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TopicRajendra Pal Gautam

Topic: Rajendra Pal Gautam

‘Conversions caused by oppression, India should take Buddha’s path,’ says AAP ex-minister Gautam

Rajendra Pal Gautam accuses BJP of indulging in 'dirty politics' over 'routine' Ambedkar-related event, says winning Gujarat election is now AAP's biggest challenge.

Delhi ex-minister Gautam, who quit over conversion row, is ‘AAP Dalit face, hardcore Ambedkarite’

Two-time MLA, who handled portfolios including social & SC/ ST welfare, resigned as minister Sunday. He was at centre of Kejriwal govt’s flagship scholarship scheme for SC/ ST youth.

What are the 22 vows of BR Ambedkar at the centre of BJP-AAP conversion controversy

The AAP minister Rajendra Pal Gautam resigned Sunday after being condemned by the BJP for participating in an event in which people allegedly denounced Hinduism.

Masterstroke or gamble? AAP boot to Rajendra Gautam aimed at Gujarat, silencing RSS in Punjab

Party leaders, however, wonder if removing the Dalit leader for ‘denouncing’ Hindu deities would dent its vote share among the community.

AAP minister Rajendra Pal Gautam resigns after row over him allegedly denouncing Hindu deities

At an event on 5 October, where hundreds converted to Buddhism, Gautam was on stage and took a controversial oath; BJP attacked him for spreading disharmony.

Row over Delhi AAP minister at ‘Buddhist mass conversion’ event, BJP slams ‘hate towards Hindus’

Social welfare minister Rajendra Pal Gautam purportedly addressed the event at central Delhi’s Karol Bagh area on 5 October. AAP yet to issue an official statement on the row.

Kejriwal govt wants board punished for ‘casteist & racist’ exam for teachers’ recruitment

The Kejriwal govt has clarified that the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board, which set the paper, fell under the lieutenant governor's charge.

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There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.