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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

Siblings day: Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi continue to set brother-sister goals
Apr 11, 2019, 02:59 PM IST
A day after the world celebrated Siblings day and on a day that stands to mark the final test of nerve between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -- the Lok Sabha polls commenced today with the onset of first phase of polling, we analyse what it takes to be a committed brother-sister duo.
Yogi Adityanath asks 'Muslim sisters' to recognise their 'true brothers'
Apr 11, 2019, 02:55 PM IST
While addressing the people of Aonla on Wednesday, Yogi said that India might have got political independence in 1947 but Muslim women got independence only recently -- after the abolition of triple talaq.
Is PM Narendra Modi invincible? Not at all, says Sonia Gandhi
India | Apr 11, 2019, 02:42 PM IST
When asked if PM Modi was invincible, Sonia Gandhi told reporters: "Not at all. Remember 2004? Atal Bihari Vajpayee looked invincible. But we won."

EC announces final voter turnout, check details
Apr 11, 2019, 09:39 PM IST
The first phase of polling in 91 Lok Sabha constituencies across 18 states and two Union Territories was held on Thursday. Polling for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 will be held in seven phases. Votes will be counted on May 23. Along with 91 Lok Sabha seats, voting to elect a government in four states - Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Odisha was also held.
Postcards from Lok Sabha Election 2019: Democracy's biggest festival
Apr 10, 2019, 11:01 PM IST
The high-voltage election campaign ahead of the polls saw different political parties field their star leaders to woo voters. India TV brings to you glimpses of the star-studded political campaign and much more.
SC has 'accepted' there was corruption in Rafale deal, claims Rahul Gandhi
India | Apr 10, 2019, 05:18 PM IST
"I am happy and I have been saying so for months that Hindustan’s PM has given the air force money to (industrialist) Anil Ambani, and the SC has accepted it. The SC is going to investigate it," he said.

Rahul Gandhi's statement on SC Rafale verdict verge on contempt of court: Nirmala Sitharaman
India | Apr 10, 2019, 04:47 PM IST
Sitharaman claimed that Rahul Gandhi at a public rally today said PM Modi has been proven to be guilty of corruption in the Rafale fighter jet deal and of giving air force money to Anil Ambani.
Amethi was my father's 'karmabhoomi', it is sacred land for us: Priyanka
Apr 10, 2019, 04:04 PM IST
"Some relationships are from the heart. Today, the whole family was present for my brother's nomination. This was my father's 'karmabhoomi', it is sacred land for us"
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Amethi after roadshow: Top points
Apr 10, 2019, 01:46 PM IST
Amethi goes to the polls on May 6 in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which begin on Thursday.

Lok Sabha polls 2019, April 10: As it Happened
Apr 10, 2019, 07:44 PM IST
The Lok Sabha polls are just a few days away and the parties are leaving no stone unturned to garner as much as attention and affection from the voters as possible. To this end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will address rallies in Gujarat and Goa. Congress President Rahul Gandhi is slated to file nomination from Amethi today. Stay tuned to this space for live and latest updates on the Lok Sabha poll campaign.
BJP's poll manifesto prepared in a closed room, voice of an isolated man: Rahul Gandhi
Apr 09, 2019, 09:59 AM IST
Soon after its release on Monday, the BJP's election manifesto was dubbed as a 'Jhansa Patra' (deception document) and a "bubble of lies" by the Congress party.
Lok Sabha Elections 2019, April 9: As it Happened
Apr 09, 2019, 07:30 PM IST
The Lok Sabha polls are just a few days away and the parties are leaving no stone unturned to garner as much as attention and affection from the crowds as possible. To this end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address rallies across 3 states today. Modi will also share stage with Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray at an election rally today. Stay tuned to this space for live and latest updates on the Lok Sabha poll campaign.

Will do away with exam fee for government posts: Rahul Gandhi
Apr 08, 2019, 05:55 PM IST
"The Congress government will do away with the application fee imposed on the examinations for government posts," Gandhi said in a Facebook post.
Congress trying to politicise issues related to national security: Gadkari
Apr 08, 2019, 01:32 PM IST
Gadkari said political parties should deliberate on economic policies, developmental issues and increase the level of debate.
Will not let Rahul Gandhi come to power by supporting traitors, says Uddhav Thackeray
Apr 08, 2019, 11:19 AM IST
Thackeray was addressing an election rally at Kalmeshwar in support of Shiv Sena's Ramtek constituency candidate Krupal Tumane.

Rahul Gandhi challenges PM Narendra Modi to debate on corruption
National | Apr 08, 2019, 08:24 AM IST
On March 1, Gandhi had challenged Modi to a one-on-one debate on corruption. He had also dared the Prime Minister to hold a press conference and answer questions of the public.
Will not let Rahul Gandhi come to power by supporting traitors: Thackeray
Apr 08, 2019, 08:23 AM IST
The BJP, Shiv Sena and the Republican Party of India (RPI) have come together on one ideology for the love of the nation, he said.
CPI denies understanding with Congress, says 'wrong decision by Rahul Gandhi to contest in Wayanad'
Apr 08, 2019, 06:46 AM IST
Gandhi, who filed his nomination last week, has, however, said he would not speak against the Left during his campaign though he understood CPI(M) has to attack him.
Lok Sabha Elections 2019, April 8: As it Happened
Apr 08, 2019, 11:41 PM IST
The Lok Sabha polls are just a few days away and political parties are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the mandate swings in their favour. Be it the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Trinamool Congress or the Samajwadi Party, the campaigning is all heated up and interspersed with quirks, comments, remarks, and sexism. Stay tuned to this space as IndiaTVNews.com brings to you live and latest updates on the run up to the general election 2019.
Cong, Left will stoop to any level to oust me: PM Modi
Apr 07, 2019, 04:07 PM IST
Addressing a rally in Udaipur, Modi said the people of Tripura have set a precedent for the entire country by ousting the Left Front government after 25 years.