Rahul Gandhi
Opposition meets to devise strategy on Parliament proceedings
The meeting of like-minded opposition parties will take place in Parliament House. Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Friday had alleged that the Centre was conspiring to hide the truth by exerting undue pressure on the presiding officers. The (Narendra) Modi government is conspiring to hide the truth.
Expunction Row: BJP establishing authoritarian dominance in Parliament, says Congress
Addressing a press conference, senior Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said: "Expunction is not justified by any reading of the relevant Rules, like Rule 380 qua the Lok Sabha and similar Rules in the Rajya Sabha dealing with expunction. None of the tests therein are even applicable, much less met.
Rahul Gandhi asked to respond by Feb 15 to notices on remarks on PM
The breach of privilege notices was served on the Congress MP by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey after Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister had connections with billionaire Gautam Adani. Rahul Gandhi made the accusation against the Prime Minister during his speech in Lok Sabha while participating in the discussion on motion of thanks on President's address.
Adhir urges Speaker to revisit decision to expunge Rahul Gandhi's remarks
On February 7, our leader Rahul Gandhi spoke on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. In his speech, he had mentioned certain facts about the ongoing issues related to the Hindenburg report and the alleged involvement of Adani group of companies in manipulation of the stock market. He also posed some questions to the Prime Minister on the issue.
Rahul making baseless allegations against govt: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Speaking during the motion of thanks on President's address in the Lok Sabha, Prasad, while referring to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's allegation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reportedly favouring Adani Group, said that Gandhi's comments were "false and shameful". Gandhi was misleading the House, Prasad said. On Tuesday, Gandhi had attacked.
Privilege notice should be served on Rahul: Pralhad Joshi
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Joshi said that as per rules, no allegations can be made unless prior notice is given by a member, adding that Gandhi's comments should be expunged and a privilege notice should be served to him. "As per Parliament rules, no allegations can be made unless prior notice is given by an MP. His (Rahul Gandhi's) statement should be expunged and privilege motion be moved against him and a notice be served to him," Joshi said.
PM Modi to reply to motion of thanks on President's Address in LS today
The opposition on Tuesday led by Rahul Gandhi attacked the government and the Prime Minister. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in his Lok Sabha speech brought up the Adani controversy. He alleged that the Central government was favouring only one corporate, Adani Group, 'who gets all the contracts, including the overseas ones.
Former servicemen said idea of Agniveer came from RSS: Rahul Gandhi
"During the Bharat Jodo Yatra, retired officers of Indian Army told us that idea about Agniveer came from RSS and was thrust on the Army. They said we are training 1000s in weapons and then soon after, they will become civilians amid high unemployment. The officers told me that Ajit Doval is the man behind this idea," Rahul Gandhi said in the Motion of Thanks on President's address.
Adani gets contracts wherever PM Modi visits: Rahul Gandhi
He alleged, "The Prime Minister went to Australia and by magic, SBI gave a $1 billion loan to Adani. The PM goes to Bangladesh and then the power development board of the country signs a 25-year contract with Adani." "How much money Adani gave to the BJP in the last 20 years," Rahul Gandhi asked.
Karnataka BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over HAL criticism, demands apology
The issue has resulted in a political crossfire between the Congress and BJP. In a series of tweets late Monday, the state's Health Minister K. Sudhakar said: "The HAL, which was nurtured by Maharaja of Mysore Shri Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar, is a pride of Karnataka and an invaluable jewel of India. "In the run up to 2019 Lok Sabha elections Rahul Gandhi made baseless allegations.
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