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Priyanka will also pay homage to Mahatama Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary at the GPO Park here. (Photo: ANI)

Priyanka Gandhi to take out 'Padyatra' to support law student

The Gandhi scion along with party workers is set to take out the padayatra at noon from Shaheed Smarak to the GPO Park.

02 Oct 2019 12:29 PM

'The UP BJP government wants to suppress the voice seeking justice for the daughter of Shahjahanpur. The padyatra is being stopped. Our workers and leaders are being arrested. What is there to be afraid of?,' she wrote. (Photo: File | PTI)

UP BJP govt destroying democracy in 'arrogance of power': Priyanka Gandhi

About 80 Congress workers were arrested on Monday while holding a public meeting ahead of their protest march.

30 Sep 2019 5:59 PM

Taking to Twitter, Priyanka Gandhi also posted a media report that claimed that administrative officials performed Chinamayanand's 'aarti' a year ago. (Photo: File | PTI)

Whole administration protecting, embracing Chinmayanand: Priyanka Gandhi

A post graduate student from Shahjahanpur has accused Chinmayanand of rape.

29 Sep 2019 11:23 AM

Chinmayanand had, in turn, filed an extortion case against her and three others. (Photo: File)

Chinmayanand case: Cong to organise 'padyatra' demanding justice for rape victim

A local court in Shahjahanpur on September 20 sent Chinmayanand to judicial custody for 14 days for sexually assaulting a law student.

28 Sep 2019 7:47 PM

'Victim’s father is killed. Victim’s uncle is arrested. Following massive public pressure and after 13 months, accused MLA arrested. Attempt to kill the victim’s family. Shahjahanpur rape case: Victim arrested. Victim’s family being pressured,' Priyanka Gandhi said in a tweet. (Photo: File | ANI)

Priyanka slams govt on Shahjahanpur student’s arrest

The law student was on Wednesday arrested on charges of extortion and sent to 14-day judicial custody.

26 Sep 2019 7:39 PM

'In fact, Priyankaji's points are now resonating with the public, which the BJP is unable to see or read,' Raj Babbar said. (Photo: PTI)

Priyanka Gandhi's point of view resonating with public: Raj Babbar

He also said that the Congress general secretary is looking towards the people at the grassroot level.

22 Sep 2019 12:29 PM

"The public has ensured that 'Beti Bachao' does not remain in mere slogans but becomes a reality on the ground," she added. (Photo: File)

Priyanka says Chinmayanand arrested only after survivor threatened self immolation

Taking to Twitter, she said it was the strength of the public and journalism that Chinmayanand had to arrested.

20 Sep 2019 12:13 PM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the BJP government and the police in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday over the Chinmayanand case, saying they were repeating the "negligence" shown and "protection" given to the accused in the Unnao rape case. (Photo: File)

Chinmayanand case: Priyanka slams BJP govt, police for 'repeating' Unnao 'negligence'

In the Unnao case, expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar has been accused of rape by a 19-year-old woman.

19 Sep 2019 3:26 PM

'You want to escape by insulting north Indians,' Priyanka Gandhi tweeted. (Photo: File)

Priyanka tears into Gangwar for insulting North Indians

Gangwar on Saturday claimed that there is no dearth of job opportunities in the country.

15 Sep 2019 2:50 PM

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday criticised those who vandalising statues of Mahatma Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun district saying those involved in such acts cannot destroy the greatness of these people. (Photo: File)

‘You cannot destroy greatness’: Priyanka Gandhi on vandalising of Mahatma Gandhi statue

According to Congress leaders, the statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in the Gandhi Inter College by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

14 Sep 2019 3:07 PM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a scathing attack on BJP led Uttar Pradesh government saying that the party has nothing to do with women security at all. (Photo: File)

Priyanka blames BJP for negligence on Chinmayanad case, asks 'Why is UP police going slow?'

The court has also asked the state government to transfer the law student to a different college so that she can continue her education.

13 Sep 2019 12:12 PM

Sonia Gandhi, who does not have a Twitter account to date, was speaking at a meeting of All India Congress Committee (AICC) leaders at the party headquarters here. (Photo: File)

Being active on social media not enough, reach out directly: Sonia to Cong leaders

Besides Rahul Gandhi, many leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi, regularly take to Twitter to express their opinion on various issues.

13 Sep 2019 8:24 AM

'Journalists are not there just for praising wearing blindfolds. Their job is to make news on public issues and seek answers from the government,' Priyanka Gandhi wrote. (Photo: File | ANI)

'BJP govt in UP constantly attacking journalists who seek answers': Priyanka Gandhi

She also posted a media report on the recent arrests of journalists in the state.

12 Sep 2019 1:20 PM

According to sources, the meeting agenda would revolve around Gandhi Jayanti preparations, membership drive and party worker training. (Photo: File)

Sonia Gandhi to chair meeting of senior party leaders today

Former PM Manmohan Singh, Priyanka Gandhi and other general secretaries and state Congress chiefs will also be present during the meeting.

12 Sep 2019 9:10 AM

The Congress leader has been targeting the government over its handling of the economy. (Photo: File)

Economy moving towards recession but when will govt open its eyes, asks Priyanka

Gandhi also attached a media report which said that after Maruti, Ashok Leyland's Chennai plant will remain closed for 5 days.

10 Sep 2019 12:47 PM

Fact is the slowdown is due to Demonetisation and poorly implemented GST - they must accept it & remedy it," the Congress said. (Photo: PTI/File)

Priyanka Gandhi slams govt over plans for '100 days celebration'

She made the remarks on Twitter, sharing a media report highlighting the problems being faced by the auto industry.

07 Sep 2019 3:18 PM

The government has neither a solution nor the 'strength' to assure people in the country, Priyanka Gandhi said. (Photo: File | ANI)

Modi govt's silence on economic slowdown very dangerous: Priyanka Gandhi

'Excuses and rhetoric' will not work, the Congress general secretary said on Twitter.

06 Sep 2019 12:28 PM

Priyanka Gandhi targets govt over slowdown

The Congress has already demanded a white paper on the prevailing economic situation in the country.

06 Sep 2019 1:54 AM

‘Priority will be given to youth and grassroots workers. The party is eyeing on 2022 Assembly Polls. In every district, there will be a women leader as vice president. Dalit and OBC leaders will also be given a chance. Every person will be given a specific task to work in their target area,’ the sources said. (Photo: ANI)

Congress to revamp UP unit, Priyanka Gandhi to take full charge of state unit

The party has also set a target of one crore membership and hopeful of achieving it within a year.

03 Sep 2019 5:04 PM

Priyanka tweeted: 'Neither GDP growth is there nor does the currency strength exist. Jobs are missing. Now make it clear who is responsible for ruining the economy?'

BJP who trumpets good days has deflated the economy: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress on Friday said that the latest GDP figures which show growth rate at 5 per cent were 'dismal and disappointing'.

31 Aug 2019 12:06 PM

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