Rahul Gandhi allegations
Former CJI BR Gavai Firmly Rejects Claims of Government Interference in Indian Judiciary
Nov 27, 2025 01:41 pm CST
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has definitively dismissed allegations of government interference in judicial operations during an exclusive IANS interview. Explaining the collegium system's independence and referencing the protective framework of the basic structure doctrine, Gavai emphasized that judges must decide cases based solely on legal principles, not public opinion or political pressure. His statements directly counter recurring claims from opposition leaders about executive influence over the judiciary.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Claims Son Unaware of Controversial Government Land Purchase Worth Rs 1,800 Crore
Nov 08, 2025 12:15 am CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar defends his son Parth over a controversial Rs 300 crore land deal in Pune's Mundhwa area, claiming he was unaware it was government property reserved for Dalits. The deal has been cancelled amid allegations of impropriety, with a high-level committee investigating unauthorized registration of documents. Opposition leaders and activist Anna Hazare have demanded accountability as authorities file multiple FIRs related to the transaction.
Brazilian Hairdresser's Photo at Center of Rahul Gandhi's Election Fraud Allegations in India
Nov 06, 2025 04:27 pm CST
A Brazilian hairdresser's stock photo has unexpectedly become the center of a major political controversy in India after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used it to allege voter fraud in Haryana elections. Larissa Nery, who posed for the photo eight years ago, expressed surprise at finding herself described as the "mysterious Brazilian model" whose image allegedly appeared multiple times in Indian voter lists under different identities.