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Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi is the Congress leader and has been representing the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency since 2019. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Election, Rahul Gandhi won the Wayanad seat by defeating Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate PP Suneer with a margin of 4,31,770 votes. However, Gandhi was defeated by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Zubin Irani from his family's stronghold Amethi with a margin of 55,120 votes in the 2019 polls. Rahul Gandhi won three consecutive elections from Amethi in 2004, 2009 and 2014. He defeated Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidates Chandra Parkash Mishra Matiyari and Asheesh Shukla in the 2004 and 2009 polls respectively from Amethi. Rahul Gandhi again won the Amethi constituency in 2014 by defeating Smriti Zubin Irani with a margin of 1,07,903 votes. Gandhi was the president of the Congress party from 2017 to 2019.

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's Air India flight performs go-around amid gusty winds at Lucknow airport
India | Sep 08, 2026, 09:24 PM IST
Air India flight AI-1717 carrying Rahul Gandhi had to abort its landing at Lucknow's Amausi Airport after a sudden jolt close to the runway. The pilot performed a go-around amid gusty winds, with the aircraft landing safely on its second attempt.
HC refuses to quash 2019 summons to Rahul Gandhi over 'commander-in-thief' remark against PM Modi
India | Sep 08, 2026, 02:25 PM IST
The defamation case was filed by BJP leader MH Shrishrimal before the Girgaon Magistrate's Court over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Intent to shame, defame and silence': Rahul Gandhi's retort to PM Modi's 'dimaagi Naxal' jibe
India | Sep 07, 2026, 11:55 PM IST
Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimaagi Naxal' jibe, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the term was derived to "shame, defame and silence" anyone who questions the BJP. His remarks came in the aftermath of Satya Niketan tragedy that left seven dead.

'Out of affection': TVK clarifies 'Vijay as PM' pitch amid differences with Congress
Tamil Nadu | Sep 05, 2026, 02:31 PM IST
TVK MLAs and ministers have been advocating for Vijay to be projected as the prime ministerial candidate in the next general elections, a move that has irked the Congress. The grand old party has dismissed the demand and maintained that Rahul Gandhi will remain the choice for the PM post.
Vijay for PM? TVK's coordination meeting on September 9 amid differences with Congress
Tamil Nadu | Sep 05, 2026, 11:15 AM IST
A coordination meeting of TVK will be held on September, amid growing differences between the party and the Congress over the former's push to make Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as the prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Tamil Nadu minister says Rahul Gandhi to be prime minister in 2029 amid TVK's 'Vijay as PM' pitch
Tamil Nadu | Sep 05, 2026, 09:00 AM IST
Amid TVK's 'Vijay as PM' pitch, Tamil Nadu Minister P Viswanathan has said Rahul Gandhi will be prime minister following the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Viswanathan and S Rajesh Kumar are the two Congress MLAs given a berth in the Tamil Nadu government.

'Rahul made Vijay CM, will make him PM in 2029': Kanimozhi Santhosh amid Congress-TVK face-off
Chennai | Sep 02, 2026, 02:43 PM IST
The statement comes as five Congress MLAs have threatened to walk out of the government over this issue. Two Congress MLAs are ministers in Vijay's government.
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Bishkek Ahead of SCO Summit | 31st Aug | Speed News
Originals | Aug 31, 2026, 05:45 PM IST
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Bishkek Ahead of SCO Summit. SC Refuses to Halt CJP Protest March Scheduled in Delhi on September 5. Rahul Gandhi Booked in FIR Over 'Purification' Remarks Row. Get All The Latest Updates Of The Day In Today's Speed News.
Congress minister threatens to quit Vijay Cabinet if TVK rejects Rahul Gandhi as PM face
Tamil Nadu | Aug 31, 2026, 01:17 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Minister S Rajesh Kumar has said he and his cabinet colleague P Vishwanathan will resign from the state government if the TVK rejects Rahul Gandhi as prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

Rahul Gandhi in legal trouble: FIR registered against Congress MP over remarks on 'purification' row
India | Aug 31, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
An FIR has been registered against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on 'purification' row. The case was filed in Haldwani by a member of the Valmiki community, who said Gandhi's remarks have hurt the sentiments of the community.
CJP leaders may have political ambitions, says Wangchuk; reveals Rahul was approached to end fast
India | Aug 30, 2026, 11:37 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk opens up on Rahul Gandhi, Abhijeet Dipke and CJP in Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, revealing why Gandhi was considered to break his fast and discussing the political ambitions of the young leaders behind the movement.
Speed News: Rahul Gandhi Demands FIR Over 'Purification' Ritual After Kharge's Rally
Originals | Aug 29, 2026, 06:41 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi demanded an FIR over a 'purification' ritual after Kharge's rally, while CM Yogi targeted SP and Congress in Deoria. Nepal agreed to foreign help after devastating floods killed over 600 people. Watch these and other top updates in today's Speed News.

Rahul Gandhi demands FIR over ‘purification’ after Kharge’s Haldwani rally, slams PM Modi, BJP
India | Aug 29, 2026, 01:49 PM IST
Gandhi termed the incident a crime, accused the BJP-RSS of promoting a mindset against Dalits, and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Uttarakhand government to ensure action. He also warned that the Congress would react if authorities failed to act.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand demands Rahul Gandhi's apology over Manusmriti remarks
India | Aug 27, 2026, 11:19 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi has come under fire over his remarks on the Manusmriti. Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has asked the Congress leader not to make comments on Hinduism without first studying the subject thoroughly. He also demanded an apology for his remarks.
'Stop trolling women': Rahul Gandhi backs Kriti Sanon after Kangana Ranaut criticises her rakhi ad
Entertainment | Aug 26, 2026, 12:43 PM IST
Kriti Sanon's recent Raksha Bandhan advertisement for jewellery has sparked controversy, with actress Kangana Ranaut objecting to it. The row has now taken a political turn, with Rahul Gandhi also entering the Kriti vs Kangana debate.

Kharge and Rahul Gandhi Write to PM Modi Over Caste Census Process | 25th Aug | Speed News
Originals | Aug 25, 2026, 06:00 PM IST
Kharge and Rahul Gandhi Write to PM Modi Over Caste Census Process. SC Issues Notice to 20 Rebel TMC MPs on Abhishek Banerjee's Disqualification Plea. Patna Exam Protest Turns Tense as Police Use Water Cannons on Students. Get All The latest News Of The Day In Today's Speed News.
Kharge, Rahul Gandhi write to PM Modi, flag 'misleading open-ended' caste questions in census
India | Aug 29, 2026, 01:51 PM IST
Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider proposed open-ended method of collecting caste data in the upcoming census, warning that differences in caste names, sub-castes and spellings could lead to the same community being counted as multiple groups.
Speed News: CM Vijay Announces 3 Free LPG Cylinders Per Household and Free Bus Travel for Transgenders
Originals | Aug 24, 2026, 06:05 PM IST
Vijay Announces 3 Free LPG Cylinders Per Household. Maharashtra CM Announces ₹5 Lakh Assistance After Amravati Hospital Fire Kills 3 Newborns. BJP Workers Detained During Protest Seeking B Nagendra's Resignation. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
Man held for objectionable graffiti on Parliament Street Police Station during Rahul Gandhi's dharna
Delhi | Aug 23, 2026, 12:51 PM IST
The man was arrested for writing a graffiti that had objectionable content on the walls of Parliament Street Police Station when Congress MP Rahul Gandhi staged a sit-in there earlier this week. He was released on bail later, though.
Rahul Gandhi slams Manusmriti, says 'women don't belong to anyone, even not to her husband, father'
India | Aug 22, 2026, 11:23 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi slammed Manusmriti, saying, "the mindset of suppressing women comes from the Manusmriti, and today our fight is against this very mindset. BJP-RSS people want girls/women to remain caged. But we do not want such a Hindustan. We want respect for all."