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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

Charanjit Singh Channi's first reaction after being named as Congress' CM face for Punjab
Elections | Feb 06, 2022, 06:15 PM IST
Charanjit Singh Channi, after Congress announced him as party's CM face for the upcoming Punjab assembly election 2022, thanked the Congress High Command and people of Punjab for bestowing trust in him.
Charanjit Singh Channi to be Congress' CM face for Punjab, announces Rahul Gandhi
Elections | Feb 06, 2022, 09:11 PM IST
Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Congress' state unit chief Navjot Singh Sidhu were the main contenders to be the CM face for the party though both have assured Gandhi that whosoever was chosen they will stand by the decision.
Lata Mangeshkar death: 'Her golden voice will continue to echo in hearts of fans', says Rahul Gandhi
India | Feb 06, 2022, 11:18 AM IST
The 92-year-old singer had tested positive for Covid with mild symptoms and was admitted on Jan 8 to Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit.

'Will continue to serve Cong even if...': Sidhu to India TV ahead of CM face reveal for Punjab polls
Elections | Feb 05, 2022, 11:43 PM IST
Amid tensions over the state's top seat, the Congress is expected to declare its chief ministerial candidate for the Punjab assembly polls tomorrow with all eyes on party leader Rahul Gandhi who is likely to announce the name.
Uttarakhand polls: 'Congress to provide medical facilities to people at their doorstep', says Rahul
Elections | Feb 05, 2022, 08:45 PM IST
During the same event, Rahul Gandhi also said, "We are making 4 promises to you. We will give employment to 4 lakh people. We will give LPG cylinder less than Rs 500. We will also implement 'Nyay' scheme here, in which 5 lakh families will be given Rs 40,000 in a year."
Scindia responds to Rahul's 'two India' remark, says he must be referring to pre-2014 country
India | Feb 05, 2022, 11:40 PM IST
Aviation Minister Scindia also accused the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government in Chhattisgarh of not cooperating with the aviation ministry in its efforts to expand aviation facilities in the state.

Punjab elections: 'Did Sidhu open his business or liquor store? My Punjab model will change lives'
Elections | Feb 05, 2022, 02:21 PM IST
The cricketer-turned-politician emphasised that only 60 MLAs will elect Punjab Chief Minister.
'Ma Saraswati doesn’t differentiate': Rahul Gandhi on Karnataka hijab row
India | Feb 05, 2022, 12:54 PM IST
Coming out in support of hijab-wearing Muslim girl students not allowed entry in educational institutes in Karnataka, Rahul said goddess Saraswati does not differentiate and gives knowledge to all.
Goa Assembly Polls: Cong candidates take 'anti-defection' oath in Rahul Gandhi's presence
India | Feb 04, 2022, 11:50 PM IST
Led by leader of opposition Digambar Kamat, who is among the two MLAs of the party left in the Assembly, the candidates read out the affidavit which promises that they will not resign from the party or switch over to any other political outfit in the next five years.

Rahul Gandhi raised by Italian mother, Indian father: Anil Vij takes on Congress leader
India | Feb 03, 2022, 01:19 PM IST
There are two Indias -- one for the rich, one for the poor -- and the gap between the two was widening, Rahul Gandhi had alleged.
'Who are you to give permission?': Om Birla schools Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha | WATCH
India | Feb 03, 2022, 11:53 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi also took the name of Kamlesh Paswan and who had spoken just before him and pointed out that BJP MP, who is a Dalit was in the wrong party.
'Won't endorse': US on Rahul Gandhi's 'China, Pak closer due to PM Modi's policies' remark
World | Feb 03, 2022, 11:39 AM IST
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price categorically said that Washington would not 'endorse' such statement.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Raipur today to lay foundation stone of Amar Jawan Jyoti
India | Feb 03, 2022, 08:05 AM IST
Gandhi will also inaugurate the Chhattisgarh government's Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhumiheen Krishi Mazduur Yojana.
Rahul Gandhi may announce Congress' Punjab chief ministerial face on Feb 6: Sources
Elections | Feb 02, 2022, 11:45 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi had announced during his last visit to Punjab on January 27 that the Congress will go into the Punjab Assembly election with a CM face and the decision on it will be taken soon after consulting party workers.
Jaishankar's history lessons for Rahul Gandhi after 'You brought Pak-China together' remark
India | Feb 02, 2022, 11:49 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi blamed the Modi government's foreign policy that helped Pakistan and China to come together. Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded to the Congress leader in a series of tweets.

Election Commission, Judiciary, Pegasus Modi govt's instruments to destroy voice of people: Rahul
India | Feb 02, 2022, 08:06 PM IST
The Judiciary, the Election Commission, Pegasus, these are all instruments of destroying the voice of the union of states, said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said in Lok Sabha while speaking on Motion of Thanks to President's address during Budget session 2022.
There are two Indias now, one for rich and another for poor: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
India | Feb 02, 2022, 07:17 PM IST
Referring to job and unemployment, Rahul Gandhi said that 3 crore people lost jobs in 2021.
UP polls: Rahul Gandhi shares 'fake video' to corner BJP over Hindutva - Watch
Elections | Feb 02, 2022, 02:28 PM IST
Notably, Rahul has been relentlessly attacking the BJP and RSS over the issue of Hindutva for several months in the run-up to the Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.
Parliament Budget Session: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi Govt over China, Pegasus; BJP hits back
India | Feb 02, 2022, 11:43 PM IST
Leading the Opposition charge during the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, Rahul Gandhi said the present government's stand on China and Pakistan worked only to bring the two neighbouring countries together to work against India.
'MP who ran away from UP...': Sitharaman's stinging attack on Rahul Gandhi over 'Zer0' Budget remark
Business | Feb 01, 2022, 07:26 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman slammed Rahul Gandhi for his 'Zer0 Sum Budget' remark at Modi government saying that she will take criticism but not from someone who hasn't done his homework.