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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

Aap Ki Adalat: Sudhanshu Trivedi hits out at Rahul Gandhi, calls him 'Tees Maar Khan'
India | May 24, 2025, 10:24 PM IST
Rajya Sabha member and senior BJP leader joins Rajat Sharma to answer a host of questions about India's Operation Sindoor and relations with Pakistan at Aap Ki Adalat, exclusively on India TV.
Rahul Gandhi meets families hit by shelling in Poonch, says will raise issue on national-level
Jammu And Kashmir | May 24, 2025, 12:44 PM IST
This will mark Rahul Gandhi’s second visit to the valley after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which killed 26 people, most of them tourists.
National Herald case: Firm linked to Sonia, Rahul acquired Rs 2,000 crore assets in just Rs 50 lakh,
India | May 23, 2025, 08:53 PM IST
In its chargesheet, the central agency alleged that Young Indian Limited received amounts in lakhs from several Congress leaders. The company is now being probed for acting as a cover-up for the financial irregularities,

National Herald case: Sonia, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed Rs 142 cr in proceeds of crime, says ED to court
India | May 21, 2025, 12:22 PM IST
ED's special counsel, Zoheb Hossain, argued that any property obtained directly or indirectly through criminal activity qualifies as proceeds of crime. This includes not only assets from scheduled offences but also income tied to those assets.
BJP calls Rahul Gandhi 'Modern age Mir Jafar' over echoing Pakistan's narrative on Operation Sindoor
India | May 20, 2025, 03:55 PM IST
BJP brands Rahul Gandhi the "modern age Mir Jafar," accusing him of aiding Pakistan’s narrative by questioning Operation Sindoor and India's military claims.
OPINION | How did Rahul Gandhi become a hero in Pakistani media?
India | May 20, 2025, 02:26 PM IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also told the Parliament Standing Committee how the minister's remarks were wrongly interpreted. It was made clear that Pakistan was informed after the air strikes on terror hideouts were carried out.

EAM's statement 'falsely represented', warned Pak after start of Operation Sindoor, not before: MEA
India | May 17, 2025, 08:51 PM IST
In a post on X, Gandhi questioned External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar for publicly admitting that the government of India (GOI) had informed Pakistan of the action and asked how many aircraft the Indian Air Force lost as a result.
Bihar: Darbhanga administration takes action against Rahul Gandhi for alleged CRPC violation
Bihar | May 15, 2025, 07:32 PM IST
Darbhanga administration to take legal action against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly violating CrPC norms by addressing students at Ambedkar Hostel without permission.
What is 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' that Congress plans to launch in Bihar today? All you need know
Bihar | May 15, 2025, 09:39 AM IST
"Education justice begins in Bihar from May 15! Rahul Gandhi is bringing 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' ... a voice for the rights of the youth! Now students will get their degrees on time and secure jobs! Now no debt, you will get your rights based on your ability!" Bihar Congress posted on X.

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi write letter to PM Modi to call special Parliament session
India | May 11, 2025, 02:49 PM IST
India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in reply to the ghastly terror attack in Pahalgam on May 2. The attack had killed 26 people. India had struck nine terror sites deep inside Pakistan. This saw Pakistan up the ante with a series of unprovoked escalations using artillery guns and drones.
Operation Sindoor: Rahul extends full support to Indian armed forces in fight against terrorism
India | May 07, 2025, 04:37 PM IST
Operation Sindoor: Rahul Gandhi extended full support to Indian armed forces and said, "We held discussions in the Working Committee. Full support to our Forces. Best wishes to them. Much love to them. Complete support from the Congress party and Congress Working Committee."
Centre likely to extend CBI chief Praveen Sood's tenure, Rahul Gandhi submits dissent note: Sources
India | May 06, 2025, 09:34 AM IST
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the committee responsible for the appointment of the CBI director. The meeting was also attended by Rahul Gandhi and Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna.

Rahul Gandhi UK citizenship row: Is dual citizenship valid in India? Explained
Explainers | May 05, 2025, 05:42 PM IST
The PIL was filed by BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir from Karnataka claiming that Rahul Gandhi was a citizen of the UK as well as India, making him ineligible to contest elections under Article 84 (A) of the Constitution.
Allahabad HC disposes of plea seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
India | May 05, 2025, 03:02 PM IST
The Lucknow bench comprising Justice AR Masoodi and Justice Rajiv Singh asked the Central Government to arrive to a final decision regarding the PIL and provided liberty to the petitioner to approach the court again after that.
Sikh youth confronts Rahul Gandhi over Operation Blue Star and 1984 riots during US event | Video
India | May 04, 2025, 06:55 PM IST
The heated but civil exchange has reignited political debate around the Congress’s legacy and its relationship with the Sikh community, particularly in the wake of renewed attempts by the party to present a more inclusive and accountable image.

National Herald case: Delhi Court issues notice to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi over ED chargesheet
India | May 02, 2025, 11:44 PM IST
The ED, which filed its chargesheet recently, began its probe in 2021 after a magistrate court took cognisance of a private complaint filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on June 26, 2014.
Rahul Gandhi demands martyr status for Pahalgam attack victims: 'Requesting PM to honour sentiments'
India | May 01, 2025, 04:54 PM IST
Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were killed and several were injured when terrorists opened fire at a meadow near the popular tourist town of Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on April 22.
Caste census: BJP vs Congress and a Rahul Gandhi poster factor in rush to take credit
India | May 01, 2025, 01:01 PM IST
Although the Congress claims its push for a caste Census compelled the Centre to act, the ruling BJP argues that Congress governments since Independence have consistently opposed such an initiative.
Rahul Gandhi welcomes govt's caste census decision, says 'we want a timeline'
India | Apr 30, 2025, 08:14 PM IST
The government has announced that caste enumeration would be included in the forthcoming census exercise in a transparent manner.
Kharge, Rahul Gandhi write to PM Modi to convene special Parliament session on Pahalgam attack
India | Apr 29, 2025, 11:51 PM IST
In separate letters addressed to the Prime Minister, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi pressed for a special sitting of both Houses of Parliament to collectively respond to the grave incident.