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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

Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner, says EC was, is and will be with voters
India | Feb 19, 2025, 10:13 AM IST
Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the CEC by the President upon the recommendation of the Selection Committee chaired by PM Modi. LoP Rahul Gandhi, however, presented a dissent note during the committee meeting as the law regarding the appointment process is under consideration in the Supreme Court.
Rahul Gandhi shares dissent note he presented to PM Modi and Amit Shah regarding appointment of CEC
India | Feb 18, 2025, 03:36 PM IST
The Selection Committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Modi and Gyanesh Kumar was selected as the new Chief Election Commissioner. Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was also the member of the committee who presented a dissent note in the meeting.
PM Modi-led panel finalises next CEC, Congress wants govt to defer it till SC hearing: Sources
India | Feb 18, 2025, 06:15 AM IST
New CEC meeting: Present Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Rajiv Kumar will be demitting tomorrow on attaining the age of 65.

Selection panel comprising PM Modi, Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi to pick next CEC today
India | Feb 17, 2025, 11:52 AM IST
The law gives power to the selection committee to name a person beyond the five names shortlisted by the search committee headed by the law minister.
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Rahul Gandhi slams govt, says 'it shows insensitivity of govt'
India | Feb 16, 2025, 09:14 AM IST
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: The railways formed a two-member high-level committee to investigate the matter and find the cause of the stampede at New Delhi railway station.
Aaditya Thackeray meets Kejriwal, a day after meeting Rahul Gandhi, alleges irregularities in Delhi
India | Feb 13, 2025, 02:58 PM IST
Aaditya Thackeray's meeting with Arvind Kejriwal comes days after the Delhi Assembly election in which the AAP faced a crushing defeat at the hands of the BJP. He has alleged poll irregularities in Delhi and has said that what happened to AAP could happen to any party.

UP Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 over alleged remarks against army
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 12, 2025, 06:56 AM IST
A UP court has summoned Rahul Gandhi on March 24 over alleged defamatory remarks against the Indian Army during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Know about the legal case, allegations, and upcoming hearing details.
Biren Singh instigated division in Manipur, alleges Rahul Gandhi after CM's resignation
India | Feb 09, 2025, 09:04 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for allowing Manipur CM N. Biren Singh to remain in office during ongoing violence, calling for immediate action to restore peace after Singh's resignation.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 7, 2025
India | Feb 07, 2025, 08:56 PM IST
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday issued a notice to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, requesting his presence for investigations into the allegations of bribes being offered to the party's MLAs.

EC responds to Rahul's allegations over Maharashtra polls: 'Will reply with a full factual matrix'
India | Feb 07, 2025, 02:16 PM IST
Earlier in the day, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi raised concerns over the surge in new voters, particularly between the 2024 Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in Maharashtra, highlighting that 39 lakh new voters were added in just five months after the Lok Sabha polls.
Rahul Gandhi to EC: Why were 39 lakh voters added in Maharashtra after Lok Sabha polls?
India | Feb 07, 2025, 01:48 PM IST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has questioned the Election Commission over the sudden addition of 39 lakh voters in Maharashtra after the Lok Sabha elections. He demanded transparency in the voter list, citing potential irregularities.
OPINION | If Modi’s holy dip was for votes, why Kejriwal and Rahul didn’t go to Sangam?
India | Feb 06, 2025, 05:01 PM IST
Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13), is the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. The Maha Kumbh will continue until Mahashivratri on February 26.

OPINION | Modi’s message to Rahul: Picture Abhi Baaki Hai!
India | Feb 06, 2025, 06:12 AM IST
During his speech in Parliament on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said nowadays it has become a fashion to speak about caste census and some leaders are moving around with a copy of the Constitution in their pockets, yet they are ignorant about its real spirit.
Delhi Assembly Elections: President Murmu, Sonia Gandhi, Kejriwal others cast their votes
Delhi | Feb 05, 2025, 12:47 PM IST
Delhi Assembly Elections: The voting for the election of candidates for the 70-seat Delhi Assembly is underway. President Droupadi Murmu, LG VK Saxena and Sonia Gandhi among others have exercised their right to vote.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 4, 2025
India | Feb 04, 2025, 11:37 PM IST
In a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said some people are openly speaking the language of urban naxals and asserted that those who "declare a war" against the Indian State can neither understand the Constitution nor about the country's unity.

Fact Check: Did Rahul Gandhi insult Kharge by removing him from his seat? Know truth
Fact Check | Feb 04, 2025, 06:39 PM IST
Fact Check: A video is going viral showing Congress MP Rahul Gandhi lifting senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge from his chair.
PM Modi's subtle dig at Rahul Gandhi: 'Those who resort to photo-ops in huts of poor...'
India | Feb 04, 2025, 06:29 PM IST
Parliament Budget Session 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in Lok Sabha.
Rajnath Singh hits out at Rahul Gandhi for making 'false allegations' on Army chief's statement
India | Feb 04, 2025, 04:50 PM IST
In his speech Monday in Lok Sabha during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, Rahul Gandhi had claimed that the Chinese have intruded on Indian land but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denied it.
OPINION | Maharashtra electoral rolls manipulation: What’s the factual position?
India | Feb 05, 2025, 07:56 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi has questioned the results of the Maharashtra elections by alleging that 70 lakh voters were added in the intervening period of five months between LS and assembly polls. The Congress party had written a long letter to the Election Commission, and the poll body replied in 66 pages.
Rahul Gandhi spoke 'falsehood' about my US visit: Jaishankar on 'Trump coronation invite' dig
India | Feb 03, 2025, 05:58 PM IST
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said that he went to meet the Secretary of State and NSA of the Biden Administration and Rahul Gandhi deliberately lied about the US visit.