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BJP leaders, including JP Nadda and S. Jaishankar, launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of spreading lies and hate against Hindus in his speech during the President’s address in Parliament. They criticized his remarks on the Agniveer scheme, Minimum Support Price (MSP), and his general demeanor, calling it disrespectful and unparliamentary. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also joined the criticism, highlighting the Congress’s alleged history of appeasing minorities at the expense of Hindu sentiments.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, launched a scathing attack on the Agniveer scheme and the BJP-led government, accusing them of attacking the idea of India. He alleged that the Agniveer scheme treats soldiers as ‘use and throw laborers’ and criticized the BJP for their handling of the scheme. The defense minister, Rajnath Singh, countered Gandhi’s claims, defending the scheme and highlighting the financial assistance provided to the families of Agniveers who sacrifice their lives.

Today, June 26th, marks a busy day for India with several significant events taking place. From the election of the Lok Sabha Speaker to the Supreme Court’s decision on Arvind Kejriwal’s plea, the day promises to be filled with crucial developments. The new Telecom Act also comes into effect, replacing a century-old law. Additionally, the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi will be heard, and the International Sugar Organisation meeting kicks off in Delhi. Other events include the Orissa High Court’s deadline for jail decongestion, Assam’s cabinet meeting, and the Essel Group’s appeal hearing.

Rahul Gandhi has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, a position he last held in 2014. Congress party members expressed confidence that he will be a strong voice for the people and hold the government accountable.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has joined Elon Musk in expressing concerns over the security of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India, calling them a ‘black box’ and raising questions about transparency in the electoral process. Gandhi’s statement came in response to Musk’s tweet advocating for the elimination of EVMs due to potential hacking risks. The controversy has sparked debate on the reliability of EVMs and the need for greater transparency in Indian elections.

In his first speech after winning the Lok Sabha elections, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi cautioned the Prime Minister against any attempt to alter the Constitution. Addressing a public gathering in Raebareli, Gandhi emphasized that such a move would be met with severe consequences from the people.

Prominent events unfold today, including a thanksgiving event in Amethi addressed by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, coinciding with the commencement of Congress’s ‘Dhanyawaad Yatra’ in Uttar Pradesh. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee chairs a high-level administrative meeting, while a Jharkhand court summons Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case. Additionally, Mumbai’s coastal road’s northbound section opens to motorists, and Punjab launches a campaign to combat child labor.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi on Monday. This meeting took place after the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina expressed her desire to work with the new Indian government to strengthen ties between the two countries. She also invited Prime Minister Modi to visit Bangladesh.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi of turning a blind eye to alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 examination. He has pledged to become the voice of students in Parliament and to work towards preventing future paper leaks. Gandhi also expressed support for the INDIA bloc, an opposition coalition, in its efforts to address the concerns of the youth. The Ministry of Education has established a committee to review the grace marks awarded to over 1,500 candidates amid allegations of mark inflation.

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has unanimously passed a resolution requesting Rahul Gandhi to take up the role of Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha. The resolution was passed after taking note of the sentiments expressed at the party’s highest decision-making body. Gandhi has said he will consider the request and make a decision soon. The Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) also met and re-elected Sonia Gandhi as its chairperson.