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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to meet party MLAs from Punjab today in Delhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will meet party MLAs from Punjab at his residence in Delhi on Friday.Earlier this week, on Wednesday, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Sunil Jakhar and Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. Amid a series of meetings to end the factionalism in Punjab Congress, state party president Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday said that the current situation shall be resolved soon.Days after the Congress-led government in Punjab gave government jobs to the sons of two sitting legislators, Jakhar said some wrong people are advising the Chief Minister which led to this decision."I hope the current situation will be solved soon. Some wrong people are advising Chief Minister over this decision (on giving jobs to sons of two Congress MLAs)," Jakhar had told reporters after meeting Rahul Gandhi.Responding to a question on the ongoing dispute between Congress MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu and Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, Jakhar had said, "It's

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to meet party MLAs from Punjab today in Delhi
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 7:08 AM IST
Updated On : 24 Jun 2021 | 2:55 PM IST

Rahul should join hands with Pawar to bring Oppn parties together: Sena

The Shiv Sena said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should join hands with NCP chief Pawar to align all opposition parties together to take on the ruling BJP at the Centre

Rahul should join hands with Pawar to bring Oppn parties together: Sena
Updated On : 24 Jun 2021 | 12:34 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi reaches Surat court in 'Modi surname' defamation case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday arrived at Surat court to defend himself in a criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' remark

Rahul Gandhi reaches Surat court in 'Modi surname' defamation case
Updated On : 24 Jun 2021 | 12:31 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi may appear before Gujarat court in defamation case on June 24

The potential court appearance is in connection to a criminal defamation suit filed by a Gujarat MLA over Gandhi's remark on the "Modi surname"

Rahul Gandhi may appear before Gujarat court in defamation case on June 24
Updated On : 23 Jun 2021 | 5:57 PM IST

Amid escalated infighting, Punjab Congress leaders meet Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi has stepped in to defuse the tension in the state unit as he met several leaders including Pargat Singh.

Amid escalated infighting, Punjab Congress leaders meet Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 23 Jun 2021 | 3:11 PM IST

90% Covid deaths in second wave could have been avoided, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday released a 'white paper' by the party on the handling of Covid-19 and urged the Union government to prepare for the third wave

90% Covid deaths in second wave could have been avoided, says Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 23 Jun 2021 | 1:32 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at govt, says prices will come down during elections

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Centre over the rising fuel prices on Tuesday, saying the petrol and diesel rates will come down at the time of the next elections in the country.

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at govt, says prices will come down during elections
Updated On : 22 Jun 2021 | 10:05 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi parries queries on opposition leaders' meeting

Gandhi, who held a virtual press conference on the pandemic situation, said he wanted to focus on Covid and how to save the country from the third wave of coronavirus which may hit soon.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi parries queries on opposition leaders' meeting
Updated On : 22 Jun 2021 | 6:52 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi playing politics over Covid crisis: BJP on Cong 'white paper'

The BJP on Tuesday accused Rahul Gandhi of playing politics over the coronavirus crisis after the Congress leader released a "white paper" on the Centre's handling of the pandemic.

Rahul Gandhi playing politics over Covid crisis: BJP on Cong 'white paper'
Updated On : 22 Jun 2021 | 4:41 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi releases white paper on Centre's coronavirus management

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday released a "white paper" by the party on the Centre's Covid management and urged the government to prepare for the third wave of coronavirus

Rahul Gandhi releases white paper on Centre's coronavirus management
Updated On : 22 Jun 2021 | 12:24 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi takes lead to resolve Punjab Congress crisis, meets leaders

Taking a lead in resolving party's problems in Punjab, Gandhi held meetings with state leaders to bring cohesion in the state unit ahead of elections next year and resolve factional issues

Rahul Gandhi takes lead to resolve Punjab Congress crisis, meets leaders
Updated On : 22 Jun 2021 | 7:11 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi turns 51, decides not to celebrate birthday due to pandemic

Some state Congress committees are observing the day by distributing ration and other essentials at no cost to the poor and the needy.

Rahul Gandhi turns 51, decides not to celebrate birthday due to pandemic
Updated On : 19 Jun 2021 | 2:52 PM IST

Twitter row: Cong says PM Modi wants to suppress voice of 140 crore Indians

The Congress on Thursday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to suppress the voice of 140 crore Indians and does not want them to say anything against him and his government. Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the action against Twitter and other social media platforms is only aimed at suppressing the freedom of their speech and expression. He said this in the context of the government initiating action against Twitter. The government has asked Twitter to comply with intermediary guidelines and said it has lost its "safe harbour" protection in India over non-compliance with IT rules and failure to appoint key personnel mandated under the new guidelines. IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had said Twitter failed to comply with intermediary guidelines and has "deliberately" chosen the path of non-compliance despite being granted multiple opportunities. Surjewala said Twitter does not write anything of its own, it is the people of the country who write agains

Twitter row: Cong says PM Modi wants to suppress voice of 140 crore Indians
Updated On : 18 Jun 2021 | 2:31 AM IST

Rebel Aam Aadmi Party MLAs meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, merge outfit

The merger is seen as a shot in a arm of Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh who is at the target of Navjot Singh Sidhu led camp in the state.

Rebel Aam Aadmi Party MLAs meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, merge outfit
Updated On : 17 Jun 2021 | 3:58 PM IST

PM should acknowledge his mistakes, seek help from experts: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said rebuilding India will begin once PM Modi acknowledges his mistakes and seeks help from experts as living in denial will not solve anything.

PM should acknowledge his mistakes, seek help from experts: Rahul
Updated On : 17 Jun 2021 | 2:33 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi accuses govt of saving PM's image amid vaccine shortage

It's unfortunate that such an important issue is being politicised, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan alleged

Rahul Gandhi accuses govt of saving PM's image amid vaccine shortage
Updated On : 17 Jun 2021 | 3:35 AM IST

India needs quick and complete vaccination, not BJP's lies: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader on Wednesday said India needs quick and complete vaccination and not the BJP's "brand of lies and rhyming slogans" to cover up the vaccine shortage caused by the government's inaction

India needs quick and complete vaccination, not BJP's lies: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 16 Jun 2021 | 11:13 AM IST

Crisis in Punjab Congress: Mallikarjun Kharge panel stumped for now

The Kharge-led panel is understood to have recommended that Amarinder Singh be retained. But the CM's supporters say that the constant attrition and humiliation of the CM must stop

Crisis in Punjab Congress: Mallikarjun Kharge panel stumped for now
Updated On : 14 Jun 2021 | 11:52 PM IST

Congress battles growing restlessness ahead of Assembly elections

Around this time the party was to hold elections to the post of party president. Amid Covid-19, the exercise was cancelled indefinitely after the CWC put its seal of approval on the cancellation

Congress battles growing restlessness ahead of Assembly elections
Updated On : 14 Jun 2021 | 6:10 AM IST