Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party vice president Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at 10 Rajaji Marg in New Delhi. Dr. Kalam had unique ability to connect with youth "said Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while paying tribute to former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. We will miss his vison, he added.

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP govt in Rajasthan, says the state has a Lalit Modi Govt

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a gathering of Congress workers in Jaipur as part of his two-day visit to Rajasthan. He slammed the BJP govt in Rajasthan as well as the Narendra Modi-led govt at the Centre. “ Today the Rajasthan government's remote control is in London. They press the button and she jumps. This is a 'Lalit Modi sarkaar'.. Your Chief Minister has signed and said I want to help a fugitive but don't tell the people of India.. She broke the law of this country, helped a wanted a fugitive” said the Congress Vice President.

Rahul Gandhi undertakes padyatra in Andhra Pradesh to highlight farmers’ issues

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi undertook a ‘padyatra’ in Andhra Pradesh to highlight the issues faced by farmers and women Self-Help Groups. He kicked off his yatra from the village where Indira Gandhi had addressed a meeting in 1979. During the course of his yatra, he also held interactions in various villages of the district with farmers, MNREGA workers and with women SHGs. The Congress leader also met the family of farmer Harinath Reddy, who allegedly committed suicide.

Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi, says 56-Inch chest will shrink to 5.6 inches

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a gathering of Congress workers in Jaipur as part of his two-day visit to Rajasthan. He slammed the BJP govt in Rajasthan as well as the Narendra Modi-led govt at the Centre. “ I never understood the practical use of pagdi. After walking 10 km in Rajasthan, I have understood the importance of a pagdi.. I liked the movie Lagaan about the poor of India, and tax being taken from farmers, and how they unite.. In the end, the farmers win. In the movie, and in real life.” He said. “The farmers in our country, the people and the Congress party will make the 56inch chest to 5.6 inch, if they try to grab the lands of the poor” warned the Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi on Padayatra in Rajasthan, says Congress won't let BJP grab land

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, who began his two-day visit to Rajasthan on Thursday, said his party will not let the Bharatiya Janata Party grab the land of the people. Addressing a padayatra, Rahul Gandhi said the Congress, like a wall, would prevent the BJP from taking away the rights of the poor. “I have come here just to tell you one thing, Congress will fight for you people not only in Rajasthan but the entire nation,” assured the Congress leader on the first of his two-day visit to the western state. “We will not let anyone take your land without your consent,” Rahul Gandhi added.

Sonia Gandhi leads protest march against Modi govt's Land Ordinance

Congress President Sonia Gandhi led a huge protest march of opposition parties against Modi govt's Land Ordinance. It was a great show of strength of united opposition who warned central government for its anti farmer land bill. The MPs met President Pranab Mukherjee and handed over a memorandum requesting his intervention.

Rahul Gandhi meets street vendors in Delhi, promises to resolve their woes

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi visited Raghubir Nagar in New Delhi to meet the street vendors who have been complaining of lack of facilities in their area, on Monday. "The vendors called me saying that they don't have enough facilities. The poor workers here have not been given any space in the city. So, I am here." Rahul Gandhi said. The Congress vice president said that they street vendors were being oppressed and he would attempt to solve their problems.