Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi speech at 126th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Jawaharlal Nehru

2015-12-31T01:26:00.000-08:00

Rahul Gandhi At the 126th birth anniversary celebration of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru talk about Pandit ji's ideology of tolerant country. As concluded in his book discovery of India Pt. Ji mentioned that India is one of the most tolerant country and tolerance is what makes our country great. In his speech he condemns RSS and BJP for not accepting the fact that knowledge comes from practice and each Indian has freedom to raise their voice. Rahul said this behaviour not only shows intolerance but in a way it is disrespecting each and every indian citizen's dignity.

Congress’s 131st foundation day

2015-12-28T23:14:00.000-08:00

The Congress party celebrated its 131st foundation day today. Congress president Sonia Gandhi hoisted the party flag at All India Congress Committee (AICC) head quarters to mark the occasion. She would also be addressing a gathering of the Congress workers at the party headquarters.

“We have an old relation with Amethi and Raebareli”

2015-12-26T04:13:00.000-08:00

Rahul Gandhi in Amethi: Modi promised to give 15 lakh to each farmers but nothing has been done yet... We are fighting against Modi and will defeat to him to work for our farmers. Rahul also said

National Herald Case at Patiala House Court

2015-12-21T02:10:00.000-08:00

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not achieve his dream of a ‘Congress Mukt Bharat’ and Congress won’t bend at any cost. He was speaking after his mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi and himself were granted bail within minutes of the hearing of the National Herald case in a Patiala House court. Bail was granted on Rs.50,000 personal bond and one surety each. Rahul also claimed that the Prime Minister and his government were repeatedly making false accusations against the opposition. Addressing the media, Sonia Gandhi said that the government won’t be able to destroy the Congress and added that the latter will try their best to bring the truth out. She also said that the BJP is targeting them intentionally and won’t achieve success.

Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress protest rally at Jantar Mantar

2015-12-18T01:57:00.000-08:00

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about 'Chai pe Charcha' but fails to address the problems of the farmers working in tea gardens. Rahul Gandhi was addressing the members of Congress party who were protesting at Jantar Mantar for the rights of the tea gardeners.

“call me if they try to break your homes again and I promise I won’t let it happen: Rahul Gandhi

2015-12-17T22:01:00.000-08:00

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday charged the BJP-led NDA Government with practicing the art of hooliganism to perfection. He voiced this opinion with regard to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he had insulted Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy by preventing him from attending a function in the state today. He also pointed out the poor law and order situation in Punjab He also raised his voice against the RSS for preventing him from entering a temple in Assam.

Rahul Gandhi: My idea of Make In India and PM Modi's is very different.

2015-12-17T00:08:00.000-08:00

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi was addressing the 31st plenary session of Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC). Accusing the Prime Minister of waging a war on the labour class, Rahul asserted that the government, which should be neutral, has deserted the labourers and is trying its level best to bring them down on their knees by reducing their basic security and necessities. I want to see you in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, panchayats, nagar palika, mantri mandal.

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi speech at Parliament

2015-12-16T00:15:00.000-08:00

I listened to the prime minister a few days ago talk about our constitution. He spoke for over an hour and praised the people who in his view were the architects of the document that allows me to speak here today. He mentioned Gandhi ji, he praised Ambedkar ji, he spoke about the contribution of Rajendra Prasad, Vallabh bhai Patel and he even had a couple of words for Jawaharlal Nehru.

Rahul Gandhi praises Indira Gandhi says her ideas are root of Congress

2015-12-03T00:07:00.000-08:00

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi congratulated to all and young congress for the anniversary of Indira Gandhi. He challenged the Narendra Modi led government to probe “multiple” allegations against him and take action within six months.

Rahul Gandhi speech at Mount Carmel College at Bengaluru

2015-12-01T23:53:00.000-08:00

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday interacts with Mount Carmel college students at Bengaluru. Congress Vice President said that the opposition would not stalling the Parliament just for sake of it but because they want a Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill that suits the country and is beneficial for the people.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on her 98th birth anniversary

2015-11-30T21:34:00.000-08:00

New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday offered floral tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 98th birth anniversary. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh also offered floral tributes to India's first woman Prime Minister at her memorial in Shakti Sthal. A series of functions have been organized today to highlight contribution of Indira Gandhi in nation building.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi pay homage to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on his 126th birth anniversary

2015-11-15T01:22:00.000-08:00

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to country’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the nation celebrates his 126th birth anniversary on Saturday. Former PM Manmohan Singh also came to pay tribute to Nehru at his memorial in Shantivan. Cultural programs were organised in the memory of late Pandit Nehru who played an eminent role in India’s freedom struggle. President Pranab Mukherjee was a part of the tribute paying ceremony at Shantivan. Vice President Hamid Ansari also paid floral tribute to Nehru. Meanwhile, as part of children's day celebrations, many programmes will be organised in schools remembering the children’s favourite ‘Chacha Nehru’.

It is the loss of PM and RSS agenda: Rahul Gandhi Bihar poll outcome

2015-11-13T00:35:00.001-08:00

It is the loss of PM and RSS agenda, said Rahul Gandhi on Bihar poll outcome. The grand alliance of JDU-RJD-Congress secured a landslide victory in the Bihar assembly polls defeating the BJP alliance.

Punjab: Rahul Gandhi meets families of youths killed in Faridkot police firing

2015-11-12T21:57:00.001-08:00

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met the family members of Gurjeet Singh Bittu, who was killed in police firing at Behbal Kalan near Kotkapura in Punjab. Gurjeet Singh was killed during the protest against the desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib at Argari village on October 14. Rahul Gandhi is met the family members of Krishan Singh, the other person killed in the firing. He also met the farmers in Bathinda district and interacted with them.

Bihar polls: Rahul Gandhi questions PM's silence on food prices

2015-11-12T02:58:00.000-08:00

Araria (Bihar): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over rising food prices and questioned his silence on the issue. "Modi is responsible for the soaring prices of pulses and other essential commodities. But his silence has shocked the people," Rahul Gandhi said at an election rally in Araria district. "The Modi government has deprived the poor of dal, roti and 'bhat' (rice), not to talk about imposing other problems," Rahul Gandhi said. "The poor curse this government," he added. The Congress leader said the references to Pakistan during the ongoing assembly election in Bihar showed the desperation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

PM Narendra Modi thinks he can run the country alone: Rahul Gandhi

2015-11-11T22:27:00.000-08:00

In an exclusive interview to India Today Group on the sidelines of his election rally in Araria, Rahul said, "Neither BJP nor RSS has any vision for the country. Their philosophy, USP is to divide and rule." "The country had a lot of expectation from Prime Minister Modi. He made huge promises but nothing has happened. I think he should talk less and work more," Rahul Gandhi said.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi on 31st death anniversary

2015-11-10T00:07:00.000-08:00

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal on her 31st death anniversary. Indira Gandhi was killed by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984. Along with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, President Pranab Mukherjee, former PM Manmohan Singh and Vice President Hamid Ansari also paid tribute to Indira Gandhi.

Bihar: Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress poll rally Barbigha, targets PM Modi

2015-11-09T22:47:00.000-08:00

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a party election rally in Bihar’s Barbigha district said the people of Bihar will teach a hard lesson to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state assembly polls as he failed to fulfil his promises. "Modi has failed to fulfil any promises made to the people. High prices of pulses and other essential commodities in the country have angered the people but he is still talking big and doing nothing," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi: People of Bihar will teach lesson to PM Modi in polls

2015-11-09T20:49:00.000-08:00

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a party election rally in Bihar’s Madhubani district said the people of Bihar will teach a hard lesson to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state assembly polls as he failed to fulfil his promises. "Modi has failed to fulfil any promises made to the people. High prices of pulses and other essential commodities in the country have angered the people but he is still talking big and doing nothing," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi flags off procession at Red Fort Ground on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti

2015-11-08T00:23:00.000-08:00

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, while flagging off a procession at Red Fort Ground in Delhi on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, asserted that India belongs to people of every religion, every caste and every section, even as he stressed the need to give “more attention” to the cause of the weaker sections of society. Addressing a gathering of people of the Valmiki community Rahul Gandhi said the country belongs to people from all religions and castes and sections. He also maintained that a special focus should be given to the cause of empowering the weaker sections of society “if everyone is to stay happily in the country”. “Congress’ ideology tells us that this country belongs to all...to people of each religion, caste and each individual. All should live with respect and love and harmony. And if we want everyone to stay happily, then the weaker ones, oppressed ones, who don’t get space, they need to be given priority,” said Rahul Gandhi.

Stop lying, start working: Rahul Gandhi tells PM Modi in Bihar

2015-11-03T23:41:00.000-08:00

Motihari: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi tore into Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the false promises he had made to the people of India. "Stop lying and start working," the Congress vice president said at a rally in East Champaran’s Motihari, two days before the third round of voting for state polls. "Now the PM is realizing that the people of India are smart and they are wise to his lies. Modiji, stop lying and start working," Rahul Gandhi said. "He promised Acche Din (good times), said he would bring down prices, but today the price of dal is Rs 200/kg and Modi is silent," said Rahul Gandhi. The results of the five-phase polls will be announced on November 8.

Attack on Dalit family in Haryana: Rahul Gandhi meets family members; assures all possible help

2015-11-03T22:43:00.002-08:00

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the media for calling his visit to victim's family in Faridabad's Sunped village a photo-opportunity. "It is insulting to hear that this is a photo opportunity. It is an insult to victim's family and I will continue to visit them. I have told family members that I will help them to best possible extent. The family wants a CBI inquiry. They are poor and that's why this atrocity against them. I've spoken to the family members and all they want to know is what is there fault," said Rahul Gandhi.

In Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi takes on PM Modi, NDA Govt

2015-10-19T22:43:00.002-07:00

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, while addressing party workers in Karnataka, launched a scathing attack on Central govt and Prime Minister Narender Modi. "He (the PM) visits United States, China, England to meet "suited-booted" people, but has anybody seen him mingle with distressed farmers, the poor or unemployed", he asked. "Modiji used to change his dress 16 times when he goes to America. It organises riots in poll-bound states", said Rahul Gandhi, asking people to be cautious on the communal harmony front. “When the UPA was in power, Rs 70,000 crore of farm loans were waived off. Farmers were supported. "For us, we don't have any caste, religious or linguistic differences among farmers, labourers and poor", said the Congress leader.

Odisha: Rahul Gandhi addresses convention of women, Dalits, ST and Backward in Utkal

2015-09-29T01:06:00.000-07:00

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a conclave of women, Dalits, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Class people at Utkal during his Odisha tour. Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Modi Government is against poor and downtrodden people. “When Congress raises issues of poor, the party is dubbed anti-development, but when BJP works to protect the interest of corporates, it is pro-development,” he added.

Congress is my family, says Rahul Gandhi in Mathura

2015-09-28T01:00:00.001-07:00

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addresses Congress workers in Mathura as part of party's plan to strengthen Congress in Uttar Pradesh. "'Congress is my family'' he said urging the party members to be united in the fights against anti-people policies of the governments.