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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

INDIA bloc’s rally LIVE: 200 CCTVs, 4000 cops; Rahul Gandhi urges marchers to support traders
India | Nov 01, 2026, 08:18 AM IST
The rally named 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' will begin at noon from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction and culminate at Ramlila Maidan, where the rally is scheduled from 10 am to 5 pm. The venue has an estimated capacity of around one to 1.5 lakh people, including space earmarked for parking.
'Gyanesh Kumar won't survive as CEC': Rahul Gandhi questions 2024 poll mandate at mock Parliament
India | Nov 01, 2026, 12:00 AM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned CEC Gyanesh Kumar that he would not remain in office, claiming the I.N.D.I.A bloc had enough evidence against him. Gandhi also accused the Election Commission of compromising the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
Aaj Ki Baat: Rahul's plan backfired, where were the slogans "Modi will not go anywhere" raised?
Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 30, 2026, 11:53 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's plan backfired. Rahul Gandhi wanted to hold a mock parliament by inviting leaders from 19 parties to Delhi. The program was a public impeachment of Gyanesh Kumar. Why did this show have to be cancelled?

Rahul Gandhi questions IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax, Sitharaman accuses Congress of mismanagement
India | Oct 30, 2026, 11:51 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi has questioned the Centre's proposed sale of IDBI Bank to Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings, raising concerns over employee rights, reservations and public ownership. Nirmala Sitharaman has defended the deal and accused the Congress of mismanaging banks.
Rain postpones INDIA bloc's 'mock impeachment' of Gyanesh Kumar to Oct 31; Rahul says Oppn united
India | Oct 30, 2026, 02:24 PM IST
The INDIA bloc postponed its planned public proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from Friday to Saturday due to persistent rain in the national capital.
'Don't worry about police, lathis': Rahul Gandhi urges people to join 'Chalo Dilli' march
India | Oct 29, 2026, 11:42 PM IST
The Congress has planned a public impeachment-style proceeding against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on October 30, followed by a 'Dilli Chalo' march and a public gathering at Ramlila Maidan on November 1.

'Button or ballot, result is the same': BJP mocks Congress as party draws blank in MLC elections
India | Oct 28, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
The Congress drew a blank as results were announced on Wednesday for the biennial elections held in 28 upper house constituencies across four states. The MLC elections were held in 28 seats across four states – Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka – on October 23.
Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over Tata Group remarks, accuses him of spreading 'distrust, toxicity'
India | Oct 28, 2026, 11:39 PM IST
This comes amid Tata Group's bitter dispute over Tata Sons' leadership. The conflict has already split trustees and spilled into the Tata Sons boardroom as well. Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata challenged the resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as the chairman of Tata Sons.
Speed News: SC Gives 10 Days To Petitioners In Gyanesh Kumar Suspension Pleas
Originals | Oct 27, 2026, 05:47 PM IST
SC Gives 10 Days To Petitioners In Gyanesh Kumar Suspension Pleas. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi Invokes Lord Shiva Ahead Of SC’s SIR Hearing. Whereas, Liechtenstein Royals Paid Tribute To Mahatama Gandhi At Rajghat. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

Supreme Court issues notice to Rahul Gandhi on plea claiming he pushed pregnant journalist
India | Oct 27, 2026, 12:31 PM IST
The Supreme Court has sought Rahul Gandhi's response to a plea alleging he pushed a three-month-pregnant journalist during an October 12 march. The application seeks an FIR against those accused and compensation for the journalist.
Rahul Gandhi invokes Lord Shiva ahead of Supreme Court's SIR hearing: 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram'
India | Oct 27, 2026, 09:54 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi's remarks come on a day when the Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions challenging the decisions taken by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on the voter list revision or the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Speed News: Rahul Gandhi Acquitted in 2018 Amit Shah Defamation Case
Originals | Oct 26, 2026, 07:22 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi acquitted in Amit Shah defamation case; Kharge faces complaint over PM Modi remarks. Yogi targets Rahul and Akhilesh, Congress reaffirms SP alliance in UP, and Imran Khan’s plea against FRRO notice comes up before Bombay HC on October 27. Get all updates in Speed News.

Yogi Adityanath targets Rahul, Akhilesh in Kanpur; calls them 'chhote miyan' and 'bade miyan'
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 26, 2026, 02:22 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeted the Congress and Samajwadi Party during a Kanpur event, referring to their leaders as "chhote miyan" and "bade miyan". He accused them of supporting infiltrators and criticised their governance record.
Rahul Gandhi acquitted in 2018 defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah
India | Oct 26, 2026, 11:40 PM IST
A Special MP/MLA Court in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur has acquitted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case over his 2018 remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Rahul Gandhi's convoy cars collide on Purvanchal Expressway in UP, Congress leader safe
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 26, 2026, 11:28 AM IST
At least 5 cars in Rahul Gandhi's convoy collided with each other on the Purvanchal Expressway on Monday, leaving several Congress workers and security personnel injured. The Congress MP escaped unhurt as the vehicle he was in did not suffer any damage.

'Save the vote, save the country': Rahul Gandhi's call for INDIA bloc's November 1 mega rally
India | Oct 25, 2026, 11:23 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi, who has accused the Centre of 'vote chori', has urged the youth, the women, the farmers and everyone to enthusiastically participate in INDIA bloc's mega rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1.
Rahul, Priyanka not on same page? BJP claims rift between Gandhi siblings over Raihan's exhibition
India | Oct 23, 2026, 02:36 PM IST
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said that the political photographs were inserted later under pressure of his family on to which Bikaner House reverted asking for removal on October 21.
BJP renews attack on Rahul Gandhi over 'frequent' foreign trips, calls him a 'puzzle' for Congress
India | Oct 23, 2026, 11:56 AM IST
BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi has renewed his attack on Rahul Gandhi over his 'frequent' foreign visits and called him a 'puzzle' for the Congress. He said Gandhi meets 'suspicious people' during his foreign visits in a bid to target India's institutions.
'Let's have an adult conversation': EAM Jaishankar quips at Rahul Gandhi over 'summoned' remark
India | Oct 23, 2026, 10:57 AM IST
When asked about Rahul Gandhi's "summoning" jibe, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar gave a witty response and said everyone is an adult and an "adult conversation" should take place.
PM Modi takes swipe at Rahul, says Congress makes more failed launch attempts than Sriharikota
India | Oct 23, 2026, 12:21 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress, accusing it of damaging India's global reputation by promoting a "failed product". He also alleged that "Dimagi Naxals" have hijacked the party's thinking and criticised its conduct in Parliament.