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Tushar Gandhi has appealed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to clarify that residents in Hyderabad are not being displaced to build a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, amid controversy over the proposed demolition of the Madhu Park Ridge apartment complex.

Unidentified persons allegedly threw cattle dung on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Ramdas Junction in Medak. Congress leaders staged a rasta roko demanding action. Police are examining CCTV footage and said stern action will be taken against those responsible.

Ground levelling and tree cutting began near Bapu Ghat for the Gandhi Sarovar Project, triggering panic among Madhu Park Ridge residents who fear displacement. Preparations for the foundation stone ceremony are underway, though the date and Rajnath Singh’s visit remain unconfirmed.

The Indian Youth Congress staged a shirtless protest at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The BJP-led NDA slammed the move as tarnishing India’s image at a global forum. In defence, the Youth Congress posted a Gandhi photograph on social media.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, recalling his ideals of truth, non-violence and compassion, and urging people to follow his timeless teachings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, highlighting Gandhiji’s emphasis on swadeshi as a core principle for a developed, self-reliant India, and said his life and ideals continue to inspire the nation

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s remarks urging India’s youth to “avenge history”, saying the NSA is “not good” at history. He also questioned the logic of avenging history, referencing Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination and mythological events.

Senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao accused the BJP-led Union government of attempting to erase Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy, alleging political fear behind the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme as Viksit Bharat

BRS leader and former MP B. Vinod Kumar has opposed the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the rural employment guarantee scheme, warning that it undermines the Father of the Nation’s legacy. He recalled his involvement in MGNREGA’s passage under the UPA government and expressed concern for 8.9 crore job card holders, especially women.

Opposition MPs staged a protest inside Parliament against the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, accusing the government of erasing Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and undermining democratic values, as senior leaders including Sonia Gandhi joined the demonstration

The Congress will stage nationwide protests on Wednesday against the Centre’s VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging it seeks to replace MGNREGA and dismantle a rights-based welfare scheme while undermining Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy, workers’ rights and federal responsibility

Opposition MPs staged a protest in Parliament against the VB-G RAM G Bill, accusing the Centre of insulting Mahatma Gandhi by replacing MGNREGA. The government defended the move, saying the new law strengthens rural employment and infrastructure

The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, was introduced in the Lok Sabha, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment per household. Opposition protested the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name, while the government cited modernization and infrastructure development goals

The Centre’s move to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with a new rural employment law guaranteeing 125 workdays has triggered sharp opposition criticism, with leaders questioning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name and warning of weakened worker protections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress in the Lok Sabha of dividing Vande Mataram under appeasement politics and overruling Mahatma Gandhi’s wishes. He cited Nehru’s letter expressing concern over Muslim sentiments and said Congress bowed to pressures that later led to Partition-era decisions

Former MP Vinod Kumar strongly criticised TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud for calling KCR’s Deeksha as a ‘fake fast’, drawing parallels with criticisms faced by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom struggle.

The GHMC Head Office in Hyderabad has completed beautification works, including a new fountain at its eastern entrance. Statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr B R Ambedkar and YSR were relocated after years of delay. The fountain will be unveiled Tuesday

Congress MLC Balmoor Venkat has filed a complaint with Hyderabad Cybercrime Police against Telugu actor Srikanth Iyengar for allegedly disrespecting Mahatma Gandhi and praising Nathuram Godse. He also called for the actor’s suspension from film associations

BRS working president K T Rama Rao paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, highlighting the impact of Gandhian ideals on the Telangana movement. He said Gandhi’s perseverance continues to guide the journey of BRS, Telangana, and the nation

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