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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

Aaj Ki Baat : Why did the SC reprimand Rahul Gandhi, and why the pressure on the court ?
Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 15, 2026, 10:31 PM IST
The Supreme Court heard the petition filed by 13 opposition leaders against SIR and Gyanesh Kumar today. A bench comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Speed News: SC Issues Notice To Gyanesh Kumar, Pulls Up Rahul Gandhi Over March
Originals | Oct 15, 2026, 05:38 PM IST
SC issued notice to CEC Gyanesh Kumar and sought a reply from Delhi Government over removal of Jantar Mantar from the list of designated protest sites. In Another Update, Bollywood Actor Imran Khan was asked to leave India by October 28. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
Raising voice against drugs has become death sentence: Rahul slams Mann govt over activist's killing
India | Oct 15, 2026, 05:19 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's remark came after Parvinder Singh Jhotta, known for raising his voice against drug abuse and illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, was shot in broad daylight in the busy marketplace on Tuesday.

'Rahul Gandhi has become a symbol of anarchy': BJP slams Congress leader after SC's notice
India | Oct 15, 2026, 04:01 PM IST
The BJP also accused Rahul Gandhi of showing a lack of respect for the Supreme Court and alleged that the Congress was acting against the Constitution.
'Nobody can browbeat judiciary': Supreme Court pulls up Rahul Gandhi, seeks explanation for conduct
India | Oct 15, 2026, 11:54 PM IST
Chief Justice Surya Kant asserted, "Nobody can browbeat the judiciary," as the Supreme Court issued notice to Rahul Gandhi to explain his conduct in leading the INDIA bloc protest march to the top court on October 12.
SIR issue, restrictions on metro, police action, mass detentions in focus as SC hears pleas today
India | Oct 15, 2026, 07:59 AM IST
The Supreme Court will hear petitions filed by Rahul Gandhi and 12 other opposition leaders seeking transparency in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi, other INDIA bloc leaders' plea against CEC, SIR today
India | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM IST
The Opposition leaders filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Monday, challenging the Election Commission's SIR of electoral rolls. The Opposition has demanded an immediate halt to the SIR exercise and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 'vote chori'.
'Business should not affect': Traders urge Rahul Gandhi to halt SIR protests, seek PM's intervention
India | Oct 14, 2026, 11:34 PM IST
rade bodies from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Keralam expressed apprehension that protests, road blockades and restrictions on market access could adversely affect business operations, particularly during Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja.
OPINION | Amit Shah reacts: Gives advice to Rahul
India | Oct 14, 2026, 03:56 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his allegations against the Election Commission and SIR, citing the BJP's electoral victories in Gujarat, Assam and West Bengal as proof of PM Modi’s continued popularity. He predicted an NDA victory in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

Rahul Gandhi claims DU student, NSUI member thrashed by police: 'She has lost hearing in one ear'
India | Oct 14, 2026, 02:21 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi accused Delhi Police of brutally assaulting NSUI workers during protests against SIR, alleging at a press conference that a Kerala student had lost hearing in one ear, while other protesters claimed they were beaten with lathis and kicked in their private parts.
Rahul Gandhi backs CJP for first time, calls jailing of Saurav Das and Ranka 'act of cowardice'
India | Oct 14, 2026, 12:13 PM IST
A Delhi court on Wednesday remanded Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to five days of judicial custody, a day after they were detained for allegedly trespassing into Jantar Mantar while protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
'Don't blame SIR, time to introspect': Amit Shah attacks Rahul Gandhi, warns Congress of 2029 defeat
India | Oct 13, 2026, 11:41 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in states like Bengal, Tripura, and Gujarat, the Congress party has faced defeat for three, four, or even five decades.

Net closing around them: Rahul vows to continue 'vote chori' fight, INDIA bloc demands CEC's removal
India | Oct 13, 2026, 11:57 PM IST
INDIA bloc leaders addressed the press conference following a high tea at the residence of Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The leaders vowed to continue their fight to save democracy.
Speed News: BJP Women MPS Meet President Murmu, Seek Congress MP's Suspension
Originals | Oct 13, 2026, 05:52 PM IST
BJP Women MPS Meet President Murmu, Seek Congress MP's Suspension. Whereas, India Bloc's Sir Petition Faces 14 Defects, Including Missing Signatures. Meanwhile, SC Stays Trial In Rafale Case Over Rahul Gandhi's Remarks On PM Modi. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
OPINION | Why CJI declined to meet Opposition in SC?
India | Oct 13, 2026, 03:47 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other leaders on Monday filed a petition in the Supreme Court over alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Piyush Goyal accuses Congress of bribing CECs with Padma awards, slams Rahul Gandhi
India | Oct 13, 2026, 11:56 PM IST
Piyush Goyal said the Congress is questioning the fairness of Election Commission but overlooks its own track record.
INDIA bloc anti-CEC protest: 'We will not stop,' Rahul vows to continue fight to 'save democracy'
India | Oct 13, 2026, 06:17 PM IST
INDIA bloc tea meet LIVE: The high tea meet was called a day after INDIA bloc leaders and supporters, led by Rahul Gandhi, marched to the Supreme Court to file a petition in the apex court challenging the Election Commission's decisions relating to the SIR of electoral rolls.
BJP claims pregnant journalist manhandled by Rahul at INDIA bloc protest, Congress call it 'lies'
India | Oct 13, 2026, 01:48 PM IST
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Rahul Gandhi of acting contrary to his call to “smash the patriarchy”. He also cited an alleged incident involving Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, claiming that Gandhi had pushed him backwards.
Afternoon press conference, high tea at Rahul's house: INDIA bloc plans next move on 'vote theft'
India | Oct 13, 2026, 08:11 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi will host a high tea for INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members and student organisations on October 13, following a joint press conference on alleged vote theft and electoral roll irregularities.
Aaj Ki Baat: Chalo Delhi pass or fail, what did CJI teach Rahul?
Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 12, 2026, 11:41 PM IST
The Congress Party's legal team has filed a petition in the Supreme Court. There are a total of 11 petitioners, with Rahul Gandhi's name listed first. The Election Commission of India, Gyanesh Kumar, and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu have been named as respondents.