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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 pulls no punches in attack on PM, provokes BJP
India | Sep 20, 2018, 11:46 PM IST
Gandhi’s remark at a public meeting provoked a strong reaction from the BJP with Union minister Smriti Irani calling him the “clown prince” who had no respect for the prime minister’s post.
Rajasthan: Rahul Gandhi to address public rally in Sagwara today
Sep 20, 2018, 10:43 AM IST
Later in the day, Gandhi will also address a public gathering at Bhikhabhai college in Sagwara.
‘Doubtful if Rahul Gandhi knows when Rabi and Kharif crops are grown’: Amit Shah takes jibe at Congress president
India | Sep 18, 2018, 11:29 PM IST
Shah lauded Rajasthan for playing an important role in formation of the Modi government at the Centre with a huge majority. The BJP won all 25 Lok Sabha seats from the state in the 2014 general elections.

PM Modi's silence on gangrape unacceptable; shameful govt leaves India's women unprotected: Rahul Gandhi
India | Sep 18, 2018, 06:22 PM IST
"Prime Minister, your silence is unacceptable. Shame on a government that leaves India's women unprotected and afraid and allows rapists to walk free," Gandhi wrote on Twitter.
'Shivraj Chouhan’s announcements are like Sachin’s runs': Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP govt in poll-bound MP
Oct 25, 2018, 07:43 PM IST
Gandhi was addressing a public meeting in Bhopal after holding a 15 kilometre roadshow to kickstart the Congress’ campaign for the assembly polls slated later this year.
Sankalp Yatra: With Chai, Samosa and Selfie, Rahul Gandhi kicks off poll campaign in Bhopal
India | Aug 18, 2026, 04:08 PM IST
Gandhi was received at the airport by Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath and senior party leader and Guna MP Jyotiraditya Scindia among others.

Madhya Pradesh: Congress party kicks off its poll campaign in Bhopal
Oct 25, 2018, 07:43 PM IST
Before Gandhi's visit, posters and cutouts of Congress president and other party leaders came up in Bhopal. In the posters, Gandhi was shown as a devotee of Lord Shiva.
MP polls: Rahul Gandhi to kick off Cong campaign today in Bhopal
Oct 25, 2018, 07:43 PM IST
Gandhi's roadshow will start from Lalghati Chowk and conclude at Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd's Dussehra Maidan.
Vijay Mallya's 'great escape' was aided by CBI, says Rahul Gandhi
India | Sep 14, 2018, 01:47 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi said the CBI changed the status of the lookout notice against Mallya and claimed that the PM was aware of it.

Activist claims he saw Rahul Gandhi meet Nirav Modi at a plush Delhi hotel in 2013, Congress denies charge
India | Sep 13, 2018, 08:53 PM IST
The former Kingfisher Airlines boss had claimed Wednesday in London that he met Jaitley before leaving India and offered to settle his dues, a charge the finance minister denied and dubbed "false".
Not Arun Jaitley but Rahul Gandhi must quit: BJP's counter-attack on Cong president over Mallya issue
National | Sep 13, 2018, 11:42 PM IST
Vijay Mallya (62), on Wednesday, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court in a case regarding his extradition to India to face the trial on fraud and money laundering charges.
Arun Jaitley writes long blogs, never mentioned meeting Vijay Mallya: Rahul Gandhi
India | Sep 13, 2018, 01:59 PM IST
Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi questioned why Arun Jaitley didn't mention about his meeting Mallya earlier.

Rahul travelled free in Kingfisher Airlines, Gandhis helped Mallya with 'sweet deals: BJP's stinging attack on Cong
India | Sep 13, 2018, 01:40 PM IST
Responding to Congress president Rahul Gandhi's demand for a probe over Mallya's claims, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said those people who are out on bail should not be questioning people who are innocent.
‘Probe should be ordered, Jaitley should step down during investigation’: Rahul Gandhi on Mallya’s allegations
India | Sep 13, 2018, 06:53 AM IST
Claims made by Vijay Mallya were however refuted by the finance minister, who referred to it as “factually false.”
Rahul Gandhi hugs PM Modi but runs away from Income Tax department: Smriti Irani
National | Sep 11, 2018, 06:00 PM IST
The senior BJP leader said that the Congress let the economy "stray" while the Gandhi family was very diligent to protect its own financial strength through enterprises like AJL and Young India.

Bharat Bandh call given to divert people's attention from National Herald case: BJP
National | Sep 10, 2018, 11:08 PM IST
Led by Rahul Gandhi, a united Opposition, on Monday staged a foot march here in support of Bharat Bandh called by Congress party against rising fuel prices.
Delhi HC rejects pleas of Sonia, Rahul Gandhi challenging reopening of tax assessment
India | Sep 10, 2018, 10:27 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are major stakeholders in Young Indian which has acquired Associated Journals Limited (AJL). National Herald newspaper was published by AJL.
Bharat Bandh: Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi, says country being divided under him
Sep 10, 2018, 09:33 PM IST
Lok Sabha elections 2019: After returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, Gandhi made his first appearance on Monday. He is leading the Bharat Bandh against fuel prices.
Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Dubai in October, Congress preparing for 'Modi-like' event
India | Sep 08, 2018, 03:03 PM IST
The top Congress leader has been using his foreign trips to target the Narendra Modi government over a range of issues.
Congress hits back with more photos after BJP's Giriraj Singh calls Rahul's Kailash Mansarovar pic 'morphed'
India | Sep 07, 2018, 03:08 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi had earlier shared pictures of Mansarovar lake on Twitter while commenting "there is no hatred here".