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Page 63 - Rahul Gandhi

Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 5:36 PM IST

Modi govt plays politics of polarisation: Rahul Gandhi's speech at Berkeley

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies, accusing him of causing "tremendous damage" to India's economy with "reckless and dangerous" decisions like demonetisation and "hastily-applied" GST. Gandhi, 47, who arrived in the US yesterday on a two- week-long tour, addressed students at the University of California, Berkeley, to reflect on contemporary India and the path forward for the world's largest democracy. He said the November 8 demonetisation decision was taken without asking the Chief Economic Advisor and Parliament, which caused tremendous damage to the economy. Demonetisation, he alleged, imposed a devastating cost on India. "Ignoring India's tremendous institutional knowledge and taking such decisions is reckless and dangerous," he charged. He said 30,000 new youngsters were joining the job market every single day and the government was only creating 500 jobs a day. "This does not include the massive pool

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Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 5:36 PM IST

Berkeley speech: Ramdev mocks Rahul, says those without vision have no work

Rahul Gandhi today launched a renewed attack on the Union government

Berkeley speech: Ramdev mocks Rahul, says those without vision have no work
Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 5:36 PM IST

Ready to take over the reins of party, says Rahul Gandhi

The Congress vice-president said dynastic succession was the norm in India

Ready to take over the reins of party, says Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 5:36 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi's Berkeley speech: More polish, less obfuscation, but not fully honest

Rahul Gandhi did a much better job than before, but, he was being less than candid in some areas. But then, maybe, this is what makes him a better politician today than what he was before.

Rahul Gandhi's Berkeley speech: More polish, less obfuscation, but not fully honest
Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 5:35 PM IST

JNU violence: Fascists in control, says Rahul; BJP blames forces of anarchy

Senior BJP leader and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, a JNU alumnus, described the violence as 'horrifying'

JNU violence: Fascists in control, says Rahul; BJP blames forces of anarchy
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 11:19 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to visit US to address gathering on artificial intelligence

Gandhi wants India to lead in the niche area which comes after software development, sources said

Rahul Gandhi to visit US to address gathering on artificial intelligence
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:47 PM IST

India at 70: Rahul Gandhi to speak at Berkley today

He will offer reflections on contemporary India & the path forward for the world's largest democracy

India at 70: Rahul Gandhi to speak at Berkley today
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:42 PM IST

Berkeley speech: Rahul concedes Cong became arrogant, hits out at note ban

Gandhi hit out at Modi govt's demonetisation drive and said India could not afford to grow at its current pace

Berkeley speech: Rahul concedes Cong became arrogant, hits out at note ban
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:38 PM IST

Berkeley speech: Rahul flays demonetisation, GST; read full text here

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday conceded that his party had become a bit arrogant in 2012, but he also attacked several of the present govt's initiative

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:37 PM IST

I am ready to take over: Rahul Gandhi's Berkeley message decoded

The Gandhi scion will first have to find complete acceptability within his party before he takes over from his mother

I am ready to take over: Rahul Gandhi's Berkeley message decoded
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:37 PM IST

SP chief Akhilesh defends Rahul's 'India being run by dynasties' remark

Rahul is my friend and the friendship will continue, Akhilesh adds

SP chief Akhilesh defends Rahul's 'India being run by dynasties' remark
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:36 PM IST

Rahul may take charge as Congress president next month: Moily

Veerappa Moily said that Rahul's taking over would be a game-changer for the party

Rahul may take charge as Congress president next month: Moily
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:34 PM IST

For Rahul Gandhi, proof of pudding is in winning elections

The declaration of strong intent means that it will not be long before Rahul becomes the Congress president.

For Rahul Gandhi, proof of pudding is in winning elections
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:34 PM IST

Rahul's elevation as Congress President a matter of days: Veerappa Moily

He will take over. The decision is, of course, unanimous: Moily

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:34 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi as Congress President? The elevation put off again

The rumour that the party vice-president Rahul Gandhi is replacing his mother Sonia Gandhi as party chief has been put on hold yet again

Rahul Gandhi as Congress President? The elevation put off again
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:27 PM IST

CWC to clear Rahul Gandhi's elevation schedule on Monday

Sonia Gandhi also hinted that Rahul Gandhi's elevation as party chief 'will be done soon'

CWC to clear Rahul Gandhi's elevation schedule on Monday
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:19 PM IST

Rahul may collect certificate appointing him as Congress chief next week

Backed by the entire rank and file of the party, he had filed his nomination for the Congress president's post three days ago

Rahul may collect certificate appointing him as Congress chief next week
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:17 PM IST

An agenda for the new Congress president

Rahul Gandhi should concentrate on what he can do to promote education, enlightenment and economic prosperity across the board - and not only for the favoured few

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:17 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi elected Congress chief unopposed, to take charge on Dec 16

The 47-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family was the lone candidate in the fray

Rahul Gandhi elected Congress chief unopposed, to take charge on Dec 16
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 7:17 PM IST