BJP leader Khushbu Sundar reacted after her 2018 tweet wherein she wrote about the Modi surname went viral following Rahul Gandhi's disqualification. "I'm not ashamed of the 'Modi' tweet posted when I was in Congress. I was only following the leader and speaking language of the party then," she said. "I will not delete my tweet," Khushbu wrote on Twitter. readmore...

A video showing Congress leader Manoj Shukla at a police station in Bhopal to file a case against PM Narendra Modi has surfaced on social media. In the video, Shukla told police to file a case over PM Modi's remarks on senior Congress leaders. Police told Shukla that they won't file a case but will investigate the matter. readmore...

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified from the Lok Sabha's membership, on Saturday alleged that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla told him in his chamber that he cannot allow him to speak in the House. Gandhi said, "He smiled and said that he can't allow that. He then asked me to have a cup of tea with him." readmore...

Amid Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as a Lok Sabha MP, an old tweet by BJP leader Khushbu Sundar from 2018 has gone viral. The then-Congress spokesperson had written about the Modi surname in her tweet. Rahul Gandhi's disqualification comes after he was convicted in a 2019 defamation case for his remark, wherein he had allegedly said, "How come all...thieves have Modi...surname?" readmore...

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which provides for the automatic disqualification of convicted MLAs and MPs in criminal cases. The plea was filed by social activist Aabha Muralidharan. This comes after Congress' Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Parliament following his conviction. readmore...

After a reporter asked him a question on insulting the OBC community with his 'Modi surname' remark, Rahul Gandhi told him, "Why are you working directly for the BJP? Have you been ordered by the BJP?" "Put a BJP symbol on your chest. Don't pretend to be a pressman," Rahul said. He later asked the reporter, "Hawa nikal gayi?" readmore...

An ordinance that was torn by Rahul Gandhi at a press conference in 2013 could have saved him from disqualification as MP. Supreme Court in 2013 held that MPs and MLAs convicted with a minimum two-year sentence will be immediately disqualified without getting three months to appeal. The ordinance sought to overturn the rule that disqualifies convicted MPs and MLAs. readmore...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has defamed Veer Savarkar, who he said was "Maharashtra's deity". CM Shinde said Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi and defamed the OBC community, adding, "If he continues to speak in the same tone, it will be difficult for him to walk on the road." readmore...

A video shows heavy security at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi. The former Congress chief was on Friday suspended from Lok Sabha a day after he was convicted in the 2019 'Modi Surname' case. As Congress members staged protests in various parts of the country, Rahul said he won't stop asking questions to the current BJP government. readmore...

After inaugurating the Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapura Metro Line in Bengaluru on Saturday, PM Narendra Modi rode the metro train and also interacted with passengers, including Bengaluru Metro rail staff, metro construction workers and students. This newly-inaugurated metro line is 13.7 km long. He was joined by Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot and state CM Basavaraj Bommai. readmore...

After his disqualification as Lok Sabha MP, Rahul Gandhi said, "I have said many times before that democracy is being attacked in the country. We are seeing examples of this each day." "I am not scared of these threats, disqualifications or prison sentences," he added. "I will continue to ask questions and fight for democracy in India," Rahul further said. readmore...

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday purchased local Kashmiri products from a 'One Station One Product' stall at Baramulla Railway Station in Jammu and Kashmir. In the video that he shared on his YouTube channel, the shopkeeper can be heard saying, "I am really glad." The BJP leader travelled from Budgam to Baramulla by train with other officials. readmore...

Congress workers in Kerala's Wayanad raised slogans against PM Narendra Modi while protesting against the disqualification of their MP Rahul Gandhi from Parliament. A video that has surfaced online shows the party workers being detained by police amid the protest. They were taken to police vans by security personnel deployed in huge numbers there. readmore...

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Lok Sabha, which comes with the loss of amenities that MPs receive. Lok Sabha MPs get ₹1-lakh salary per month and a housing accommodation in the form of a flat or a bungalow on payment of a license fee. The MPs get ₹70,000 as constituency allowance and ₹60,000 for office expenses per month. readmore...

After the Centre extended AFSPA in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for six more months, Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the decision to decrease "disturbed areas" in the region and called it a momentous occasion. Shah said the decision was taken over improvement in the security situation in northeast India. He called it a historic day for the Northeast. readmore...

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and claimed that "karma" had "finally caught up to him". "Rahul Gandhi's comments were intentional...a slip of tongue sometimes happens...but we issue a statement apologising...Gandhi could have done the same," said Sarma. He added that Rahul had not been disqualified by a government order but rather by a court. readmore...

A video showing Congress workers protesting in Kerala's Wayanad over party leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as Lok Sabha MP has surfaced online. The constituency was declared vacant after Rahul's disqualification. The party workers were detained by police over the protest. This comes after the Wayanad District Congress Committee chief said that the party will observe 'Black Day' on Saturday. readmore...

A day after being disqualified as a Lok Sabha MP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "Even if they disqualify me permanently, I'll keep doing my work." "It doesn't matter to me if I'm inside the Parliament or not. I'll keep fighting for the country," he said. Notably, Rahul was disqualified after being convicted over his remarks about the 'Modi' surname. readmore...

Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that Rahul should speak thoughtfully and that he can’t abuse anyone. He further added, "Has anyone stopped [Rahul Gandhi from speaking]? India is a democratic country, that’s why he is speaking…Who is speaking the most against PM Narendra Modi?" readmore...

Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha as an MP, party leader Shashi Tharoor shared clips of various newspapers and alleged that Rahul was "deliberately disqualified". He further added, "They tried to silence a voice. Now, every corner of the world hears...[India's voice]." Rahul has been sentenced to two years in jail in a defamation case. readmore...

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that the national political parties have always insulted the regional parties. "First, it was done by Congress and now BJP does this...This is a chance for them (Congress), they should keep the regional party forward and then fight in the elections then only they can win against BJP," he added. readmore...

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said that the AAP government has control of the law and order situation in the state. "We will not allow those who want to play politics over religion to succeed...I assure you that I will not let Punjab go back to its old days. I won't let Punjab turn into Afghanistan," he added. readmore...

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari asserted that the Gandhi family should be treated differently by the law. He said, "[Rahul Gandhi’s] grandmother and father have sacrificed their lives for the nation. The law must give [the] minimum punishment. BJP is scared that their theft may be caught." This comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as MP of Lok Sabha. readmore...

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that he won't apologise for his comments on Indian democracy, which he made during his visit to the UK. "My name is not Savarkar, my name is Gandhi, and a Gandhi never apologises to anyone," he said. Rahul said this while addressing reporters a day after being disqualified as a Lok Sabha MP. readmore...

During his visit to Karnataka, PM Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to visionary, civil engineer, administrator, statesman and Bharat Ratna recipient Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya at his birthplace Muddenahalli, Chikkaballapur district. Popularly known as Sir MV, he is considered the architect of modern Mysuru. Notably, Engineer's Day is celebrated on Sir MV's birth anniversary, September 15. readmore...

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