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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

'You are confused': Rahul Gandhi's assessment of Mamata, Akhilesh and INDIA bloc partners
India | Jun 12, 2026, 11:36 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi said the idea of the blue-necked One (Shiva) who drinks all the poison, whatever more you want to say, whatever criticism you have of me or the Congress Party — we will accept it, and we will accept it happily, with a smile on our face.
From Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation demand to letter to CJI on SIR: 5 key INDIA bloc decisions
India | Jun 08, 2026, 11:46 PM IST
INDIA bloc meeting: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said that a total of 25 parties participated in the INDIA bloc meeting, and all the leaders aired their views.
OPINION | Opportunity in Anarchy: Why Modi lashed out at Congress?
India | Jun 07, 2026, 01:02 PM IST
PM Modi’s message was clear. He said, if people march forward two steps, he was willing to walk three more steps. “For me, I do not like to stop and rest, but Congress does not want progress”, he said.

PM Modi targets Rahul Gandhi, slams 'pessimists' for mocking Atmanirbhar Bharat
India | Jun 05, 2026, 11:44 PM IST
Targeting Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, PM Modi said these people forget that a country dependent on others can never attain the heights of development it truly deserves.
JMM eyes both Jharkhand Rajya Sabha seats, deepening rift with Congress: What's the math?
Jharkhand | Jun 05, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
JMM has asserted its claim on both Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand, a day after Congress announced Pranav Jha as its candidate. The move has sparked fresh political buzz within the I.N.D.I.A bloc ahead of the June 18 Rajya Sabha elections.
Rahul Gandhi to attend DK Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony on June 3
India | Jun 01, 2026, 07:01 PM IST
DK Shivakumar will take the oath as the Karnataka Chief Minister along with his cabinet colleagues on June 3 at the Lok Bhavan premises.

Who gets Cabinet berths? Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah head to Delhi ahead of govt formation in Karnataka
Karnataka | Jun 01, 2026, 07:06 AM IST
The discussions are expected to focus on cabinet formation, allocation of key portfolios, the possible appointment of deputy chief ministers, and broader organisational changes, including the selection of a new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president.
Rahul Gandhi meets CBSE student at centre of OSM row, says he got 'insults instead of answers'
India | May 31, 2026, 04:15 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi met CBSE student Vedant Shrivastava, who faced online backlash after raising concerns about an incorrect Physics answer sheet. The Congress leader criticised those who labelled the students "anti-national" and "Pakistani".
DK Shivakumar not in favour of four-deputy CM formula; Karnataka CLP meeting today
Karnataka | May 30, 2026, 09:55 AM IST
DK Shivakumar is understood to have conveyed that the Congress has a large number of senior leaders in Karnataka, and selecting a few for deputy chief ministerial posts while leaving others out could create dissatisfaction.

Pradhan accepts NTA's fault in NEET paper leak, vows crackdown on education mafias | EXCLUSIVE
India | May 29, 2026, 06:01 PM IST
Pradhan announced that all cases related to the NEET paper leak would be heard in fast-track courts to ensure swift justice and strict punishment for the accused. On CBSE discrepancies, Pradhan accepted that there were multiple issues with the evaluation system.
'Attacking me won't absolve you of crimes': Rahul hits back at Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSE OSM row
India | May 28, 2026, 07:26 PM IST
Earlier, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described Rahul Gandhi as “frustrated” and accused the Leader of Opposition of repeatedly opposing India’s technological and scientific progress.
Siddaramaiah to meet Rahul Gandhi after resignation, likely to decline Rajya Sabha offer: Sources
India | May 28, 2026, 09:59 AM IST
According to sources, the Congress high command has asked Siddaramaiah to make way for a leadership change in the state and has offered him a central role in the party, including a Rajya Sabha seat.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 26, 2026
India | May 26, 2026, 09:01 PM IST
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced a strict approach towards illegal immigration, saying a system has been introduced where those arrested by the police will be handed over directly to the BSF.
Rahul Gandhi asks Siddaramaiah to consider Rajya Sabha role, Karnataka CM seeks time: Sources
Karnataka | May 26, 2026, 07:39 PM IST
Leadership change chatter in Karnataka keeps cropping up from time to time, igniting debate whether the Congress has agreed to an internal pact between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar to take on the chief minister's post simultaneously.
Siddaramiah, DK Shivakumar meet at Congress headquarters amid key leadership huddle
Karnataka | May 26, 2026, 12:39 PM IST
Several party leaders are worried that the leadership issue is having its impact on the governance and the image of the Congress government. They have openly demanded that the high command resolve the issue keeping the party's prospects in the 2028 Assembly polls in mind.

'Foolish, immature, and anarchic': BJP vs Rahul Gandhi over fuel price hike in India
India | May 25, 2026, 07:34 PM IST
On Monday, India witnessed the fourth hike in petrol and diesel prices amid the uncertainty in the global market. While petrol rates were increased by Rs 2.61 per litre, diesel prices rose by Rs 2.71 a litre.
NEET paper leak row: Rahul vows protest till Pradhan quits; BJP alleges bid to destabilise Modi govt
India | May 24, 2026, 03:35 PM IST
Rahul shared a video on X showing students protesting in Hyderabad against the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Referring to the protests, Gandhi accused the Centre of avoiding accountability at a time when lakhs of students were facing uncertainty about their future.
'Won't stop till Dharmendra Pradhan resigns': Rahul doubles down on PM Modi over NEET paper leak
India | May 21, 2026, 10:55 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi said the NEET paper leak has ruined the future of lakhs of students, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not taken a step. Instead, he said PM Modi is busy making reels in Italy. He said Congress will keep fighting till Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
Rahul Gandhi makes controversial remarks against PM Modi, Amit Shah in Raebareli; BJP hits back
India | May 20, 2026, 01:59 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted the central government in Raebareli, criticising rising inflation, unemployment and alleged threats to the Constitution. He launched a direct attack on PM Modi and Amit Shah, calling them "traitors".
'Economic storm is coming': Rahul Gandhi warns impending crisis, targets PM Modi over policies
India | May 19, 2026, 06:20 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi said he has been warning that the economic structure altered by PM Modi is heading towards a major crisis. He further claimed the "system created in favour of Ambani will not survive and is destined to collapse completely".