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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

Kerala CM swearing-in: Ramesh Chennithala, others sworn in as ministers in Satheesan-led cabinet
India | May 18, 2026, 11:24 AM IST
Kerala CM swearing-in ceremony: The Assembly elections to the 140-member House were held on April 9, with the results declared on May 4. The Congress-led UDF won 102 seats, while the LDF secured 35 and the BJP won three.
'Why aren't you sacking Dharmendra Pradhan?': Rahul questions PM Modi again over NEET paper leak
India | May 17, 2026, 05:13 PM IST
In a post on X, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the NEET paper was also leaked in 2024, and a probe was conducted by the CBI. The same has happened again this year, and despite this, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has not resigned from his position, he said.
'Wayanad will become next Amethi': Case registered over posters targeting Rahul, Priyanka
India | May 17, 2026, 03:54 PM IST
The posters had appeared on May 13 at the Wayanad DCC office compound wall and nearby areas, while there was a confusion over Kerala's next chief minister. The posters warned that Wayanad could become the next Amethi for the Congress, referring to Rahul Gandhi's loss in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

'22 lakh aspirants cheated': Rahul Gandhi seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's sacking over NEET paper leak
India | May 16, 2026, 06:38 PM IST
In a video message on X, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has sought the sacking of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak, and alleged that there is a nexus between the BJP and the RSS to make money using India's education system.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 14, 2026
India | May 14, 2026, 08:45 PM IST
The Delhi CM stated that the government has developed a two-level strategy to address the current situation and urged government staff as well as citizens to support the effort by helping reduce fuel usage.
BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips and expenses, seeks full breakdown of Rs 60 cr spending
India | May 14, 2026, 11:14 AM IST
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra has questioned Rahul Gandhi's foreign travel expenses, alleging that the Congress leader spent Rs 60 crore on international trips over 22 years despite earning only Rs 11 crore in the past decade.

Amid Kerala CM impasse, posters in Wayanad target Rahul, Priyanka over Venugopal buzz
India | May 13, 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Some of the messages carried sharp political remarks, claiming that “Wayanad will become the next Amethi” if the Congress high command ignores local sentiment while deciding the leadership.
CBI Director Praveen Sood's tenure extended by one year
India | May 13, 2026, 09:55 PM IST
This came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with LoP Rahul Gandhi and CJI Suryakant to select the next Director of the federal probe agency.
Kerala CM announcement delayed again as Congress pushes consensus on KC Venugopal
India | May 13, 2026, 08:49 PM IST
The United Democratic Front (UDF) secured a decisive mandate in the recent Kerala Assembly elections, winning 102 seats. The Congress emerged as the single largest party with 63 seats, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF), which had won 99 seats in 2021, was reduced to 35 seats.

'LoP not a rubber stamp': Rahul Gandhi dissents on CBI director selection, calls exercise 'biased'
India | May 12, 2026, 11:44 PM IST
After attending a meeting with PM Modi and CJI Suryakant on the selection of the next CBI director, Rahul Gandhi shared a dissent note, calling the exercise a mere formality and stating that the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha is not a "rubber stamp" as he recorded his opposition to the process.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 11, 2026
India | May 11, 2026, 08:35 PM IST
PM Modi on Monday renewed his call for Indians to cut down on imports to avoid unnecessary spending of foreign currency. He said that whenever the nation has faced war or any other crisis, citizens have responded with responsibility and supported the government’s appeals.
Congress likely to announce Kerala CM candidate today; KC Venugopal leads race
India | May 11, 2026, 11:58 PM IST
In one of Kerala’s most significant political developments in decades, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) stormed to power in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, bringing an end to the Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) 10-year rule.

'Proofs of failure': Rahul Gandhi attacks govt over PM Modi's appeals to counter West Asia crisis
India | May 11, 2026, 10:54 AM IST
PM Modi suggested reducing petrol and diesel consumption, using metro rail services in cities, carpooling, increased use of electric vehicles, utilising railway services for parcel movement, and working from home to conserve foreign exchange amid the crisis in West Asia.
Congress claims Insta blocked Rahul Gandhi's reel, photo featuring Vijay; IT Ministry denies role
India | May 11, 2026, 06:45 AM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was in Chennai on Sunday to attend the oath-taking ceremony of TVK chief Vijay as the Tamil Nadu chief minister and later shared several pictures with the actor-politician on social media.
Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, ends decades-old DMK-AIADMK era
Tamil Nadu | May 10, 2026, 10:48 AM IST
Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium after securing majority support in the Assembly. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), managed to cross the required 118-seat mark with backing from Congress and several other smaller parties.

Big relief for Rahul Gandhi as Allahabad HC dismisses plea seeking FIR against him over 2025 remark
India | May 01, 2026, 11:49 PM IST
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea demanding an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for a statement he allegedly made during an AICC event in 2025. The petitioner said the remark hurt public sentiments and amounted to seditious.
Rahul Gandhi hits out at Mamata, says 'TMC chief is in no way less than PM Modi in corruption'
India | Apr 27, 2026, 07:46 PM IST
“In West Bengal, you get employment only if you're connected to TMC - ordinary people just keep rubbing their hands in despair! That's the truth - in corruption, Mamata ji is in no way less than Modi ji!,” Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.
'Shots will be fired': Karoline Leavitt's comments go viral after White House shooting
World | Apr 26, 2026, 04:26 PM IST
The shooting incident happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, where US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and other high-ranking officials from his cabinet were present.
'Data over dynasties': AI Chatbot Grok's reply on PM choice
Trending | Apr 26, 2026, 02:34 PM IST
Comparing this with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the chatbot said while welfare concerns were highlighted, factors like jobs, technology, and global standing carried more weight.
'Opposing voices being intimidated, attacked': Rahul blames TMC for Cong worker's killing in Asansol
West Bengal | Apr 26, 2026, 01:12 PM IST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has blamed the ruling TMC for killing of a party worker, Debdeep Chatterjee, West Bengal's Asansol. He alleged that there is a reign of terror in the state and opposing voices are being suppressed.