Rahul Gandhi
Coverage of Rahul Gandhi in the Nexus archive.
- Opposition reacts to PM Modi’s decision of fast-track courts, insists on Pradhan’s resignation
Opposition reacted to PM Modi's decision to establish fast-track courts and demanded Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called for Pradhan's resignation via a post on X.
- Why so selective on paper leaks, Nadda asks Rahul
J.P. Nadda questioned Rahul Gandhi about his selective focus on paper leaks, noting that Gandhi did not address similar incidents under governments led by the Opposition, including the Congress.
- PM should apologise to students, Education Minister must resign: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi demands the Prime Minister apologize to students and the Education Minister resign over 156 paper leaks and 'zero convictions'. The Opposition fully supports the protesters' 'legitimate' and 'non-negotiable' demands.
- Police use water cannon as Youth Congress, KSU march against police action on Congress leaders in Delhi turns tense
Youth Congress and KSU held a tense march in Delhi against police action, with protesters condemning the alleged manhandling of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi by Delhi Police during a demonstration. The protest demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET irregularities.
- Kalaburagi: NEET controversy exposes Centre’s failures, says M.B. Patil
M.B. Patil criticizes the Centre's handling of the NEET controversy in Kalaburagi, calling police action against Rahul Gandhi during a protest 'undemocratic' and alleging such incidents have become a pattern since 2014.
- Clash erupts between BJP & Cong workers in Hyderabad; Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao detained
A clash occurred between BJP and Cong workers in Hyderabad, leading to the detention of Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao. Police took BJP leaders and cadre into preventive custody while they were heading to Gandhi Bhavan to protest Rahul Gandhi’s 'dharna' near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence.
- India’s ‘cockroach’ protests: a rare political opening for the opposition?
India’s student-led 'cockroach' protests, initially sparked by allegations of entrance exam leaks, are evolving into a broader challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over issues like education, jobs, and accountability. The movement gained political traction when opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were forcibly removed during a gathering with fellow lawmakers.
- Rahul Gandhi misused LoP privileges, protest outside PM's residence childish: BJP
BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of misusing Leader of Opposition privileges and called a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence over the NEET paper leak issue childish. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a dharna on July 21, demanding PM Modi's resignation due to police action against student protesters.
- T.N. CM Vijay says NEET must be scrapped, condemns Rahul Gandhi’s detention in New Delhi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay advocates for the scrapping of NEET and condemns the detention of Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi. He described the detention of opposition leaders in Delhi as 'anti-democratic'.
- Under soaring pressure after 'cockroach' movement protests, India's education minister promises reforms, debate
India's education minister pledges reforms after growing protests by the 'cockroach' movement over leaked medical school exam papers. The movement, which began as online satire, has escalated into mass street demonstrations, with opposition leaders joining demands for accountability and debate in Parliament.
- Pinarayi Vijayan condemns arrest of Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, says Centre ‘suppressing’ protest using force
Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the arrest of Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, accusing the Centre of suppressing protests using force. In a Facebook post, he cited news reports of 'a gang of thugs with lathis' attacking protesters alongside police.
- India’s Cockroach protests: Rahul Gandhi detained after calling for PM Modi to resign
Rahul Gandhi was detained by Indian police during Delhi CJP protests after calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation, accusing him of destroying the future of India's youth. The protests are youth-led and centered around demands for Modi's resignation.
- Modi critics seize on Cockroach rallies
Indian police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister during a protest criticizing the government's use of force against education system reform demonstrators. The Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical movement, has grown into a major challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
- India police detain opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as tensions rise
India police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Modi’s residence. Gandhi remained defiant as authorities removed him from the protest site.
- Sensitivity of protest venue, stature of LoP led to quicker talks, but Rahul changed goalposts: Govt
Jitendra Singh met with Rahul Gandhi during a protest. Gandhi initially agreed to suspend the dharna but later demanded the removal of Dharmendra Pradhan as Education Minister, which Singh criticized as an LoP changing stance.
- India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to keep demanding reforms after police crackdown
India's youth-led Cockroach movement continues demanding educational reforms and government accountability after a police crackdown involving tear gas and beatings. The protest, which has drawn support from professionals and families, faces resistance from authorities, with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refusing to resign over alleged examination system failures.
- PM Modi must apologise, resign along with Shah: Rahul on police crackdown on CJP protest
Rahul Gandhi demanded that PM Modi and Shah apologize and resign over a police crackdown on a CJP protest. He also criticized the testing system as being 'hollowed out by termites' according to student statements.
- Rahul Gandhi, Oppn. MPs meet Lok Sabha Speaker; seek discussion on 'brutality' on students during CJP protest march
Rahul Gandhi and Opposition MPs met with Lok Sabha Speaker to demand a discussion on the 'brutality' faced by students during a CJP protest march. The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha stated the Opposition will ensure students' voices are heard in Parliament and on the streets.
- Rahul Gandhi calls Narendra Modi ‘most anti-youth’ PM in India’s history
Rahul Gandhi criticized Narendra Modi as the 'most anti-youth' Prime Minister in India's history, stating that individuals who leaked papers remain free while students raising valid issues are mistreated and beaten.
- Despite several paper leaks, not a single person has been punished: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi stated that despite multiple paper leaks, no individuals have been punished. He also clarified that the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Dehradun is not a political gathering.
- Congress leaders discuss party strategy for upcoming Parliament session
Senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, discussed key issues for the upcoming Parliament session. The deliberations focused on party strategy during the session.
- PM Modi returned with diplomatic gains, Rahul Gandhi 'conspiring' abroad: BJP
PM Modi returned with diplomatic gains, and the BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of conspiring abroad. Sambit Patra cited New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's statement, noting the Congress party's refusal to accept it.
- Congress will not rest till Education Minister Pradhan resigns: Rahul Gandhi on NEET paper leak row
Rahul Gandhi stated that Congress will not stop demanding Education Minister Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Students in Hyderabad protested against the leak and called for Pradhan's resignation.
- Not filed complaint over 'Mafiveer' or ‘British agent’ labels: Savarkar’s grandnephew tells Pune court
Savarkar’s grandnephew Satyaki Savarkar stated in a Pune court that no complaint was filed over labels like 'Mafiveer' or 'British agent' related to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The court recorded testimony in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly defaming Savarkar.
- Government turning blind eye, sleeping soundly despite repeated 'scams' in NEET, NET: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi accused the government of ignoring scams in NEET and NET exams, claiming there is no accountability from PM Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He stated this in the Lok Sabha, asserting public awareness of the government's inaction.
- 'MSMEs being strangled': Rahul puts out video of visit to bus, truck body-building workshop
Rahul Gandhi visited a bus and truck body-building workshop and claimed that the Modi Government's policies favor big industrialists, rendering slogans like 'Make in India' and 'Vocal for Local' ineffective for MSMEs.
- Making Rahul Gandhi PM in 2029 should be our objective, says B. Manickam Tagore
B. Manickam Tagore stated that making Rahul Gandhi prime minister in 2029 should be their objective. He assumed the role of TNCC president at an event in Chennai.
- Rahul Gandhi a ‘part-time politician’, says BJP national president Nitin Nabin
BJP national president Nitin Nabin criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him a 'part-time politician'.
- Prajapati body asks parties to nominate candidates from the community in proportion to its population
The Prajapati Community Service Foundation, a non-profit, has requested the BJP, Congress, and Samajwadi Party to nominate candidates from the Prajapati community in proportion to its population. The foundation has met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi three times regarding this issue.
- Theft of youth’s future: Rahul Gandhi on Maharashtra TET ‘paper leak’
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, criticized the Maharashtra TET 'paper leak' and accused the education and examination system of becoming a 'system of extortion,' leaving youth insecure. He highlighted the impact of such incidents on the future of young people.
- Rahul Gandhi should apologise for Emergency: J.P. Nadda
J.P. Nadda stated that Rahul Gandhi should apologise for the Emergency. The statement was made in Patna during the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas programme by the Bihar BJP unit, marking the 51st anniversary of the 1975 Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi.
- M.P. High Court closes defamation case against Rahul Gandhi
The M.P. High Court has closed a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi. The decision follows the Congress leader's expression of regret over a statement regarding Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s son, Kartikeya Singh Chouhan.
- Assault on human dignity, says Rahul Gandhi on incident of bonded labour in U.P.
Rahul Gandhi condemned an incident of bonded labour in Uttar Pradesh as an 'assault on human dignity.' Ajay Kumar Lallu, a Congress leader in Uttar Pradesh, attributed the oppression of poor people to the BJP government's failed economic policies.
- Rahul Gandhi arrives in Raipur to take part in Congress training camp
Rahul Gandhi arrived in Raipur to participate in a 10-day Congress training camp focused on strengthening party organization and grassroots engagement. Participants will conduct field visits, engage in shramdaan, and spend a night in villages.
- Rahul Gandhi’s politics of resistance needs a credible path to power
The article discusses Rahul Gandhi's politics of resistance, emphasizing the need for a credible path to power through democratic accountability. It highlights that political parties must present a compelling alternative narrative and establish a strong organizational structure to translate public sentiment into electoral success.
- Ensure there are no 'glitches' this time: Rahul to government ahead of NEET-UG re-exam
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the government to ensure no 'glitches' in the NEET-UG re-exam and expressed support for students' success.
- BJP claims Rahul Gandhi losing support within Congress, cites Tharoor’s remarks on PM Modi
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Rahul Gandhi of losing support within Congress, citing Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on PM Modi’s handling of the seafarers issue before the U.S. President as contradictory to Gandhi’s position.
- Congress celebrates Rahul Gandhi’s birthday with service activities at Gandhi Bhavan
Congress celebrated Rahul Gandhi's birthday with service activities at Gandhi Bhavan. The event focused on community service initiatives as part of the birthday observance.
- Cycles distributed on Rahul Gandhi’s birthday in Sangareddy
Cycles were distributed on Rahul Gandhi's birthday in Sangareddy.
- Rahul Gandhi is the only voice of the youth’s concerns: Mahesh Kumar Goud
Mahesh Kumar Goud stated that Rahul Gandhi is the only voice representing the concerns of the youth. The statement highlights Gandhi's role in addressing youth-related issues according to Goud.