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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 harmed the future of youth the most': Rahul Gandhi hits back at PM Modi
India | Jul 23, 2026, 10:44 AM IST
The war of words between PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi erupted amid continued protests by students and opposition parties over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process.
Speed News: Sonam Wangchuk offers to end fast if protesters face no action
Originals | Jul 23, 2026, 12:12 AM IST
Sonam Wangchuk writes to centre, offers to end fast if protesters face no action. Rahul Gandhi demands Pradhan's resignation, accountability over student assaults. CJI Surya Kant warns against wasting court's time in CJP protest violence issue.
'Education system compromised, Pradhan incapable': Rahul Gandhi's salvo on NEET leak | Top Quotes
India | Jul 22, 2026, 06:35 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi claimed that over 152 paper leaks have occurred in the country in the last 10 years, but no accountability has been fixed over the issue.

'Pradhan's resignation, accountability for student assaults': Rahul Gandhi lays down three demands
India | Jul 22, 2026, 05:20 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi hit out at the central government while addressing the media and raised three demands regarding the alleged NEET paper leak. Gandhi demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as his foremost demand.
BJP plans nationwide protests, Congress offices likely to be gheraoed over Rahul's PM residence stir
India | Jul 22, 2026, 09:56 AM IST
The BJP is likely to hold nationwide protests and demonstrations outside Congress offices over Rahul Gandhi's protest near the PM's residence, even as the NEET paper leak row continues to dominate Parliament and national politics.
Rahul lays out demands after detention drama: 'Apologise to students, sack Dharmendra Pradhan'
India | Jul 22, 2026, 12:06 AM IST
In a video recorded at Chhatrasal Stadium and shared after his release from police custody, Rahul Gandhi said the Congress had gone ahead with its protest because the government had ignored the party's demand for a discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament.

Aaj Ki Baat: Rahul's 200 minutes in front of Modi's house, what was the plan?
Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 22, 2026, 12:13 AM IST
The protest against the paper leak has become completely political. Rahul Gandhi attempted to surround Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. He blocked the gate through which Prime Minister Modi enters and exits.
'Committed to discussing NEET, owe students more than outrage': Dharmendra Pradhan hits out at Rahul
India | Jul 21, 2026, 11:42 PM IST
The education minister said Rahul Gandhi and the Congress are misusing the country's students as tools to create political disruption during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. He also claimed that Rahul refused the government's proposal to discuss the issue.
AAP drags Congress over dharna at PM's residence, claims Rahul "weakening" CJP's protest
India | Jul 22, 2026, 12:04 AM IST
Several top Congress party leaders sat in for a protest in support of the Cockroach Janata Party, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak. Aam Aadmi Party hit out at Rahul Gandhi for "weakening" CJP's protest.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 21, 2026
India | Jul 21, 2026, 08:28 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and other Congress leaders were taken into custody after staging a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, while the AAP Party accused Rahul Gandhi of trying to "hijack" the Cockroach Janta Party's agitation.
Rahul Gandhi detained during Congress protest near PM residence, dramatic photos emerge
India | Jul 21, 2026, 08:03 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was taken into custody after a protest near the Prime Minister's residence in Delhi. The demonstration over the alleged examination paper leaks and police action against students saw dramatic scenes as Gandhi resisted being removed.
Speed News: Rahul, Priyanka protest near PM house, seek Pradhan's resignation
Originals | Jul 21, 2026, 08:29 PM IST
Rahul, Priyanka protest near PM house, seek Pradhan's resignation. Delhi HC orders Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Gurugram's Medanta Hospital for treatment. Rahul demands PM Modi apologize over police action during CJP protest. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

Rahul Gandhi resists, lies on ground as cops remove him from protest outside PM's residence | VIDEO
India | Jul 21, 2026, 07:25 PM IST
Congress leaders staged a sit-in protest near the PM's residence after the crackdown on the Cockroach Janata Party's parliament march. Rahul Gandhi led the Congress's protest near 7, Lok Kalyan Marg and was later detained by the Police.
Centre accuses Rahul Gandhi of U-turn as Congress remains firm on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
India | Jul 21, 2026, 07:17 PM IST
Jitendra Singh said he held talks with Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders during the protest near the Prime Minister's residence, but the discussions failed to end the demonstration. Singh claimed Rahul Gandhi had initially agreed to withdraw the protest if the government allowed a discussion.
Congress continues sit-in near PM residence as Rahul rejects govt's outreach, appeals people to join
India | Jul 21, 2026, 05:38 PM IST
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday led a protest march towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, a day after the Cockroach Janta Party-led march to Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi demands Pradhan's resignation, PM Modi's apology over police on against CJP protests
India | Jul 21, 2026, 12:58 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi said the youth are protesting against the education and testing system and the whole country knows that the education and testing system is hollowed out by termites.
Speed News: CJP seeks Pradhan's resignation, Wangchuk's release in Nadda meeting
Originals | Jul 20, 2026, 07:24 PM IST
CJP seeks Pradhan's resignation, Wangchuk's release in Nadda meeting .Government urges CJP protesters to end sit-in, restore normalcy. Hormuz Tensions Rise As Ship Catches Fire Near Oman Coast Amid Conflict. Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Canadian Wildfire Smoke, Calls US Air Poisoned.
'PM Modi the most youth-hostile PM of India,' Rahul Gandhi lambasts Centre over CJP protest
India | Jul 20, 2026, 07:47 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi called out the Indian government and the Delhi Police for their action on the Cockroach Janata Party during the latter's protest march towards the Parliament on July 20. Gandhi called PM Narendra Modi "the most youth-hostile PM of India".
'I am not speaking of a 56-year-old youth': PM Modi takes veiled swipe at Rahul Gandhi
India | Jul 20, 2026, 10:53 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi praised Skyroot Aerospace's successful rocket launch and took an apparent dig at Rahul Gandhi with his "56-year-old youth" remark. He also highlighted India's recent achievements and expressed hope for a productive Monsoon Session.
'Your silence is unacceptable': Rahul Gandhi, Kharge write to PM Modi on Ram Temple donations theft
India | Jul 19, 2026, 12:42 PM IST
The alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations came to light last month, following which the Uttar Pradesh government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on June 13 to probe the allegations.