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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 condemns butchering of calf in Kerala by Youth Congress members
National | May 28, 2017, 11:46 PM IST
An 18-month-old calf was butchered in an open vehicle allegedly by Youth Congress workers who raised slogans against the Centre's decision to ban sale of cattle for slaughter. The meat was then distributed free to onlookers.
Rahul Gandhi is a 'tragedy tourist', says UP minister Srikant Sharma
National | May 27, 2017, 10:22 PM IST
Congress spokesperson Dwijendra Tripathi questioned the UP government's stand in denying permission to Rahul to visit the clash affected village.
No place for poor in country, says Rahul Gandhi
National | May 27, 2017, 08:44 PM IST
"Today, there is no place for the poor and weaker sections in our country. They are being oppressed not just in Uttar Pradesh, but in the entire country," Rahul Gandhi said.

Rahul Gandhi blames Yogi govt for Saharanpur violence
National | May 27, 2017, 07:56 PM IST
Despite being denied permission, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is today visiting violence-hit Saharanpur.
Modi govt failed to deliver in last three years, says Rahul Gandhi
National | May 26, 2017, 09:29 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi went on to allege that the Modi government, instead of delivering on its promises, has "divided and distracted" the people.
Saharanpur unrest: Rahul Gandhi denied permission to visit violence-hit district
National | May 26, 2017, 03:01 PM IST
The Saharanpur district authorities on Thursday refused permission to Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi to visit the strife-torn district.

BJP-ruled states ‘descending into chaos and lawlessness’: Rahul Gandhi
National | May 22, 2017, 04:46 PM IST
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi today said the BJP-ruled states are descending into chaos and lawlessness.
Rahul Gandhi capable of leading Congress, nation, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
National | May 21, 2017, 04:18 PM IST
Recounting his experience in politics in the past 15 years, the Congress leader said: "I am a worker of the Congress party, I have always had that belief."
Sonia, Rahul pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on 26th death anniversary
National | May 21, 2017, 02:40 PM IST
Congress President Sonia Gandhi along with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 26th death anniversary.

Mamata Banerjee discusses joint candidate for presidential polls with Sonia, Rahul
National | May 16, 2017, 11:11 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee batted for a joint candidate for the upcoming presidential election at a meeting today with Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
‘Political vendetta,’ says Mamata on raids on Chidambaram, Lalu
National | May 16, 2017, 11:12 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today termed as political vendetta the raids on Congress leader P Chidambaram and RJD chief Lalu Prasad.
‘What are you exactly celebrating?’ Rahul Gandhi asks on Modi govt’s 'three year' festivities
National | May 16, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today wondered what the BJP-led government at the Centre was celebrating after three years in power, as all it had to show for this time were "broken promises" and "non-performance".

In tribute to Indira, President’s subtle message to Rahul
National | May 14, 2017, 07:09 AM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday paid a rich tribute to Indira Gandhi and recalled her decisiveness while giving a subtle message to the present Congress leadership.
Delhi HC allows income tax probe into Young Indian: Chronology of events
National | May 12, 2017, 09:21 PM IST
The Delhi High Court today declined to stay the income tax proceedings against Young Indian Pvt Ltd in the National Herald case involving Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and asked them to approach tax authorities.
National Herald case: Setback for Sonia, Rahul Gandhi as Delhi HC allows I-T probe
National | May 12, 2017, 03:57 PM IST
In a major setback for Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi, the Delhi High Court today allowed the Income Tax department to launch an investigation into the National Herald case.

Congress revamp: Ramya given charge of social media team, Kharge to return to Karnataka
National | May 11, 2017, 11:33 PM IST
Kannada actor and former MP Ramya has been made the head of the Congress' social media team.
Rahul Gandhi has potential to become Prime Minister, says Amarinder Singh
National | May 05, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi had the potential to become the Prime Minister of India.
Congress appoints new state unit chiefs in Punjab, Uttarakhand
National | May 04, 2017, 09:38 PM IST
Congress on Thursday announced new chiefs of the party units in Punjab and Uttarakhand, and appointed Avinash Pande as incharge of party affairs in Rajasthan.
Presidential election: Sonia, Rahul reach out to opposition to discuss consensus nominee
National | May 04, 2017, 12:10 AM IST
Presidential polls are scheduled for July this year. Incumbent Pranab Mukherjee so far appears unlikely to contest for a second term.
Rahul Gandhi launches Congress' poll campaign in Gujarat, vows to defeat BJP
National | May 01, 2017, 11:17 PM IST
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today vowed to fight the Gujarat assembly elections with full force and defeat the BJP.