Mahatma Gandhi
Indian independence activist (1869–1948)
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā, first applied to him in South Africa in 1914, is now used throughout the world.
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'Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra': BJP targets Rahul's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra'; seeks apology after Psephologist deletes Maharashtra elections dataBJP has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for his "vote theft" allegations, following Sanjay Kumar's admission of incorrect voter data related to Maharashtra elections. BJP accuses Gandhi of using false..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Give cheap fuel, not cheap comedy': Opposition takes on petroleum ministry over Gandhi-Savarkar poster; BJP reactsA social media post by the oil ministry on Independence Day, featuring V.D. Savarkar alongside Mahatma Gandhi, has ignited a political controversy. The opposition Congress party has accused the Modi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Independence Day: Rahul, Kharge absent from Red Fort event; BJP questions no-showThe BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for not attending the Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort. Amit Malviya, BJP I-T cell chief, questioned Gandhi's absence and commitment..IndiaTimes - Published | |
79th Independence Day: 'India has now decided, blood and water will not flow together' - Top quotes from PM Modi's speechPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day, marking his 12th consecutive address. He paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and hoisted the flag,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Vote 'chori' row: EC repeats 'sign declaration or apologise' dare; adds ‘Rahul still has time’The Election Commission has pressed Rahul Gandhi to substantiate his claims of "vote theft" in Karnataka and Haryana, demanding either a formal declaration supporting his allegations or a public..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Give proof of vote fraud: 3 state CEOs to RahulRahul Gandhi faces mounting pressure after alleging "vote chori," with election officials from Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka demanding evidence. Haryana and Maharashtra require affidavits under..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'New avatar of Goebbels': BJP attacks Rahul on vote-chori claim; calls him 'perpetual youth' of politicsBJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for his accusations against the Election Commission, dismissing them as baseless and stemming from frustration over Congress's loss of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Quit if you don't trust EC: BJP to Sonia, RahulBJP intensified its demand for Rahul Gandhi to substantiate his vote fraud allegations, highlighting his failure to accept the Election Commission's challenge to provide an affidavit. The party..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Script by Salim-Javed': Fadnavis mocks Rahul's 'vote chori' claims; says Congress chief is speaking fictionMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticised Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations, dismissing them as a fictional script to mask his failures. Fadnavis highlighted the Election Commission's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'He indirectly supported SIR': Assam CM Himanta on Rahul's 'vote theft' claim; cites ‘Bangladeshi names’ in voter rollsSpeaking to reporters in New Delhi, Sarma referred to Gandhi’s comments on alleged irregularities in voter rolls in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura assembly constituency. Gandhi had claimed that over one..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Defamatory remarks' against Amit Shah: Rahul Gandhi appears before Jharkhand court; gets bail in 2018 caseRahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, received bail from a Jharkhand court. This relates to a case about alleged defamatory comments. The comments were directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah in 2018...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Reason he can't stand up to Trump is ...': Rahul's fresh charge at PM; claims 'Modi's hands are tied'Rahul Gandhi has accused PM Modi of being unable to confront President Trump's tariff threats due to the ongoing US investigation into Adani. Gandhi alleges that Modi's silence stems from potential..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul claims Jaitley 'threat' over farm laws, late minister's son hits backRahul Gandhi alleged that Arun Jaitley threatened him for opposing farm laws. BJP leaders and Jaitley's son strongly refuted the claim, citing Jaitley's death in 2019, before the laws were introduced...IndiaTimes - Published | ‘If irresponsibility has a face’: Sitharaman slams Rahul over Arun Jaitley remarks; calls them ‘despicable’Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's remarks about the late Arun Jaitley, deeming them irresponsible and harmful to the Congress party. Gandhi claimed Jaitley..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath slams Rahul’s ‘atom bomb’ claim: Calls past allegations ‘damp squib’; defends EC’s integrityDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's claim of possessing evidence of election malpractice in Bihar. Addressing a gathering in Patna, Singh urged Gandhi to reveal his..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Welfare of farmers, youth top priority': PM Modi's addresses 'global instability'; sends message to US from VaranasiAmid escalating trade tensions with the US, Prime Minister Modi asserted India's commitment to prioritizing its farmers, small industries, and youth welfare. He urged citizens to embrace indigenous..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul vs EC: Rahul Gandhi says poll body 'obliterated and taken over'; claims at least 15 seats were rigged in Lok Sabha electionsCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, alleging that India's election system is 'dead' and the recent Lok Sabha elections were rigged. Gandhi claims to..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP says only thing dead is Rahul's political legacyBJP leaders strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the Indian economy, calling him delusional and ignorant for echoing Donald Trump's "dead economy" jibe. They highlighted India's economic..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Were you sleeping in history class?' Jaishankar's 'China guru' dig at Rahul; slams Gandhi familyExternal Affairs Minister Jaishankar strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha, labeling him a "China-guru" and implying his understanding of China stemmed from Olympic invitations and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Pakistan is Congress' mistake': Union Home Minister Amit Shah trains gun on Opposition in Lok SabhaThe Union Home Minister held former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru responsible for India not being a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He further alleged that the Gandhi..DNA - Published |
Portrait believed to be only one Gandhi sat for sells for Rs 1.7 crore at BonhamsA rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi by British artist Clare Leighton fetched £152,800 (Rs 1.7 crore) at a Bonhams online auction. The portrait, believed to be the only one Gandhi ever sat for,..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Never walk Godse’s path’: Stalin urges students to understand politics, follow ideals of Gandhi, Ambedkar, PeriyarIndiaTimes - Published |
'Mask has come off': Rahul flays RSS over call to drop 'secular' from Constitution; says 'they want Manusmriti'Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the RSS following Dattatreya Hosabale's call to remove "socialist and secular" from the Constitution's Preamble. Gandhi argues that the RSS opposes the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'All elections held as per law': EC rebuts Rahul’s rigging claim; LoP raises fresh 'voter theft' chargeThe Election Commission of India (ECI) refuted Rahul Gandhi's rigging allegations in the 2024 Maharashtra polls, asserting adherence to established electoral laws and processes. Despite ECI's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Sidekick of RJD': Congress has bowed to Tejashwi, says Prashant Kishore; dares Rahul to slam Lalu over Ambedkar rowPrashant Kishor criticised Congress for being subservient to the RJD in Bihar, accusing them of being a "sidekick." He challenged Rahul Gandhi to condemn Lalu Prasad Yadav for disrespecting Dr...IndiaTimes - Published | Manipur violence: Congress targets PM Modi; says he has 'abdicated responsibility'Following renewed violence in Manipur after the arrest of a Meitei leader, Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have strongly criticized the BJP government and PM Modi's handling of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital in Shimla after health deterioratesSenior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was on Saturday taken to Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital in Shimla after she complained of high blood pressure. Gandhi (78), who was on a personal trip to..DNA - Published | PM Modi meets Paraguay President Santiago Pena Palacios at Hyderabad HousePresident Santiago Pena Palacios of Paraguay is on a three-day state visit to India, commencing with a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit aims to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Countries of Gandhi, Mandela': Supriya Sule-led delegation concludes diplomatic visit to South AfricaLed by Supriya Sule, an all-party delegation concluded a visit to South Africa, emphasizing shared values of peace and non-violence inspired by Gandhi and Mandela. The delegation addressed the April 22..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Ek chawanni chaandi ki ... ': BJP's poetic jibe at Sonia, Rahul Gandhi over National Herald caseThe BJP has contrasted the Congress party of Mahatma Gandhi's era with its current leadership, highlighting the National Herald case involving Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. This criticism coincides with the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Operation Sindoor: Karnataka Congress posts Mahatma Gandhi quote on peace, deletes it after airstrikes, lauds IAF laterKarnataka Congress posted it hours after India carried out an air strike at nine locations inside Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) as part of its 'Operation Sindoor' to avenge the killing..DNA - Published | Delhi court issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in Rs 5,000 crore National Herald caseA Delhi court has issued a notice to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi concerning the National Herald money laundering case, following a previous temporary refusal. The Enforcement Directorate filed a..IndiaTimes - Published |
'India must show we stand together': Rahul urges PM Modi to call special sessionFollowing the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament. Gandhi emphasised the need for India to..IndiaTimes - Published | Bring missing files, court tells ED, halts notices to GandhisA Delhi court has deferred issuing notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money-laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought the court's directive to hear the accused..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC pulls up LoP Rahul Gandhi for 'irresponsible' Savarkar jibe, stays summonsThe bench further asked senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Rahul Gandhi, whether he knew that even Mahatma Gandhi used words such as "your faithful servant" in his communications to the..DNA - Published | BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj pulls a Priyanka Gandhi, flaunts 'National Herald ki loot' tote bag to target CongressBJP MP Bansuri Swaraj countered Congress's political messaging in Parliament by carrying a tote bag criticizing the Gandhis over the National Herald case. This action follows Priyanka Gandhi's previous..IndiaTimes - Published |
Youth Congress halts train in Patna over ED chargesheet against Gandhis; BJP, Congress trade barbsIndiaTimes - Published | It's open & shut case, Cong workers should protest against Gandhis: PuriThe BJP has intensified its attack on the Gandhi family regarding the National Herald case, labeling it a clear instance of fraud and money laundering. BJP leader Hardeep Singh Puri asserted that..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress, BJP trade barbs over Herald caseThe Congress party is set to intensify its protests against the alleged misuse of investigative agencies by the BJP government, with a key meeting scheduled to strategize further action. These..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Repeated questions': Robert Vadra says after day 3 of ED grilling; BJP says 'no more VVIP treatment'Robert Vadra faced interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate regarding alleged irregularities in a land deal. Vadra claimed repeated questioning and a potential birthday celebration at the ED..IndiaTimes - Published |
No one has licence to loot, Gandhis must answer charges: BJPBJP dismissed Congress's vendetta claims after the Gandhis were charged in the National Herald case, asserting that no one is above the law. Ravi Shankar Prasad urged Congress to address the..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress made this ED law, now facing the heat: Akhilesh takes a swipe at Gandhis as Kharge slams BJP over National Herald caseAmidst the National Herald case controversy, Akhilesh Yadav criticized Congress, stating they are facing consequences of their own ED law. He advocated for abolishing the Enforcement Directorate,..IndiaTimes - Published |
National Herald case: Congress workers detained over ED chargesheet against Gandhis; party cries vendetta, BJP alleges fund misuseIndiaTimes - Published | National Herald case: ED set to take over 700 crore of Gandhis' assetsIndiaTimes - Published |
HC bins Rahul's plea to junk proceedings in Savarkar caseThe Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court dismissed Rahul Gandhi's plea against summons in a defamation case for his remarks against Savarkar. Gandhi had called Savarkar a 'servant of British' and was..IndiaTimes - Published | Waqf bill: Owaisi cites Gandhi, tears up copy of bill in protest; Jagdambika Pal countersLok Sabha saw a heated exchange as Asaduddin Owaisi tore the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on Muslims. Owaisi's actions were criticized by BJP's Jagdambika Pal. Union..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC junks plea of Gandhi's kin against Sabarmati revampIndiaTimes - Published | India receives Mahatma Gandhi-related artefacts from South AfricaExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar received historical artefacts and documents related to Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa's Phoenix Settlement Trust-Gandhi Development Trust. These items will be..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nayak nahi khalnayak hu main': RJD targets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with another poster outside Rabri Devi's residenceRJD workers have displayed a poster outside Rabri Devi's residence in Patna, accusing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of disrespecting women, Mahatma Gandhi, and the national anthem. The incident sparked..IndiaTimes - Published | RJD calls Bihar CM Nitish Kumar ‘Khalnayak’ in new poster outside Rabri Devi’s house over national anthem rowRJD workers have placed a poster outside former CM Rabri Devi's residence, portraying current Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as a villain for allegedly disrespecting women, Mahatma Gandhi, and the national..IndiaTimes - Published |
