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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

'This is a fight to save Constitution,' says Rahul Gandhi as he begins Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar
Bihar | Aug 17, 2025, 11:45 PM IST
At the launch of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' from Sasaram, Bihar, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi came down heavily on BJP and RSS.
ECI slams 'vote theft' allegations in Bihar as an 'insult to India's Constitution'
India | Aug 17, 2025, 08:44 PM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) strongly rejected allegations of 'vote theft' in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, calling them an 'insult to the Constitution.'
'Where is this shadowy figure?': Sanjay Raut takes dig at former CEC amid Rahul's 'vote chori' claim
India | Aug 17, 2025, 12:18 PM IST
Highlighting Sena vs Sena row in 2023, Raut alleged former CEC Kumar promoted ‘defections’ by recognising Eknath Shide’s faction as the real Shiv Sena. He also said Kumar helped the BJP and its allies win the 2024 assembly election in Maharashtra.

Voter Adhikar Yatra: 'Choro ko hataiye, BJP ko bhagaiye, aur hume jitaiye,' says Lalu Prasad
Bihar | Aug 19, 2025, 12:48 PM IST
The 'yatra' will pass through Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnea, Araria, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Chapra and Ara.
Rahul Gandhi to kickstart 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' today from Sasaram; Bihar SIR, 'vote chori' in focus
Bihar | Aug 17, 2025, 08:18 AM IST
The Mahagathbandhan sees the SIR issue as a powerful opportunity to reignite its base, especially in districts where the alliance performed relatively well in the last assembly and recent parliamentary elections. Leaders hope to transform public sentiment into political momentum.
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for skipping Independence Day event at Red Fort: 'Lover of Pak'
India | Aug 15, 2025, 02:08 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi however participated in flag hoisting event at Indira Bhawan alongside Congress Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and other senior party colleagues. Earlier, he also wished the citizens of the country, hailing the sacrifices of the freedom fighters on social media platform X.

Ravneet Bittu accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'maligning' Sikhs amid row over court affidavit on life threat
India | Aug 15, 2025, 07:30 AM IST
A row erupted after Gandhi’s lawyer told a Pune court on Wednesday that there was a threat to the Congress leader’s life from certain individuals, including Bittu. This statement was made during a hearing of a criminal defamation case related to Gandhi’s comments about Vinayak Savarkar.
Rahul Gandhi's lawyer withdraws 'threat to life' plea in Savarkar defamation case
India | Aug 14, 2025, 12:33 PM IST
Savarkar defamation case: Milind Pawar is representing Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, grand-nephew of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, over certain remarks by the former Congress president against the late freedom fighter.
Anurag Thakur slams Rahul Gandhi over 'vote theft' claims, cites cases from Rae Bareli, Wayanad
India | Aug 13, 2025, 07:12 PM IST
Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters on Wednesday in Delhi, Thakur targeted the Congress by citing examples from Wayanad, Rae Bareli and Bengal. The BJP leader also criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for opposing the SIR in Bihar.

Rahul Gandhi orders withdrawal of lawyer’s claim in Pune court over 'threat to life'
India | Aug 13, 2025, 11:34 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the special MP/MLA court to take judicial notice of what he has described as "grave apprehensions."
Vote chori row: Chandrababu Naidu in touch with Rahul Gandhi via Revanth Reddy, alleges Jagan Reddy
India | Aug 13, 2025, 03:51 PM IST
Jagan Mohan Reddy, former Andhra Pradesh CM, was responding to a query about Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations during a press conference in Amaravati. He claimed Gandhi did not speak about 'vote chori' in Andhra Pradesh because he was in touch with him via Revanth Reddy.
‘These voiceless souls are not problems to be erased’: Rahul on SC order to relocate strays
India | Aug 12, 2025, 01:24 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi criticised the Supreme Court’s order to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, calling it a step back from humane and science-backed policy.

'Big conspiracy,' says ousted Karnataka minister, to meet Rahul Gandhi to address 'misconceptions'
Karnataka | Aug 12, 2025, 06:56 AM IST
Congress leader KN Rajanna has stepped down from his position as Karnataka Cooperation Minister on Monday. This comes after he openly criticised senior party leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "vote theft".
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, August 11, 2025
India | Aug 11, 2025, 11:50 PM IST
India on Monday condemned Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir's nuclear threat made from US soil, terming it an example of Pakistan's "nuclear sabre-rattling."
Karnataka minister KN Rajanna resigns after criticism of Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' remark
Karnataka | Aug 11, 2025, 11:55 PM IST
The Congress high command was displeased with Rajanna's outspoken remarks against the party's top leader and instructed the Chief Minister to sack him from the Cabinet. Rajanna, known to be a close confidant of the CM, had recently sparked controversy with remarks that angered Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul detained, Akhilesh jumps barricades in bid to reach EC; all about opposition MPs’ showdown
India | Aug 12, 2025, 08:20 AM IST
The protesting MPs, including Rahul Gandhi were later detained and taken to Sansad Marg Police Station in buses. However, they were later released. Moitra and Mitali Bag fainted during the protest and were helped by Rahul Gandhi.
'Vote Chori' row highlights: Rahul Gandhi responds to EC notice: 'It's their data, not mine'
India | Aug 11, 2025, 04:40 PM IST
On August 11, 2025, Opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, marched from Parliament to the Election Commission protesting alleged voter roll manipulation in Bihar, but were stopped and detained by police amid high drama.
Karnataka chief poll officer issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'vote chori claims'
India | Aug 10, 2025, 05:42 PM IST
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka has served a notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, seeking documents to provide proof of his allegations of duplicate voting in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment
INDIA bloc mulls joint candidate for upcoming vice presidential polls; Kharge leads efforts
India | Aug 10, 2025, 02:48 PM IST
The INDIA bloc parties, which were seen falling apart after debacle in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, now seem to be inching closer over a plethora of issues, including Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations against the Election Commission and Bihar SIR.
Rahul Gandhi steps up attack on Election Commission, launches 'vote chori' campaign
India | Aug 10, 2025, 02:25 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi had claimed a huge criminal fraud in polls through "collusion" between the BJP and the Election Commission, citing an analysis of voter rolls in a constituency in Karnataka last year.