Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues his diplomatic mission in Southeast Asia with visits to Brunei and Singapore. In other news, Adani Enterprises is set to launch its first NCD issue, ECOS Mobility IPO is set to list, and Rahul Gandhi is set to launch his party’s campaign in Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly condemned recent incidents of mob violence and lynching in Haryana and Maharashtra, accusing the BJP government of fostering an environment of fear and allowing hate crimes to flourish. He demanded strict action against the perpetrators and vowed to fight against the spread of hatred in India.
Kangana Ranaut, a BJP leader and actor, has been facing criticism on social media for her recent comments about Rahul Gandhi’s role as the Leader of the Opposition and her stance on the caste census. She questioned Rahul Gandhi’s qualifications for the position and wrongly identified the first Dalit president of India, leading to widespread mockery and calls for her to be reined in.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi for demanding reservations in beauty pageants and other fields, calling it ‘bal buddhi’ (childish). Rijiju also highlighted the achievements of the Modi government in representation of marginalized communities, while Gandhi advocated for a caste census and removal of the reservation cap.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed outrage over the sexual abuse case of two schoolgirls in Maharashtra, questioning why victims face difficulty even in registering an FIR. He criticized the lack of swift action and the alleged attempts to hide crimes, highlighting the need for systemic changes to ensure justice for victims.
Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, paid homage to his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on the occasion of his 80th birth anniversary. He praised his father’s compassionate personality and vowed to fulfill his dreams for India. Congress leaders also commemorated Rajiv Gandhi’s contributions to India’s political and technological landscape.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP government of undermining the Constitution with its lateral entry policy, claiming it will disadvantage Dalits, OBCs, and Adivasis. He alleges that the policy, which allows recruitment of experienced professionals into government positions, is a ploy to dismantle the reservation system and is part of a larger plan to dismantle the Constitution. The BJP has countered these claims, arguing that lateral entry is a transparent process and that the Congress itself implemented similar policies during its time in power.
Indian leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took to social media to wish the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival that celebrates the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters. They highlighted the values of love, protection, and mutual understanding that define the special relationship.
India celebrated Raksha Bandhan on August 30, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving handmade rakhis from school children in Delhi. Meanwhile, Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi shared heartfelt messages and pictures on social media, emphasizing the importance of the brother-sister bond.
The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy regarding lateral entry into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The party highlighted that the UPA government under Manmohan Singh had introduced the concept of lateral entry in 2005, even recommending recruitment of experts through this method. The BJP further clarified that the current government’s lateral entry system adheres to established guidelines and reservation policies.
