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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's assets rise from Rs 9.4 crore to 15.88 crore in five years
Apr 04, 2019, 11:35 PM IST
The affidavit shows that Rahul Gandhi does not own a car and has a total liability of Rs 72 lakh as loans from various banks and other financial institutions.
Rahul Gandhi wishes mediapersons hurt at his Wayanad roadshow speedy recovery
Apr 04, 2019, 07:09 PM IST
A group of mediapersons had to bear the brunt of the chaos that broke out during Congress president Rahul Gandhi's roadshow in Kerala's Wayanad. They were, however, helped by Rahul and Priyanka Gadhi to the ambulance.
Postcards from 2019 Lok Sabha poll campaign: A tale of Congress ka haath and Rahul Gandhi
India | Apr 04, 2019, 07:18 PM IST
The open palm, or Congress ka haath, has literally lent the hand to many a politico and especially, party chief Rahul Gandhi. So much so, that he flashes the "hand" to people, mediapersons and even, his co-netas in the party.

Wayanad's emotional connection with Rahul Gandhi
Apr 04, 2019, 08:35 PM IST
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi had more than one reason to choose Wayanad in Kerala as his second seat of the contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Apart from being a Congress bastion, the city also has a strong emotional connection with the party chief.
Elephant in the room: Wayanad tribals say chasing away jumbos more important than welcoming Rahul Gandhi
Apr 04, 2019, 04:32 PM IST
"We face problems due to attacks by elephants at our homes inside the forest. We won't cast vote this time. There is no use of participating in elections," a tribal woman said.
In Wayanad, this guy could be biggest threat to Rahul Gandhi
Apr 04, 2019, 03:59 PM IST
Thangakabalu had left the internet in splits last month when he starred in a series of memes over the botched up translation of Rahul Gandhi's speech.

Massive crowd greets Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi at Wayanad roadshow
Apr 04, 2019, 02:30 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from the Wayanad constituency for Lok Sabha polls 2019, earlier in the morning. He will also be contesting the election from Amethi, his party bastion.
He won't let you down: Priyanka Gandhi urges people of Wayanad to take care of brother Rahul
Apr 04, 2019, 02:17 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers before the District Collector AR Ajayakumar at the district headquarters in Kalpetta today.
Introducing Kisan budget to scrapping sedition law: Highlights of Congress manifesto
Apr 11, 2019, 12:47 PM IST
The Congress manifesto for general elections 2019 promises new ministries for the industry, services, and employment, among others.

Rahul Gandhi insulted Amethi: Smriti Irani
National | Apr 04, 2019, 11:01 AM IST
In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi had defeated Smriti Irani by a margin of over 1.07 lakh votes, retaining the Amethi seat.
Rahul Gandhi taking foreign holidays without any substantial source of income: Arun Jaitley
India | Apr 04, 2019, 09:11 AM IST
The Union finance minister, later through a blog, referred to Rahul Gandhi and said this man makes reckless allegations without any basis.
WATCH: Congress president Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary UP-East Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrive at Wayanad
Apr 04, 2019, 11:58 AM IST
Thursday is the last date for filing of nominations from Wayanad, with polling for all of Kerala's 20 Lok Sabha constituencies to be held on April 23.

Lok Sabha Elections April 4: As it Happened
Apr 04, 2019, 11:16 PM IST
The general elections 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.
Sonia Gandhi unhappy over Congress manifesto layout
Apr 03, 2019, 11:17 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi was seen talking to Gowda, who also heads the party's research department. She apparently also wanted a bigger image of party's hand symbol as also a brighter layout.
Ex-servicemen to get lateral entry into civil service: Rahul
Apr 03, 2019, 10:43 PM IST
Qualified ex-servicemen will be given lateral entry into civil service if Congress is voted to power and the central paramilitary forces will also be opened up to them said Rahul Gandhi

Go drown yourself in a pool of water: Amit Shah to Cong leaders on AFSPA promise
Apr 03, 2019, 09:51 PM IST
In its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls released Tuesday, the Congress promised that if voted to power it will review the AFSAP, which provides special powers to the force, in Jammu and Kashmir. It also proposed to omit Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code that defines the offence of 'sedition', saying it has been "misused" and become "redundant because of subsequent laws".
Corruption in Congress DNA, making a mockery of poverty: Naqvi
Apr 03, 2019, 03:54 PM IST
Terming the Congress a "history-sheeter" in "making mockery of poverty", he said the party should realise that "mountain of slogans" cannot get votes for it.
Made comments as an economist: Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar responds to EC notice over remarks on 'NYAY' scheme
India | Apr 03, 2019, 12:18 PM IST
In his comments, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar had said Rahul Gandhi's promise of minimum income guarantee to poor is unimplementable.
Rahul Gandhi to address three rallies in northeast; Modi to address two rallies in Bengal today
Apr 03, 2019, 06:59 AM IST
Modi's Kolkata rally will be the first covered rally in the history of Brigade Parade Ground, that has hosted several rallies over the decades. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's mega anti-BJP rally on January 19, that brought leaders of 23 opposition parties on one stage, was also held.
Lok Sabha elections April 3: As it Happened
Apr 03, 2019, 11:25 PM IST
Hello and welcome to our daily election LIVE blog. As campaigning for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 picks up pace, political activities across the country have increased many folds. Parties are banking on star campaigners, social media platforms and door-to-door visits to woo voters. Stay tuned for all updates.