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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

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi's 'topless, brainless' Youth Congress as Gen-Z fury erupts over AI Summit
India | Feb 20, 2026, 05:05 PM IST
Four Youth Congress leaders-Krishna Hari (National Secretary, 35, Bihar resident), Kundan Yadav (Bihar), Ajay Kumar and Narasimha Yadav (National Coordinator)- gained entry to the AI Impact Summit by registering online, scanning QR codes and concealing objectionable T-shirts under sweaters.
Netizens outraged over Congress workers' shirtless showdown at AI Summit: 'Insulting India globally'
India | Feb 20, 2026, 03:01 PM IST
The protest comes on the final day of the five‑day summit, which has brought together global leaders and technology experts to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.
Bhupen Borah's exit jolts Assam Congress: 'Pak allegations' on Gaurav Gogoi, Himanta makes offer
Assam | Feb 17, 2026, 03:05 PM IST
Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, the Indian National Congress in Assam faced a major setback after former state chief Bhupen Kumar Borah announced his resignation. The development came just before Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s scheduled visit to the state.

'Farmers deserve clarity': Rahul ups ante against govt over India-US trade deal, raises 5 questions
India | Feb 15, 2026, 05:36 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi has constantly attacked the government over the India-US trade deal and alleged that the Centre has failed to protect the interests of the farmers. However, the government has constantly refuted these charges.
'Should respect Parliament's dignity': Nishikant Dubey targets Rahul over 'shabby' clothes
India | Feb 15, 2026, 06:38 AM IST
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his choice of clothing in Parliament during an interview with Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat, saying the Leader of Opposition should maintain the dignity of Parliament through appropriate attire.
From PL-480 to Nanda Devi: Nishikant Dubey lists Congress-era 'surrenders' in Aap Ki Adalat
India | Feb 15, 2026, 06:37 AM IST
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “surrendering” to the US over the India–US interim trade deal. Dubey argued that earlier Congress governments had made bigger concessions to the United States.

Aap Ki Adalat: Priyanka Gandhi is more confident than Rahul in Parliament, says Nishikant Dubey
India | Feb 15, 2026, 06:38 AM IST
Nishikant Dubey continued, "After the interim budget speech in 2024, when she left the House, I ran into her. She mentioned heading to the Rajya Sabha. She wasn't feeling well that day, so I asked about her health. She took my hand and said, 'A man like you should come to Parliament.'"
Rahul Gandhi meets farmers on India-US trade deal, BJP call it 'stage-managed' and 'baseless'
India | Feb 14, 2026, 12:01 PM IST
Another lie of RaGa, exposed before the nation. What was claimed to be a meeting with farmers was actually a gathering of Congress workers, the BJP said in a post on X.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 13, 2026
India | Feb 13, 2026, 08:18 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Tarique Rahman, chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on his party's decisive victory in the country's recently concluded 13th National Parliament election.

OPINION | Allegations need proof, abuses don't
India | Feb 12, 2026, 06:47 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi knows he cannot provide substantive proof to authenticate the charges that he levelled against Narendra Modi and his minister. He knows that it would be difficult to authenticate his charges.
Centre won't bring privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi, controversial remarks in LS to be expunged
India | Feb 12, 2026, 02:23 PM IST
The development comes after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi targeted the Centre in Lok Sabha over the India-US trade deal, making claims against Union Minister Hardeep Puri over the controversial Epstein files disclosures.
Naravane memoir row: Delhi Police questions Penguin Random House India officials over book leak
India | Feb 12, 2026, 01:32 PM IST
Naravane unpublished memoir row: The Penguin Random House India was served a notice by the Delhi Police on Wednesday, which sought its response over circulation of former Army chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir.

BJP files notice to terminate Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership, bar him from contesting elections
India | Feb 12, 2026, 01:16 PM IST
This comes after Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Centre in Lok Sabha on Wednesday over the India-US trade deal, during which he raked up the Epstein files issue naming Union Minister Hardeep Puri.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 11, 2026
India | Feb 11, 2026, 11:33 PM IST
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi created a stir in the House as he claimed that the India-US trade deal showed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "sold the nation".
Hardeep Puri counters Rahul Gandhi's charge, says Epstein meetings were part of IPI delegation
India | Feb 11, 2026, 11:51 PM IST
Union Minister Hardeep Puri clarified that his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein occurred only as part of an International Peace Institute delegation after Rahul Gandhi raised allegations. He said his boss at IPI knew Epstein and that he met him three to four times in an official capacity.

Will move privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi for making baseless statements: Kiren Rijiju
India | Feb 11, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government has "sold Bharat Mata" through the India-US interim trade deal and that it was a "wholesale surrender" with India's energy security handed over to America and farmers' interests compromised.
PM Modi choked, surrendered future of 1.4 billion Indians: Rahul attacks Centre over US trade deal
India | Feb 11, 2026, 02:22 PM IST
"If the INDIA alliance was negotiating with President Trump, I will tell you what we would say," Rahul Gandhi said as he launched a scathing attack on the Centre.
Parliament Budget Session: Nirmala Sitharaman replies on Union Budget in Lok Sabha
India | Feb 11, 2026, 10:57 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman replied to the Union Budget debate in Lok Sabha, stressing bio-pharma and agriculture-focused measures in the 2026-27 Union Budget. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of “selling the nation” through the India-US trade deal.
Lok Sabha to discuss no-confidence motion against Speaker on March 9 as Om Birla skips Parliament
India | Feb 11, 2026, 09:19 AM IST
Opposition MPs have alleged “blatantly partisan” conduct by the Speaker and claimed that leaders of opposition parties, including Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, were denied the opportunity to speak.
General Naravane breaks silence, shares Penguin's post claiming book wasn't published
India | Feb 10, 2026, 11:45 PM IST
Earlier in the day, the Penguin Random House India clarified that announcing a book or listing it for pre-order does not amount to formal publication or public release.