'Nehru, Indira, Rajiv had opposed reservation': PM Modi's sharp dig at Congress

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on September 15, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Haryana, accused the Congress party of planning to abolish reservations for Dalits. He pledged to safeguard these quotas while in office. Modi criticized the Gandhi family and former Congress leaders for opposing reservations, referencing statements from Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv...

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964

'Sardar Patel in our thoughts': How Congress party is reclaiming Iron Man's legacy

In a symbolic move, the Congress party convened a CWC meeting at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum in Ahmedabad, aiming to reclaim Patel's legacy. Mallikarjun..

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Rasheed Kidwai on Congress' Future, Nehru vs Modi & Democracy's Challenges | Banaras Lit Fest 2025 06:01

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Indian National Congress

Indian political party

'Second independence battle, late night Parliament session, Maharashtra election fraud': M Kharge's big attack on BJP

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a strong attack on the BJP-led government, alleging electoral fraud in Maharashtra and questioning the credibility..

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'He is party president': BJP targets Congress over 'separate' chair for Mallikarjun Kharge at Gujarat event

The BJP has criticized the Congress party regarding the seating arrangement for its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, during a prayer session. Amit Malviya..

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Appropriated by BJP, Congress tries to reclaim Patel legacy

At a Congress Working Committee meeting, Rahul Gandhi emphasized the party's inclusive stance, advocating for the representation of all communities without..

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Congress plans big party rejig: What are the proposed organisation reforms

The Congress party, led by K C Venugopal, is set to undergo a significant organizational reshuffle, focusing on empowering district unit chiefs. This..

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Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014

Russia invites PM Modi to May 9 victory day parade in Moscow

Russia has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the..

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Waqf Act amended to neutralise changes made by Congress for 'appeasement': PM Modi

PM Modi defended the Waqf Act amendments, stating they rectify UPA's appeasement policies that favored fundamentalists and land grabbers, contributing to India's..

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PM Modi, Dubai Crown Prince focus on boosting strategic ties

PM Modi and Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan convened to bolster the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, emphasizing trade, investment, defense, and..

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Mudra scheme 'eye-opener' for any govt, with little help big goals can be achieved, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Mudra Yojana on its 10th anniversary, highlighting its success in disbursing over Rs 33 lakh crore in collateral-free..

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Haryana

State in northern India

IMD weather update: Severe heatwave alert in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and other states, maximum temperature to go up to...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted strong surface winds during the day. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius,..

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Credit: Oneindia - Published on March 7, 2025

Dalit

Marginalized castes in India and South Asia

Rajasthan temple purification row: LoP Rahul Gandhi slams BJP's 'anti-Dalit' mindset, demands apology

The Congress on Tuesday had accused the BJP of being "anti-Dalit" and demanded an apology from its top leadership after a party leader sprinkled Ganga water at a..

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Rape-murder: SC acquits man sent to gallows by trial court

In 2009, a Dalit girl's tragic death led to a conviction for rape and murder, later overturned by the Supreme Court in 2024. The SC cited inadequate legal..

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'Will destroy fake barrier of 50% quota cap': Rahul Gandhi bats for Dalits, OBCs in Bihar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the NDA-led Bihar government during the Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan in Patna, highlighting that less than 1% of Biharis..

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Atishi Vs. Parvesh Verma Face-off on Day 1 of Delhi Assembly Session | Mahila Samman, Dalit Issues 06:44

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Mahatma Gandhi

Indian independence activist (1869–1948)

HC bins Rahul's plea to junk proceedings in Savarkar case

The 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..

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Waqf bill: Owaisi cites Gandhi, tears up copy of bill in protest; Jagdambika Pal counters

Lok 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..

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SC junks plea of Gandhi's kin against Sabarmati revamp