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Women protester block Rahul Gandhi's convoy in Amethi

Sep 02, 2016, at 09:10 pm

New Delhi, Sept 2 (IBNS): Women protesters blocked Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi's convoy in his constituency Amethi in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, reports said.

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi to launch Maha Yatra in Uttar Pradesh

Aug 30, 2016, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will launch Maha-Yatra in Uttar Pradesh on Sept 6, the party announced on Monday.

I stand by every single word, tweets Rahul Gandhi on RSS remarks

Aug 25, 2016, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he stands by his earlier views on the RSS and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi even though his reply to the Supreme Court earlier on the issue was seen as a "U turn" on his comments.

Naidu happy with Rahul's U turn on RSS statement

Aug 25, 2016, at 06:34 pm

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday lauded Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for his 'U turn' on RSS statement and said that 'wisdom has prevailed' on the Gandhi scion.

MK Gandhi assassination statement: RSS demands apology from Rahul Gandhi

Aug 25, 2016, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Taking offence to Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's statement over the involvement of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, the right wing organisation has demanded apology from the Gandhi scion, media reports said.

I did not blame RSS for Gandhi assassination : Rahul Gandhi tells SC

Aug 24, 2016, at 09:08 pm

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) : In a move that may lead to quashing of a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Vice President on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that he had never blamed the RSS for the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, and had spoken about the "persons associated with it", reports said.

Dalit issue: Congress slams Modi, submits Memorandum to President

Aug 22, 2016, at 04:35 am

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): The Congress on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 'sufferings' of Dalits in Gujarat and questioned why the leader was 'turning blind eyed' to the issue but spoke on the people of Baluchistan.

J&K opposition leaders meet Rahul Gandhi

Aug 22, 2016, at 12:35 am

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Opposition leaders from Jammu and Kashmir met Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi here on Sunday.

SC's observation on judges' appointment a reality check : Rahul Gandhi

Aug 13, 2016, at 09:20 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS) : Taking a potshot at the Narendra Modi Government Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said r the Supreme Court’s scathing observation on appointment of judges, saying it was a reality check for the PM.

Anandiben made a scapegoat for BJP misrule in Gujarat: Rahul Gadhi

Aug 02, 2016, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS) : Commenting on the resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has said she has been made the "scapegoat" for the prolonged BJP misrule in the state.

Jaitley counters Rahul, says bluster no substitute for statistics

Jul 29, 2016, at 05:02 am

New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): It seemed to be a day of war of words with Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley countering Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's attack on PM Narendra Modi over inflation issue aided by his "statistics".

Mahasweta Devi death: Rahul Gandhi mourns

Jul 28, 2016, at 11:01 pm

New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi mourned Mahasweta Devi's death as the writer passed away in Kolkata on Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over 'inflation'

Jul 28, 2016, at 10:32 pm

New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's policies and highlighted the severe impact of inflation on common man.

Rahul Gandhi to visit victims of attack by cow protectors in Gujarat today

Jul 21, 2016, at 05:27 pm

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) : Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will on Thursday visit the people from the Dalit community, who were stripped and thrashed by 'gau rakshaks' or self styled cow protectors in Gujarat's Una last week-an incident that had widespread ramification with violent protests and national outrage.

Rahul Gandhi caught 'napping' in LS

Jul 20, 2016, at 09:53 pm

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi was caught on camera taking 'nap' inside the Lok Sabha on Wednesday when the House was discussing the crucial issue of Dalit protests in Gujarat.

Supreme Court pulls up Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remark on the RSS

Jul 19, 2016, at 06:30 pm

New Delhi, Jul 19 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi was pulled up by the Supreme Court on Tuesday regarding his alleged comment blaming the RSS for the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, according to media reports.

Rahul Gandhi mourns loss of lives in Etah hooch tragedy

Jul 18, 2016, at 04:07 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday mourned the loss of lives in the Etah hooch tragedy of Uttar Pradesh which left at least 23 people killed.

SC judgement on Arunachal Pradesh explains Modi what democracy is : Rahul Gandhi

Jul 13, 2016, at 06:22 pm

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday thanked the Supreme Court for quashing the President's rule and restoring the Nabam Tuki government in the state, saying the top court has explained what democracy is.

President Mukherjee greets citizens on Eid al-Fitr

Jul 07, 2016, at 04:19 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): As Muslims all over India gather together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion while urging them to dedicate themselves to the service of humanity.

Rahul Gandhi to travel out of country for a short visit

Jun 20, 2016, at 04:22 pm

New Delhi, Jun 20 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that he will be travelling to foreign shores for a short visit, though he did not name the places of his visit.

Rahul Gandhi thanks people for wishing on birthday

Jun 20, 2016, at 05:28 am

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday wished party leaders and others for wishing him on his birthday.

Narendra Modi wishes Rahul Gandhi on his 46th birthday

Jun 19, 2016, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wishes Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on his 46th birthday.

Rahul Gandhi to lead protest against drug abuse problem in Punjab

Jun 13, 2016, at 05:38 pm

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) The day the Bombay High Court is supposed to give its verdict on the controversy surrounding the film 'Udta Punjab', Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will lead a protest in Punjab's Jalandhar on Monday to highlight drug abuse and the "collapse" of law and order in the state.

Rahul Gandhi to join mass protest in Jalandhar on Monday

Jun 10, 2016, at 11:03 pm

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he will join a mass protest in Punjab's Jalandhar city on Monday to highlight 'rampant drug abuse' and 'collapse of law & order' in the state.

Censoring Udta Punjab won't fix crippling drug problem in Punjab: Rahul Gandhi

Jun 07, 2016, at 10:32 pm

New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS):Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said 'censoring' upcoming Bollywood movie 'Udta Punjab' will not end the 'crippling drug problem' in Punjab.

Rahul Gandhi likely to form advisory council to boost party

Jun 07, 2016, at 09:57 pm

New Delhi, Jun 7 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has taken a leaf off his mother Sonia Gandhi's book to revamp the beleaguered party by forming an advisory council, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Sonia calls for change of baton ; Rahul soon to become Cong President ?

Jun 01, 2016, at 08:18 pm

Chandigarh, June 1 (IBNS) In a message of imminent change of guard in the Congress, party President Sonia Gandhi has said that it's time for "the baton to be handed over to someone else" as media reports say Rahul Gandhi will soon take over his mother's mantle.

Rahul slams Modi, Kejriwal for making false promises

May 29, 2016, at 05:11 pm

New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): As the Narendra Modi government celebrated its two years in power with a grand show at the Indian Gate amid presence of Bollywood stars, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi led a procession of party workers on Saturday and slammed the Central as well as the Delhi government for making false and unrealistic promises to people.

Rahul Gandhi wishes Mamata Banerjee after the latter takes oath as West Bengal's CM

May 27, 2016, at 07:13 pm

New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday, greeted Mamata Banerjee after the latter took oath as West Bengal's Chief Minister for the second term.

Will work harder till we gain trust of people: Rahul Gandhi

May 19, 2016, at 08:20 pm

New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS) The Congress may have been routed by the results in the assembly polls of five states, but party vice president Rahul Gandhi is unwilling to surrender as he said that he will continue to be patient and is hopeful of winning back the confidence of voters.