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20 Sep

BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Remarks at Indore Student Event

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The BJP has stepped up its criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his appearance at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Indore, where his on-stage exchange with stand-up comic Pulkit Mani drew a sharp political response from the ruling party. During the event on Saturday, Gandhi and Mani exchanged lines and gestures that were interpreted by BJP leaders as a parody directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including an imitation of the Prime Minister’s voice. The episode quickly became a point of political confrontation, with BJP leaders accusing Gandhi of crossing the limits of political…

09 Sep

AAP Mounts Fierce Defence Over Sangrur Labourer Death, Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Exploiting Tragedy

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) tore into Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his attempt to spread misinformation around the tragic death of Gulzar Singh. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia hit out at Rahul Gandhi for indulging in politics over a death, asserting that the Bhagwant Mann government is fighting a decisive battle against the drug menace in Punjab and working to clean up the drug network spread under the Congress, Akali Dal and BJP. The AAP Chief categorically rejected any connection of any government minister…

09 Sep

AAP Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Sangrur Suicide Remarks, Accuses Congress Of Exploiting Tragedies

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, Congress, Drugs, Kuldeep Dhaliwal, Punjab, Rahul Gandhi, Sangrur

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal termed the X post of Rahul Gandhi about the suicide of Sangrur resident Gulzar Singh unfortunate and shameful and said that Congress has developed a habit of doing politics over dead bodies. Expressing grief over the death of Gulzar Singh, Dhaliwal said that the Mann government took immediate action, arrested the accused, and also announced financial assistance for the victim’s family along with a government job for one member of the family. This is only the Aam Aadmi Party government that, without wasting any time,…

21 Aug

Delhi Police Register FIR Over Student’s Pellet Injuries After Rahul Gandhi Stages Seven-Hour Sit-In

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Delhi Police on Friday evening registered a First Information Report under Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi staged a seven-hour sit-in at the Parliament Street police station. Gandhi had accompanied 19-year-old student Sahil Lochab and his mother, demanding police action regarding severe pellet-gun injuries Lochab allegedly suffered during a student demonstration on July 20. The standoff began around 11:30 a.m. when initial attempts to file the complaint at Mandir Marg police station were turned down, prompting Gandhi and the victim’s family to meet senior…

29 Jul

Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill Following Extended Parliamentary Debate

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, following a lengthy legislative debate that extended over two days. The bill, aimed at strengthening the legal framework against test leaks and cheating in competitive examinations, was approved following a concluding address by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who addressed both the statutory changes and political objections raised by the opposition. Under the amended legislation, penal measures for individuals engaging in illicit examination practices have been heightened, with minimum prison sentences set at five years and maximum terms extending to ten years,…

26 Jul

Rahul Gandhi Demands Probe Into Police Action on Student Protest, Writes to Home Minister Amit Shah

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking accountability for the police action taken against students during a protest in the national capital earlier this month. In his letter, Gandhi alleged that peaceful demonstrators were subjected to excessive force and urged the government to explain the circumstances surrounding the operation. The Congress leader said the students had gathered to press for a transparent and accountable education system but were allegedly met with force instead of dialogue. He claimed that a large number of protesters sustained injuries…

25 Jul

Rahul Gandhi Escalates Pressure on Centre, Calls for Education Minister’s Dismissal Over Student Protest Row

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has sharpened his criticism of the Centre over the ongoing student agitation linked to the alleged NEET paper leak, asserting that the protesters' key demands cannot be diluted or negotiated. He maintained that the movement would not be satisfied with cosmetic measures and urged the government to take decisive action. Addressing reporters, Gandhi said the first and foremost demand of the protesting students is the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He alleged that replacing the minister with another portfolio would not…

23 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Accuses Opposition of Misleading Youth Over NEET Controversy

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched a sharp attack against opposition political parties, alleging that they are engaging in deliberate tactics to mislead young people over the NEET examination controversy. Speaking to reporters at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak, Chief Minister Saini emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken strong note of the situation to safeguard the future of students, directing authorities to register police complaints and fast-track investigations to ensure swift judicial proceedings for those responsible. Saini criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for failing to participate in a constructive parliamentary debate on the…

22 Jul

Rahul Gandhi’s Surprise PM Residence Protest Sparks Debate Over Congress Strategy Amid Student Unrest

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s unexpected demonstration outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence has added a fresh political dimension to the ongoing nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. The move has also fuelled speculation over whether the Congress is attempting to emerge as the principal political face of the student agitation, which has largely been driven by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). On July 21, Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several senior party leaders marched towards the Prime Minister’s residence and staged a sit-in demanding accountability over the police action…

16 Jul

Punjab Congress Leadership Crisis Awaits Rahul Gandhi’s Verdict as High Command Seeks End to Factional Tussle

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The ongoing power struggle within the Punjab Congress appears to have reached a critical stage, with the party's central leadership expected to let Rahul Gandhi take the final call on the issue after weeks of consultations failed to produce a consensus. According to party insiders, several rounds of discussions involving Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, organisation general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel have not succeeded in ending the standoff between rival camps in the state. With negotiations yielding little progress, Rahul Gandhi is now expected to personally decide the party's next course of action.…