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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.…

23 Mar

Rahul Gandhi Welcomed in Chandigarh, Targets BJP-RSS and Modi Government Ahead of Gujarat Visit

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi received a warm welcome at Chandigarh Airport from Congress party paradesh Treasurer Vikram Chopra and other Congress party members of Chandigarh , during his transit from Himachal Pradesh to Gujarat. During his brief interaction with party workers and leaders, Rahul Gandhi made strong political remarks, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend Parliament, while emphasizing his own visit to Gujarat to connect directly with tribal communities.Rahul Gandhi also launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the use of the…

28 Feb

From Barnala, Rahul Gandhi Sends Stern Message to Punjab Congress: End Factionalism or Miss the Ticket

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Gurpreet Singh :- At a massive Congress rally in Barnala, Rahul Gandhi delivered a sharp and uncompromising message to the Punjab unit of the party, making it clear that indiscipline and internal factionalism will no longer be tolerated. While targeting the Centre over key policy issues, he also turned his focus inward, cautioning senior state leaders against prioritizing personal ambitions over party unity. In a firm tone, Gandhi stressed that no individual, regardless of stature, is bigger than the party. He underlined that electoral victories are achieved through collective effort, not individual prominence. Leaders who fail to function as team…

13 Feb

Government Backs Substantive Motion Against Rahul Gandhi, Decision on Next Steps Pending

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New Delhi, Feb. 13: The government on Friday said it would proceed with a substantive motion against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey submitted a notice to the Lok Sabha Secretariat seeking action against the Congress leader. The notice calls for a motion to cancel Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership, alleging that he made unverified remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others in the House and acted in a manner supportive of “anti-national forces.” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government has decided not to move a separate privilege motion it was earlier considering, as…

09 Feb

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

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New Delhi, February 9, 2026: Opposition parties on Monday decided to submit a notice for a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of partisan conduct and curbing the rights of opposition members in the House. The decision was taken during a meeting of opposition leaders held at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Confirming the development, senior Left Front MP N K Premchandran said the Speaker’s actions had compelled the opposition to unite against him. Premchandran alleged that the Speaker did not allow Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak in the Lok Sabha and…