Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Rahul Gandhi Criticizes BJP, Requests Cricket Academy in Raebareli
Rahul Gandhi, a leader in the Indian Parliament, visited Raebareli, his area, and started a big cricket tournament.
He saw that the place didn't have good sports grounds, so he asked a big cricket official to build a cricket academy there.
He also met with players and watched part of the match.
During his visit, he criticized the BJP and the central government, saying they were weakening the Constitution and not taking care of poor people.
He talked about a program called MGNREGA, which helps people find jobs, and said the government was making it harder for people to get work and wages.
He also inaugurated some development projects and met with local leaders to discuss issues.
There was a special poster showing him and another leader as cricket players, which people thought was a political message.
Rahul Gandhi requested BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla to establish a cricket academy in Raebareli during the inauguration of the Raebareli Premier League T-20 cricket tournament.
Gandhi criticized the BJP and the central government for allegedly weakening the Constitution and undermining the ideals of its architect, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
He accused the government of centralizing power, dismantling the safety net for the poor, and diverting funds meant for public welfare schemes to big industrialists.
Gandhi interacted with MGNREGA workers and villagers, who complained about not getting work or wages on time, and launched a 'Save MGNREGA Campaign' in Raebareli.
During his visit, Gandhi inaugurated 31 development projects under the MP Local Area Development Scheme and laid the foundation stone for eight new projects.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Rajiv Shukla, Akhilesh Yadav, MGNREGA workers, local residents, BJP and RSS
- What
- Request for a cricket academy, criticism of BJP and central government, inauguration of development projects and cricket tournament
- When
- January 20
- Where
- Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To improve local sports facilities, support cricket players, address MGNREGA issues, and criticize government policies
- Person Involved
- Rahul Gandhi, Rajiv Shukla, Akhilesh Yadav, Shatrughan Sonkar, Kishori Lal Sharma, Pankaj Tiwari
- Location
- Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh
- Event
- Inauguration of Raebareli Premier League T-20 cricket tournament, MGNREGA Chaupal, Development projects inauguration
- Date
- January 20
- Venue
- Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, ITI campus, Raebareli, Bhuemau Guest House, Umran village, Municipal Chairman's residence
- Request Made
- Establishment of a cricket academy in Raebareli
- Challenges
- No proper sports ground in the area, MGNREGA workers not getting work or wages on time
- Political Messaging
- Poster depicting Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav as cricket players, symbolizing political alliance
Sources
Rahul Gandhi calls BCCI VP Rajiv Shukla, requests cricket academy in Raebareli
BJP is weakening the spirit of the Constitution: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi slams Modi Government over MGNREGA, Constitution during Rae Bareli visit
Unusual poster during Rahul Gandhi’s Rae Bareli visit sparks political buzz
