Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician who was the President of the Indian National Congress from 16 December 2017 to 3 July 2019. He hails from a long line of politicians, known as the Nehru-Gandhi family, which has occupied a prominent place in the politics of India ever since the country gained independence in 1947. His great-grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru, was the first prime minister of India and also the longest-serving Prime Minister of India having served for a total of seventeen years. Gandhi's grandmother, Indira, was the first female Prime Minister of India and his father, Rajiv, was the youngest prime minister of India to be sworn in to office. The son of Sonia and Rajiv, he is the chairperson of the Indian Youth Congress and the National Students Union of India. A member of the Indian Parliament, Gandhi represents the constituency of Wayanad, Kerala in the 17th Lok Sabha.
"The coronavirus is an opportunity for India to unite as one people, putting aside differences of religion, caste and class; to forge one common purpose: the defeat of this deadly virus. Compassion,.. IndiaTimes - Published
"Congress needs to act as a watchdog. We need to ensure that the most vulnerable and the poor are protected comprehensively. India has to fight COVID-19 with an India specific strategy and.. IndiaTimes - Published
During the Congress Working Committee meeting held through videoconferencing in the morning to discussed various issues, including government response to the pandemic, former Prime Minister Manmohan.. IndiaTimes - Published
In his missive to Modi, Gandhi called for the immediate strengthening of social safety nets, and said the government must prioritise protecting and isolating the elderly and the vulnerable... IndiaTimes - Published
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday wrote a letter to PM Narendra Modi, saying the sudden lockdown has created immense panic and confusion in the country. The Congress leader urged the Prime.. IndiaTimes - Published
Holding the government responsible for the plight of migrant workers who are walking down to their native places in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded.. IndiaTimes - Published
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appealed to the general public and his party workers and ministers to provide food and shelter to the homebound migrants moving on foot passing.. IndiaTimes - Published
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday called for a "more nuanced and compassionate approach" to deal with the coronavirus crisis, saying the lockdown will devastate the county's poor and weak. IndiaTimes - Published
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi welcomed the financial package announced by the Centre on Thursday, saying it was the first step in the right direction. The comments come after the government unveiled a.. IndiaTimes - Published
He said the second part should focus on the economy."Those who survive on daily wages need immediate support through direct cash transfers and free rations. IndiaTimes - Published
Rahul Gandhi had said on February 12 that the government should take the coronavirus threat seriously and must address the issue immediately, failing which the country and its people may suffer. "I am.. IndiaTimes - Published
Amid scarcity of the equipment for the corona warriors, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that he is sad about the state of affairs as crucial time for preparedness has been missed. "I am feeling.. IndiaTimes - Published
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the "delay" in the government's decision to ban the export of essential life-saving equipment like ventilators and.. IndiaTimes - Published
"I am hurt after hearing the news that 17 jawans were killed and 14 jawans were injured in a clash with maoist in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. I express deep condolences toward the families of the.. IndiaTimes - Published
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called for immediate steps to revive the country's economy on Saturday and said there was a need for a big financial package. He pointed out that the coronavirus outbreak.. IndiaTimes - Published
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the country will have to pay a heavy price for the government's inability to act decisively on curbing coronavirus. IndiaTimes - Published
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram complimented the Union government for its efforts to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, and said one should not “play politics” over the issue. His comments in Lok Sabha.. IndiaTimes - Published
His comments in Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour came against the backdrop of former Congress president Rahul Gandhi repeatedly attacking the Modi government over its handling of the health scare and.. IndiaTimes - Published
"When you ask a question, you are allowed a supplementary. It's okay for the Speaker to hurt me, I understand he does not want me to speak. I am an MP, I have certain rights, he can take it away. Today.. IndiaTimes - Published
"I have been warning the govt that a massive tsunami is coming and they are not clear about what they have to do. India should be preparing itself not just for Covid-19 but for the economic devastation.. IndiaTimes - Published
Congress and the government clashed on Monday over Rahul Gandhi’s question seeking a list of wilful bank defaulters, with minister of state for finance Anurag Thakur saying it was on the CIC website... IndiaTimes - Published
Minister of state for finance Anurag Thakur on Monday said that Rahul Gandhi should read his question again and also read the answer given by the government on the issue of wilful bank defaulters. IndiaTimes - Published
Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, Union minister Anurag Thakur said the Congress leader considers himself a "privileged" MP and wants to be treated differently than other Lok Sabha members. IndiaTimes - Published
"I had asked a simple question about the names of 500 wilful defaulters. But I was not given a clear answer. What hurt me was that the Speaker did not allow me to ask a supplementary question which is.. IndiaTimes - Published
Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said he had asked the PM to to pass on the benefit of the global oil price crash to Indian consumers, but instead.. IndiaTimes - Published
Rahul Gandhi described the contagious disease as a "huge problem" and said ignoring it was a "non-solution". "I will keep repeating this. The coronavirus is a huge problem. Ignoring the problem is a.. IndiaTimes - Published
Rahul Gandhi told reporters, "Scindia became apprehensive about his political future, he abandoned his ideology and went with the RSS. But the reality is that he will neither get respect nor.. IndiaTimes - Published
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the government over its handling of the economy and in tackling coronavirus, and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "sleeping at the wheel". IndiaTimes - Published
A Congress functionary has made a documentary on former party president Rahul Gandhi’s alleged habit of not meeting leaders. The movie is to be released in April-end but its teaser is already out... IndiaTimes - Published
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Jyotiraditya Scindia forgot his ideology as he was apprehensive about his political future. Rahul also claimed that Scindia would not get respect in the.. IndiaTimes - Published
Dismissing reports that the former Congress leader tried to reach out to Sonia Gandhi and him before leaving the party but was not given time, Rahul told media: "He was the only chap in the Congress.. IndiaTimes - Published
Taking to microblogging website Twitter, Rahul Gandhi asked the Centre to slash petrol prices to under Rs 60 per litre as global crude prices have fallen. DNA - Published
Murmurs were rife in Congress over many other young leaders brimming with aspiration but being set back by elders in their states. Scindia's resignation letter made it evident that his gripe was.. IndiaTimes - Published
Amid the ongoing political crisis in MP, BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said that soon Congress will have only two leaders — Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. "How many leaders are they.. IndiaTimes - Published
On the occasion of International Women's Day Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted Mahatama Gandhi's quote on twitter, "If by strength is meant moral power, then woman is immeasurably man's superior.".. IndiaTimes - Published
Amid uncertainties over the leadership issue, Congress leader Ajay Maken has said it is high time Rahul Gandhi comes back as party president as he is the most acceptable leader. Asked about what would.. IndiaTimes - Published
Several Congress Lok Sabha MPs were on Friday seen urging the party's former president Rahul Gandhi to take back its stewardship to galvanise cadres of the grand old party in the current political.. IndiaTimes - Published
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan assuring that the government has the coronavirus crisis under control, is like the Titanic captain telling passengers.. IndiaTimes - Published
A delegation of Congress MPs are visiting the riot-affected areas of Delhi on Wednesday to assess the situation on the ground. The Congress delegation is being led by Rahul Gandhi. IndiaTimes - Published
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