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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 raises Ankita Bhandari murder, accuses BJP of viewing women as objects
India | Sep 28, 2022, 12:33 AM IST
Referring to the murder of the 19-year old receptionist -- Ankita Bhandari -- the Congress leader alleged, "A BJP leader who owned a hotel, his son, who ran the hotel, was forcing a young girl to become a prostitute. When she refused to become a prostitute, she was found dead in a lake."
Rajasthan crisis: Congress seeks answers from Gehlot loyalists over 'gross indiscipline'
India | Sep 28, 2022, 12:45 AM IST
Rajasthan political crisis: The Congress panel has asked both the ministers and an MLA to reply within 10 days why action should not be taken against them for grave indiscipline, sources said.
Rajasthan political crisis: BJP behind conspiracy to topple Congress govt, says State minister
India | Sep 27, 2022, 06:40 PM IST
On the other hand, another minister, Rajendra Singh Gudha, once again endorsed senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot's name for the chief minister's post.

As Congress fissures expand in Rajasthan, Rahul Gandhi plays ball with kids in Kerala | Watch
India | Sep 26, 2022, 11:50 PM IST
Amid all the crisis that unravelled in Rajasthan sending Congress into a dizzy, senior leader Rahul Gandhi was spotted playing football with kids in Kerala. He has so far stayed mum on the political crisis that is unfolding in the state.
Bharat Jodo Yatra will provide 'oxygen' to Congress: Jairam Ramesh
India | Sep 25, 2022, 08:49 AM IST
Bharat Jodo Yatra: Attacking the BJP, Ramesh said that those who did not participate in the Quit India movement are now criticising the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Congress president election: CLP meet at Gehlot's residence today amid leadership change buzz
India | Sep 25, 2022, 08:42 AM IST
Congress president election: This is the second Congress' legislature party meeting within a week. The last meeting was held on September 20.

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India | Sep 25, 2022, 11:35 PM IST
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Kerala: Congress party resumes 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on its 16th day in Thrissur
India | Sep 24, 2022, 01:23 PM IST
Bharat Jodo Yatra: On Thursday night, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had come to Delhi and the party has resumed its Yatra today with him. The yatra, which began at 6:30 am from Perambra junction reached Amballur junction at 10:00 am for their morning break.
Congress president election: 'Not interested in becoming party chief', says Digvijaya Singh
India | Sep 24, 2022, 08:05 AM IST
Congress president election: The Congress on Thursday set the ball rolling for electing its chief by issuing a notification. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Friday made it clear he will fight for the party's president post.

Breaking News, September 24
India | Sep 24, 2022, 11:26 PM IST
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Ashok Gehlot hints at stepping down as Rajasthan CM as Congress gears up to get new boss
India | Sep 23, 2022, 04:42 PM IST
Congress president election: Ashok Gehlot's stepping down may pave way for Congress leader Sachin Pilot to become the Rajasthan CM - a demand of the later which has been withstanding for many years.
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India | Sep 23, 2022, 11:29 PM IST
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PFI raids: What Rahul Gandhi said on massive crackdown
India | Sep 22, 2022, 03:40 PM IST
PFI raids: So far, over 100 PFI members were arrested in the crackdown on suspected terror-funding activities.
Rahul Gandhi's message for Ashok Gehlot: 'One-man, one-post commitment expected to be maintained'
India | Sep 22, 2022, 03:34 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi, also the MP from Wayanad, said he would advise whosoever becomes the president of the party that they should remember that the post represents a set of ideas, a belief system and a vision of India.
Rahul Gandhi posts 'We are BTS ARMY' as he watches K-pop video with Kerala girls, netizens react
Trending | Sep 22, 2022, 11:59 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi is not a stranger to K-pop band BTS anymore. Kerala ARMY introduced the Indian politician to the BTS members -- V, RM, Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, Suga and J-Hope and in turn he watched their songs with them. See the video here.

Breaking News, September 22
India | Sep 22, 2022, 11:17 PM IST
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Sonia Gandhi not to give personal approval to any candidate for Cong president polls: Sources
India | Sep 22, 2022, 12:28 AM IST
Congress President's election: In the meeting which lasted for nearly two hours, sources said Sonia Gandhi asserted that the polls will be fair and she will not endorse any candidate.
Ashok Gehlot wishes to retain Rajasthan CM's post even if elected as Congress President: Sources
India | Sep 22, 2022, 12:16 AM IST
Congress President Election: Sources suggest that Ashok Gehlot wishes to continue as Rajasthan Chief Minister till he presents the next budget in the state assembly.
Bharat Jodo Yatra: Sachin Pilot joins Rahul Gandhi in Kerala
India | Sep 21, 2022, 02:30 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi resumed Bharat Jodo Yatra from Madavana near here after paying floral tributes to social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, with senior leader Sachin Pilot joining him in the foot march.
Congress president poll: Will try again to convince Rahul Gandhi to take up the post, says Gehlot
India | Sep 21, 2022, 02:08 PM IST
Congress president election: The election, if there is more than one candidate, will take place on October 17, while counting of votes, if necessary, and the counting of votes and the declaration of results would be on October 19.