Rahul Gandhi
Coverage of Rahul Gandhi in the Nexus archive.
- Permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj revoked by venue provider
The permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj was revoked by the venue provider. The trust cited waterlogging issues and a High Court directive restricting KP College ground use to sports and educational activities.
- Students in ‘severe pain’ need apology, not PM’s ‘forgiveness’: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi stated that students in 'severe pain' require an apology rather than the Prime Minister's 'forgiveness'. During a book launch, he thanked Vaiko for his services and called him an inspiration.
- Rahul Gandhi to PM: Students deserve an apology, not forgiveness
Rahul Gandhi, after meeting families of three students found dead in Tamil Nadu following the NEET controversy, stated the government owes students 'truth, justice and an apology' for examination system failures. The Congress leader criticized the government's handling of the issue.
- Telangana Congress seeks NRI support at ATA Convention for Rahul Gandhi as PM and Telangana’s growth
Telangana Congress is seeking support from Non-Resident Indians at the ATA Convention for Rahul Gandhi's candidacy as Prime Minister and to promote Telangana's growth. The party aims to leverage NRI engagement to advance its political and developmental goals.
- KTR demands apology from Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy for remarks against engg. students
KTR has demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy for remarks made against engineering students. The issue centers on comments targeting engineering students, prompting KTR's call for a retraction.
- Delimitation is a design to take away the power of people of Tamil Nadu, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Delimitation Bill as a design to take away the power of Tamil Nadu's people, stating that parties supporting it are betrayers. He met grieving families of NEET aspirants who died, highlighting the dishonest system they face.
- Varanasi police book MPs Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav and Awadesh Prasad for 'insulting Sanatan Dharma'
Varanasi police booked MPs Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, and Awadesh Prasad for allegedly insulting Sanatan Dharma. Seer Jagatguru Balak Das condemned Pappu Yadav's remarks about Lord Ram and Sanatan Dharma in the House as unforgivable.
- Rahul Gandhi to address District Congress Committee presidents near Chennai
Rahul Gandhi is set to address District Congress Committee presidents near Chennai. The event involves a political figure speaking to local committee leaders in the region.
- ‘Fear of the regime has now gone’: How big a risk does ‘cockroach’ movement pose to India’s BJP?
India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), marking the first cabinet minister resignation under Modi's government since 2014. The movement, which has revitalized opposition efforts, challenges BJP's dominance and raises concerns ahead of 2027 state elections. Analysts suggest the government yielded to avoid alienating youth voters, a key demographic for BJP.
- It is PM Modi’s duty to resolve Cauvery dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka: Manickam Tagore
Manickam Tagore stated that Prime Minister Modi's duty is to resolve the Cauvery dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. He responded to PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss, who accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of not taking steps to cancel the proposed Mekedatu dam.
- BJP MP Anurag Thakur files privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Amit Shah
BJP MP Anurag Thakur filed a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi over remarks regarding Amit Shah authorizing police actions against student protesters and the RSS's influence on the education system. Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition, made these allegations.
- Will Rahul Gandhi speak for the rights of Tamil Nadu on Cauvery, asks Anbumani Ramadoss
Anbumani Ramadoss, a PMK leader, questions Rahul Gandhi about representing Tamil Nadu's interests regarding the Cauvery issue and accuses Congress and BJP of conspiring against Tamil Nadu on Mekedatu.
- BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi spread misinformation on police action, demands apology
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation about police action and insulting protesters at Jantar Mantar by categorizing them as 'students', 'idiots', and 'andhbhakt'. The party claims he repeatedly used the unparliamentary term 'idiot' in the Lok Sabha.
- India lawmakers endorse stricter exam leak penalties after protests
India’s lower house of parliament approved a bill to double jail terms for exam paper leaks to 10 years and increase fines to over $1 million, following youth-led protests that led to the education minister's resignation. The legislation, which will next be voted on in the upper house, aims to strengthen penalties and expedite justice for examination fraud.
- Rahul Gandhi blames Amit Shah for police brutality on Delhi student protesters
Rahul Gandhi accuses Amit Shah of police brutality against Delhi student protesters. He claims the Leader of Opposition is not being allowed to speak in Parliament and was asked to apologize, which he refuses to do to the BJP or RSS.
- Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah in Lok Sabha over police action against student protesters
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted Amit Shah in Lok Sabha over police action against student protesters. He also attacked RSS, accusing it of influencing the education system and shaping students' teachings.
- Rijiju accuses Congress of avoiding debate on anti-paper leak Bill, slams Rahul Gandhi's 'abusive' language
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress leaders of avoiding debate on an anti-paper leak Bill, claiming they focused solely on politics. He expressed hope that Rahul Gandhi and opposition leaders would address the Bill.
- Rahul Gandhi praises youth who went viral after Preamble recital at Jantar Mantar
Rahul Gandhi praised a young man named Mr. Irfan from Delhi for reciting the Preamble at Jantar Mantar, which went viral. He shared photographs of a meeting at Mr. Irfan’s house on Instagram, highlighting the young man’s mindset transcending his circumstances.
- National Herald case: Delhi High Court grants three weeks to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi to respond to ED plea
The Delhi High Court has granted Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi three weeks to respond to a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the National Herald case. The ED, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, argued that the trial court made significant errors and that the respondents had not filed a reply despite being given time previously.
- Apologise to students, take action against those who attacked students: Rahul to PM
Rahul Gandhi urged the Prime Minister to apologize to students and take action against those who attacked them. He accused the system of being 'murderous' against students, citing reports of AK-47s fired at protesting students in Bihar and hundreds of arrests.
- Revanth to speak to Rahul Gandhi on opening Parliament, Assembly doors for Gen Z
Revanth is set to speak with Rahul Gandhi about opening Parliament and Assembly doors for Gen Z. The discussion focuses on engaging younger generations in legislative processes.
- Opposition to corner government in Parliament on ‘police brutality’ against students, insist on PM apology
Opposition in Parliament opposes the corner government over 'police brutality' against students, demanding a Prime Minister apology. Rahul Gandhi stated such violence violates norms and emphasized youth demands for accountability.
- Rahul Gandhi writes to Amit Shah, demands accountability for ‘barbaric’ assault on students
Rahul Gandhi wrote to Amit Shah demanding accountability for a 'barbaric' assault on students. He called for action against those who shot at and baton-charged students and for Prime Minister Modi to apologize to the students.
- Opposition calls Pradhan’s resignation a victory for the youth
Opposition leaders and Left parties are responding to Pradhan’s resignation, with Rahul Gandhi calling for the government's removal and Left parties advocating for education sector reforms.
- Congress hails Pradhan’s resignation, credits Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi
Congress praises Pradhan’s resignation and attributes credit to Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi. The party highlights their roles in the development.
- Students are India’s future, Modi is past; past can never fight future: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi stated that students are India's future and Modi is the past, as the past cannot fight the future. The students have three non-negotiable demands, including the removal of Dharmendra Pradhan, whom Gandhi described as corrupt, incompetent, and misaligned.
- Lok Sabha doesn’t function as Rahul Gandhi says first the ‘corrupt’ Education Minister has to go
Rahul Gandhi states that the Lok Sabha cannot function until the corrupt Education Minister is removed, but Rijiju argues such preconditions before discussing the paper leak issue send a wrong message. Congress leadership plans to discuss their stance on a new anti-paper leak law on July 26.
- Rahul shows pellet gun injuries of protester to slam Centre, says 'stop assaulting our students'
Rahul Gandhi displayed pellet gun injuries of protesters and criticized the government for using force against them. He stated that thousands of youth have been injured with pellet guns and beaten during peaceful protests.
- Yuva Morcha protest march to Kerala CM’s official residence over PSC exam ‘anomalies’ turns violent
Bharatiya Janatiya Yuva Morcha staged a protest march at Kerala's Chief Minister's official residence over alleged Public Service Commission exam anomalies, which turned violent. The group accused V.D. Satheesan of double standards for participating in a protest led by Rahul Gandhi demanding action on NEET paper leaks.
- 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.