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Delhi HC junks plea against election of Chirag Paswan as MP from Bihar
The Delhi High Court dismissed a challenge to Chirag Paswan's election from the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat, citing a lack of territorial jurisdiction as the election occurred in Bihar. The petitioner, a sexual assault survivor, alleged Paswan concealed criminal antecedents related to the case involving Prince Raj.
Rahul inspects ordnance factories, hospital projects on maiden visit to Amethi since LS polls
Rahul Gandhi visited Amethi. This was his first visit since the 2019 polls. He inspected an ordnance factory and a rifle unit. Gandhi inaugurated a new heart unit at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. He reviewed the Indira Gandhi College of Nursing. BJP workers protested his visit. They burned his effigy. Gandhi will visit Kanpur.
Posters targeting Rahul Gandhi appear ahead of his Amethi visit
Ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit to Amethi, provocative posters branding him as a "supporter of terror" surfaced across the city, escalating political tensions despite heightened security measures. Gandhi's itinerary includes visits to Raebareli and Amethi, where he will inaugurate facilities and meet with party workers.
Frequent elections hinder administrative works: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood championed the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative, highlighting potential increases in voter turnout and significant cost savings of approximately Rs 12,000 crore. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the need for political stability to foster India's development into a superpower, noting that synchronized elections were the norm until the 1960s.
Frequent elections "not good" for country's development: Dharmendra Pradhan advocates for 'One Nation, One Election'
Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the 'One Nation, One Election' run organised by Delhi University. He advocated for political stability through simultaneous elections. Pradhan highlighted the potential for economic savings and accelerated development.
In a letter to PM, Rahul and Kharge urge house session on terror attack
Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a special Parliament session. The aim is to address the Pahalgam attack. They want to demonstrate national unity against terrorism. Kharge emphasized the session's importance in showing collective resolve. Gandhi highlighted the nation's outrage and need for a united front. Opposition parties had mixed reactions to the proposal.
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Congress' '56-inch seena gayab' posts on Pahalgam attack sparks major row after former Pak Min reshares party's remarks
A controversy erupted after a former Pakistani minister reshared Congress' social media posts criticizing the BJP over the Pahalgam attack. The BJP accused Congress of sharing a similar culture with Pakistan.
Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge seek special parliament session after Pahalgam attack claims 26 lives
Pahalgam attack: Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, opposition leaders in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are urging for a special parliamentary session. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have both written to Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing the need for a united front against terrorism.
Parliamentary panel on defence condemns Pahalgam attack
A parliamentary panel on defence strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam. The attack resulted in the death of twenty-six people. The committee observed a two-minute silence to show solidarity. Rahul Gandhi, Sanjay Singh, and Virendra Singh attended the meeting. The committee discussed resettlement policies and healthcare for ex-servicemen. Radha Mohan Singh expressed deep anguish over the Pahalgam attack.
Karnataka: Minister Somanna’s intervention averts another Janivara row
The Railway Board averted a potential controversy by relaxing rules on religious symbols for recruitment exams after concerns arose in Karnataka regarding a ban on items like the sacred thread. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw intervened following protests and alerts from officials, modifying the rules to allow religious symbols with increased invigilator vigilance.
BJP questions Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi over 'insensitive, shameless' comments of some Congress leaders
Bharatiya Janata Party has criticized Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi regarding their party leaders' statements. These statements questioned the need for war with Pakistan. They also questioned the Pahalgan terror attack victims' account. Ravi Shankar Prasad highlighted comments from Siddaramaiah, Vijay Wadettiwar, R B Timmapur, and Robert Vadra. BJP questions Congress's commitment to national unity.
Rahul Gandhi to visit Rae Bareli, Amethi on April 29-30
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Uttar Pradesh for two days, starting on Tuesday, with planned stops in his constituency, Rae Bareli, and the party stronghold of Amethi. During the visit, Gandhi will inaugurate a new heart unit at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi and inspect the ordnance factory in Munshiganj.
Democratic politics have fundamentally changed globally, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi stated at Bharat Summit 2025 that democratic politics have changed globally, requiring a new type of politician. He noted the current aggressive political climate aims to crush opposition and undermine media. Reflecting on his Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi acknowledged politicians' failure to listen to the people.
SC holds Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Savarkar as "irresponsible", warns him not to make such statements in future
The defamation case stems from Gandhi's comments on Savarkar made on November 17, 2022 during his Bharat Jodo Yatra at a rally in Maharashtra's Akola district.
Pahalgam attack: Rahul Gandhi to visit Jammu & Kashmir on Friday, meet injured
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on April 25 to meet those injured in the recent Pahalgam terror attack. He will visit the Government Medical College in Anantnag to check on the health of the injured. This decision follows a deadly attack near Pahalgam that resulted in numerous casualties.
Savarkar remark: Rahul Gandhi moves SC
Rahul Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the Allahabad High Court's decision to uphold summons related to his alleged defamatory statements against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The case originated from comments Gandhi made during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra in November 2022.
Karnataka: Former PM HD Deve Gowda writes to CM, urges him to drop land acquisition for Greater Bengaluru township
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has voiced strong opposition to the Greater Bangalore Development Authority's (GBDA) plan to acquire approximately 10,000 acres of farmland in Bidadi Hobli, Ramanagara district, for a township project. Gowda warned that further land acquisition would devastate the livelihoods of thousands of families dependent on agriculture, leading to unemployment and environmental damage.
Neither Parliament nor executive, Constitution is supreme: Sibal hits back at VP Dhankhar
Kapil Sibal countered Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's remarks on a Supreme Court order, asserting the Constitution's supremacy over Parliament and the executive. Sibal defended the court's actions as consistent with constitutional values and national interest, criticizing Dhankhar's stance as potentially compromising the impartiality expected of the Rajya Sabha chairman. He emphasized that the judiciary's role is to interpret the Constitution.
Bihar needs energetic leader with vision, Chirag ready for bigger responsibility: Lok Janshakti Party
The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is positioning its president, Chirag Paswan, for a larger role in Bihar, asserting his readiness to lead the state. Arun Bharti, a close aide, emphasized Paswan's vision and widespread appeal, suggesting the NDA should consider him for a significant leadership position.
"One Nation, One Election Bill is transformative, visionary, historic": BJP leader Anurag Thakur
BJP leader Anurag Thakur hailed the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill as transformative and in the national interest, citing potential savings in time and money. A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is set to begin all-state visits starting with Maharashtra on May 17 to gather opinions. The JPC is also launching a website for public input, ensuring transparency.
Allahabad HC grants 10 more days to home ministry in Rahul Gandhi dual citizenship case
The Allahabad High Court has extended the deadline for the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit its report on Rahul Gandhi's alleged dual citizenship. The next hearing is scheduled for May 5. Simultaneously, Rahul Gandhi has appealed to the Chief Ministers of Telangana and Himachal Pradesh. He urged them to implement the Rohith Vemula Act.
House panel to discuss CCI role in digital era next week
The briefing could cover topics ranging from a digital competition law, which was proposed to regulate large players, to the effective oversight of antitrust behaviour of e-comerce as well as quick commerce players, said a person aware of the details.
Rahul Gandhi urges Congress CMs to enact Rohith Vemula Act
In his letter, Gandhi emphasised the importance of enacting the legislation as a tribute to Rohith Vemula's memory and as a step toward ensuring justice and protection for students from marginalised communities.
Rahul Gandhi's EC remark triggered by ED heat, poll defeats: BJP
The BJP has criticised Rahul Gandhi's claim that the Election Commission is "compromised," attributing it to his frustration with the Enforcement Directorate. Sambit Patra highlighted the BJP's 2024 Lok Sabha victory and questioned if Congress also compromised the EC.
In 'traitor' jibe at Rahul Gandhi, BJP says his remarks against EC shows frustration over ED action
The BJP on Monday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of being a “traitor” after he criticised the Election Commission during a US visit, alleging it was compromised during the Maharashtra polls. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra claimed Gandhi was targeting the poll body due to the Enforcement Directorate’s action in the National Herald case.
Parliamentary panel to discuss competition regulator's role in digital landscape
Various competition issues, including those related to quick commerce companies, are expected to be on the agenda for the upcoming meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, a source told PTI. The subject for the meeting will be 'Evolving Role of Competition Commission of India in the Economy, particularly the Digital Landscape'.
Delhi BJP to launch campaign to spread awareness on One Nation, One Election
Delhi BJP is gearing up to launch a city-wide campaign to raise awareness and garner support for the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) initiative. State President Virendra Sachdeva emphasized that ONOE is a national necessity that can save time, money, and resources, ultimately contributing to the nation's development.
Rahul Gandhi arrives in US, to visit Brown University in Rhode Island
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has arrived in the United States for a visit. He is scheduled to engage with faculty and students at Brown University in Rhode Island.
Parliamentary panel Bill seeks expert suggestions on Income-Tax Bill 2025
The Lok Sabha Select Committee is seeking input on the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, from experts and stakeholders, setting a two-week deadline for submissions. Proposed in the July 2024 Budget to simplify the existing Income-tax Act, the bill aims to reduce disputes and litigation.
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