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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'Fabricating narrative to shield Amit Shah': Priyanka Gandhi refutes BJP's allegations against RahulCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended Rahul Gandhi against BJP accusations of pushing an MP, calling it a diversionary tactic from home minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar. She alleged..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'While Congress holds bag, UP sending youth to Israel: CM Yogi's dig at PriyankaUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Priyanka Gandhi for carrying a bag with "Palestine" written on it, highlighting that his government has sent over 5,000 youth to Israel for jobs..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Stood tall amidst pigmies': Ex-Pakistan minister lauds Priyanka Gandhi for carrying Palestine bag to ParliamentFormer Pakistani minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain praised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi for carrying a "Palestine" bag to Parliament, drawing criticism from the BJP, who accused her of "appeasement."..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Priyanka Gandhi brings 'Palestine bag' to Parliament in show of solidarity; BJP calls it 'appeasement'Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi carried a bag with "Palestine" written on it in Parliament. The bag also featured a watermelon, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity. This followed Gandhi's meeting with a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Typical patriarchy': On Palestine bag row, Priyanka Gandhi says 'will wear what I want'Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi carried a bag with "Palestine" written on it in Parliament. The bag also featured a watermelon, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity. This followed Gandhi's meeting with a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'She is new': Kiren Rijiju's dig at Priyanka Gandhi over her comments on PM Modi's speechParliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju responded to Priyanka Gandhi's criticism of PM Modi's speech, saying her newness to Parliament might hinder her understanding. Rijiju defended Modi's remarks..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'My political career made & unmade by the Gandhis': What senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Sonia, Rahul & Priyanka GandhiMani Shankar Aiyar, in an interview, revealed his limited interaction with the Gandhi family, stating his career was both built and destroyed by them. He also suggested that Congress's 2014 defeat..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress will not be able to wash away sin of Emergency: PM Modi in Lok SabhaPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress for imposing the 1975 Emergency, stating they "tore apart" the Constitution and suppressed fundamental rights. He accused the Gandhi family of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Remarkable son of India': BJP counters Rahul's Savarkar attack with Indira Gandhi's letterShrikant Shinde, citing Indira Gandhi's 1980 letter praising Savarkar, questioned Rahul Gandhi's stance. Gandhi countered, recounting Indira Gandhi's disapproval of Savarkar's alleged plea for..IndiaTimes - Published | Savarkar remarks: Rahul summoned to face trial for promoting enmity, disturbing peaceA Lucknow court summoned Rahul Gandhi for trial on January 10, 2025, following a complaint about his remarks on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Gandhi allegedly called Savarkar a "British servant" during a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dhankhar suppressing opposition voice: Congress steps up attackCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of suppressing the opposition's voice and echoing BJP's views. Kharge..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul asks Birla to expunge BJP MPs' remarks against himCongress leader Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to remove remarks made by BJP MPs and ensure smooth House functioning. Gandhi accused the BJP of making baseless allegations to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Darte hain': Priyanka Gandhi says government not allowing Parliament to function as strategyCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the central government of disrupting Parliament to avoid discussing the Adani issue. Opposition MPs protested with caricatures of Modi and Adani, leading to..IndiaTimes - Published | Nebraska to observe December 6 as Mahatma Gandhi remembrance dayNebraska Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed December 6th as "A Day of Remembrance for Mahatma Gandhi" and unveiled a statue of Gandhi at the State Capitol in Lincoln. This marks the first such statue in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Winter session: Om Birla urges MPs not to protest at Parliament's entry gateLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to refrain from protesting at the Parliament House entry gate, as it obstructs access for others. This follows recent protests at the gate..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Only aim to spread communal frenzy': BJP takes aim at Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi's Sambhal visitRahul Gandhi, accompanied by Priyanka Gandhi, was prevented by Uttar Pradesh police from visiting violence-hit Sambhal. The BJP accused Gandhi of inciting communal tensions and vying for Muslim votes,..IndiaTimes - Published |
For the first time, three Gandhis from Congress – Rahul, Priyanka, and Sonia – in ParliamentPriyanka Gandhi Vadra took oath as a Member of Parliament, joining her brother Rahul and mother Sonia in the legislature. She won the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, previously held by Rahul, marking her..IndiaTimes - Published | Sambhal violence: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes aim at UP government for 'spoiling atmosphere'Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the Sambhal violence, alleging hasty actions escalated the situation. She urged the Supreme Court to intervene, emphasising..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Gandhi family exploiting Dalits as a vote bank': BJP accuses Rahul of casteism; See videoThe BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of being casteist after a video surfaced showing him refusing a garland from a Dalit leader. The BJP claims that this is indicative of a larger pattern of the Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | Adani has broken Indian, American laws, he should be arrested: Rahul after US chargesCongress leader Rahul Gandhi urged for the immediate arrest of billionaire Gautam Adani, citing US charges of bribery and fraud. Gandhi highlighted US prosecutors' allegations of $250 million in bribes..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on her 107th birth anniversaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 107th birth anniversary. Gandhi, India's first and only female prime minister, served from 1966 to 1977 and again..IndiaTimes - Published | Gandhis fixated on 'tijori', looted India's treasury for years: BJPIndiaTimes - Published |
'Congress finally acknowledging Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy': Milind DeoraCongress MP Milind Deora welcomed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's acknowledgment of Bal Thackeray's legacy, stating he had proposed a national day of mourning for the Shiv Sena founder in 2012. Gandhi, during..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Rahul needs notes': Kangana Ranaut attacks Congress MP over 'memory loss' comment against PM ModiBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's memory. Ranaut defended Modi's oratory skills and global..IndiaTimes - Published |
'PM Modi's campaign cannot take precedence': Congress writes to EC over Rahul's chopper delayCongress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission alleging a deliberate delay in granting air traffic clearance for Rahul Gandhi's helicopter in Jharkhand. The party claims the delay,..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul: People will avenge 'attack' on ConstitutionRahul Gandhi criticized Devendra Fadnavis for his remarks about the display of the Constitution at a Nagpur event, calling it an insult to Ambedkar. Gandhi accused the BJP of attacking the Constitution..IndiaTimes - Published |
Scindia, other ex-royals slam Rahul for remark on British ties with 'pliant maharajas'Rahul Gandhi faced criticism from descendants of Indian royal families, including BJP minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, for claiming in an opinion piece that the East India Company exploited Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP 'politicising' Wayanad landslide disaster: PriyankaCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed a gathering in Wayanad. She accused the BJP of playing politics over the recent landslides in the region. Gandhi stated that the BJP government failed to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Not the party with which Mahatma Gandhi was associated': PM Modi slams Congress, says it is being run by...PM Modi also spoke of the "anti-India agendas" of the Congress leaders in their speeches abroad, without naming Rahul Gandhi, who is facing flak from the ruling dispensation for his remark in the US on..DNA - Published | J-K Assembly Election 2024: 'Abdullahs, Muftis, Gandhis have given...,' says PM Modi in SrinagarHe also accused these three families of believing that it is their birthright to...DNA - Published |
Rahul's Sikh remark a sinister plan to divide society: Hardeep Singh PuriUnion minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticized Rahul Gandhi's statements about the Sikh community during his US visit, comparing them to a 'Jinnah-like' mindset. Puri accused Gandhi of promoting a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We can be political rivals but ... ': BJP's reaction on minister's Rahul 'No. 1 terrorist' remarkBJP leader MA Naqvi distanced the party from Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu's "number one terrorist" remark against Rahul Gandhi, stating it was against BJP's culture. Bittu criticised Gandhi over..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'Refrain or face same fate as your grandmother': Cong demands FIR over BJP leader's 'threat' to RahulThe Congress party is demanding an FIR against a BJP leader for allegedly threatening Rahul Gandhi over his comments about the Sikh community in the US. They are also urging a review of Gandhi's..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul centre of hope, expectations in country; BJP in panic due to his successful US visit: GehlotFormer Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot accuses the BJP of spreading rumors following Rahul Gandhi's successful US visit. He alleges that BJP leaders are making threats against Gandhi and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Understand the chronology': BJP suggests link between Rahul's remarks and Chandigarh blastBJP IT chief Amit Malviya linked Rahul Gandhi's comments on Sikh rights during his US visit to a recent blast in Chandigarh. Malviya accused Gandhi of making false statements that could incite unrest...IndiaTimes - Published | '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 | ‘Rahul playing politics with students' future’: BJP blasts Congress amid NEET, UGC-NET paper leaks rowCongress MP Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi and BJP over NEET and UGC-NET exam irregularities, BJP accuses Gandhi of politicizing the issue.IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress continues protest over Gandhi, Ambedkar statue relocation in ParliamentCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge protests the relocation of Mahatma Gandhi and B R Ambedkar statues in the Parliament complex, emphasizing their historical significance and demanding their return..IndiaTimes - Published | 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 |
