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 a successful campaign for India's independence from British rule in the 20th century. 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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'Used foreign land to defame …': Sikh groups protest outside Sonia Gandhi's residence against Rahul remarks in US, demand apologySikh leaders from Delhi BJP's Sikh cell staged a protest against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Sikh community in the US. The protest occurred near Rahul's residence, with..IndiaTimes - Published | Abu Dhabi Crown Prince pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at RajghatAbu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss strengthening India-UAE relations. His..IndiaTimes - Published |
Gandhi statue uprooted to make way for clock towerIndiaTimes - Published | 'Rahul and Gandhi family's hunger for power shaking INDIA bloc,' says BJPSambit Patra stresses genuine respect for the Constitution, highlighting the superficiality of symbolic gestures. He criticizes the power hunger within the Gandhi family, drawing parallels to the..IndiaTimes - Published |
AIMIM leader Owaisi references historical support from Mahatma Gandhi to defend 'Jai Palestine' slogan in Lok SabhaSpeaking to reporters, AIMIM leader Owaisi argued that other members have also made various statements and questioned the constitutional provision disallowing his remarks.DNA - Published | Owaisi defends oath row with Gandhi reference. Throwback to what he said on PalestineIndiaTimes - Published |
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Kharge writes to Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha chairman; seeks relocation of Gandhi, Ambedkar statues backCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge demands restoration of statues of Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar, and other national leaders in Parliament complex, objecting to their arbitrary relocation without..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Banarasi people show no confidence in him': Congress raises 9 Varanasi-centric questions on PM ModiCongress criticizes PM Modi ahead of his Varanasi visit, citing narrow victory margins in the recent election and accusing him of neglecting promises and failing projects like Namami Gange. Allegations..IndiaTimes - Published |
With Priyanka poll debut, 3 members of Gandhi family likely to be in ParliamentIndiaTimes - Published | ‘Taken it up with Italian authorities’: MEA on Gandhi statue vandalisationIndia has raised concerns with Italian authorities over the vandalisation of Mahatma Gandhi's statue by pro-Khalistani elements. Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra confirmed suitable rectification..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sheikh Hasina, Gandhis discuss ways to strengthen India-Bangladesh tiesIndiaTimes - Published | 'Breath-taking hypocrisy': Congress attacks PM Modi for paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi ahead of swearing-in ceremonyIndiaTimes - Published |
'I will be your voice in Parliament': Rahul to students amid 'NEET grace marks row'Rahul Gandhi pledges to advocate for NEET-UG students in Parliament amidst exam controversy. He criticizes PM Modi for irregularities affecting 24 lakh students, referencing Congress's manifesto on..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat ahead of swearing-in ceremonyPM-designate Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee before his oath-taking ceremony. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath at Rashtrapati Bhawan, with allies..IndiaTimes - Published |
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DNA Exclusive: Smriti Irani has advantage in Amethi, but sympathy for Gandhi family could be decisiveFor the first time since 1999, a non-Gandhi family member will be contesting under the Congress banner, as the party has fielded KL Sharma in AmethiDNA - Published | After 40 years in Gandhi family borough, Rajiv's 'high potential boy' is Congress pickKishori Lal Sharma is the first of the cadre of youngsters recruited by Rajiv Gandhi who, new to politics in 1983, had the idea of creating a team of young ideologues who would provide feedback on the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul picks Gandhi home turf Rae Bareli as second LS fightRahul Gandhi nominated in Rae Bareli and Amethi, with loyalists joining. Sonia Gandhi calls Rae Bareli the family's completion. Indira Gandhi initiated a tradition in 1967. The Gandhis continue the..IndiaTimes - Published | LDF, BJP criticise Rahul’s candidacy from Rae BareliLDF and BJP criticize Congress for Rahul Gandhi's dual seat contest in Wayanad and Rae Bareli. Annie Raja questions Gandhi's emotional attachment to Wayanad, while CPI pledges support and BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
