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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

Karnataka: Sonia Gandhi hits out at BJP says ruling party taking country 'on path of destruction'
Elections | May 06, 2023, 11:20 PM IST
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said neither Karnataka nor the country can progress without ending the atmosphere of BJP's loot and hatred.
Chikballapur Assembly Election 2023: Congress' Pradeep Eshwar secures majority against BJP
Elections | May 14, 2023, 10:39 PM IST
It is worth mentioning that Chikballapur is considered a significant constituency for the ruling government as it is the home turf of Sudhakar, a "loyal" candidate of the ruling party.
Rahul Gandhi calls Supriya Sule, asks how can he help after Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief
India | May 04, 2023, 02:38 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi is an experienced leader and he talked to Supriya Sule to ask her how he can help, said Nana Patole, Maharashtra Congress President after Sharad Pawar resigned from NCP's top post.

Karnataka Elections 2023 UPDATES: Congress trying to divide country based on religion, alleges BJP
Elections | May 04, 2023, 11:46 PM IST
Campaign in the poll-bound Karnataka has intensified ahead of the May 10 assembly elections, especially after Congress released its manifesto and announced that it will ban Bajrang Dal if comes to power.
Karnataka elections | Punish Cong by chanting Jai Bajrangbali while casting vote: PM Modi to voters
Elections | May 03, 2023, 11:51 PM IST
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nitin Gadkari, Smriti Irani and Congress leaders-- Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi will hold multiple rallies in the poll-bound state. Stay tuned here for the latest updates.
WATCH | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra steps down from campaign vehicle to bring sanitation worker with her
Elections | May 02, 2023, 08:51 PM IST
The Congress General Secretary got down from the campaign vehicles amid a huge presence of party supporters.

Congress releases Karnataka elections manifesto; vows to ban Bajrang Dal, free bus ride for women
Elections | May 02, 2023, 11:43 AM IST
During the release event, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah, state unit president DK Shivakumar and Chairman of the Manifesto Committee Dr Parameshwaraji were present.
Karnataka elections 2023 | Congress has history of appeasement of terror & terrorists: PM Modi
Elections | May 02, 2023, 11:43 PM IST
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Congress leaders-- Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi will hold multiple rallies in the poll-bound state. Stay tuned here for the latest updates.
Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Arun Gandhi passes away; funeral to be held in Maharashtra Kolkhapur
India | May 02, 2023, 09:38 AM IST
The funeral of the 89-year-old author and socio-political activist will be held at Kolhapur later today.

No relief for Rahul Gandhi from Gujarat High Court in 'Modi-surname' defamation case
India | May 02, 2023, 04:54 PM IST
Modi surname defamation case: The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday will the plea filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 'Modi Surname' defamation case.
Breaking News, May 2 | HIGHLIGHTS
India | May 03, 2023, 06:25 PM IST
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Rahul Gandhi lashes out at PM Modi, says 'This election is not about you'
Elections | May 01, 2023, 04:04 PM IST
Gandhi during his speech highlighted Congress's poll ‘guarantees’ which includes 200 units of free power to all households (Gruha Jyoti), Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family (Gruha Lakshmi), among other benefits.

Karnataka Assembly Election 2023: BJP promises UCC, free LPG cylinders to BPL families; Cong reacts
Elections | May 02, 2023, 03:46 AM IST
Karnataka elections 2023 updates: Intense poll campaigns are underway led by BJP, Congress and JDS. Top guns of all the parties are visiting the poll-bound state to woo voters.
Karnataka elections 2023 | PM Modi's security breached at mega roadshow in Mysuru
Elections | Apr 30, 2023, 11:54 PM IST
Karnataka elections 2023 updates: The state will witness a single phase of voting on May 10, whereas, results will be declared on May 13.
Wrestlers protest HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi Police to provide security to complainants
India | Apr 30, 2023, 12:02 AM IST
Wrestlers protest: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited Jantar Mantar and extended his support to the protesting wrestlers, while urging other political parties to do the same.

Karnataka elections 2023: 'Double engine govt means double speed' says PM Modi in Bidar
Elections | Apr 29, 2023, 11:43 PM IST
Karnataka elections 2023 updates: Intense poll campaigns are underway led by BJP, Congress and JDS. Top guns of all the parties are visiting the poll-bound state to woo voters.
Modi surname remark: Hearing on Rahul Gandhi's plea to be held on May 2
India | Apr 29, 2023, 03:52 PM IST
Modi surname remark: Purnesh Modi filed a criminal defamation case against Gandhi over his `How come all thieves have Modi as the common surname?' remark made during an election rally at Kolar in Karnataka on April 13, 2019.
Karnataka elections 2023 updates: Congress seeks EC ban on campaigning by Amit Shah, Yogi
Elections | Apr 28, 2023, 11:45 PM IST
Karnataka elections 2023 updates: Intense poll campaigns are underway led by BJP, Congress and JDS. Top guns of all the parties are visiting the poll-bound state to woo voters.
Death threat to Rahul Gandhi, Kamal Nath: Police arrest accused man after six-months
Madhya Pradesh | Apr 27, 2023, 07:24 PM IST
The threat letter was received when the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi entered Indore on November 27 last year.
'Have promised PM Modi, Amit Shah... Jagadish Shettar will lose': Yediyurappa
Elections | Apr 27, 2023, 06:09 AM IST
Campaigning in the state ahead of next month's elections, Yediyurappa said that Jagadish Shettar is going to be defeated and there candidate will win 101 per cent.