Rahul Gandhi
Opposition gears up again to press for JPC demand in Parliament
Besides the Congress, DMK, NCP, SP, RJD, BRS, CPI(M), CPI, SS (Uddhav), JD(U), JMM, MDMK, AAP, VCK, and IUML attended the meeting. The opposition has decided to press for the demand of the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) in the Adani row. The Opposition MPs from both Houses have given adjournment notices on the demand.
People must raise voice against those who defame India: Rijiju attacks Rahul
Speaking to the media, Rijiju said, "Rahul Gandhi must apologise for what he said in his London seminar. He has insulted our democracy, judiciary & nation. We must raise our voice against those who speak against our nation." He further said, "If Rahul Gandhi says something and Congress gets into trouble because of that, we have nothing.
Rahul to be in Parliament, impasse between oppn & govt unlikely to end
Opposition MPs from both the houses have given adjournment notices on demand of JPC in Hindenburg Adani row. The opposition parties will meet at LoP Mallikarjun Kharge's office to work up a strategy as the house's proceedings have been washed out for three days in a row.
LS adjourned amid protests; Minister says Rahul insulted Speaker
As soon as the Lower House reassembled at 2 p.m., treasury members started raising slogans, seeking apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on democracy during a speech in London last week. The opposition members led by the Congress, stormed into the well of the House with placards, seeking a probe by a joint Parliamentary committee (JPC) in the Adani matter.
Smriti Irani slams Rahul over his UK speech, seeks apology
In a press conference Smriti Irani said, "Rahul Gandhi called upon foreign powers from a country whose history has been to enslave India. While tearing down India's democratic systems and institutions, Rahul expressed his regret that foreign forces do not come and attack India." Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi, she said, "I want to ask a question.
Who controls Elara: Rahul's new salvo at govt
Gandhi, after arriving in the national capital from his foreign trip, alleged that Adani group and Elara have been given a contract for missile and radar upgrade. In a tweet, he said, "India's missile and radar upgrade contract is given to a company owned by Adani and a dubious foreign entity called Elara.
No question of apology: Kharge defends Rahul
Kharge said that Gandhi did not say anything wrong and only spoke about democracy, "whereas the Prime Minister spoke at many places in foreign lands and insulted the country". Amid the uproar over Rahul Gandhi's statement has tried to make it clear that the party is not going to yield on the subject and will be offensive.
Karnataka Congress gears up for Rahul's mega rally on March 20
The Congress is making an all out preparation for the programme. Rahul Gandhi will be visiting the state for the first time after the Bharat Jodo Yatra. The mega rally is being organised at Belagavi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken part in a 10.7 km roadshow in Belagavi and evoked a good response from the people.
Parliament impasse: Opposition now planning to march to ED office
The Congress has filed privilege notice against Union Minister and Leader of House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal and both the parties do not want to end the matter. To keep the opposition unity intact, parties will meet on Wednesday to derive a strategy and some of them are of view that they should march to the ED offices to keep the pressure on the government.
Anurag Thakur questions Rahul Gandhi's low attendance in Lok Sabha
"... Rahul Gandhi claims that he is not given the opportunity to speak in the Parliament whereas his attendance in Lok Sabha is lower than the average attendance," the Lok Sabha MP from Hamirpur told the media persons. The Minister further said Rahul Gandhi should apologise for making such remarks on foreign soil.
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