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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

Court issues summonses to Rahul, Yechury over anti-RSS remarks on journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder
India | Apr 02, 2019, 11:10 PM IST
A city court on Tuesday asked Congress president Rahul Gandhi and CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury to appear before it on April 30 to respond to the charges of defaming RSS by allegedly linking it to journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder.
Congress Manifesto 2019: Eight election promises made by Rahul Gandhi
Apr 02, 2019, 03:45 PM IST
Congress Manifesto 2019: The 55-page document titled 'Hum Nibhayenge' (We will deliver) focused on addressing the issues of joblessness, farm distress, safety of women and boosting the rural economy, with stress on building a narrative on "real issues" faced by people. Here are the top poll promises made by Congress in the manifesto:
Explained: Why Rahul Gandhi chose Wayanad as his second seat and what can follow
India | Apr 02, 2019, 02:53 PM IST
Of the many strategic moves the Congress party has employed in past few months in the run up to the Lok Sabha polls, its president, Rahul Gandhi, contesting from Kerala's Wayanad, in addition to Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, is the most thought-provoking.

Rahul Gandhi promises separate kisan budget in Congress manifesto
India | Apr 02, 2019, 02:45 PM IST
The Congress party on Tuesday proposed a separate kisan budget in its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls with its president Rahul Gandhi describing it as the "voice of people".
Rahul Gandhi tweets give away Congress manifesto?
Apr 02, 2019, 11:52 AM IST
Congress party has scheduled the release of the party's manifesto for the ensuing general elections around noon today.
Rahul Gandhi to file nomination from Wayanad on Thursday
Apr 01, 2019, 01:19 PM IST
Wayanad district shares borders with both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

We'll fill 22 lakh government vacancies: Rahul Gandhi
Apr 01, 2019, 10:34 AM IST
After Lok Sabha elections 2019, the new government will assume office in May. Gandhi has been making a series of poll promises ahead of release of party's poll manifesto.
Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Telangana today
Apr 01, 2019, 09:47 AM IST
General elections are scheduled to be held in seven phases from 11 April to 19 May 2019 to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha. The counting of votes will be conducted on 23 May, and on the same day the results will be declared.
Rahul Gandhi refused to forge alliance with AAP in Delhi: Kejriwal
Apr 01, 2019, 11:01 AM IST
Kejriwal has been urging the Congress to stitch an alliance in Delhi for the Lok Sabha polls to keep the BJP away from power.

Lok Sabha Election April 1: As it happened
Apr 01, 2019, 11:59 PM IST
Hello and welcome to our daily election LIVE blog. As Lok Sabha Election 2019 campaign gains momentum, the political activities in the country have increased many folds. Bigwigs from across the political parties are holding rallies in order to woo the voters. Stay tuned for all updates.
Rahul Gandhi fled to Kerala as he fears Amethi will seek account of work: Amit Shah
Mar 31, 2019, 03:04 PM IST
"Rahul Gandhi has fled to Kerala as he fears that Amethi voters will seek an account from him," the BJP chief said.
Lok Sabha election 2019, March 31: As it happened
Mar 31, 2019, 10:29 PM IST
Lok Sabha election 2019 live updates, Watch Narendra Modi Drive mai bhi chowkidar, Lok Sabha elections 2019 Latest News India: Hello and welcome to our daily Election Live Blog where we bring to you the election live updates from across India. With the biggest game of thrones set to begin next month, political circles are perplexed as to who will India choose - Modi wave or Mahagathbandhan. It will be for all to see what the decider reveals on May 23. Catch the latest here:

We will scrap Niti Aayog, says Rahul
Mar 30, 2019, 11:32 AM IST
"If voted to power, we will scrap the Niti Aayog. It has served no purpose other than making marketing presentations for the PM & fudging data. We will replace it with a lean Planning Commission whose members will be renowned economists and experts with less than 100 staff," Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet.
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Top 10 political developments of March 29
Mar 30, 2019, 12:07 AM IST
Election Commission cleared PM Modi of model code violation; SC said current VVPAT counting system was okay; Priyanka doubled up on her attack against PM Modi; BJP accused Congress of coining the term 'Hindu-terror'.
From bastions to turncoats, political defectors
Mar 29, 2019, 08:58 PM IST
Political defectors of Lok Sabha Election 2019: From Shatrughan Sinha to Tom Vadakkan, big names which have turned turncoat

Priyanka vs Modi in Varanasi? Rahul Gandhi says it's up to his sister to decide
Mar 29, 2019, 08:04 PM IST
Speaking to PTI, the Congress chief clarified that his current Lok Sabha seat Amethi will continue to be his karmabhoomi. On the question of fielding Priyanka Gandhi as a candidate in the Lok Sabha polls, he said that it will be her own decision.
Rahul Gandhi: Our manifesto will reflect people's voice, not one man's view
Mar 29, 2019, 05:26 PM IST
"We want India's voice and aspirations to prosper. We don't believe in one man's voice. We believe in everyone's voice and choices. It requires tremendous discipline and hard work to do, but it works," Rahul Gandhi said.
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 updates on March 29: As it happened
Mar 30, 2019, 12:03 AM IST
With just 12 days left for the general polls to commence, the political activities in the country have increased many folds. Bigwigs from across the political parties are holding rallies in order to woo the voters. Stay tuned for all updates on Friday.
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Modi & Rahul Gandhi set to raise poll fever in Telangana
Mar 28, 2019, 04:32 PM IST
The Amit Shah-led outfit also fared poorly in the Assembly polls in December, securing only one seat in the 119-member House as the TRS juggernaut rolled on in the state.
Shatrughan Sinha to join Congress on Navratri, will contest from Patna Sahib
Apr 02, 2019, 11:35 PM IST
Shatrughan Sinha will be joining Congress on Navaratri and will contest election from Patna Sahib. After meeting with Congress President Rahul Gandhi, he said that Navratri is an auspicious time, so we will start the good work then only.