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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.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.