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Who is Rahul Gandhi, the convicted 'prince' of Indian politics?

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has never been a minister in a federal or state government, has not led his Congress party to a general election victory, and quit as party chief after it was demolished in the last parliamentary polls in 2019.

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Indian opposition leader expelled from parliament after defamation conviction

Rahul Gandhi of Congress party had asked why ‘all thieves have Modi as [their] common surname’

The Guardian - UK

Congress lambasts at BJP prez Nadda over 'casteist mindset' remark on Rahul Gandhi

The Congress on Friday refuted BJP chief JP Nadda's allegation that Rahul Gandhi compared OBC communities to thieves. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reactions to India’s Rahul Gandhi losing parliament seat

Opposition leaders condemn Gandhi’s disqualification and accuse PM Narendra Modi’s government of ‘killing democracy’.

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Several Congress leaders slam disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as Lok Sabha MP

Many congress leaders have reacted sharply over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as Lok Sabha MP. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Events linked to RSS, BJP, but Times Now Navbharat aired them as ‘Muslims happy with Modi’

“Muslims in Uttar Pradesh are happy with the efforts of PM Modi and CM Yogi,” declared a news segment aired on Times Now Navbharat on January 19. It relied on a ground report from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency Varanasi, where an event had been organised by an outfit called…

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Maharashtra: 2 FIRs, 2 families ‘forced to leave home’ over WhatsApp status on Aurangzeb

Facing pressure from local residents and Hindutva activists over WhatsApp statuses praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, two families have been allegedly compelled to leave their homes – in Hatkanangale tehsil of Maharashtra’s Kolhapur district over the last week.

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Virendra Sachdeva becomes full-time Delhi BJP chief

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP on Thursday got its full-time president in Virendra Sachdeva, the first party leader from Punjabi background in the last 13 years to hold the post.

The Times of India

More arrests, Rahul Gandhi coverage: Why press freedom continues to take a beating in India

In the last fortnight, Indian democracy and press freedom have taken a beating. But there have also been words spoken that are like a balm to an ever-deepening wound. They may not be able to stop this wound from festering, or to heal it, but they are worth noting and…

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BJP announces names of four new state unit presidents

The BJP on Thursday named four new state presidents, including Lok Sabha MP C P Joshi in Rajasthan and OBC leader and MLC Samrat Choudhary in Bihar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India’s Rahul Gandhi found guilty of defamation over Modi remark

Case stems from a 2019 remark in which opposition leader asked why ‘all thieves have Modi as (their) common surname’.

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Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi found guilty of defamation, sentenced to two years in prison

The defamation case was filed by a leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party after a 2019 speech in which Mr Gandhi referred to thieves as having the surname of Modi, the same as India's prime minister.

ABC News

Indian court orders Rahul Gandhi to two years in jail for Modi comment

A lower court in India sentenced opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday to two years in jail on charges of defamation for a 2019 speech in which he referred to thieves as having the surname Modi.

Reuters

Indian court rules opposition leader defamed Modi

India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been sentenced to two years in prison after a court found him guilty of defamation.

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Akhilesh Yadav blames Yogi government after UP man's Sarus crane 'friend' goes 'missing'

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has alleged negligence on the part of chief minister Yogi Adityanth-led State government after a Sarus crane, whose 'friendship' with one Arif Khan Gurjar from Mandka village in the State had warmed many hearts, was relocated by forest department officials. Read further on…

The Times of India

Surat court convicts Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

NEW DELHI: A Surat court on Thursday sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to two years in jail in a 2019 criminal defamation case filed against him over his 'Modi surname' remarks.

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7 Non BJP CM's skip Kejriwal's G-8 meeting invitation in Delhi

The meeting of the Chief Ministers of eight non-BJP-ruled states in Delhi was cancelled due to the unavailability of the Chief Ministers from the event. Among those who were invited apart from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, no one confirmed their presence at the event. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP is just a tenant, not owner of democracy: Congress

The Congress on Tuesday said the ruling BJP is just a tenant and not the owner of democracy. Congress asserted that holding the government to account does not amount to criticising the nation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nitish Kumar gets angry at English again, this time inside legislature

PATNA: Bihar has witnessed yet another flare up from its chief minister Nitish Kumar against the use of English language, this time inside the state legislature.

Reuters

US report lists 'significant human rights' abuses in India

The annual U.S. report on human rights practices released on Monday listed "significant human rights issues" and abuses in India, including reported targeting of religious minorities, dissidents and journalists, the U.S. State Department said.

The Times of India

BJP takes early lead in cooperative credit societies polls, wins 90% seats

LUCKNOW: The Bharatiya Janata Party took a strong early lead in elections just held for cooperative credit societies in rural areas of the state. As per the results declared for more than 7,000 societies on Sunday, candidates supported by the saffron party have garnered more than 90% seats for chairmen…

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Priyanka on Police notice to Rahul: People watching all exploits of "corrupt BJP govt", will reply when time comes

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday attacked the Centre over the Delhi Police notice to Rahul Gandhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliament Budget Session: Govt scared of JPC on Adani issue, say Opposition MPs

Opposition MPs on Monday held a joint press conference in the Parliament premises and alleged that the Government was scared of constituting a JPC to probe the Adani-Hindenburg issue. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliament Budget Session: Meeting of leaders from like-minded opposition parties underway

A meeting of leaders from like-minded opposition parties is underway at the office of LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament to chalk out the strategy for the floor of the House on Monday, All India Congress Committee (AICC) informed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Wouldn't be scared by such actions": Congress after Delhi police's visit to Rahul Gandhi's house

Congress leaders on Sunday accused the BJP-led central government of diverting people's attention from the Adani issue after the Special CP (L&O) Sagar Preet Hooda met Rahul Gandhi on Sunday and sought to know the names of sexual harassment victims whom he had mentioned during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. Read…

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