Rahul Gandhi

After a thorough review of the situation, taking into account a Delhi High Court order and Gandhi's response, the ECI advised Gandhi to exercise greater care and discretion in his future public statements.

During the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the tribal-dominated Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of withholding the disclosure of purchasers of electoral bonds.

Ashoka further accused the Congress party of fostering anti-national sentiments and harboring members associated with the so-called 'tukde-tukde' gang.

Chaired by Harish Chaudhary, the AICC representative in the screening committee, the meeting also included Deepa Dasmunsi, the state unit incharge, Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan, and Sudhakaran.

According to Jairam Ramesh, Congress In-charge for Communications, Rahul Gandhi will resume his Yatra on March 2, following his prior commitment to deliver 'special lectures' at his alma mater.

In the announcement of candidates, Binoy Viswam, the Kerala CPI state Secretary, raised questions regarding Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Wayanad, suggesting that the Congress should clarify why Gandhi is choosing to contest from Kerala rather than from northern India.

Gandhi expressed dismay that individuals enlisted through the Agniveer scheme are denied the recognition and benefits traditionally accorded to full-time soldiers, including martyr status. He highlighted the lack of support and financial assistance for the families of these soldiers, noting that the majority of Agniveers are discharged after four years, leaving them without long-term security.

Highlighting the scene during Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to Amethi as part of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Union Minister Smriti Irani asserted that Gandhi was met with deserted streets, questioning his previous representation and challenging him to stand independently in Amethi during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Addressing the crowd, Gandhi expressed his intention to counter the politics of hatred with love, symbolizing his party's approach in a challenging political environment. He criticized the BJD-led state government for what he described as its failure to address the migration of 30 lakh people from Odisha to other states due to lack of livelihood opportunities.

Stressing the need for a comprehensive caste census, Gandhi asserted that the first step under an INDIA government would be to conduct this census. Addressing the existing reservation norms, he promised the removal of the 50% cap on reservations to ensure the rights of Dalits, tribals, and OBCs.