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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 meets Lionel Messi in Hyderabad on Argentine legend's GOAT India tour | WATCH
Football | Dec 13, 2025, 10:27 PM IST
Lionel Messi ended his Day 1 of his three-day GOAT India tour at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. He met LoP Rahul Gandhi and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy during his Hyderabad visit.
Shashi Tharoor skips key Congress MPs meeting called by Rahul Gandhi, third such instance in 3 weeks
India | Dec 12, 2025, 01:39 PM IST
Tharoor posted on X that he is currently in Kolkata for various personal enagagements on a day when Congress MPs met Rahul Gandhi.
Important that government develops a plan on air pollution, we are ready to cooperate: Rahul Gandhi
India | Dec 12, 2025, 01:07 PM IST
The air pollution levels keep Delhi choking as the AQI rises past 300 and in the 'very poor' category. Meanwhile, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, asked the government to devise a plan to counter the pollution.

Rahul Gandhi's charge faces reality check as CIC appointment data tells different story: Sources
India | Dec 11, 2025, 04:36 PM IST
A heated debate has emerged over CIC appointments after Rahul Gandhi accused the government of excluding marginalised communities. Government data and past appointment records, however, suggest a different pattern, with several recent selections coming from disadvantaged groups.
Parliament: Both houses adjourned; Nadda says Cong didn't give due respect to Vande Mataram
India | Dec 11, 2025, 04:46 PM IST
Concluding the debate on Vande Mataram in the Rajya Sabha, Nadda asserted that the government does not want to tarnish the image of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and that its only intention was to set the historical records straight.
'Do bade bolte hai tab beech...': Amit Shah to Oppn as they interrupt his Lok Sabha speech | Video
India | Dec 10, 2025, 06:28 PM IST
The remark was made amid the ongoing discussion on the Statehood and Electoral Reforms (SIR) in the Lok Sabha. Today is the second day of discussion on electoral reforms in the House.

Amit Shah lists 'three vote chori' incidents in Parliament; targets Nehru, Indira and Sonia Gandhi
India | Dec 10, 2025, 11:49 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of creating disruptions in Parliament and alleged that the party was behind three major instances of "vote chori" in independent India. Shah also blamed the Opposition for creating a ruckus in Parliament during the debate on electoral reforms.
OPINION | How Nishikant deflated Rahul Gandhi’s charges in Parliament?
India | Dec 10, 2025, 05:29 PM IST
Nishikant Dubey had come prepared with facts and figures. He reminded how the office of President was reduced to being a “rubber stamp” during Congress rule, how the independence of judiciary was hijacked, how a security officer of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul was appointed CBI director.
Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi: 'Opposition making vote chori narrative to mislead people on SIR'
India | Dec 10, 2025, 06:05 PM IST
Amit Shah also stated that the Election Commission is a constitutional body and does not work as per the directives of the Central government and added that it was the responsibility of the EC to conduct free and fair elections.

'Leader of Partying': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for Germany trip; Priyanka hits back with PM reply
India | Dec 10, 2025, 05:12 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi will be on a Germany tour, where he will speak about India's global role and hold meetings with German lawmakers. He is also expected to interact with members of the Indian community in Germany, a plan confirmed by Vikram Duhan, General Secretary of the Indian Overseas Congress UK.
Rahul Gandhi submits dissent note during meeting with PM Modi, Amit Shah over CIC and CVC picks
India | Dec 10, 2025, 05:10 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi formally recorded his dissent during a key meeting with PM Modi and Amit Shah on appointments to transparency bodies like CIC and CVC. He later intensified his attack on the BJP, accusing it of weakening democratic institutions, including the Election Commission.
BJP exposes Rahul Gandhi's 'false claims' on Election Commissioner appointment controversy
India | Dec 10, 2025, 03:59 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi brought up critical concerns during the election reform discussions, challenging the government on key issues. He questioned why CJI was excluded from the committee responsible for selecting Election Commissioners, arguing that this move weakens the independence of the institution.

‘That person has no substance’: Kangana Ranaut targets Rahul Gandhi over upcoming Germany trip
India | Dec 10, 2025, 02:54 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut criticised Rahul Gandhi over his upcoming Germany visit during the Lok Sabha’s winter session, calling his news “pointless” and questioning his character. Congress says Rahul will discuss India’s global role and meet German lawmakers and the Indian diaspora.
Detect, delete and deport: Amit Shah replies to Opposition on SIR debate as Congress stages walkout
India | Dec 10, 2025, 08:14 PM IST
The Lok Sabha is discussing the Special Intensive Revision exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India on the eighth day of the ongoing Parliament winter session.
Nishikant Dubey cites emergency era, rebuts Rahul Gandhi's 'RSS capture' charge amid SIR debate
India | Dec 09, 2025, 07:02 PM IST
A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha as BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Congress of weakening institutions during the Emergency while rejecting Rahul Gandhi's claim of "RSS capture". Dubey cited past constitutional amendments and appointments to counter the Opposition’s allegations.

Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha: 'The objective of RSS is to capture EC and other institutions'
India | Dec 09, 2025, 05:02 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha said he has given proof of how the EC is colluding with those in power to shape the elections. “Our nation is a fabric. It is made up of 1.4 billion people, and the fabric is woven together by the vote”, he said.
Mahaparinirvan Diwas: PM Modi offers tribute to Ambedkar; Rahul says 'Constitution under threat
India | Dec 06, 2025, 10:30 AM IST
Mahaparinirvan Diwas: December 6, Dr BR Ambedkar's death anniversary, is observed as Mahaparinirvan Diwas in India.
Delhi Police’s EOW issues notice to Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar in National Herald Case: Sources
India | Dec 05, 2025, 10:40 PM IST
National Herald Case: The notice issued on November 29 requires Shivakumar to either appear before the investigating officers or provide the requested information by December 19. Investigators have demanded detailed information about his personal background and connections with the Congress party.
'IndiGo fiasco cost of government's monopoly model, ordinary Indians paying price': Rahul Gandhi
India | Dec 05, 2025, 10:23 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi's remark comes at a time when IndiGo, India's largest airline, is going through a crisis that has resulted in it cancelling hundreds of flight. On Friday alone, the airline has cancelled more than 400 flights.
'It's up to visiting dignitaries': Govt sources on Rahul Gandhi's no Opposition-Putin meet charge
India | Dec 04, 2025, 05:27 PM IST
This comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government tells visiting foreign dignitaries not to meet the Leader of the Opposition due to its "insecurity".