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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi with sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (Photo: PTI/File)

Shiv Sena praises Rahul, compares Priyanka with grandmother

The Sena also praised the patience of Mr Gandhi over the alliance between Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh.

26 Jan 2019 5:54 AM

Pretty face can’t win votes, says Vinod Narayan Jha

The comments made by the senior BJP leader snowballed into a controversy as grand alliance leaders demanded his removal from the Nitish Kumar cabinet.

26 Jan 2019 2:09 AM

‘...She is the wife of Robert Vadra who is accused of involvement in land scam and several corruption cases,’ said Bihar minister Vinod Narayan Jha. (Photo: Twitter | @VinodNarayanJh1)

Votes can't be won on basis of beautiful faces: Bihar Minister on Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi is set to take charge as the AICC General Secretary from the first week of February.

25 Jan 2019 1:03 PM

The poster was titled 'Democracy in Telangana' shows voters as Draupadi being 'disrobed' by the Election Commission of India (ECI), which is shown as the Kauravas and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and Asaduddin Owaisi, standing on either side as silent spectators. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

T'gana BJP attacks Cong for 'Draupadi cheerharan' poster; says it's insult for women

T'gana BJP spokesperson, questioned whether Priyanka would 'approve' of women and Hindu mythological characters being used in cartoons.

25 Jan 2019 11:58 AM

He also compared Priyanka Gandhi’s husband and businessman Robert Vadra with Indira Gandhi’s spouse Firoz Gandhi. (Photo: File)

‘Woman with a tainted partner’: Sushil Modi on Priyanka Gandhi

In a tweet, senior BJP leader scoffed at Priyanka's resemblance with her grandmother and former prime minister Indira Gandhi.

25 Jan 2019 10:40 AM

PM Modi also said that the BJP is driven by democratic principles. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP is family, democracy runs in party: PM's dig at Priyanka’s political debut

PM Modi said unlike 'many cases' where family is the party, for the BJP 'the party is family.'

24 Jan 2019 10:35 AM

Congress smiles as Priyanka Gandhi takes the plunge

Priyanka was a star campaigner in 2014 in her mother’s and brother’s constituencies Rae Bareli and Amethi.

24 Jan 2019 5:14 AM

Ravi Shankar Prasad said, 'Priyanka Ji has become the General Secretary, my good-luck to her.' (Photo: ANI)

Why not given role with greater responsibility: BJP on Priyanka's entry in politics

BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra downplayed the development, terming it as 'expected'.

23 Jan 2019 5:46 PM

'My sister is very capable and workaholic and Jyotiraditya is also a very dynamic leader. I have full confidence that the Congress will give to the people of UP, particularly the youth what they want,' the party president said. (Photo: ANI)

Priyanka very capable, happy that she will help me, says Rahul Gandhi

'The Congress has to make its space (in UP) and for that, we have taken this big step,' said Rahul.

23 Jan 2019 2:56 PM

'The Congress has basically publicly announced that Rahul Gandhi has failed and needs crutches from within the family. Because of his rejection by grand alliance parties, he has opted for a family alliance,' he said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Priyanka's appointment Congress's admission of Rahul's failure: BJP

Patra said Cong president has opted for a 'family alliance' after facing 'rejection' from various parties of the proposed grand alliance.

23 Jan 2019 2:31 PM

Minutes after Congress appointed Priyanka Gandhi as General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh east on Wednesday, wishes started to pour in. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Congress cheers Priyanka's entry, wishes pour in from all over country

The Congress, in a press release, announced Priyanka's appointment to the key post by her brother and party chief Rahul Gandhi.

23 Jan 2019 2:17 PM

Announcing Priyanka’s formal entry into active politics, Congress informed that she will be taking charge of her responsibility with effect from February first week. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Always by your side P, Robert Vadra congratulates wife on political debut

Priyanka Gandhi, 47, has always confined her role in politics to the constituencies of Amethi and Raebareli, till now.

23 Jan 2019 1:39 PM

Priyanka Gandhi, 47, has always confined her role in politics to the constituencies of her brother Rahul and mother Sonia Gandhi, Amethi and Raebareli, till now. (Photo: File)

Priyanka Gandhi enters active politics, made head of east Uttar Pradesh

Priyanka will take over as AICC general secretary for UP East in the first week of February.

23 Jan 2019 1:07 PM

Priyanka Gandhi a very self-assured woman, says Aahana Kumra

The actress was excited to play the politician, who is a very private person.

09 Jan 2019 12:00 AM

Posters of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who had actively campaigned for her mother, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in the run-up to the 2014 parliamentary polls, were seen in the city with 'Madam Priyanka missing' and 'Emotional blackmailer' written on those. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Missing Priyanka' posters put up in Rae Bareli, Congress alleges mischief

The posters also mentioned Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's absence during incidents like the Harchandpur rail tragedy.

22 Oct 2018 9:17 PM

The meeting was helmed by Priyanka Gandhi, Congress' main strategist for 2019 Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

No tax for those under 35, Congress mulls for 2019 manifesto

Leaders feel this initiative will encourage entrepreneurship, thereby creating new jobs.

27 Jul 2018 3:51 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra & Rahul Gandhi to attend Tej wedding

“We have received confirmation that Rahul and Priyanka will attend the wedding,” RJD MLA Bhola Yadav said.

12 May 2018 4:04 AM

Days after setback, Congress regains in Sonia’s bastion

Akhilesh Singh’s popularity reflected in his vote share.

28 Apr 2018 3:01 AM

Kashmiri students throw stones at policemen during a protest in Srinagar on Wednesday against recent cases of rape in the country. Fresh rounds of protests are being seen across the country, triggered by the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in the Kathua. (Photo: AP)

Kashmir spins out of control

Meanwhile, Pakistan waged a proxy war through armed tribal militia backed by its regular army with agenda to annex Kashmir.

20 Apr 2018 1:30 AM

Priyanka Vadra was shoved by some, prompting her to ask people to maintain calm and remember the "cause" for which they had come there. (Photo: AP)

Priyanka loses calm at Rahul's Delhi midnight march to protest twin rape

Gandhi said the women of the country are afraid to go out today and the government must ensure their safety.

13 Apr 2018 8:14 AM

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