Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Indian politician and technocrat (born 1964)
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar is an entrepreneur and technocrat. He formerly served as the Minister of State for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. From 2006 to 2024, he was a member of parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Karnataka. He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He lost his government credentials after losing elections in Thiruvananthapuram and was not offered a ministerial position in new coalition formed under National Democratic Alliance. He contested in 2024 lok sabha election in Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha parliamentary and lost to the incumbent MP Shashi Tharoor by 16077 votes.
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Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: Shashi Tharoor wins Thiruvananthapuram seat for fourth straight time by 16077 votesShashi Tharoor wins the Thiruvananthapuram seat for a record fourth time in the Lok Sabha elections, defeating Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar from BJP.DNA - Published | |
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar concedes defeat to Shashi Tharoor; claims Kerala supporting BJPIndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajeev Chandrasekhar increases lead over Shashi Tharoor in Thiruvananthapuram LS seatIn Thiruvananthapuram, BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar has taken a lead of over 22,000 votes against Congress' Shashi Tharoor in the Lok Sabha seat. Initially, the contest was close, but by noon,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar in neck-and-neck battle in Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seatRajeev Chandrasekhar and Shashi Tharoor are locked in a close battle in Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seatDNA - Published | |
Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Shashi Tharoor vs Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who will win?Thiruvananthapuram has turned into a three-cornered battle and will be one of the most-watched contests in the ongoing Lok Sabha electionsDNA - Published | 'Rahul Gandhi should start a gym, Shashi Tharoor should... ': Rajeev Chandrasekhar's suggestion for Congress leaders after election resultsOn Congress rejecting the exit poll results which predict a comfortable majority for the BJP-led NDA, "The Congress party has many people who are very good with language and speak very eloquently and I..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP goes to EC over Rahul's Army remarkA delegation of senior BJP functionaries, including S Jaishankar, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Anil Baluni, approached the Election Commission to seek action against Rahul Gandhi for..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Important day for future of Thiruvananthapuram': Rajeev Chandrasekhar urges voters to vote in Lok Sabha pollsChandrasekhar rallies for high voter turnout in Thiruvananthapuram's Lok Sabha polls phase 2, emphasizing the constituency's stagnant growth. He underlines the necessity of democratic participation and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will come after you if ...': Rajeev Chandrasekhar's warning to Shashi TharoorChandrasekhar accused Tharoor of engaging in "third-rate politics" by spreading falsehoods and instilling fear in the minds of the people. While acknowledging the importance of free speech under..IndiaTimes - Published | DNA Exclusive | Shashi Tharoor vs R Chandrasekhar: Who is winning social media war? Check LSS hereToday we will talk about the social media popularity of Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor v/s BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who are both contesting from Thiruvananthapuram.DNA - Published |
Rajeev Chandrasekhar clarifies on his earnings: 'Taxable income dipped in 2021-22 to Rs 680 due to Covid'Chandrasekhar's 2021-22 taxable income fell to Rs 680 from Covid losses, sparking EC scrutiny. Congress alleges asset concealment by Chandrasekhar, a candidate in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha race..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajeev Chandrasekhar sends notice to Shashi Tharoor in cash-for-vote rowUnion minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar issues legal notice to MP Shashi Tharoor for defamatory cash-for-vote claims on TV show, demanding a public apology within 24 hours for harming Chandrasekhar and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajeev Chandrasekhar sends legal notice to Shashi Tharoor over 'false allegations' of bribing votersIn his notice, Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses Tharoor of disseminating patently false information among the constituents of Thiruvananthapuram, purportedly spreading misleading information regarding..IndiaTimes - Published | Election Commission tells CBDT to check affidavit 'mismatch' of ChandrasekharElection Commission instructed CBDT to verify Rajeev Chandrasekhar's affidavit for Lok Sabha elections after Congress complaint, with possible consequences of imprisonment, fine, or both for concealing..IndiaTimes - Published |
EC asks CBDT to verify Rajeev Chandrasekhar's poll affidavit details following Congress complaintIndiaTimes - Published | Shashi Tharoor accepts rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar's challenge, welcomes debateKerala gears up for a face-off as BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar challenges Shashi Tharoor for Thiruvananthapuram seat. Both leaders agree to debate on local issues before Lok Sabha elections. Senior..IndiaTimes - Published |
Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s assets affidavit false, claims SC lawyerA Delhi lawyer filed a complaint with the election commission against BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar for allegedly submitting a false affidavit on assets in his nomination papers. The lawyer seeks..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Drama of outrage against Arvind Kejriwal's arrest': Rajeev Chandrasekhar attacks INDIA blocBharatiya Janata Party leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Saturday that the Congress and Left parties are just staging a drama of outrage against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest. "What..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ashok Chavan, J P Nadda, Ashwini Vaishnaw for Rajya Sabha, seven mantris not renominatedUnion ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupender Yadav, Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, Parshottam Rupala, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar were not re-nominated to Rajya Sabha. Speculation is that they may be asked to..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP hits back, says Congress leader lives in'la-la world'BJP criticizes Congress for keeping Lord Ram in a tent for years and for previously dismissing Lord Ram and Ram Setu as fictional. They also accuse Congress of promising to rebuild the Babri mosque...IndiaTimes - Published |
New IT rules in 7-8 days: Govt amid growing concerns over deepfakesUnion minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced that the Centre will soon notify the new IT rules to address concerns over AI-deepfakes. Chandrasekhar emphasized the government's responsibility to ensure..IndiaTimes - Published | MoS Rajeev Chandrashekhar rebuts Washington Post, says report on Apple hack warnings has 'half facts, fully embellished'IndiaTimes - Published |
CPM invites radical outfits to Kerala, but shows ill-treatment to Hindu faith: Union minister Rajeev ChandrasekharAmid controversy over lack of amenities at Sabarimala Shrine, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes Kerala government for ill-treatment towards Hindu faith. Chandrasekhar accuses Communist..IndiaTimes - Published | India warns Facebook, YouTube to enforce rules to deter deepfakesIndia's government warns social media firms, including Facebook and YouTube, to remind users about local laws prohibiting deepfakes, obscene content, and misinformation. Deputy IT Minister Rajeev..IndiaTimes - Published |
Deepfake row: Centre to aid citizens in filing FIR against social media platforms for violating IT rulesMinister of state Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced that the government will assist citizens in filing FIRs against social media platforms for violating IT rules. Meity will create a platform for..IndiaTimes - Published | Meenakashi Lekhi calls Rahul Gandhi 'shameless' for blaming PM Modi for World Cup lossUnion Minister Meenakashi Lekhi has criticized Rahul Gandhi, calling him "shameless" for blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's World Cup Final loss to Australia. Lekhi stated that the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will take major steps on Deepfake issue, wait till 24th November': Rajeev ChandrasekharUnion Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfakes. Chandrasekhar emphasized that while the..IndiaTimes - Published | Actor's deepfake clip viral; 36 hours to take it down, government reminds cosSouth star Rashmika Mandanna expressed her concern over the misuse of technology after a deepfake video of her went viral on social media. Her 'Goodbye' co-star Amitabh Bachchan called for legal..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mahadev App: Centre didn't receive any letter seeking ban, says union minister Chandrasekharunion minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has denied the Congress' claim that Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel had previously raised the demand to ban the Mahadev App. Chandrasekhar accused the..IndiaTimes - Published | Elon Musk's son has an Indian connectionIndian Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar met with Elon Musk at the AI Safety Summit in the UK. Chandrasekhar shared a photo on social media, revealing that Musk named one of his sons after..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kerala blasts: Union MoS Chandrasekhar booked for alleged controversial remarks; BJP slams moveUnion Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has been charged with promoting enmity between different groups. He alleges that the case was filed against him for exposing the appeasement of Hamas by Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | "Those who're poisonous will keep spitting poison...": Kerala CM slams Rajeev ChandrasekharKerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar for his remarks on the recent blasts at a Christian group's convention centre in Kochi. Vijayan stated that..IndiaTimes - Published |
'It was not a weak leadership,' says JDU leader KC Tyagi on Panchsheel agreementJanata Dal-United leader KC Tyagi responded to Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar's comments about India's weak leadership during the 1962 war with China. Tyagi stated that it was not weak leadership,..IndiaTimes - Published | India bore cost of weak leadership: Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Congress on 1962 China warReferring to the India-China War of 1962, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday targeted the Congress party over the then political leadership of former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No licensing regime': Curbs on IT hardware will ensure less dependence on China, says MoS IT Rajeev ChandrasekharIndiaTimes - Published | Consultation on Digital India Bill may begin by early October: MoS IT Rajeev ChandrasekharIndiaTimes - Published |
Canadian PM, delegation depart national capital after aircraft tech issue gets resolvedCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his delegation have finally left New Delhi after being stranded for two days due to a technical issue with their aircraft. The plane has now been cleared to..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka BJP, Congress spar over minority subsidyThe Karnataka government's scheme to provide financial assistance to members of minority communities for purchasing taxis or goods vehicles has sparked a political battle between the BJP and Congress...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Gandhi family told him...': Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s exit from 'One Nation One election' panelIndiaTimes - Published | 'Udhayanidhi Stalin is spoiled brat...': Rajeev Chandrashekhar on ‘Sanatana Dharma' rowUnion Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar criticized Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks on "Sanatana Dharma" and called him a spoiled brat who has never done an honest day's work...IndiaTimes - Published |
New law makes govt equally liable for any data breachLarge tech giants will be nudged to fall in line with India's new data law by the end of one year, minister of state for IT & electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday, adding that it's not just..IndiaTimes - Published | Digital Personal Data Protection Bill important step to protect citizens' rights: MoS ITThe Digital Personal Data Protection Bill passed by the Parliament on Wednesday is an important step to protect citizens' rights and support innovation economy and governance, Minister of State for..IndiaTimes - Published |
