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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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 |
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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 |
'Painting realises Gandhi's vision': MF Husain’s ‘Gram Yatra’ fetches record price, surprising even Christie’sIndiaTimes - Published | BJP questions Rahul's Vietnam tripsThe BJP has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his frequent visits to Vietnam, questioning his commitment to his constituency Rae Bareli. BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad expressed concerns about..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'Told books on Gandhi, Nehru not fit to be sold': University cancels book fairA book fair to be held at Uttarakhand's HNB Garhwal University faced cancellation allegedly due to pressure from right-wing groups. Organisers claimed the event was obstructed by ABVP citing exams and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Overlooked for yrs,' Ahmed Patel's son to stop working for CongressFaisal Patel, son of late Ahmed Patel, has decided to stop working for Congress, citing feelings of being overlooked despite his loyalty. In an emotional post, the 44-year-old stressed his father's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Aapko toh ghar mein sunne nahi milega': PM Modi's praise, dig and shayari dedication for KhargePM Narendra Modi dedicated a shayari to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha, lauding his public service while also aiming a dig at him. Modi criticized the Gandhi family, recalled the..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP MP seeks privilege proceedings against Rahul for 'gibberish canards'BJP MP Nishikant Dubey requested breach of privilege proceedings against Rahul Gandhi for unverified claims in his recent Lok Sabha speech. Dubey highlighted Gandhi's allegations regarding phone..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nothing new', 'repetitive': How opposition reacted to PM Modi's Lok Sabha speechPrime Minister Narendra Modi's response in the Lok Sabha to the Motion of Thanks debate was heavily criticized by Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Shashi Tharoor, for ignoring..IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Nitish Kumar told to stop clapping while paying tribute to Mahatma GandhiBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inadvertently clapped during a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs' Day, leading to an awkward moment caught on camera. The incident occurs while Kumar, alongside..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Soul of India': PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on death anniversaryLeading political figures, including President Murmu, PM Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, gathered at Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi on the anniversary of his assassination. Tributes..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court stays defamation case on Rahul for Shah remarkThe Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the trial court proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case. This case involves allegations that Gandhi made defamatory remarks about..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Deference to privacy': Congress shares why Gandhi family didn't accompany Manmohan Singh’s kin for immersion of ashesThe Congress party clarifies the absence of top leaders during the immersion of former PM Manmohan Singh's ashes, emphasizing respect for family privacy. The BJP criticizes the Gandhi family's absence...IndiaTimes - Published | No one from Gandhi family went to collect MMS remains: PuriUnion minister Hardeep Puri criticised Congress for creating controversies around the last rites of ex-PM Manmohan Singh, accusing them of disrespecting his memory and ethos. BJP members, including..IndiaTimes - Published |
