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India Today
an hour ago
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- India Today
Rahul Gandhi seeks contempt proceedings against Satyaki Savarkar in defamation case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has filed an application before a Pune court seeking contempt of court proceedings against Satyaki Savarkar, grand-nephew of Hindutva leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, alleging repeated violations of judicial directives in the ongoing defamation application, filed by Gandhi through advocate Milind Pawar, accuses the complainant of wilfully disregarding court orders by failing to submit the original CD and an authenticated transcript of Gandhi's speech, which form the basis of the defamation complaint lodged by Satyaki Savarkar had earlier filed a criminal defamation case against Gandhi, objecting to alleged derogatory remarks made against V D Savarkar during a public address. At the time of filing, Savarkar submitted a CD and a transcript of the speech as supporting material. However, according to Gandhi's legal team, despite multiple reminders and a clear directive from the court, these materials have not been provided in a usable format. Instead of the original CD, a pen drive was submitted, which the defence claims is corrupted and unreadable on any device.'This has caused serious prejudice to the accused's right to effectively prepare and conduct his defence,' the application states, arguing that the complainant's conduct obstructs the judicial process and amounts to contempt of plea urges the court to take 'serious note' of the continued non-compliance before the trial formally begins, and to initiate contempt proceedings to uphold the integrity of the judicial his application, Gandhi also asserts that the defamation case appears to be part of a larger, politically motivated campaign to target him. He alleges that certain individuals affiliated with ideologies opposed to constitutional values—particularly those aligned with the RSS and Hindutva—are misusing the judicial process to file 'false and frivolous' cases against him across the country.'It is not the pursuit of justice but a deliberate attempt to harass and distract the accused from his public duties,' the application plea also notes that while several leaders from ruling parties have made allegedly derogatory remarks about past Congress Prime Ministers and leaders, the Congress has never retaliated by filing similar complaints. It claims Rahul Gandhi has consistently demonstrated respect for the judiciary and the Constitution, and that this respect is being exploited by ideological application reiterates a claim previously made by Gandhi that Satyaki Savarkar is the grandson of Gopal Godse, one of the men convicted alongside Nathuram Godse for the assassination of Mahatma Pune court has taken the application on record. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for August 13.- EndsTune InMust Watch
India Today
4 hours ago
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- India Today
PM Modi vs Rahul Gandhi: Who won the war of narratives? Experts decode the speeches
The big talking point of this episode of News Today is the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament. The Lok Sabha witnessed an intense debate over Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack, with the government and opposition clashing on key national security issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the military action as a decisive strike and accused the Congress of aligning with Pakistan's agenda, while Rahul Gandhi challenged him to call Donald Trump a liar for claiming to broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Gandhi also quoted the Defence Minister, revealing communication with Pakistan about targeting non-military sites to avoid escalation. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded the resignation of the Home Minister over alleged intelligence failures linked to the Pahalgam attack. So, who won the war of narratives? Are Modi's attacks on Congress hit or miss? Watch as experts decode the speeches with Rajdeep Sardesai.
New Indian Express
5 hours ago
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- New Indian Express
Terrorism flourished under Congress rule, BJP brought it in check: PM Modi
PM Modi responded to scrutiny over Operation Sindoor by the Opposition leaders, especially LoP Rahul Gandhi, by claiming that his government brought terrorism under check, whereas it had flourished under the Congress rule, which ultimately led to the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK).
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Rahul Gandhi leads Lok Sabha blitz on Pakistan's role in Pahalgam carnage with big 'Sindoor' message
Rahul Gandhi leads Lok Sabha blitz on Pakistan's role in Pahalgam carnage with big 'Sindoor' message
Economic Times
5 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Modi govt lacks political will, claims Rahul Gandhi; says no country condemned Pakistan for Pahalgam attack
Launching a scathing attack on the Modi government during the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP and LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned why no country around the world condemned Pakistan for the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead.'Not one country condemned Pakistan for the Pahalgam terror attack,' he said, calling the silence of the international community deeply telling. 'What does that mean? It means that the world equates India with Pakistan.'Rahul Gandhi was referring to the brutal April 2025 massacre in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which was executed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. He began his speech by expressing solidarity with the victims, describing the assault as 'a brutal attack, heartless attack, organised and orchestrated clearly by the Pakistanis.''Mercilessly young people, old people, murdered in cold blood,' Gandhi said. 'Together, every person in this House, condemned Pakistan. The moment Operation Sindoor began, the Opposition committed itself, all the parties, that we will stand like a rock, with forces and the elected government of India.'Targeting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's earlier statement on the government's post-strike communication with Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi said: 'Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor started at 01:05 AM and lasted 22 minutes. Then, he said the most shocking thing... that at 1:35AM we called Pakistan and told them we have hit non-military targets and we do not want escalation. These are the words of the defence minister of India. Does he understand what he revealed?'He criticised the government for allegedly giving away sensitive information to Pakistan. 'You told Pakistan directly that you do not have the political will to fight,' Gandhi claimed. 'Rajnath Singh said that the Indian DGMO also told Pakistan that we do not want any military escalation.'Gandhi went further, accusing the political leadership of compromising India's strategic posture:'We told Pakistanis that we will not attack your military infrastructure, that we will not attack your air defence system — but you then send your pilots to enemy territory.' He claimed that such a message from India amounts to weakening the armed forces' hand in combat situations. 'The Indian Air Force made no mistake. The mistake was made by the political leadership that constrained India's defence forces,' he said. Referring to an Indian diplomat's remarks overseas, Gandhi said: 'Then, the Indian attache in Indonesia admitted that India lost fighter jets in Pakistan and that this happened because of political constraints.'Recalling the Indo-Pak war of 1971, Rahul Gandhi drew a contrast between then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's leadership and the present-day BJP government:'In 1971, there was political will. I would like to remind this to Rajnath Singh. Sam Manekshaw and Indira Gandhi cooperated with each other, listened and took decisive action against those who were threatening India's sovereignty.'Rahul Gandhi also criticised the government for what he said was its unwillingness to engage on the tough questions. 'You do not wish to answer,' he said, questioning the silence on why Trump, the former US President, 'has said 29 times that he is responsible for ceasefire.' He added, 'If he's lying, let the PM say that he is lying.'Rahul Gandhi's address was interspersed with emotional anecdotes from his meetings with families of the Pahalgam attack victims. 'I went to Narwal ji's house. His son was in the Indian Navy. Upon meeting him, I went like I was sitting with my family,' he recounted a heartbreaking moment shared by martyr Vinay Narwal's sister: 'I look at the door and think: my brother will come, but he doesn't… he never will.'He also recalled meeting a grieving woman in Uttar Pradesh: 'A husband was gunned down in front of his wife as he was buying something in Baisaran Valley.'
