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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

OPINION | Rahul should have chosen his words carefully in Cambridge
India | Mar 07, 2023, 06:03 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi alleged that Israeli Pegasus spyware was installed on the phones of a large number of politicians, including himself. He said, "I myself, had Pegasus on my phone. A large number of politicians have Pegasus on their phones...So this is a constant pressure that we feel."
Anurag Thakur lambasts Rahul Gandhi for his 'Pegasus' statement, says, 'Doing hue and cry on...'
India | Mar 03, 2023, 11:40 AM IST
Pegasus row: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi during his lecture on Thursday at the prestigious University of Cambridge mentioned the Pegasus row that created a political stir in India a couple of months ago.
Intelligence officers alerted me about Pegasus on my phone: Rahul Gandhi at Cambridge University
India | Mar 03, 2023, 10:09 AM IST
Pegasus row: Political observers thought that Pegasus row is settled after SC's order in which it was found that phones of politicians and activists were not snooped but the latest claim by Rahul Gandhi once again revived the political stir.

Rahul Gandhi's new look for Cambridge talk: Trimmed beard and hair, crisp suit
India | Mar 01, 2023, 12:11 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi new look: The 52-year-old leader is scheduled to speak on the topic "Learning to Listen in the 21st Century". He will also be interacting with the Indian diaspora on March 5
'Savarkar's ideology is to bow before mighty': Rahul Gandhi questions Modi govt's 'Deshbhakti' model
India | Feb 26, 2023, 02:02 PM IST
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi is currently addressing party delegates on the third and final day of the party's plenary session on Sunday.
Congress 85th plenary session: Will face all challenges in India, says Kharge in Nava Raipur
India | Feb 25, 2023, 01:23 PM IST
Congress 85th plenary session: A thanksgiving statement for former Congress president Sonia Gandhi was read out at the session following which she delivered her address.

Congress decides not to hold elections to CWC
India | Feb 24, 2023, 09:32 PM IST
Congress 85th plenary session: Party's General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh said, "Unanimous decision was taken to authorise Congress president to constitute the new CWC."
Rahul Gandhi can be PM, Mamata Banerjee a game-changer, says Shatrughan Sinha
Elections | Feb 24, 2023, 02:50 AM IST
Shatrughan Sinha who quit the BJP four years ago said that 'achche din' (good days) of his friend (PM Modi) are over.
Meghalaya Elections 2023: Rahul Gandhi says 'TMC ensuring class-bully BJP's victory'
India | Feb 22, 2023, 10:42 PM IST
Meghalaya Elections 2023: Rahul Gandhi today alleged Trinamool Congress of helping the BJP to win the elections by contesting the polls.

My speech is not visible in media unlike PM Modi's: Rahul Gandhi in Shillong
Elections | Feb 22, 2023, 02:58 PM IST
Meghalaya Election 2023: So far, the top Congress leadership has been absent from the campaign scene in the three northeastern poll-bound states of Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland barring party president Mallikarjun Kharge addressing an election rally in Nagaland only on February 21.
Sibling moment: Rahul Gandhi, sister Priyanka take snowmobile rides in Gulmarg | WATCH
India | Feb 20, 2023, 10:55 AM IST
Jammu And Kashmir: According to sources, Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra- key Congress members- were on a private visit to the Valley. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir is to go to an election this year (2023).
Rahul lambasts Centre for decreasing funds for MGNREGA; says 'poor becoming victim of BJP policies'
India | Feb 17, 2023, 08:06 PM IST
Congress leader Gandhi alleged that the incumbent government has sabotaged the real concept of the centralised identity card.

Rahul Gandhi replies to 'breach of privilege notice' in Lok Sabha, informs Congress
India | Feb 16, 2023, 01:09 PM IST
Parliament session 2023: Rahul allegedly made 'unparliamentary' remarks against the PM during his address in the Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks to the President's joint address to the Parliament.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on personal visit to Srinagar today
India | Feb 15, 2023, 07:15 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi Srinagar visit: Congress sources said Rahul Gandhi will leave for Gulmarg ski resort immediately after his arrival in Srinagar.
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India | Feb 16, 2023, 06:43 AM IST
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Varanasi airport refutes charges after Congress claims Rahul Gandhi's jet denied permission to land
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 14, 2023, 04:30 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi was scheduled to visit Varanasi on Monday.
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India | Feb 15, 2023, 12:06 AM IST
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'PM's hands were shaking...': Rahul in Wayanad, attacks govt over alleged Modi-Adani links
India | Feb 14, 2023, 06:06 AM IST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi once again questioned the government that why a major part of his Lok Sabha speech was removed from the records.
PM thinks he is very powerful: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi for 'favouring' Adani Group
India | Feb 13, 2023, 09:38 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi launched an attack on the Prime Minister over his alleged links with business tycoon Gautam Adani.
Rahul Gandhi asked to respond by Feb 15 to breach of privilege notices on remarks against PM
India | Feb 13, 2023, 03:03 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi was served breach of privilege notices after he alleged that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi had connections with billionaire Gautam Adani during his Lok Sabha speech earlier this week.