The Indian Youth Congress also shared another post on Instagram with some emotional photos of Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi hugging the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, underlining the deep ties between the Congress and Sheikh Hasina. “The deep bond that has evolved over the years is beautifully depicted in these emotional moments between the Gandhi family […]
Gandhi is one of several top opposition leaders facing criminal proceedings, which they claim are politically motivated by the Modi government. Last year he was sentenced to two years in prison till 2023 in a separate case in Gujarat, but was spared after he appealed to India's top court. However, the conviction led to his […]
“I told you earlier also that due to fear of defeat in Wayanad, Shahzada will start looking for another safe seat for himself. After losing Amethi in 2019, he was so scared that he took the route south to Wayanad. Now he has fled to Rae Bareli. These people often tell people, 'Don't be afraid.' […]
“When the Prime Minister becomes the Prime Minister, he ceases to be a politician. He becomes the representative of the voice of the country. Politics must be kept aside and the Prime Minister must speak with weight and not as a petty politician.” Indian people are behind them. It’s sad to post Shri Narendra Modi, […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government defeated a no-confidence motion in parliament on Thursday after the prime minister’s fiery speech at the climax of the three-day debate. Opposition legislators – who had come up with a resolution on months of caste violence in Manipur state – walked out of the house, prompting a stern rebuke […]
Addressing the Lok Sabha during the debate on the opposition’s no-confidence motion against the Center on Wednesday, Rahul said, “Ravana used to listen only to Meghnad and Kumbhakarna. Similarly, Modi ji only listens to Amit Shah and (Gautam) Adani.Hitting out at the Center for its alleged failure to check violence in Manipur, the Congress leader […]
India’s top court on Friday suspended Gandhi’s defamation sentence, saying a preliminary hearing had failed to justify imposing the maximum sentence for his campaign rally comments four years ago. Justice BR Gavai, in his judgement, said, “Pending the finality, there is a need to stay the order of conviction.” Gandhi is the scion of India’s […]
The 53-year-old Gandhi, scion of the dynasty that gave India three prime ministers, was sentenced to two years in prison, but the jail sentence was suspended and he was granted bail. He also lost his parliamentary seat following the conviction, as MLAs sentenced to two years or more in prison are automatically disqualified. Lower courts […]
The case pertains to remarks made by Rahul Gandhi using the surname ‘Modi’ while addressing a campaign event ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. At a rally in Kolar, Karnataka in April 2019, Rahul took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying “How can all thieves be surnamed Modi?” As per a Supreme […]
Further criticizing Rahul Gandhi for his “arrogance”, the BJP leader alleged that he was not ready to apologize to the trial court for his remarks. “The lower court had given him (Rahul Gandhi) an opportunity to apologise, but he refused saying he is Rahul and will not apologise. Rahul and responsibility can never go together. […]
A BJP spokesperson said on Thursday the court acted with “due judicial process” to reach its verdict in the case, one of many Gandhi is facing. Legal action has been widely taken against opposition party figures and institutions who have criticized the Modi government during its nine years in power. Domestic and international media have […]
Modi’s government has been widely accused of using the law to target and silence critics, and the prime minister’s home state of Gujarat is one of several cases filed against his main rival in recent years. Gandhi, the leading face of the opposition Congress party, was sentenced to two years in prison, but was granted […]
