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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 in UK: 'Indian democracy is global public good; if that cracks, it will cause problem'
India | May 21, 2022, 12:01 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's visit abroad has taken place at a time when the Congress is battling dissensions with a senior leader in Gujarat and Punjab having left the party.
Raman Singh takes dig at Congress' Chintan Shivir, calls 'Rahul Gandhi non-playing captain'
India | May 21, 2022, 07:19 AM IST
Raman Singh further said as per Congress' policy and thinking, it is not a "Chintan Shivir" but a "Chinta Shivir".
Prashant Kishor predicts 'impending electoral rout' for Congress in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh polls
India | May 20, 2022, 03:22 PM IST
Prashant Kishor had recently turned down an offer to join the Congress.

Rahul Gandhi takes jibe at govt over China building bridge over Pangong Tso lake
India | May 20, 2022, 02:38 PM IST
The Congress leader's remark came after MEA said that it was monitoring the situation after reports claimed that the Chinese side was constructing a second bridge over the Pangong Tso Lake in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Rahul flies to London to speak at 'Ideas for India' summit when Congress struggles of ideas at home
India | May 19, 2022, 10:29 PM IST
Congress media department head and general secretary Randeep Surjewala said that on May 23, Rahul Gandhi will address and interact at Cambridge University on "India at 75: The challenges and way ahead for a resilient-modern India".
Hardik Patel resignation: The backstory that includes secret meetings with Amit Shah
India | May 18, 2022, 07:11 PM IST
Hardik Patel, who had joined the Congress three years ago, on Wednesday resigned from the party, accusing its top leadership of behaving as if they hated Gujarat and Gujaratis.

As Sri Lanka faces economic crisis, Rahul Gandhi compares it to India, says 'they look alike'
India | May 18, 2022, 05:01 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi shared a picture comparing graphs of both countries. These graphs showed a similar pattern of increase in unemployment, communal riots, and petrol prices from the years 2017 to 2021.
Rahul Gandhi slammed by RJD, JD(S) for remark on regional parties, his claims called 'bizarre'
India | May 16, 2022, 11:15 PM IST
RJD spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha called Rahul Gandhi's claims 'bizarre', and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy said Congress is facing a phobia of regional parties.
Congress Chintan Shivir: Party's connection with people 'broken', admits Rahul Gandhi
India | May 15, 2022, 06:16 PM IST
Addressing the closing session of the party's three-day ‘Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir' here, Gandhi said, “We have to accept that the Congress’ connection with the people has been broken.” “Our fight is for ideology. We have to go to the people and sit with them, the connection the party had with people has to be re-established,” he said.

Congress Chintan Shivir concludes: Here's what was discussed in 3-day conclave | Details Inside
India | May 15, 2022, 06:32 PM IST
The Chintan Shivir, organized in Udaipur after the gap of nine years, was attended by around 430 leaders and has prepared a "six draft resolution" which has been submitted to Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi
Chintan Shivir: '5 AM' welcome by party workers, leaders to Rahul Gandhi on way to Udaipur | Watch
India | May 13, 2022, 12:07 PM IST
Congress' three-day Chintan Shivir begins today in Udaipur which will emphasize on discussions over 'communal polarization', farmers' issues and strengthening the party for the upcoming elections.
Congress' Chintan Shivir: Sonia targets PM Modi, says minorities being 'brutalised'
India | May 13, 2022, 03:48 PM IST
The focus of Chintan Shivir is to formulate an action plan for the party, and steps to be taken to strengthen the organisation.

Rahul Gandhi takes train to Udaipur to attend Congress's 3-day Chintan Shivir
India | May 13, 2022, 12:01 AM IST
Gandhi was greeted with flowers and slogans by party workers as he reached the railway station in the evening. The former Congress chief was also welcomed by coolies at the Sarai Rohilla station and their delegation shared its concerns with him.
Law minister Kiren Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi spar over Supreme Court's sedition ruling
India | May 11, 2022, 06:53 PM IST
Rijiju's remarks came after Rahul Gandhi had welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put on hold the sedition law.
Rahul Gandhi says seniority does not guarantee party ticket
India | May 10, 2022, 09:55 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the party's tribal leaders in Dahod, spelt out the party strategy for the tribal leaders.

Congress will form next government in Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi
India | May 10, 2022, 05:12 PM IST
Addressing a tribal rally, the Congress leader also said that the BJP-led government in the state had deprived tribals of their rights.
Manage economy, not media headlines: Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi as Rupee hits all-time low
India | May 09, 2022, 08:13 PM IST
Modi ji, you used to criticise Manmohan ji when ₹ fell. Now ₹ is at its lowest ever value. But I won't criticise you blindly, Rahul Gandhi wrote on Twitter.
Rahul Gandhi slams KCR, says he 'single-handedly destroyed dreams of Telangana's people'
India | May 07, 2022, 11:31 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi gave a clear message to party workers and leaders in Telangana to remain united and said indiscipline will not be tolerated. He said party tickets will be given only to those who work in the field.
'Kya bolna hai', Rahul Gandhi asks ahead of Telangana rally, BJP takes it from there
India | May 07, 2022, 03:25 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party has been keeping track of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips and clubbing for some time now.
'Direct battle between Congress, TRS at Telangana elections': Rahul Gandhi in Warangal
India | May 06, 2022, 09:39 PM IST
Congress's Rahul Gandhi also assured the farmers that they do not need to worry as the loans that are already pending will be waived off once the party came to power in the state.