DNA Special: Rahul Gandhi s absence on Congress Foundation Day shows how serious he is about his party
Though the Congress did not disclose Rahul Gandhiâs destination, Randeep Surjewala confirmed that he will be away for a few days. Congress delegation comprising Rahul Gandhi, Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks to media after meeting with President Ram Nath Kovind, in New Delhi on Thursday (December 24). (ANI Photo)
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On December 28, the Congress party observed its 136
th foundation day. It was in 1885 that AO Hume founded the Congress party. However, what is startling is that one of Congress’ most important leaders and Wayand MP Rahul Gandhi was conspicuous by his absence during the foundation day ceremony of his own party. Reportedly, he and his mother Sonia Gandhi left for Milan in Italy that is his maternal grandmother’s place, on Sunday.
Rahul Gandhi was targeted earlier this year too over his foreign visit. (File)
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He has gone to see his grandmother, KC Venugopal said today
The BJP often targets Mr Gandhi over his foreign trips
New Delhi:
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is abroad, came under attack from the BJP that took a dig at him over his foreign trip as the party celebrated its 136th Foundation Day today. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has left for abroad for a short personal visit and will be away for a few days, party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala had said on Sunday.
Mr Surjewala today said the BJP should not have any objection to Mr Gandhi visiting an ailing relative.
Madhya Pradesh Congress calls off tractor protest, sits on silent protest to support farmers stir
Madhya Pradesh Congress calls off tractor protest, sits on silent protest to support farmers stir
The Congress in Madhya Pradesh on Monday staged a silent protest in front of the Gandhi Statue on the premises of the Vidhan Sabha to show support to the agitating farmers.
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Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and state Congress President Kamal Nath
As a face-saving measure, Congress MLAs in Madhya Pradesh on Monday sat on a symbolic silent protest near Mahatma Gandhi s statue in the Vidhan Sabha premises after the three-day session that was to start on December 28 was called off after an all-party meeting on December 27.
5 Comments on this Story
Am84 days ago
greater noida authority is also a dust polluters as it send road cleaners all with brooms no rakes, and they broom all the roadside dust into the air every day destroying grass and tress
Mainak Pramanik85 days ago
I am surprised to see what is INC doing now which an organization to take part in freedom struggle.They are at their worst position fighting against a voting giant named Narendra Modi!! Rahul Gandhi is spending his holidays in Italy even on the establishment day of INC..
Suresh Kamath85 days ago
Strange to Note the Rush to Visit the Grandmother in ITALY when their Mother is not well in India and also the Historic Foundation Day the very next day.He surely should Visit his relatives abroad BUT could have gone later on Monday rather than RUSH when 2 Cr FARMERS SIGNED on the Petition handed over to the President and wonder who will follow up in his absence and Tweeting from AFAR does NOT appeal ANY even these INNOCENT FARMERS who
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