Rahul Gandhi

With Congress and BJP on same page on 'vote chori', fresh polls should be held: Pawan Khera

Pawan Khera, in a direct interaction with IANS, said that Congress has been reiterating claims of widespread rigging in the voters' list and electoral rolls, on account of fraudulent data, and the BJP also corroborated its charges today.

Aug 13, 2025

BJP accuses Congress of longstanding electoral manipulation since 1952

The BJP's allegations begin with the 1952 elections, where it claims that Congress and Communist leaders colluded to defeat Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This is followed by a reference to the 1957 elections in Begusarai, Bihar, where Congress supporters allegedly engaged in India's first instance of booth capturing.

Aug 13, 2025

'Misleading': ECI on NYT report on Opposition parties' claims over voter list manipulation

In a fact-check issued to rebut the NYT news report with the headline "Hundreds of Indian Lawmakers Detained at a Protest Claiming Vote Rigging", the ECI shared a social media post carrying links to videos related to the "Actual truth at field level" of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.

Aug 12, 2025

Congress tries to tap into Special Ops fame; backfires after Kay Kay Menon drops bombshell

Kay Kay was last seen in Shivam Nair's Special Ops 2 alongside Parmeet Sethi. Special Ops 2 also stars Prakash Raj, Vinay Pathak, Karan Tacker, Saiyami Kher, Muzammil Ibrahim, Gautami Kapoor, and Kali Prasad Mukherjee. Special Ops 2 released on JioHotstar on July 18.

Aug 12, 2025

'We are not schoolboys, Rahul Gandhi will not take oath': Shivakumar

"First, let them provide those records. We have asked them officially. I myself went to the Election Commission, and let them give the record. At no point, LoP Rahul Gandhi take an oath or answer to it. He has answered the EC in public," Shivakumar underlined.

Aug 11, 2025

Rajanna resigns: Siddaramaiah scrambles to keep him, Congress high command adamant to remove him

Sources informed Siddaramaiah is making last-minute efforts with the party high command to retain him. However, the high command is not accepting any explanation from Siddaramaiah and is reportedly upset over Rajanna's remarks on the election "fraud" issue raised by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

Aug 11, 2025

Delhi Police detain Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc MPs during protest march to ECI

Speaking to reporters after detention, Rahul Gandhi said, "They (ECI) cannot talk, and this is the reality. The truth is in front of the nation. This protest march is not political; it is a fight to protect the Constitution; it is a fight for 'One man, one vote'. This is why we want a clean and pure voter list."

Aug 11, 2025

K'taka family declared 'fake' voters by Rahul Gandhi found to be genuine in preliminary EC probe

Rahul Gandhi had alleged that a family of three -- one male and two females -- were fake voters based on the fact that he was unable to view their photographs. However, images of the three individuals, along with their GPS-tagged address, have since surfaced on social media.

Aug 8, 2025

Rahul Gandhi demands ECI transparency amid fraud allegations; "or you're hiding a crime"

Gandhi pointed to a specific instance in Karnataka, alleging that the result of a Lok Sabha seat was manipulated, describing it as a "criminal act against the people of the state." He emphasized the need for accountability, stating, "The ECI officials who enrolled 1,000 to 15,000 fake voters on the rolls must be held accountable. The truth regarding the Mahadevapura Assembly segment must come out."

Aug 8, 2025

If you attack 'One Man, One Vote' right, we will attack you: LoP Gandhi warns ECI

Addressing a massive gathering at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, organised to protest alleged election fraud, LoP Rahul Gandhi said, "This is the voice of Hindustan." He added that the Election Commission had demanded his affidavit and oath in connection with the complaint of election fraud. "I have already taken my oath in the Lok Sabha — on the Constitution," he asserted.

Aug 8, 2025

'Democracy Under Threat': LoP Gandhi Alleges 1 Lakh Votes Stolen in Mahadevapura

The Congress party received 6,26,208 votes in Bangalore Central, while the BJP secured 6,58,915 votes, resulting in a margin of 32,707 votes. However, a closer examination of the Mahadevapura Assembly segment revealed a significant discrepancy. In this segment, the BJP polled 2,29,632 votes, while the Congress managed only 1,15,586 votes, creating a staggering gap of 1,14,046 votes.

Aug 7, 2025

Supreme Court slams Rahul Gandhi over controversial Indian Army remark

The controversy began when Gandhi allegedly stated, "Chinese troops are thrashing Indian Army soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh," referring to a face-off in the Tawang sector on December 9, 2022. This statement, along with his claim that 2,000 square kilometers of Indian territory had been occupied by China, led to a criminal defamation case against him.

Aug 4, 2025

LoP Gandhi has proof of voter fraud in Bengaluru, he will launch protest: K'taka CM Siddaramaiah

When asked about the LoP's Bengaluru visit and electoral fraud allegations, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that Rahul Gandhi, has evidence regarding voter fraud that took place during the Lok Sabha elections in Mahadevapura and Rajajinagar Assembly constituencies.

Jul 31, 2025

Rahul Gandhi to visit Karnataka amid electoral fraud allegations; several events planned

The specifics of these programs are yet to be finalized, but one potential plan includes Gandhi addressing Congress workers at Freedom Park before proceeding to the State Election Commission to submit a memorandum. The allegations of electoral malpractice have been a contentious issue, with Rahul Gandhi publicly asserting that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has not fulfilled its duties

Jul 30, 2025

Congress to sponsor education of children orphaned in Poonch by Pakistani shelling

Acting on the instructions of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress has announced educational sponsorship for 24 children who lost one or both parents during Pakistani shelling in Poonch district earlier this year.

Jul 29, 2025

Op Sindoor debate: Rahul Gandhi attacks government over political will

Joining the Op Sindoor debate in Lok Sabha, the Congress MP said that the government lacked political will in punishing the Pahalgam perpetrators, teaching the enemy a lesson and also went to drew a comparison with the 1971 war, when the then government bifurcated Pakistan into two parts.

Jul 29, 2025

Under HM Shah, Pahalgam terror attack happened, but where is accountability: Priyanka Gandhi

"Everyone talks about 'Operation Sindoor', and we are proud of our Army. But no one talks about what happened in Pahalgam on April 22 — when people were massacred in front of their family members. What were they doing there? They had gone there believing the government's word — that peace had returned to Kashmir," she said.

Jul 29, 2025

'Rahul Gandhi always understands things too late': Shivraj Singh Chouhan on OBC remarks

LoP Rahul Gandhi had said, "I regret that if I had known more about your history and issues, I would have got the caste census conducted. That is my mistake and not that of Congress. I am going to correct that mistake now."

Jul 26, 2025

Bihar Assembly erupts over SIR; Tejashwi calls minister 'Monkey', standoff deepens

The situation intensified when a minister attempted to counter Tejashwi's claims, prompting him to retort, "Sit down... why do you start jumping like a monkey?" This comment incited outrage among the ruling party ministers, who stood in protest, effectively halting the assembly proceedings.

Jul 24, 2025

Congress endorses Telangana's social justice model nationally

The Telangana caste survey, described as the first of its kind in Independent India, has been a cornerstone of this model. It led to the decision to allocate 42 percent reservations for OBCs in local body elections. This initiative is seen as a game-changer in the political landscape, with the Congress party committed to ensuring its implementation across the country.

Jul 24, 2025