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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

'We don't hug PM forcefully': Mayawati hits back at Rahul Gandhi
India | Apr 10, 2022, 01:47 PM IST
In a potshot at Rahul Gandhi she said "We are not a party where a leader like Rahul Gandhi forcefully hugs the PM in Parliament, we aren't a party whose fun is made across the world."
Rahul Gandhi likely to visit abroad in April: Sources
India | Apr 10, 2022, 08:31 AM IST
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's visit comes a few months ahead of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections that are slated to take place later this year.
Mayawati didn't contest UP polls due to fear of CBI, ED: Rahul Gandhi
India | Apr 09, 2022, 04:48 PM IST
While speaking at a book launch, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Mayawati didn't contest UP elections due to the fear of ED and CBI.

Sachin Pilot's meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi creates buzz
India | Apr 09, 2022, 07:10 AM IST
Pilot, who is eyeing a comeback in the state politics since he revolted against the Ashok Gehlot government, is likely to be entrusted an organisational role very soon.
Rahul Gandhi sends 'puja samagri' for Amethi temples
India | Apr 06, 2022, 05:21 PM IST
Amethi is the former constituency of Rahul Gandhi which he lost to Smriti Irani of BJP in 2019.
Arvind Kejriwal EXCLUSIVE interview: Punjab results were beyond our expectations | Top quotes
India | Apr 04, 2022, 08:36 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal in an exclusive conversation with India TV spoke about his party's recent mammoth victory in Punjab assembly elections, challenges ahead, on 'The Kashmir Files' movie among other issues.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Loot Yojana': Rahul Gandhi's dig at Modi govt over fuel price hike
India | Apr 04, 2022, 03:27 PM IST
Petrol and diesel prices were on Monday hiked by 40 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last 14 days to Rs 8.40 per litre.
Rahul Gandhi leads Congress protest against fuel price hike, demands roll back
India | Mar 31, 2022, 11:08 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi said that common people are suffering due to rising petrol, diesel prices and demanded an immediate roll back.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to commence 2-day Karnataka visit today
India | Mar 31, 2022, 08:39 AM IST
On Mar 31, Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Sree Siddaganga Math in Tumkur at around 4:00 pm by road.

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi, says 'His daily to-do list includes raising fuel prices...'
India | Mar 30, 2022, 01:57 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi used the hashtag "RozSubahKiBaat" with his tweet attacking the prime minister on a range of issues today.
Congress ready if early elections are held in Karnataka: DK Shivakumar
India | Mar 29, 2022, 06:04 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be visiting the state later this week and holding a series of meetings with leaders and office bearers, as the party prepares for the assembly polls scheduled next year.
Prashant Kishor discussed in meeting between Rahul Gandhi, Gujarat Congress leaders: Sources
India | Mar 25, 2022, 12:09 AM IST
There are said to be back-channels talks going on again after the initial negotiations failed, but the Congress denied it. However, the party has taken on board a close aide of Kishor, to work for the party without any condition.

Yes, we are slaves of Gandhis, says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's advisor | Watch
India | Mar 23, 2022, 03:34 PM IST
Sanyam Lodha is one of the advisors to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. He represents the Sirohi seat in the Legislative Assembly.
'No chance of Congress' revival': Vikramaditya Singh, son of Senior Cong leader, quits party
India | Mar 22, 2022, 11:06 PM IST
Leaving the grand old party, Vikramaditya Singh said that his position on Jammu and Kashmir does not align with that of the Congress.
Fuel prices hike: 'Thali Bajao,' Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on Centre
India | Mar 22, 2022, 01:38 PM IST
Petrol and diesel prices were on Tuesday hiked by 80 paise a litre each while domestic cooking gas LPG rates were increased by Rs 50 per cylinder as state oil firms ended an over four-and-half month election-related hiatus in rate revision

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to protect people, says 'inflation to rise further'
India | Mar 19, 2022, 02:40 PM IST
Earlier this week, Congress leader had slammed Central govt over high inflation and reduced rates of fixed deposits and provident fund, and said the common people are facing the consequences of its "wrong policies."
Kapil Sibal must be expelled from party, says top Chhattisgarh Congress Minister
India | Mar 17, 2022, 03:16 PM IST
Kapil Sibal said the Gandhis -- Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra - should step aside and give some other leader a chance to lead the party.
Congress vs G-23: Ghulam Nabi to meet Sonia Gandhi with 'final proposal'; Rahul, Priyanka to attend
India | Mar 17, 2022, 12:03 PM IST
Sources said Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also be present at meeting. Azad's meeting with the Gandhis carries much significance amid dissatisfaction of G-23 leaders over the working style of the Congress leadership.
Rahul Gandhi attacks Facebook, says 'Meta worse for democracy'
India | Mar 16, 2022, 02:01 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi referred to a foreign media report to attack the government. The report had claimed that Facebook offered BJP cheaper deals for election advertisements as compared to other political parties.
'Doesn't know ABC of Congress': Gehlot slams Kapil Sibal for criticising Gandhi family
India | Mar 15, 2022, 11:42 PM IST
Gehlot remarks came after Sibal triggered a row with his comments that the Gandhis should step aside and give other leaders a chance to lead the Congress.