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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

Manmohan Singh turns 92: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kharge extend wishes to former Prime Minister
India | Sep 26, 2024, 12:14 PM IST
Known for his pivotal role in India's economic liberalisation in 1991, Dr Manmohan Singh is widely respected for his contributions as an economist and statesman. He is celebrating his 92nd birthday on September 26, 2024.
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India | Sep 26, 2024, 11:12 PM IST
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Rahul Gandhi reacts to Kangana Ranaut's 'farm laws' remark, asks who is deciding govt's policy
India | Sep 25, 2024, 05:29 PM IST
BJP MP Kangana revived the debate over the three laws - Farmer's Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act; The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act; and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act - which were repealed in 2021.

'Will hit roads if statehood not restored after polls': Rahul Gandhi's huge claim in Jammu rally
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 25, 2024, 02:28 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi addressed a public rally in Jammu and said that since independence many states including Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand were carved out of big states but no state was turned into UT. It was the first time since 1947, a state was turned into UT.
BJP demands cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's passport over remarks in US, writes to Lok Sabha speaker
India | Sep 25, 2024, 07:51 AM IST
LoP Rahul Gandhi during his recent visit to the US made remarks on the Sikh community, and reservations, during his interactions have caused a stir. BJP had accused Rahul Gandhi of defaming India abroad.
We have broken 'psychology' of PM Narendra Modi through love, says Rahul Gandhi in J-K | VIDEO
Jammu And Kashmir | Sep 23, 2024, 02:55 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections are underway in three phases. Voting in the second phase will take place on September 25 and the counting of votes will be done on October 8.

Subhankar Sarkar replaces Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury as new West Bengal Congress president
Kolkata | Sep 21, 2024, 11:55 PM IST
Sarkar's appointment comes as part of the Congress party’s efforts to strengthen its leadership and influence in West Bengal ahead of upcoming elections. He will be responsible for steering the party's strategy and activities in the state.
Rahul Gandhi defends his remark on Sikhs, says 'BJP spreading lies'
India | Sep 21, 2024, 05:48 PM IST
The Congress leader accused the BJP of attempting to silence him because they "cannot stand the truth."
Kangana criticises Rahul Gandhi's speech abroad, says 'what he feels about the country is no secret'
India | Sep 20, 2024, 07:49 PM IST
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his controversial remarks about the Sikh community and reservations during his US visit.

Telangana Congress MLA offers reward for beheading Ravneet Bittu on Rahul Gandhi's remarks
Telangana | Sep 20, 2024, 02:23 PM IST
Telangana: Ravneet Bittu criticised Rahul Gandhi for his comments made during a visit to the USA. He said Rahul Gandhi is not an Indian as he has spent most of his time outside. He doesn't love his country much because he goes abroad and says everything in the wrong way.
Haryana: Rahul Gandhi meets family members of injured Karnal man he met during his US visit
Haryana | Sep 20, 2024, 12:30 PM IST
Haryana: When Rahul Gandhi visited the US, he met Amit in America who met with an accident over there.
BJP files complaint against Rahul Gandhi in Delhi's 3 police stations over his reservation remarks
India | Sep 19, 2024, 06:42 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party has been attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi since he expressed his opinion on the reservation and Sikh community during his US visit. Several BJP leaders made outrageous remarks against Gandhi, prompting Congress to file a police complaint.

FIR filed against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for remarks on Rahul Gandhi
India | Sep 19, 2024, 05:38 PM IST
An FIR has been registered against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu at High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru, following his controversial remarks about Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
Houses of Mahadalits set ablaze in Nawada: Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav question silence of PM Modi
Bihar | Sep 19, 2024, 04:06 PM IST
Mahadalit houses set ablaze in Bihar’s Nawada district, triggering sharp reactions from Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav. They questioned PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar's silence over the incident. Ten suspects were arrested.
Nadda responds to Kharge's letter to PM over Rahul Gandhi: 'Attempt to polish your failed product'
India | Sep 19, 2024, 10:32 AM IST
On Tuesday, Kharge wrote to PM Modi expressing his concern and disappointment over remarks made against Rahul Gandhi.

'Conducting caste census, gas cylinder at Rs 500': Congress announces guarantees for Haryana
Haryana | Sep 18, 2024, 03:26 PM IST
The Congress has also made farmers, unemployment and law and order major poll issues.
'Rahul Gandhi's tongue should be singed': BJP MP over Congress leader's reservation remark
Maharashtra | Sep 18, 2024, 02:30 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi reservation remark row: During his recent visit to the USA, Gandhi told students at Georgetown University that the Congress would think of scrapping reservations when "India is a fair place", which he said is not the case right now.
'Congress back to its old tricks': Ravneet Bittu on protests over his remarks against Rahul Gandhi
India | Sep 18, 2024, 02:22 PM IST
Bittu earlier said the enemies of the country who try to blow up planes, trains, and roads are in support of Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi is the country's number 1 terrorist. The biggest enemy of the country whom the agencies should catch is Rahul Gandhi today.
Rahul Gandhi's passport should be cancelled for defaming India on foreign soil: Athawale | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Sep 18, 2024, 12:57 PM IST
MoS Ramdas Athawale also added that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi always tries to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi in foreign countries.
Rahul Gandhi wishes PM Modi on his 74th birthday: 'Wishing you a long and healthy life'
India | Sep 17, 2024, 02:27 PM IST
Prime Minister Modi turned 74 on Tuesday. The Congress leader wishing the PM a 'long and healthy life'.