Ajay Rai
Ajay Rai is a prominent Congress leader and the Uttar Pradesh state president of the party. He is known for his vocal criticism of the central government, particularly regarding issues related to national security and defense. Recently, he made headlines by mocking the government's Rafale jet procurement through a symbolic display involving a toy aircraft, which attracted both media attention and criticism from rival political factions.
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Ajay Rai, Congress state president, termed Agnihotri's resignation a serious warning sign regarding administrative pressure.
UGC rules, Magh Mela snub: What pushed Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri to quit on Republic Day | Bareilly News
India· 2026-01-27
Ajay Rai, the state Congress president, called Agnihotri's resignation a serious issue.
‘Black law’: Bareilly city magistrate resigns over new UGC rules; claims he was 'held hostage at DM's home' | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-27Congress leader Ajay Rai expressed doubt over conflicting statements from top defence officials.
'Something fishy': Congress seeks 'truth' about Operation Sindoor; flags 'different statements' by CDS & Army chief | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-03
Ajay Rai urged the Supreme Court of India to stop the country’s team from playing against Pakistan.
Calls for boycott in India ahead of Asia Cup match with Pakistan - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-14
Ajay Rai defended his 'toy Rafale' jibe at the Centre, stating his intent was to urge the defence minister to take decisive action against terrorism.
'Just wanted to open his eyes': Congress' Ajay Rai defends 'toy Rafale' jibe at Rajnath Singh | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-05
Ajay Rai criticized the government's response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack by displaying a toy Rafale aircraft decorated with lemons and chillies.
Congress leader Ajay Rai's 'toy Rafale jet' jibe amplified by Pakistani media, draws BJP's ire | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-05
