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'My phone tapped': Rahul fires salvo at PM Modi; 'get head examined', says BJP

'My phone tapped': Rahul fires salvo at PM Modi; 'get head examined', says BJP

What's behind this

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir “Belonging: A Journey of Love” begins with her childhood in Italy and a chance meeting with Rajiv Gandhi in Cambridge, then moves on to political battles, family disputes and personal tragedies that shaped the Nehru‑Gandhi family. Rahul Gandhi said in an Instagram “Ask Me” session that the book is great, widely read and hard to resist, prompting comments. The release also sent Sonia Gandhi’s name soaring on Google searches.

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Rahul Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi of having his phone tapped and renewed his challenge for a face-to-face debate. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav backed his allegation, saying technology could not be trusted in the age of AI. The BJP rejected the charge, with Kerala BJP chief Rajeev…

4 of the 97 reports on this event credit a wire agency (ANI, PTI or IANS), across 2 different agencies.

Coverage arrived over 74 hours. First from The Indian Express, latest from India Today.

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First reported by The Indian Express at 08:20 UTC on 10 Nov.

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Across 3 desks: india, politics, world.

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  9. Greater Kashmir GK Communications Pvt. Ltd.

    Sonia Gandhi’s love for Kashmiri Haakh, Kofta finds mention in personal memoir

    Srinagar, Nov 12: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has offered a glimpse into her personal culinary journey, revealing her fondness for Kashmiri delicacies, particularly Haakh and Kofta, in a heartwarming video posted on X. “I love Indian food,” she says in the video, recalling…

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  27. Orissa Post Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    ‘More the bhakts comment, better it would do’: Rahul hits back at BJP over Sonia’s memoir

    New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday took a swipe at the BJP leaders over their criticism of former AICC chief Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, saying the more the “Bhakts” comment on the book, the better it would do. He also claimed that a lot of the BJP leaders secretly like his mother and think…

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  29. The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

    'My phone tapped': Rahul fires salvo at PM Modi; 'get head examined', says BJP

    Rahul Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi of having his phone tapped and renewed his challenge for a face-to-face debate. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav backed his allegation, saying technology could not be trusted in the age of AI. The BJP rejected the charge, with Kerala BJP chief Rajeev…

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  31. The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    'More the bhakts comment, better it would do': Rahul on BJP criticism of Sonia Gandhi's memoir

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a swipe at the BJP leaders over their criticism of former AICC chief Sonia Gandhi's memoir , saying the more the "Bhakts" comment on the book, the better it would do. He also claimed that a lot of the BJP leaders secretly like his mother and think she is…

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  41. The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Rahul Gandhi, his family and party never respected Constitution, Ambedkar: Chirag Paswan

    Chirag Paswan accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders of disrespecting the Constitution and BR Ambedkar. He highlighted that Prime Minister Modi demonstrated his respect for the Constitution upon assuming office. Paswan also mentioned the speculation about a special Parliament session to advance a…

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  43. Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    'Will end Modi's political career': Rahul Gandhi calls for 'open debate' with prime minister

    New Delhi: Insisting that a one-on-one debate with him “will end” Narendra Modi’s political career, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed he has “proof” that the BJP veteran is controlled by foreign powers on his mobile phone, which is “tapped by the Prime Minister…

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  51. The Tribune The Tribune Trust

    Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging’: 10 episodes worth reading, from love story to power politics

    Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, begins with her childhood in Italy and a chance meeting with Rajiv Gandhi in Cambridge before moving on to the political battles, family disputes and personal tragedies that shaped the Nehru-Gandhi family…

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27 newsrooms ran this event. 13 others published in India recently and did not.

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  • ANI ANI Media
  • Factly Factly Media & Research
  • Livemint HT Media Ltd.
  • NE Now NE Now
  • Organiser Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)
  • Rising Kashmir Rising Kashmir
  • The Assam Tribune Assam Tribune Group
  • The Avenue Mail The Avenue Mail
  • The Better India
  • The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co.
  • The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd.
  • The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd.
  • The South First The South First

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