and misinformation. Shah said Gandhi had raised questions in three separate press conferences about voter list manipulation, but insisted that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process itself is designed to correct and sanitise electoral rolls.Shah argued…

09 Dec

Lok Sabha to Debate Election Reforms as Opposition Targets SIR Exercise

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National Times Bureau :- The Lok Sabha is scheduled to hold a detailed discussion on election reforms today, with a major focus on the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The exercise has triggered strong objections from opposition parties, particularly the Congress, which alleges large-scale discrepancies and the removal of genuine voters. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is expected to open the debate, continuing his criticism of the SIR process. Gandhi has accused the government and the ECI of creating confusion through outdated systems and putting heavy pressure on Booth Level Officers (BLOs). He earlier…

30 Nov

FIR Filed Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi as National Herald Inquiry Deepens

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Herald investigation took a new turn this week as Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing lodged a formal FIR naming Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi among several accused, following a complaint referred by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case concerns financial dealings linked to Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) and its takeover by Young Indian, a company in which both Gandhis are key stakeholders. Sources confirmed that the FIR, filed on October 3, invokes charges of cheating, criminal conspiracy, breach of trust and misappropriation under the Indian Penal Code. Apart from the Gandhis, the…

09 Nov

Rahul Gandhi Alleges ‘Vote Theft’ in Multiple States, Says SIR Aims to Legitimize Manipulation

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Pachmarhi (Madhya Pradesh) (Rajeev Sharma): Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission (EC) of engineering large-scale “vote theft” across several states, claiming that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being used to conceal and formalize such irregularities. Gandhi made the remarks while addressing journalists in Pachmarhi, where he was attending a district-level training camp for Congress leaders. Describing the revision exercise as a “mechanism to hide electoral fraud,” Gandhi alleged, “The SIR is not about cleaning voter rolls — it’s…

16 Oct

Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi After Trump Claims India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil

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New Delhi, October 16, 2025: A political storm erupted on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would halt oil imports from Russia. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reacted sharply, accusing the prime minister of yielding to American pressure and being “frightened of Trump.”Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition wrote that Modi “allowed” the U.S. president to “decide and announce that India will not buy Russian oil.” Gandhi further alleged that, despite repeated diplomatic “snubs,” Modi continues to send Trump congratulatory messages, describing it as a display…

14 Oct

Rahul Gandhi calls on family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, seeks justice over alleged caste bias, harassment

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National Times Bureau :- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met the grieving family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide on October 7. Rahul Gandhi arrived in Sector 24, Chandigarh, around 11.08 am, shortly after landing at the airport, to offer condolences to the officer’s family. He was accompanied by former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Rao Narender Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Hooda, and Congress MLA Varun Chaudhary. Rahul Gandhi’s visit comes amid mounting political pressure on the Haryana government, as opposition parties intensify their attack…

26 Sep

Bhagwant Mann Targets Opposition, Defends Flood Relief Measures in Punjab Assembly

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025: On the opening day of the special Punjab Assembly session on floods, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a sharp attack on the opposition, accusing them of exploiting a natural disaster for political gain. He said those who lack substance are trying to turn people’s suffering into an opportunity to hurl abuse at him.Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit, Mann said Gandhi arrived in Punjab with Z-plus security during peak flooding. “The Ravi river was in full flow. Had anything happened, they would have claimed Rahul Gandhi was pushed into Pakistan,” he remarked.The…

18 Sep

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Election Commission Insiders Exposing Voter Fraud

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New Delhi — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that insiders from the Election Commission of India (ECI) are now providing him with details of alleged voter fraud, intensifying the party’s accusations against the poll panel.Speaking at a press conference at the Congress headquarters, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of “protecting vote chors” and enabling irregular deletions and additions in electoral rolls. “We have started getting help from inside the Election Commission. This was not happening before, but now it is, and it won’t stop,” Gandhi said, warning that young…

17 Sep

Shiromani Committee Acts Against Staff Over Protocol Breach During Rahul Gandhi’s Gurdwara Visit

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Amritsar, September 17: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has taken disciplinary action against staff members of Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib Ji, Ramdas, after a breach of religious protocol during the visit of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.SGPC Secretary Pratap Singh said the inquiry was ordered by Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and the findings were received today. Based on the report, Katha Vachak Bhai Palwinder Singh and Sevadar Bhai Harvinder Singh have been suspended, while the services of Granthi Bhai Kulvinder Singh were terminated. Manager Pragt Singh has also been issued a warning and transferred.The probe revealed that Rahul…