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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi after a police complaint alleged disruption during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party headquarters, arguing that if singing the full version is deemed a crime, then similar charges should apply to Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, and Vajpayee, who also sang it.

V D Savarkar’s grandnephew Satyaki Savarkar claimed during cross-examination in a criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi that Mahatma Gandhi remained at the spot for 20 minutes after being shot by Nathuram Godse. Satyaki’s lawyer also sought Gandhi’s voice samples

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to freedom fighters on the anniversary of the Quit India Movement. They recalled the courage, sacrifice and “Do or Die” spirit that strengthened India’s independence struggle

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said India's student protesters should draw inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi instead of Bangladesh or Nepal. He outlined the organisation's expansion plans, backed student movements across India and called for greater investment in education and compensation for NEET victims' families

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will be discharged from Medanta Hospital on Monday and visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to Ladakh. He had supported the NEET protest with a 26-day hunger strike during the 36-day agitation

As Sonam Wangchuk’s fast over exam irregularities enters its third week, we trace the history of hunger strikes in India—from Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh to Irom Sharmila—highlighting how the ultimate protest tool continues to shape the nation's conscience

Manish Sisodia joined Arvind Kejriwal in invoking Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha, refusing participation in Delhi liquor policy case proceedings, citing concerns over judicial fairness while maintaining faith in the judiciary and constitutional principles 

Annalena Baerbock will visit India on April 28 to meet S. Jaishankar for discussions on multilateral issues, AI governance, and global challenges, while also paying tribute at Rajghat during her official programme

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