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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

'You are Leader of Opposition, can't make unverified claims', says Kiren Rijiju on Rahul Gandhi
India | Jul 01, 2024, 07:48 PM IST
After Rahul Gandhi's speech on the Motion of Thanks in Lok Sabha, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a press conference and targeted Rahul Gandhi on his statement maligning Hindus and Hindu society.
Rahul Gandhi takes on BJP over 'Hinduism', Agniveer, NEET, farmers; PM Modi, Shah respond | VIDEOS
India | Jul 01, 2024, 11:30 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha on Monday and took on the Centre over various issues. His remark on 'Hindu' drew sharp reactions from the treasury benches, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who stood on the floor of the House and called the remark a serious issue.
Rahul Gandhi criticises govt over NEET paper leak, labels exam as 'favouring the wealthy'
India | Jul 01, 2024, 04:47 PM IST
Since day 1 of the Lok Sabha session, the united opposition has been demanding a discussion on the NEET-UG examination, which has become a pressing issue in the country following the revelations of paper leaks.

Rahul Gandhi mocks BJP over Ayodhya defeat, shakes hands with SP MP Awadhesh Prasad in Lok Sabha
India | Jul 01, 2024, 06:19 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha on Monday and mentioned Ayodhya, a part of the Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency, where the BJP suffered defeat in the general elections.
From Ayodhya to Agniveer, top quotes of Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha
India | Jul 01, 2024, 03:48 PM IST
Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in Lok Sabha on Monday (July 1). Check his key quotes.
Chair has no switch to turn off: Lok Sabha Speaker amid allegations of mics being switched off
India | Jul 01, 2024, 02:18 PM IST
Last week, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi claimed that his microphone was switched off as he tried to raise the issue of NEET irregularities.

'LoP is strongest democratic tool for every Indian, will raise voice in Parliament': Rahul Gandhi
India | Jun 30, 2024, 10:38 PM IST
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi said that it is unfortunate that they were not allowed to raise the NEET issue in the Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to debate on NEET exam, paper leak issue in Parliament | VIDEO
India | Jun 28, 2024, 08:19 PM IST
Parliament session 2024: The I.N.D.I.A bloc parties today (June 28) gave adjournment motion notices in the Lok Sabha and notices under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to take up a discussion on the NEET exam issue.
Rahul Gandhi on NEET row: 'Parliament should give message that govt, Oppn together on issue'
India | Jun 28, 2024, 12:39 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi on NEET row: Ruckus has been continuing in the Parliament over the ongoing NEET row.

Parliament Session HIGHLIGHTS: Both Houses adjourned till July 1
India | Jun 28, 2024, 06:58 PM IST
The President welcomed the new members of the 18th Lok Sabha and acknowledged the returning members' renewed enthusiasm. She noted the favorable current conditions for India and stressed the global attention on the decisions and policies made by the Indian Government and Parliament.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha in India: Role, powers, responsibilities and list of Deputy Speakers
Explainers | Jun 27, 2024, 06:30 PM IST
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha in India: The Deputy Speaker occupies the 10th place in the order of precedence along with the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Ministers of State of Union and members of the Planning Commission.
Kashmir elections sent strong message to disruptive forces: President Murmu in Parliament | WATCH
India | Jun 27, 2024, 12:38 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu delivered her first presidential address to the joint session of Parliament after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The session also marked the beginning of the 18th Lok Sabha and the re-election of Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker.

Parliament Session 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Both Houses adjourned for the day
India | Jun 27, 2024, 05:16 PM IST
The President's address to the joint sitting of Parliament was her first following the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha. The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on Monday (June 24), while the 264th session of the Rajya Sabha commenced on June 27.
Rahul Gandhi named Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha: What powers will he have as LoP?
India | Jun 27, 2024, 12:00 AM IST
This will be the first constitutional position that Rahul Gandhi would hold in his long political career of over two-and-a-half decades. This is also the first time after a gap of 10 years that there will be a Leader of Opposition in the Lower House of the Parliament.
Lok Sabha Speaker recognises Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lower House
India | Jun 26, 2024, 05:27 PM IST
This will be the first constitutional position that Rahul Gandhi would hold in his long political career of over two-and-a-half decades. Several leaders lauded and thanked Rahul Gandhi for accepting the position and hoped he would remain the voice of people in Parliament by raising their issues.

Thalapathy Vijay congratulates Rahul Gandhi for being elected as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Entertainment | Jun 26, 2024, 02:59 PM IST
After the Congress party on Tuesday declared Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition, actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay congratulated him on X (formerly Twitter) and sent him his best wishes.
PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi shake hands, welcome Om Birla as new Lok Sabha Speaker | WATCH
India | Jun 26, 2024, 12:02 PM IST
In a moment of unity, PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi shook hands at Parliament today, welcoming Om Birla as the new Lok Sabha Speaker, underscoring bipartisan support. Rahul Gandhi, set to be Leader of the Opposition, continues a family legacy.
Rahul Gandhi urges newly-elected Speaker Om Birla to be impartial, says, 'Oppn would assist you'
India | Jun 26, 2024, 12:12 PM IST
In a symbolic gesture of parliamentary unity, LoP Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands at the Parliament House while welcoming Om Birla after he was re-elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Rahul Gandhi to be Leader of Opposition in 18th Lok Sabha, declares Congress
India | Jun 26, 2024, 06:21 AM IST
The Congress, being the single largest opposition party, gets the post of opposition leader after a gap of 10 years. It had failed to get the 10 per cent members required in the Lok Sabha to secure the post in the last two elections.
Rahul Gandhi, with Constitution book in hand, takes oath as MP: 'Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan' | WATCH
India | Jun 25, 2024, 04:41 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi took oath as the Lok Sabha MP on Tuesday and displayed Constitution of India in his hand.