Indian National Congress Archives

Dubai

Video: Why did Rahul Gandhi visit Dubai?

by ITPMon 21 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

After over a decade of failures, the scion of India’s most storied dynasty might finally have learned the art of politics

Rahul Gandhi says a leader must have a vision and listens to people.

Bharatiya Janata Party

Rahul Gandhi: from sub-par to rock star

by ITPThu 17 Jan 2019Thu 28 Oct 2021

After over a decade of failures, the scion of India’s most storied dynasty might finally have learned the art of politics

Voice of change more than 30,000 supporters filled the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 11 to hear Rahul Gandhi speak

Bharatiya Janata Party

Opinion: Hello Gandhi, Goodbye Modi?

by Bernd Debusmann JrThu 17 Jan 2019Thu 28 Oct 2021

Once derided as the blundering scion of India’s most famous family, Rahul Gandhi hopes to surprise the world in the 2019 elections

Gandhi’s party opposed its introduction on the grounds that further discussions needed to take place with the house’s Business Advisory Committee as well as the election commission on how to define ‘migrant workers’ before the bill could be debated and passed.

Dubai

Overseas Indians voting ‘unlikely’ in 2019 elections, says Rahul Gandhi

by Shayan ShakeelMon 14 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

UAE accounts for 10% of the roughly 30m strong Indian diaspora, many of whom have been clamouring for the right to vote without travelling to India

Dubai

Rahul Gandhi slams demonetisation as ‘rash and irresponsible’ in Dubai

by Bernd Debusmann JrSun 13 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Opposition Indian National Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that unemployment would be his top economic priority if voted into office in the 2019 general elections

Abu Dhabi

In pictures: Rahul Gandhi in Dubai

by ITPSun 13 Jan 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Dubai on January 11 and visit Abu Dhabi the following day

India right now, “has an atmosphere that has been spoilt,” according to Gandhi. “India is known for non-violence and being peace-loving in nature. And when people look at India and see violence, they get worried.”

Bharatiya Janata Party

Modi era is a blip in India’s history, says rival Gandhi

by Shayan ShakeelSun 13 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Rahul Gandhi said hostile and poorly-managed socio-economic environment is impeding progress in India

Gandhi will arrive in Dubai on January 11 and visit Abu Dhabi the following day.

Congress party

25,000 expected to attend Rahul Gandhi’s rally in Dubai

by Staff writerWed 9 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

India’s Congress Party has set up a special website to register for the historic visit

Rahul Gandhi's tour of the UAE will see him meet with prominent business leaders including BR Shetty and Azad Moopen at a luncheon for 200 people, address a crowd of an estimated 25,000 at a cricket stadium, and visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Abu Dhabi

Register to attend Rahul Gandhi rally in Dubai

by Staff writerSun 6 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Rahul Gandhi will arrive in Dubai on January 11 and visit Abu Dhabi the following day

Abu Dhabi

Modi rival Gandhi to rally UAE support ahead of 2019 Indian elections

by Shayan ShakeelSun 30 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Indian National Congress leader has announced he will head to the UAE in January to meet expats and business leaders during a whirlwind two day tour

India's Congress party supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in New Delhi on December 11, 2018, as vote counting in five Indian states began. (SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian National Congress stages comeback in state elections

by ITPTue 11 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Victory in the three crucial north Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh will come as a major boost for Congress president Rahul Gandhi