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- Rahul Gandhi is facing leadership challenges as the BJP attacks his viability and he is questioned over remarks made about PM Modi.
Rahul Gandhi opposes a committee led by Bhartruhari Mahtab, criticizing Narendra Modi's MDR decision and alleging favoritism towards Donald Trump.
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What happened
Rahul Gandhi opposes a committee led by Bhartruhari Mahtab, criticizing Narendra Modi's MDR decision and alleging favoritism towards Donald Trump.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Karnataka State CM opposed the central MDR framework, while a state minister supported Rahul Gandhi's demands.Sub-event
- Rahul Gandhi, Bhakta Charan Das, and Waris Pathan criticized the UPI MDR framework and government financial burden in India.Sub-event
Criticism mounts over proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI, with allegations of yielding to US pressure.1 source
Gandhi alleges Modi favors Trump regarding MDR decision.1 source
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government for yielding to foreign pressure.1 source
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Rahul Gandhi is facing leadership challenges as the BJP attacks his viability and he is questioned over remarks made about PM Modi.Also in this story
- Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi clashed over differing views on women's roles in society.
- BJP accused Congress of prioritizing dynastic welfare while Rahul Gandhi referenced Mallikarjun Kharge's visit to Uttarakhand.
- Rahul Gandhi was accused of having an anti-Dalit mindset and opportunism.
- The BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi regarding his stance on women's issues while featuring him in a Rakshabandhan commercial.
The entities involved
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Rahul Gandhi
Indian politician (1970-present)
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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