Rahul Gandhi

Pointing to Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi rebutted the notion that India is becoming electorally autocratic just because the opposition is unable to secure power. He stressed that despite contesting elections, the opposition has failed to sway the voters, which does not undermine India's democratic fabric.

The Congress party continues to deliberate over potential candidates for the Amethi and Rae Bareli constituencies, with growing calls for Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest from these seats. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge has been entrusted with the decision-making process

Rahul Gandhi represents the Wayanad constituency in Kerala, which is all set ti go to polls on April 26. However, it is reportedly said that the final decision regarding Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi's candidature will be deferred until after Friday, with nominations expected to be filed in the subsequent week.

Among the prominent contestants in Phase 2 are Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar contesting from Thiruvananthapuram, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad, BJP's Hema Malini from Mathura, former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy from Mandya, and BJP's Tejasvi Surya from Bangalore South.

While the Prime Minister sought to deflect attention from the verbal sparring, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has plunged into action over alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by both PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: In response to these allegations, the ECI has invoked section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, holding the party presidents responsible initially to control their star campaigners' conduct.

Days following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exclusive interview with Asianet News Network, wherein he stated that Rahul Gandhi would contest from another constituency, Congress sources say that both Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are keen to contest from Rae Bareli

Dr Shushrutha Gowda, former General Secretary of KPCC, switches allegiance from Congress to BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. Joining BJP, he cites alignment with Modi, Shah, and Nadda's vision. His move was noted for its potential impact on the Vokkaliga community. Criticizes Congress for alleged caste-based division, and embraces BJP's inclusive approach.

After the announcement of the Lok Sabha Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi several times. Let's have a look at a few of them.

While the Congress has clarified that its manifesto focuses on social economic caste census rather than wealth redistribution, Deve Gowda continued his assault on the Congress, likening its alleged plan to tactics of Maoist leaders and revolutionary movements.

Kerala Opposition leader VD Satheesan asserted UDF's potential to win all 20 seats in the Lok Sabha Elections with particular confidence in K Sudhakaran's victory in Kannur. He criticized the Chief Minister for seemingly appeasing Modi by speaking against Rahul Gandhi and highlighted instances of alleged communal polarization by the Left. 

Gujarat Congress leader Pratap Dudhat sparked widespread outrage on Wednesday with his reprehensible remarks aimed at BJP leader Bhupat Bhayani, who recently dubbed Rahul Gandhi as 'Napunshak' (impotent).

"So did you like the Congress manifesto? You must have seen that the PM has panicked, he is rattled and scared. It is a krantikari (revolutionary) manifesto," Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday.

Amidst speculation of Rahul Gandhi contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi again, videos of extensive cleaning and renovation work at his residence in the town have surfaced on social media, stirring excitement among UP Congress workers
 

The remarks come after Robert Vadra sparked speculation that he may contest the Amethi seat, a Congress stronghold where Smriti Irani won in 2019. Amethi votes on May 20 in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls.