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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

'Next target is to finish Dimagi Naxals': Rijiju counters Rahul over open debate dare to PM Modi
India | Nov 10, 2026, 06:04 PM IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has countered Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's open debate dare to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that finishing the 'dimagi Naxals' would be the next target of the central government.
'I'd quake in my seat': Sonia on Indira's temper, Rahul's warning before Rajiv's assassination
India | Nov 10, 2026, 12:15 PM IST
She also documents Indira's fondness for sarees and her old Kashmiri shawls. The former prime minister treasured several old sarees that had belonged to her mother in the pre-khadi period. Indira's "tense moments" became less frequent once she became a grandmother.
'My challenge stands': Rahul renews debate challenge to PM Modi, hits back at 'dimagi Naxal' remark
India | Nov 09, 2026, 11:39 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi has renewed his open debate challenge to PM Modi and said questioned his 'dimagi Naxal' remark. He said the open debate challenge will show who is anti-national and receives help from foreign forces.

Congress suspends 200 office-bearers for skipping INDIA bloc's Delhi rally on SIR; BJP mocks
India | Nov 05, 2026, 08:49 PM IST
A total of 202 Youth Congress office-bearers have been suspended across seven states, including 49 in Gujarat, 26 in West Bengal, 11 in Uttar Pradesh (Central), 14 in Telangana, 10 in Haryana, 60 in Madhya Pradesh and 32 in Jharkhand.
'Come face-to-face': Amit Shah dares Rahul Gandhi to Parliament debate, warns of 'fitting reply'
India | Nov 05, 2026, 02:11 PM IST
Amit Shah made the remark at the 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' rally in Haryana's Karnal. The march began from Sector 12 and will culminate at the Dayanand Chowk, where Shah and other senior BJP leaders will address a public rally.
'Spend more time in India': Kiren Rijiju's 7 tips for Rahul Gandhi to help Congress win more
India | Nov 05, 2026, 10:05 AM IST
Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to take Parliament more seriously and allow MPs to participate in debates and discussions.

Neha Bora faces police complaint over 'rapes in temple' remark amid political bashing
India | Nov 03, 2026, 11:23 PM IST
The BJP has also criticised Neha Bora and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of disrespecting Sanatan Dharma and Hindu religious beliefs. The matter is currently at the complaint stage, with police action awaited.
'Choose the venue, choose the stage': Rahul Gandhi renews open debate challenge to PM Modi | WATCH
India | Nov 03, 2026, 11:04 PM IST
In a video statement, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an 'open debate' after he alleged that obstructionist forces were trying to divide the country.
'Pushing agendas of India's enemies': Rijiju slams Rahul over 'open debate' challenge to PM Modi
India | Nov 03, 2026, 07:34 PM IST
Hitting back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his 'open debate' challenge to PM Modi, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha of pushing the agendas of the enemies of India.

OPINION | How Amit Shah debunked Rahul Gandhi's claims about SIR
India | Nov 03, 2026, 02:58 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government is ready to convene a special session of Parliament on the issue and dared Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to debate the matter in the House.
Rift in Gandhi siblings? BJP alleges Priyanka was sidelined at Oppn rally, calls Rahul 'insecure'
India | Nov 03, 2026, 12:14 AM IST
In a video statement, BJP's national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari has once again claimed there is a rift between the Gandhi siblings, underling that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was not allowed to speak during INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on Sunday.
'Come for an open debate': Amit Shah vs Rahul Gandhi as political slugfest over SIR escalates
India | Nov 03, 2026, 12:14 AM IST
The political slugfest on SIR between the BJP and the INDIA bloc escalated on Monday, with Rahul Gandhi challenging PM Modi for an open debate. In response, Amit Shah said the government is ready for a special Parliament session for a discussion on SIR.

'Ready for Parliament Special Session': In Hyderabad, Amit Shah dares Rahul Gandhi for debate on SIR
Telangana | Nov 02, 2026, 06:14 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who conducted a padytra in Hyderabad, has targeted Rahul Gandhi over his opposition to the nationwide SIR drive and said that the Congress wants to shield the Bangladeshi infiltrators in India.
INDIA bloc's rally resulted in Rs 12,000 crore in losses during festive season, claim traders
India | Nov 02, 2026, 08:38 AM IST
CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal and other trade organisations estimated total business losses between Rs 10,000 crore and Rs 12,000 crore. The business community expressed deep resentment against the opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
'Gyanesh Kumar unable to sleep': Rahul leads INDIA bloc's mega rally, calls 2024 LS polls 'illegal'
India | Nov 01, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
Addressing a gathering at INDIA bloc's rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, Rahul Gandhi reiterated his 'vote chori' allegations and said that CEC Gyanesh Kumar will be sent to jail. He also described the 2024 Lok Sabha election results as 'illegal'.

'India will never forget': Shah condemns INDIA bloc for holding rally on anti-Sikh riots anniversary
India | Nov 01, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has targeted the INDIA bloc rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan rally, calling it a rub salt on wounds of anti-Sikh riot victims.
INDIA bloc demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation at mega rally in Delhi: All that happened today
India | Nov 01, 2026, 07:41 PM IST
INDIA bloc leaders gathered at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for a rally demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter deletions during the electoral roll revision.
'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.
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.