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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

Congress slams BJP over Rahul Gandhi's Independence Day row seating, says 'Wake up to new reality'
India | Aug 16, 2024, 11:23 AM IST
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was seen seated several rows behind the Union Cabinet Ministers and members of the Indian contingent that participated in the Paris Olympics thus kickstarting a political controversy.
Rahul Gandhi on Kolkata rape and murder case: 'Justice at all costs'
India | Aug 14, 2024, 04:57 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi also advocated that justice should be given at all costs in the Kolkata rape and murder case and the culprits should be given such a punishment that it is presented as an example in the society.
Rahul Gandhi made profit worth over Rs 40 lakh from stock investments in just five months: Report
India | Aug 13, 2024, 04:01 PM IST
The development comes as Rahul Gandhi alleged that there is a "significant risk in the Indian stock market because the institutions that govern the stock market are compromised".

Congress involved in creating economic anarchy, hatred against India: BJP on Hindenburg report
India | Aug 12, 2024, 01:41 PM IST
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Hindenburg report was released on Saturday, there is uproar on Sunday so the capital market is destabilized on Monday.
Breaking News, August 12 | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Aug 12, 2024, 11:46 PM IST
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Breaking News, August 11 | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Aug 11, 2024, 11:26 PM IST
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Rajkot: JP Nadda slams Congress, accuses leadership of dividing society, prioritising one family
Gujarat | Aug 10, 2024, 02:31 PM IST
BJP President JP Nadda accused Congress of neglecting national heroes like Sardar Patel, Chandra Shekhar Azad, and Bhagat Singh, during a speech at the BJP's 'Tiranga Yatra' in Gujarat.
Can the Wayanad landslide tragedy be declared as a National Disaster? Minister replies
India | Aug 10, 2024, 12:55 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said it was a good decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit landslides-hit Wayanad and expressed confidence that once he sees the extent of the devastation firsthand, the prime minister will declare it a national disaster.
PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, other MPs attend Lok Sabha Speaker's 'tea meeting', photos go viral
India | Aug 10, 2024, 07:14 AM IST
As the Monsoon Session of Parliament ended ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi exchanged warm greetings during an informal tea meeting organized by Speaker Om Birla.

Rahul Gandhi thanks PM Modi: 'Confident that he will declare Wayanad landslides a national disaster'
India | Aug 10, 2024, 06:17 AM IST
Wayanad landslides: The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Kerala's Kannaur at approximately 11:00 am, from where he will undertake an aerial survey of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad.
Shrikant Shinde mocks Uddhav's meet with Rahul: 'Once leaders from Delhi used to come to Matoshree'
Maharashtra | Aug 09, 2024, 08:49 PM IST
Uddhav Thackeray called on Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in the national capital ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections. Shrikant Shinde mocked him over his trip to Delhi.
Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi | Watch video
India | Aug 09, 2024, 07:57 PM IST
Manu Bhaker will return to Paris on August 10 as she is one of the flag bearers of the Indian contingent during the closing ceremony of the games. She put her best foot forward in Paris and broke numerous accolades to claim two bronze medals in the Summer Games.

Breaking News, August 9
India | Aug 09, 2024, 11:42 PM IST
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Parliament: Bill to make changes in Waqf law tabled in Lok Sabha
India | Aug 08, 2024, 09:23 PM IST
The BJP-led government asserted the Waqf bill is necessary for transparency in managing waqf properties. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasised the demands from common Muslims for better regulation of these properties.
Uddhav Thackeray visits Delhi, meets top Congress leaders including Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
India | Aug 07, 2024, 07:41 PM IST
Uddhav Thackeray is scheduled to hold talks with I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders and could also discuss upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. The elections in the state are slated to be held in October-November.

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka
India | Aug 07, 2024, 03:10 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi expressed disappointment and called for the Indian Olympic Association to challenge the decision, praising Vinesh’s resilience. Priyanka Gandhi lauded Vinesh’s dedication and hard work, emphasising that her journey has inspired many.
Breaking News, August 7 | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Aug 07, 2024, 11:43 PM IST
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, August 6, 2024
Aug 06, 2024, 09:07 PM IST
India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
Rahul Gandhi meets delegation of farmer leaders to discuss MSP, other key issues
India | Aug 06, 2024, 05:29 PM IST
The meeting between Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and top farmer leaders is coming days after he promised that I.N.D..I.A bloc would pull farmers out of the debt trap by providing them legal guarantee for MSP.
Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Both Houses adjourned for a day, to reconvene on August 6
India | Aug 05, 2024, 06:55 PM IST
Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: In the Lok Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill. The Appropriation Bill was passed in Lok Sabha today.