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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 slams govt over decline in India's GDP growth, calls for economic reforms
India | Dec 01, 2024, 09:07 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi criticizes India's economic slowdown, highlighting rising inflation, stagnant wages, and unequal growth and urging urgent reforms for inclusive prosperity.
MEA condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Joe Biden, says 'it doesn't represent position of govt'
India | Nov 29, 2024, 11:41 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized Rahul Gandhi's comments on outgoing US President Joe Biden as 'unfortunate'.
Rahul Gandhi plays proud brother as Priyanka Gandhi reaches Parliament as MP | VIDEO
India | Nov 28, 2024, 08:29 PM IST
In a touching moment, Rahul Gandhi proudly clicked pictures of his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra before she took her oath as the MP from Wayanad.

Is Rahul Gandhi also British citizen? HC seeks reply from Home Ministry, next hearing on Dec 19
India | Nov 26, 2024, 07:08 PM IST
The PIL filed by petitioner S Vignesh Shishir was last heard by the Allahabad High Court on October 24 and the matter is under investigation by the CBI. Shishir in his plea claimed that Gandhi also holds British citizenship.
Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, says 'I guarantee you, PM has not read the Constitution'
India | Nov 26, 2024, 03:13 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi on Constitution Day, advocating for caste census and social justice to dismantle systemic barriers against marginalized communities.
Telangana: Congress government to organise first anniversary celebrations from December 1 to 9
Telangana | Nov 24, 2024, 07:35 AM IST
Telangana: The Congress government in Telangana assumed office on December 7 last year (2023) following its victory in the assembly elections.

OPINION | Adani and Modi: Coincidence or Conspiracy?
India | Nov 22, 2024, 02:40 PM IST
The developments on Gautam Adani took place in the US on Wednesday night, and by early Thursday dawn, Rahul Gandhi, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Rout, SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav, National Conference leader Dr Farooq Abdullah and others began launching attacks on Narendra Modi.
Cash for vote: Rahul attacks PM Modi over Vinod Tawde's video, asks 'from whose SAFE did money come'
Maharashtra | Nov 19, 2024, 05:13 PM IST
Maharashtra elections: The moment the matter snowballed, the BJP came out to defend its general secretary Vinod Tawde, asserting the MVA is spreading fake news ahead of voting. The saffron party demanded an impartial probe into the matter.
Maharashtra polls: Rahul Gandhi's jibe over 'ek hai toh safe hai' draws BJP's 'chhota popat' remark
Maharashtra | Nov 18, 2024, 11:55 PM IST
Maharashtra elections: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during a press conference in Mumbai, brought a metal Safe and gave his version of the catchphrase - 'Ek hai toh safe hai', prompting the BJP to call the Congress leader a “Chhota popat”.

Jharkhand elections: Rahul Gandhi announces 7 guarantees: 'From 10 lakh jobs to Rs 2,500 for women'
Jharkhand | Nov 18, 2024, 06:00 PM IST
Jharkhand elections 2024: Congress is contesting with Hemant Soren's JMM as a part of INDIA bloc, eyeing retaining the state after a recent debacle in assembly elections in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Maharashtra assembly polls a battle of ideologies, between few billionaires and poor: Rahul Gandhi
India | Nov 18, 2024, 11:59 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai said if the Congress government is formed in Maharashtra, around Rs 3 lakhs will be waived off for farmers and Rs 7,000 per quintal for soybean, a fair price committee for onion farmers, fair MSP for cotton farmers will be ensured.
Rahul Gandhi claims PM Modi has 'memory loss' like Joe Biden at Maharashtra rally | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Nov 16, 2024, 05:15 PM IST
At a Maharashtra rally, Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of 'memory loss,' likening him to US President Joe Biden. Gandhi also criticised Modi’s stance on reservations and caste census.

Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar's helicopters checked by EC officials in Maharashtra
Maharashtra | Nov 16, 2024, 04:38 PM IST
EC officials also checked the helicopter of Sharad Pawar in Raigad and Sanjay Raut's bag in Nashik. EC officials have been checking the bags and helicopters of leaders to ensure a level playing field in the assembly elections, the voting for which is scheduled for November 20.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 15, 2024
Nov 15, 2024, 11:19 PM IST
In a concerning development, Islamic radicals and some Ulema in Bangladesh have issued threats of violence against the Hindu community, demanding that the interim government ban the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of undermining Constitution at Jharkhand rally
Jharkhand | Nov 15, 2024, 06:38 PM IST
At a rally in Jharkhand’s Bermo, Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of attacking the Constitution and favouring billionaires. Promising a caste census and increased reservations, Gandhi reiterated Congress’s commitment to equality and justice for the poor and marginalised.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 14, 2024
India | Nov 14, 2024, 11:44 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recent address, accused the Congress party of attempting to divide Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the country.
Fact Check: Did Donald Trump call Rahul Gandhi 'Soros agent'? | Truth behind viral claim
Fact Check | Nov 14, 2024, 02:45 PM IST
Fact Check: A screenshot is going viral showing Donald Trump quote-tweeting Rahul Gandhi and labelling him a "Soros agent" in response to Gandhi congratulating Trump on winning the US presidential elections.
Rahul Gandhi rides Kerala’s longest zipline in Wayanad to boost tourism | VIDEO
India | Nov 13, 2024, 03:37 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took an adventurous zipline ride at Karapuzha Dam, Wayanad, Kerala, to highlight local tourism. His visit brings attention to Wayanad’s post-disaster resilience, with thrilling activities for visitors.
Rahul skips oath-taking event of CJI Sanjiv Khanna: Why did BJP attack Indira Gandhi? Know here
India | Nov 11, 2024, 07:29 PM IST
BJP linked LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's absence from the CJI Sanjiv Khanna's oath-taking event to a ruling made by CJI's uncle Justice HR Khanna in a case linked to the Emergency.
'I warn Rahul Gandhi that even your fourth-generation can’t bring back Article 370,' roars Amit Shah
Jharkhand | Nov 09, 2024, 05:08 PM IST
The Union Minister also charged the Congress and JMM of spreading lies that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will claim tribal rights making it clear that the saffron party will put tribals out of its ambit.