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Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders take part in prayer meet at Sabarmati Ashram
Ahmedabad, April 8: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Lop (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi, and CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi participated in the prayers meet at the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening party at grassroots level: Congress' DK Shivakumar
Ahmedabad, April 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
From Bhavnagar 1961 to Ahmedabad 2025, Congress' decline in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, April 8: As Congress returned to Gujarat for its All India Congress Committee (AICC) convention after a long hiatus of 64 years, the question looms: what has changed for the Grand Old Party between Bhavnagar 1961 and Ahmedabad 2025? The contrast couldn’t be starker because when the AICC met in Bhavnagar in 1961, Congress was the unquestioned political force across India.
Rahul Gandhi writes to President Murmu, urges for safeguarding interests of deserving Bengal teachers
New Delhi, April 8: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday and sought her intervention in West Bengal teachers' crisis, emanating from a Supreme Court verdict, which dealt a big blow to the recruitment of more than 26,000 teachers in the state.
BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi derides LoP Rahul over 'thousand-year-old' Constitution remarks
New Delhi, April 8: As Leader of the Opposition (LoP) stated that the Constitution was "thousands of years old", BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi derided Rahul Gandhi, questioning whether his remarks stem from ignorance or a lack of knowledge about the Constitution drafted by Dr B.R. Ambedkar.
Ensure candidates selected through fair means are allowed to continue: LoP Rahul Gandhi writes to President on Bengal's suspended teachers
New Delhi, April 8: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu and asked her to ensure that candidates selected through fair means are allowed to continue as school teachers in West Bengal.
Give jobs where Cong is in power: Kushwaha hits out at LoP Gandhi
Patna, April 8: Rashtriya Lok Morcha President and Rajya Sabha MP, Upendra Kushwaha, launched a scathing attack on Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, questioning his promises of providing employment in Bihar and accused him of political theatrics ahead of the Assembly elections in the state.
30 or 300 minutes, Rahul's speech won't have any impact in Bihar: Upendra Kushwaha
New Delhi, April 8: The Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) National President Upendra Kushwaha on Tuesday scoffed at Congress' assertions on Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bihar and its impact on Assembly elections and remarked that the entire exercise will prove to be futile, adding that former Congress president's 30-minute speech won't make any difference in the state.
Opposition will continue to use democratic institutions to fight for rights of people of India: LoP Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, April 8: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday highlighted the suggestions that Congress-led Standing Committees made during the Budget Session of Parliament and said that the Opposition will continue to use "democratic institutions" to fight for the rights and well-being of the people of India.
Gujarat: Top leadership of Congress arrives in Ahmedabad to attend AICC convention, CWC meeting
Ahmedabad, April 8: Ahead of the 84th national convention of AICC, senior leaders of the Congress Party, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, arrived in Ahmedabad to attend the conference on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi vows to increase reservation cap in Congress ruled Telangana
New Delhi, April 7: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi vowed to increase the reservation limit in Congress-ruled Telangana following the outcomes of the caste survey in the state.
Congress charts roadmap to resist 'bulldozer politics' from Gujarat
Ahmedabad, April 7: Congress is reasserting its ideological core with a two-day national convention in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9 in Gujarat.
At Patna meet, Rahul Gandhi pushes for caste census, slams RSS-BJP
Patna, April 7: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-RSS leadership, accusing them of opposing a caste-based census and asserting that the Congress would ensure social justice by shaping policies based on ground realities.
Trump has blown lid off illusion...we have to build production-based economy: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, April 7: Amid the turmoil in stock markets and countries making adjustments because of US reciprocal tariffs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that US President Donald Trump "has blown the lid off the illusion" and India has to build a resilient, production-based economy.
Rahul Gandhi fears Congress may score zero in Bihar polls: BJP
New Delhi, April 7: BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday claimed that the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Palayan Roko, Naukri Do’ padyatra (foot-march) in Bihar’s Begusarai will not make any difference.
US President led to tumble in stock market: LoP Rahul Gandhi in Patna
Patna, April 7: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked US President Donald Trump over the stock market situation and said that the US president has caused the stock market to tumble.
Rahul's 'Palayan Roko' Yatra in Bihar enthuses state unit, Cong leaders confident of regime change
Patna, April 7: Senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's participation in 'Palayan Roko' yatra in Bihar's Begusarai and call for unleashing a 'White T-shirt movement' has infused fresh energy and vigour in the party ranks and workers of the state unit.
Rahul Gandhi's Bihar visit will have no impact, says Giriraj Singh
Patna, April 7: As senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off his 'Palayan Roko, Naukri Do' padayatra from Begusarai on Monday, Union Textile Minister and local Member of Parliament Giriraj Singh dismissed the visit as politically inconsequential.
He hates 'bhagwa' colour, hence wears white T-shirt : Union Minister Giriraj Singh over Rahul Gandhi's rally in Bihar
Patna, April 7: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his visit to Bihar for the 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' rally in Begusarai, claiming his presence would make no political difference.
LoP Rahul Gandhi leaves for Bihar; to join Kanhaiya Kumar's 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' Yatra in Begusarai
New Delhi, April 7: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday left for Bihar where he will join NSUI National incharge Kanhaiya Kumar's 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' Yatra in Begusarai.
Rahul Gandhi in Patna to join Kanhaiya Kumar's Yatra, boost Congress cadre ahead of Bihar polls
Patna, April 7: Senior Congress leader and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in Patna on Monday, marking his third visit to Bihar in the past two months -- a sign of the party's renewed focus on the state.
After six decades, Congress to hold national convention in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, April 7: After a gap of more than six decades, the Indian National Congress is set to host its national convention in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9. This significant return marks the first time since 1961 that the party's top decision-making body, the All India Congress Committee (AICC), will meet in Gujarat -- a state with deep historical ties to the party and India's freedom struggle.
Rahul Gandhi to join Kanhaiya Kumar's padyatra today in Bihar's Begusarai
New Delhi, April 7: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Bihar on Monday. As part of his trip, he will join JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar's padyatra and attend a seminar titled 'Safeguarding the Constitution' in Patna.
Stay aware of 'Chunavi Hindus' like Rahul Gandhi and others...: Sukanta Majumdar
North 24 Parganas, April 6: Union Minister and West Bengal BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar criticised the TMC-led West Bengal government for their changing stance on Ram Navami, stating that they once claimed Ram doesn't belong to Bengal but now say he belongs to everyone.
Rahul Gandhi to launch 'White T-shirt movement' in Bihar, seeks youth participation
New Delhi, April 6: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday made a fervent appeal to the youth of Bihar to participate in the White T-Shirt movement, beginning Monday, in huge numbers to send across a strong message that people of the state won't get swayed away anymore and they are ready to write their own destiny.
He'll be dazzled after seeing PM Modi's roads, Nitish Kumar's development: Giriraj Singh ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bihar
Patna, April 6: Ahead of Rahul Gandhi's upcoming visit to Bihar on April 7, Union Minister Giriraj Singh claimed that the Congress MP would be awed by the development in Bihar that has taken place under both Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Rahul Gandhi over allegations of targeting Catholic Churches, says owning land is not a crime
New Delhi, April 6: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over their allegations of the central government targeting Catholic Church land after the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi sank Congress's ship nationwide, now Bihar's turn: BJP
New Delhi, April 6: Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's proposed visit to Bihar, BJP state chief Dilip Jaiswal strongly criticised the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, claiming that he has sunk the entire Congress ship and the same will be repeated in Bihar as well.
Gandhis 'abandoned' Muslims in Waqf Bill debate: Amit Malviya slams Rahul, Priyanka's absence
New Delhi, April 5: The absence of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the heated debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha drew criticism from the BJP, which accused them of neglecting the Muslim community that they often claim to 'advocate for'.
Kerala CM Vijayan, Congress's Rahul Gandhi raise concerns over targeting of Catholic churches after passage of Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 5: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday voiced alarm over the targeting of the Catholic Churches following the passage of the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Parliament.
LoP Gandhi, Congress leaders pay tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram on Samta Diwas
New Delhi, April 5: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Saturday paid homage to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary, which is also observed as Samta Diwas across the country.
Congress launches Manmohan Singh fellowship programme, opens party's doors for mid-career professionals
New Delhi, April 4: The Congress party on Friday launched a fellowship programme named after former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, with an objective to 'bring some of the nation's brightest minds into politics.'
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi
New Delhi, April 4: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the national capital on Friday.
Going to completely devastate our economy: Rahul Gandhi on US reciprocal tariffs
New Delhi, April 3: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that the United States' decision to impose reciprocal tariffs will "completely devastate our economy" with the auto industry, pharmaceuticals and agriculture among sectors expected to face the brunt.
District Congress chiefs to play bigger role in candidate selection, party performance
New Delhi, April 3: In a move to strengthen its organisational structure, the grand old party has decided that District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents will play a more prominent role in candidate selection and overall party performance. During a key meeting held at Indira Bhavan on Thursday, senior party leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Organisation K.C.
Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi; gig workers welfare board to be established in K'taka
Bengaluru, April 3: A decision to establish a gig workers Welfare Board in Karnataka was taken during a meeting led by Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in New Delhi on Thursday.
What is govt doing on US tariffs, Chinese 'encroachment', asks LoP Gandhi (LD)
New Delhi, April 3: Raising the issue of US reciprocal tariffs of 26 per cent on Indian exports, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought an explanation from the government on what it “is going to do on the issue”.
LS: LoP Rahul questions govt on US tariffs; Chinese 'encroachment' of Indian territory
New Delhi, April 3: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised the issue of alleged encroachment of Indian territory by China and the freshly imposed US tariffs on Indian exports, seeking answers on “what the government is going to do on these issues”.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets LoP Rahul Gandhi in Delhi
New Delhi, April 3: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrived in the national capital on Thursday for a scheduled discussion with Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. His visit to the national capital comes in the face of intense protest by the BJP on alleged scams and rise in prices in the state.
Protest at Jantar Mantar today seeking Telangana BC quota Bill implementation
New Delhi, April 2: A protest will be held at Jantar Mantar in the national Capital on Wednesday in support of the demand for the implementation of the reservation Bill passed by the Telangana Legislative Assembly recently to increase the quota for Backward Classes from 23 per cent to 42 per cent. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is expected to join the protest that has been organised by the Backward Classes associations from Telangana at Jantar Mantar today.