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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: New Congress leader spells hope for moribund party
National | Dec 16, 2017, 08:39 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took over the reins of the Congress, signalling not just the coming of age of the heir apparent, but a generational change in the 132-year-old party.
Rahul Gandhi new avatar of dynasty politics, says JD-U
National | Dec 16, 2017, 07:13 PM IST
The JD(U) spokesperson said that Rahul Gandhi was born with a silver spoon in mouth, and therefore, got the top Congress post.
BJP shrugs off Rahul Gandhi’s elevation as Congress President, says party’s working style and ‘corrupt ways’ remains same
National | Dec 16, 2017, 05:32 PM IST
Patra cited the sentencing of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, who was supported by the Congress, in a corruption case to hit out at the party, claiming it would remain corrupt despite the change in leadership.

‘All strength to your shoulders’: Kamal Haasan congratulates Rahul Gandhi for taking over as Congress President
National | Dec 16, 2017, 05:06 PM IST
Kamal, who is known for films like "Hey Ram" and "Vishwaroopam", has previously shown desire to join politics. He has also hinted launching his party by January.
PM Modi taking us back to medieval times: Cong prez Rahul Gandhi
National | Dec 16, 2017, 06:43 PM IST
Reaching out to the youth, he said as "it is stated that the Congress is a grand old party we will make it a grand old and young party... we will fight all hatred with love."
Rahul Gandhi's hands full of challenges as party president, needs new formulas
National | Dec 16, 2017, 04:18 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi took over as Congress President on Saturday, an elevation that comes at a time when the party faces an "existential crisis" and has huge electoral challenges in the run up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Gujarat polls: Will the new 'caste equations' prove to be a game changer in 'BJP vs Congress'?
Gujarat Assembly Elections | Dec 16, 2017, 09:55 PM IST
If the exit polls are to be believed, the saffron party will easily manage to retain power in its turf, with an overwhelming majority.
Rahul Gandhi takes over as Congress president amid sense of politics of fear in India: Manmohan Singh
India | Dec 16, 2017, 01:33 PM IST
"Rahulji is taking over as president of our party at a time when there are certain disturbing trends visible in our politics," Manmohan Singh said.
Rahul Gandhi officially takes charge as Congress president, lashes out at BJP
National | Dec 16, 2017, 01:33 PM IST
The Gandhi scion was handed over a certificate appointing him as the Congress president in the presence of mother Sonia Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi to formally take over as Congress President today
National | Dec 15, 2017, 11:57 PM IST
The entire process will be completed after the Central Election Authority president Mullapally Ramachandran hands over the Certificate of Election to the newly-elected president of the Congress.
Sonia Gandhi has retired as Congress president but not from politics: Randeep Surejwala
National | Dec 15, 2017, 05:02 PM IST
Congress president-designate Rahul Gandhi's elevation would come just two days ahead of the counting of votes for the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly poll.
Exit polls BJP’s desperate attempt to avoid allegations of EVM tampering, says Hardik Patel
Gujarat Assembly Elections | Dec 14, 2017, 08:53 PM IST
According to the exit poll conducted by India TV-VMR (Votersmood Research), BJP is likely to get seats within a range of 108-118. Congress is expected to bag seats within a range of 61-71.

PM Modi facing crisis of credibility, says Rahul Gandhi
National | Dec 14, 2017, 08:11 PM IST
Speaking at a massive rally of Congress workers here, Rahul Gandhi said that people no longer believe in what he (Narendra Modi) says.
Rahul Gandhi visits areas hit by cyclone Ockhi in Kerala
National | Dec 14, 2017, 02:59 PM IST
"I was not here physically but in spirit I was here, I have come here to pay respects to the people who have passed away," the Gandhi scion said.
Gujarat Elections 2017: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi urge people to vote in record numbers
Gujarat Assembly Elections | Dec 14, 2017, 09:59 AM IST
Voting in 93 assembly constituencies across 14 districts in northern and central regions is underway and will continue till 5 pm.

Gujarat Elections Second Phase: Voting concludes, 68.7% polling recorded
Gujarat Assembly Elections | Dec 14, 2017, 07:18 PM IST
"Today is Phase 2 of the Gujarat elections. I request all those voting today to vote in record numbers and enrich this festival of democracy," PM Modi tweeted.
Gujarat polls: Stage set for second phase voting in high-voltage battle between BJP and Congress
Gujarat Assembly Elections | Dec 13, 2017, 11:47 PM IST
As per the Election Commission schedule, polling will begin at 8 am and conclude at 5 pm. A total of 25,575 polling booths have been set up in 14,523 places.
Hardik Patel misused Rs 81 lakh given by Praful Patel, claims his disgruntled aide Dinesh Bambhania
Gujarat Assembly Elections | Dec 13, 2017, 11:35 PM IST
Dinesh Bambhania claimed that the money was given by NCP leader Praful Patel but no one was informed about this. He demanded Hardik Patel to explain what he had done with the money.
Gandhi family meddled in govt decisions, reduced Manmohan Singh to titular head: Piyush Goyal
National | Dec 13, 2017, 10:20 PM IST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday used a series of email exchanges to accuse the Gandhi family of interfering in governmental decisions during the erstwhile UPA regime.
Winter Session of Parliament to begin on stormy note
National | Dec 13, 2017, 09:04 PM IST
If the BJP retains Gujarat and snatches Himachal Pradesh from Congress, the grand old party under its new President Rahul Gandhi would find it difficult to corner the government over the issues they raised during the polls.