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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

Akhilesh Yadav says 'off to a good start' with 11 strong seats in UP, Congress says deal not final
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 27, 2024, 10:03 PM IST
After being snubbed in West Bengal and Bihar, the Congress is now hopeful that it may get into alliance with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 25, 2024 | WATCH
India | Jan 25, 2024, 11:30 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.
Prakash Ambedkar shakes up Maha Vikas Aghadi; rebukes Congress leadership
Maharashtra | Jan 25, 2024, 04:15 PM IST
Maharashtra: Prakash Ambedkar, the national president of Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA), criticized Congress leader Nana Patole sharply in a written letter, accusing Congress of playing mind games or having a 'locha' (issue) in their decision-making.

Himanta Biswa Sarma mocks Rahul Gandhi's 'coal on the stove' remark | WATCH
India | Jan 25, 2024, 03:53 PM IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma said Rahul Gandhi will be arrested after the Lok Sabha elections. The Assam police filed a case against Gandhi and several other Congress leaders for allegedly provoking supporters to break barricades to enter Guwahati city, deviating from the approved route during the Yatra.
Nitish Kumar not to attend Rahul Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Patna on January 30
Bihar | Jan 25, 2024, 02:28 PM IST
This comes a day after Nitish Kumar thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the central government’s decision to confer the Bharat Ratna upon former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur.
'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' enters West Bengal, to have two-day hiatus on January 26-27
West Bengal | Jan 25, 2024, 01:30 PM IST
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is an ongoing movement being led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi which started on January 14, 2024, from Thoubal in Manipur and will end on March 20 in Mumbai spanning east-west of India.

Rahul Gandhi's case transferred to Assam CID amid row over Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
India | Jan 25, 2024, 10:36 AM IST
The Assam Police has transferred a case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to the state CID.
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India | Jan 25, 2024, 11:40 PM IST
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Scindia takes jibe at Rahul, says only 'nafrat ka saaman' is available in his 'Mohabbat ki dukaan'
India | Jan 24, 2024, 09:22 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam drew attention after BJP-led government accused Congress of breaching guidelines and breaking laws. The Assam Police filed FIRs against Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi. Following which, BJP leaders unleashed attacks on Gandhi.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Kharge writes to Amit Shah on security issues faced by Rahul Gandhi in Assam
India | Jan 24, 2024, 09:55 AM IST
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: In his letter to the home minister, Mallikarjun Kharge said there have been several instances where the Assam Police “has been found wanting in providing adequate security that Rahul Gandhi who is entitled to as a Z+ security” since the Yatra entered the state on January 18.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury calls Mamata Banerjee opportunist after Rahul Gandhi's ‘we are close' remark
Kolkata | Jan 24, 2024, 08:13 AM IST
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's 'Mamata Banerjee is an opportunist' remark came after party leader Rahul Gandhi said that the West Bengal Chief Minister is "very close" to him.
FIR against Rahul Gandhi, other Congress leaders in Assam for 'violence and assault'
India | Jan 23, 2024, 11:54 PM IST
Hours after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asked the DGP to register a case against Rahul Gandhi for "provoking the crowd" to break barricades during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Jatra, the Congress leader on Tuesday claimed that "fear in their hearts" has led to such a direction.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 23, 2024
India | Jan 24, 2024, 12:04 AM 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.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma instructs police to file case against Rahul Gandhi for 'provoking crowd'
India | Jan 23, 2024, 01:41 PM IST
The police, which had set up barricades at two places to prevent the Yatra from entering the city limits, had to use force to stop the Congress workers.
High drama at Guwahati border as Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra crosses Assam
India | Jan 23, 2024, 01:19 PM IST
According to reports, more police forces have been deployed at the location. Congress claimed that over 5,000 Yatris are at the location currently.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam: Rahul asked not to hold street-corner meeting, padyatra in Morigaon
India | Jan 22, 2024, 05:19 PM IST
Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh said that the only objective was to stop Rahul Gandhi from visiting the religious place.
'Aaj sirf ek vyakti mandir mein ja sakta hain': Rahul's dig at PM after entry denied at Assam temple
India | Jan 22, 2024, 05:14 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was denied entry at the Batadrava shrine in Assam amid Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. He took a veiled dig at the Prime Minister and questioned the public if he had committed a crime in visiting the temple.
Congress to hold protest today over 'planned attacks' on Rahul Gandhi's Yatra in Assam
India | Jan 22, 2024, 06:37 AM IST
Congress has alleged that since the yatra's entry in Assam, "the most corrupt CM in India has been carrying out relentless attacks on our convoys, properties and leaders using his goons."
Rahul Gandhi loses his cool allegedly over Jai Shri Ram chants, PM Modi slogans, Malviya posts video
India | Jan 21, 2024, 09:54 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's video surfaced on social media hours after the Congress alleged an attack by BJP workers on Jairam Ramesh's car during Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam.
Did she get an offer to contest from Amethi? This is what Sadhvi Ritambhara told Rajat Sharma
India | Jan 20, 2024, 10:32 PM IST
Sadhvi Ritambhara appeared in India TV's Aap Ki Adalat show and spoke on Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, Uniform Civil Code, AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi, among various other issues.