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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

Ready for ballot paper polls if Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana govts resign: Himanta dares Congress
India | Oct 12, 2026, 11:47 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress over their campaign against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and alleged vote theft.
'Rahul Gandhi is trying to establish an ultra-leftist mindset': CM Fadnavis lashes out at Congress
Maharashtra | Oct 12, 2026, 07:38 PM IST
"We condemn the way the Congress Party and its so-called "INDIA" alliance are attacking India's constitutional institutions. Congress needs to introspect, as major states across the country have rejected Congress for years," Fadnavis said.
Rahul Gandhi challenges SIR in SC, Opposition seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
India | Oct 12, 2026, 10:58 PM IST
The Opposition has demanded a halt to SIR and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 'vote chori'.

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over Gyanesh Kumar, says govt made 'grave mistake' by protecting him
India | Oct 12, 2026, 01:04 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of protecting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and criticised security restrictions in Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc's planned march to the Supreme Court over alleged voter irregularities.
Yogi Adityanath fires salvo at Rahul Gandhi, urges Congress to get rid of 'distrustful' leadership
India | Oct 12, 2026, 11:28 AM IST
Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi over his 'vote chori' allegations, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has advised the Congress to get rid of its 'distrustful' leadership. He said the Congress will lose the entire public's trust if they continue their current behaviour.
Rahul Gandhi to meet INDIA Bloc leaders on Tuesday, discuss 'next move' over agitation against CEC
India | Oct 12, 2026, 11:45 PM IST
The Supreme Court will not hear the petition filed by Rahul Gandhi today. The petition currently contains several defects that are being rectified. Furthermore, the case will not be mentioned in court tomorrow

CJI rejects Rahul Gandhi's meeting request over 'vote chori' ahead of INDIA bloc's march to SC
India | Oct 11, 2026, 11:44 PM IST
Opposition parties have announced a protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday and submit a memorandum to the CJI over allegations of 'vote chori', the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
'Tamil language, culture can't be secondary to Hindi': Rahul Gandhi at Chhatron Ki Goonj
India | Oct 10, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
As per the data shared by Rahul Gandhi - Rs 3,300 crore withheld from Tamil Nadu schools via NEP, 87 per cent fall in Tamil-medium students' share of MBBS seats via NEET, 70 per cent of state universities are without VCs.
Speed News: Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das Detained, BJP Dubs CJP Protest an 'Anarchists' Flop Show’
Originals | Oct 10, 2026, 05:35 PM IST
Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav Das were detained by police ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest. Meanwhile, BJP called the protests a 'Flop Show by Anarchists'. Whereas, Rahul Gandhi stepped up the attack on the Centre. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

INDIA bloc leaders to hold demonstration in Delhi on Monday to protect voting rights
India | Oct 10, 2026, 11:45 PM IST
INDIA bloc leaders on Friday met President Murmu and flagged the issue of its "vote chori" claims to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and repeal of all assembly polls held in the last two years.
'Gyanesh Kumar and this govt will go': Rahul Gandhi steps up attack on Centre ahead of CJP 2.0
India | Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 PM IST
Sharing a short video on X, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has said CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Modi government will ousted following which the democracy would be restored in the country.
Rahul Gandhi says President Murmu accepted 'vote theft' charge, sources reject claim
India | Oct 10, 2026, 12:54 PM IST
A delegation of Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee met President Droupadi Murmu after other MPs of the alliance were stopped at Vijay Chowk by police following their march from Parliament House.

Women cops molested during Rahul Gandhi-led Opposition protest: Centre's big claim in Supreme Court
India | Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 AM IST
The Centre has alleged before the Supreme Court that female police personnel were molested and injured during Rahul Gandhi-led Opposition protests in Delhi. The submission came amid legal proceedings over restrictions ahead of a separate CJP demonstration.
Protecting Constitution, democracy is the responsibility of every Indian: Rahul Gandhi
India | Oct 08, 2026, 11:18 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi said the matter is serious and it is from the last 10-15 years. "India's democracy, its democratic functioning, its Constitution have been damaged and destroyed,” he added.
Speed News: Nana Patekar's Last Rites On Oct 9, Funeral Preparations Underway In Pune
Originals | Oct 08, 2026, 06:21 PM IST
Nana Patekar's Last Rites On Oct 9, Funeral Preparations Underway In Pune. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Booked By Delhi Police For 'Assaulting' Cops During Protest. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

OPINION | Why do people elect Modi again and again?
India | Oct 08, 2026, 05:20 PM IST
How did Modi manage to remain in power for 25 years? What is the secret behind his electoral successes? If opposition leaders want to know the secret, they should first watch how much work he does, and in what manner, to know how Modi is different from others.
Kashmiri Muslim man alleges assault by Congress workers in Delhi over criticising Rahul Gandhi
India | Oct 08, 2026, 02:42 PM IST
A Kashmiri Muslim man, identified as Fahim Nazir, has alleged that he was beaten by Congress workers and supporters after he criticised over his 'vote chori' allegations and criticism of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the nationwide SIR drive.
Delhi anti-CEC protest: BJP claims Rahul Gandhi pushed one woman cop, Priyanka elbowed another
India | Oct 08, 2026, 02:19 PM IST
BJP Social Media Co-Convenor Arun Yadav slammed Priyanka Gandhi for her action. He said at X, "When politics crosses every line: Priyanka Gandhi appears to elbow a woman police officer. Shameful scenes from the Congress camp."
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka booked by Delhi Police for 'assaulting', 'obstructing' cops during protest
India | Oct 08, 2026, 12:22 PM IST
The FIR also names several other Congress leaders and party workers who took part in the protest. The case was registered over incidents reported during the demonstration, and police are currently examining the allegations and the role of those involved, sources said.
INDIA bloc protests at Rajghat for 3rd day against CEC, BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi | Highlights
India | Oct 08, 2026, 08:16 PM IST
I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders held a third consecutive day of protests at Rajghat over alleged SIR irregularities, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. The BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi, questioning his trust in the Supreme Court and accusing him of creating a democratic deficit.