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Rahul Gandhi pays emotional tribute to father Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, calls Sonia’s memoir a ‘beautiful story’

Rahul Gandhi honored his father Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. He expressed pride in his mother Sonia Gandhi before her memoir's publication. Rahul recalled seeing his parents together over thirty-five years ago. He acknowledged his mother's courage and dignity after his father's passing. Sonia Gandhi's memoir will share her…

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Amit Shah accuses Congress of ‘anti-national’ decision over Vande Mataram

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress for its Vande Mataram singing policy. He stated this decision revived appeasement politics and insulted national heroes. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge countered by questioning the BJP's freedom struggle participation. Kharge highlighted his long political career and contrasted it with Shah's age. The Congress…

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"Will these traitors teach us?": Congress leader Pawan Khera slams RSS, BJP amid Vande Mataram row

Congress leaders criticized the RSS and BJP regarding the Vande Mataram controversy. They questioned the RSS's role during India's freedom struggle. Congress reiterated its adherence to historical party decisions on the national song. The party stated the BJP was politicizing emotional issues for its own gain. This controversy arose after…

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'Architect of modern India': Congress leaders pay floral tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on 82nd birth anniversary

Congress leaders led by CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Late Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary at Veer Bhumi in New Delhi on Thursday.

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Sonia Gandhi to tell all in memoir of her personal, political life

Sonia Gandhi's memoir will share her intimate story of marrying into a powerful political family. She recounts the tragedy of losing Rajiv Gandhi which threw her into politics. The book details her decision to turn down prime ministership in 2004. It also covers her introduction to Indira Gandhi and learning…

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"When I became MLA, Amit Shah was not even born yet....don't teach us patriotism": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at a public rally in South Goa, mocking Union Home Minister Amit Shah's age, questioning the BJP-RSS contribution to India's freedom struggle, and accusing the state's ruling party of "kidnapping" MLAs…

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'Congress turning into Maoist party': Union Minister Kiren Rijiju maintains "dimagi Naxal" remark not for Oppn parties

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday alleged that the Congress was turning into a "Maoist party" amid a row over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxal" remark.

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Vande Mataram incident: Delhi Police enquires into complaint against Sonia, Rahul

Delhi Police are investigating a complaint filed by an advocate regarding an Independence Day event. The complaint alleges improper conduct during the singing of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters. It claims Sonia Gandhi made gestures indicating objection to the song's continuation. A video reportedly shows Rahul Gandhi stating they…

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FIR sought against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi over alleged Vande Mataram disruption

A complaint seeks an FIR against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi for alleged disruption. The incident reportedly occurred during the National Song's rendition on August 15. Video footage and media reports are cited as evidence for the allegations. The complaint references a proposed bill concerning insults to national honor. Police are…

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I support Article 370. I'm a dimaagi Naxal: Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti 'dimaagi Naxal' comment came after Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously warned about 'dimaagi Naxals' in his Independence Day speech.

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BJP leaders lodge complaint against Sonia Gandhi following Vande Mataram recitation controversy

BJP leaders filed a complaint against Sonia Gandhi in Mangaluru. This action followed a controversy during Vande Mataram recitation at Congress headquarters. BJP leaders alleged disrespect towards the national song by Congress leaders. Congress asserted Sonia Gandhi was ensuring correct song arrangements were followed. The incident occurred during an Independence…

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Vande Mataram row: Amit Shah says Sonia Gandhi should apologise, Congress calls it diversionary tactic

In a strategic escalation, the BJP has significantly increased its scrutiny of the Congress party over the rendition of the national song. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, has called for an apology from Sonia Gandhi in light of the reported incident. Complaints have been filed by BJP officials, prompting…

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Insult to nationalism, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay: West Bengal CM on Vande Mataram row

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticised Sonia Gandhi's alleged objection to Vande Mataram. He stated this action was an insult to nationalism and the song's creator. The Congress party denied any attempt to stop the national song's full rendition. Adhikari demanded an apology from the Congress for appeasement politics.…

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Congress should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress party of disrespecting the national song 'Vande Mataram'. He demanded an apology from party leader Sonia Gandhi for stopping the song midway. Shah also highlighted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's contributions to India's development. He mentioned Vajpayee's role in making India…

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BJP using Vande Mataram issue to divert attention from real ones: K C Venugopal

K C Venugopal stated the Vande Mataram singing was a communication matter. He accused the BJP of using the issue to divert attention from real problems. Venugopal mentioned the Congress respects both Vande Mataram and the national anthem. He urged the BJP to address land issues in Arunachal Pradesh first.…

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Bankim Chandra's descendant seeks Sonia Gandhi's apology over 'Vande Mataram' row

A BJP MLA has requested an apology from Sonia Gandhi for an alleged incident. He claims Vande Mataram was not fully sung at the AICC headquarters. The MLA, a descendant of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, expressed deep pain and anger. He cited historical instances of the song's importance in India's freedom…

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Sonia, Rahul Gandhi disrespected Vande Mataram: MP CM Yadav; seeks apology

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav accused senior Congress leaders of insulting the national song Vande Mataram. He demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi for the alleged disrespect shown. The ruling BJP alleged that the Gandhis and Mallikarjun Kharge disrespected Vande Mataram at an event. BJP leaders…

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Sonia Gandhi 'objected' to full version of Vande Mataram at event, claims BJP; Congress denies charge

The BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the full Vande Mataram at a Congress event. Congress denied this, stating she sought a chair for Mallikarjun Kharge. BJP leaders criticised the Congress's stance on the national song. Congress cited historical reasons for singing only initial stanzas previously. The full version…

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BJP claims Sonia Gandhi 'objected' to full version of Vande Mataram at event, Congress denies charge

The BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to Vande Mataram's full version. Congress denied this, stating she requested a chair for Mallikarjun Kharge. BJP spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal shared video footage of the event. Jairam Ramesh explained the historical context of singing Vande Mataram. The Congress asserted the full version…

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'Never seen such conduct from LoP': Rajnath Singh condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on PM Modi, foreign policy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks. Singh called Gandhi's comments on Prime Minister Modi extremely low-level. He stated such conduct was a serious concern for India's democracy. Gandhi had questioned the government's stance on Chinese incursions and foreign policy. The Defence Minister also questioned the Congress party's…

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History will indeed remember Manmohan Singh kindly as most consequential PM: Sonia Gandhi

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday defended former prime minister Manmohan Singh after the Supreme Court cleared him in the coal block allocation case, calling him a leader of integrity whose record contrasted with the Modi government's functioning. Gandhi accused the BJP of a political "witch-hunt" and said history would…

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Rahul Gandhi calls Amarinder his favourite BJP leader; ex-Punjab CM says personal ties with Gandhis remain

During an engaging Instagram session, Rahul Gandhi surprisingly labeled Amarinder Singh as his favorite BJP politician. In response, Amarinder Singh expressed gratitude, emphasizing the enduring personal bonds with the Gandhi family while firmly stating his loyalty to the Bharatiya Janata Party. He highlighted how personal relationships can transcend political affiliations,…

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HM Shah responsible for violence against students; doesn't have courage to come to Parliament: LoP Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi met with students protesting paper leaks and alleged police brutality. He stated that complaining about the education system is not a crime. Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of being responsible for the violence. He claimed Shah lacks the courage to explain the events in Parliament. The Congress…

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National Herald case: Delhi HC grants three weeks to Sonia, Rahul to respond to ED plea

The Delhi High Court has granted Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and other accused three weeks to respond to the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering chargesheet in the National Herald case. The matter will next be heard on September…

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Rahul Gandhi shows pellet gun injuries of protester to slam govt, says 'stop assaulting our students'

Rahul Gandhi called for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal and PM Modi's apology. He presented a student allegedly injured by pellet guns during a protest. The student's eye was damaged, impacting his vision and future police career. Delhi Police denied using pellet guns against protesters on that day. The incident…

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