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Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi

Height: 1.71 m DOB: 19 June 1970

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.

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Lok Sabha elections 2024, key constituencies

Lok Sabha polls 2024: When will Varanasi, Wayanad and Lucknow vote? Know poll dates of all VIP seats

India | Mar 16, 2024, 10:15 PM IST

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases, beginning from April 19 till June 1 and the results will be announced on June 4. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct has now officially come into effect.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.

Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion racket, says Rahul Gandhi

India | Mar 15, 2024, 09:09 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Modi government a day after the Election Commission of India released the electoral bonds data on its website, shared to it by the SBI.

Congress

Congress party to convene next CEC meeting on March 19: Sources

India | Mar 15, 2024, 11:32 PM IST

With several state elections scheduled shortly and the looming Lok Sabha elections, the CEC meeting is expected to focus on fine-tuning the party's electoral preparations, analyzing current political scenarios, and devising effective campaign strategies.

Lok Sabha elections 2024, Lok Sabha, Election Commission, BJP, Congress

NDA will break previous records, says PM Modi on eve of poll dates announcement | Updates

India | Mar 16, 2024, 12:08 AM IST

As the campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 intensifies, political parties are hitting the ground aiming to reach out to the people. The Election Commission said that it will announce the dates for the Lok Sabha polls at 3 pm on Saturday.

Lok Sabha elections 2024 LIVE Updates, NDS vs I.N.D.I.A

Election Commission makes electoral bonds data public on its website | Updates

India | Mar 15, 2024, 12:17 AM IST

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections will see a face-off between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the recently established I.N.D.I.A bloc. The BJP is also likely to announce its decision on the possible formation of an alliance with the BJD today.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over silence on Hegde's comments on amending Constitution

India | Mar 11, 2024, 06:02 PM IST

The six-time Lok Sabha member from Karnataka said the NDA winning more than 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will eventually help in mustering a similar majority in the Upper House and also bagging two-third of states.

Screenshot of the video misrepresenting Mallikarjun

FACT CHECK: Cropped video misrepresents Mallikarjun Kharge's statement on 'Congress dividing India'

Mar 08, 2024, 10:53 PM IST

A viral video clip purportedly showing Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge admitting to the party's role in dividing India along caste lines has sparked controversy online. However, a fact-check by India TV revealed that the video had been cropped to misrepresent Kharge's statement.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Lok Sabha polls: Congress names Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Bhupesh Baghel among 39 candidates

India | Mar 08, 2024, 08:14 PM IST

Speculation is rife that Rahul Gandhi may also contest from Amethi, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra possibly entering the fray from Rae Bareli. These constituencies hold significance as traditional strongholds for the Gandhi family.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with party leader

Congress releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls, Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad

India | Mar 09, 2024, 12:31 AM IST

Congress has named a total of 39 candidates in its first list for Lok Sabha elections. Out of 39, 15 are from general category and 24 from SC, ST, OBC and minorities. Lok Sabha polls schedule is yet to be announced by the Election Commission of India.

Rahul Gandhi, Congress, Lok Sabha elections 2024, Maharashtra, Mumbai

Congress to sound bugle for Lok Sabha elections on conclusion of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai

Mar 08, 2024, 12:18 PM IST

The Congress party will sound a poll bugle for the Lok Sabha elections on the conclusion of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai on March 17, Nana Patole said.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders

Congress brainstorms candidates for Lok Sabha polls in CEC meet, first list likely today: Sources

India | Mar 08, 2024, 12:05 AM IST

In its first list, the Congress may name candidates on at least 60 seats. Lok Sabha elections are due to be held in April-May. The polling schedule has not been announced yet.

Aaj Ki Baat

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 7, 2024

India | Mar 07, 2024, 11:36 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.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Nyay

Rahul's big poll promise, assures 'first job' with Rs 1 lakh stipend to youth below 25 years

India | Mar 07, 2024, 07:28 PM IST

Congress has promised Rs 1 lakh apprenticeship scheme for graduates, diploma holders below the age of 25 in order to address the unemployment issue, if they are voted to power.

Smriti Irani

'It means that he is announcing his...': Smriti Irani on rumours of Rahul contesting from Amethi

India | Mar 07, 2024, 05:27 PM IST

Smriti Irani who won the 2019 Lok Sabha polls defeating leader Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly challenged the Congress leader to contest from Amethi without allying with Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati.

Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Rajasthan: Rahul Gandhi announces 5 guarantees for youth

Mar 07, 2024, 04:44 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi further announced an apprenticeship for graduates and diploma students in government.

PM Modi, Srinagar

Breaking News, March 7 | Highlights

India | Mar 08, 2024, 12:12 AM IST

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay

Election Commission to Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi: 'Be more careful'

India | Mar 06, 2024, 07:09 PM IST

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi took the "pickpocket" dig at Modi during his poll speech, alleging that the prime minister diverts people's attention while industrialist Gautam Adani picks their pockets. This is how pickpockets operate, he had alleged.

Rahul Gandhi, Amethi, Lok Sabha polls

Rahul Gandhi to contest Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, says Congress leader

India | Mar 06, 2024, 11:40 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections: Amethi could witness another intriguing contest if Rahul Gandhi contests against Union Minister and BJP MP Smriti Irani once again. In the 2019 general elections, Irani defeated Rahul in his stronghold by 55,120 votes.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Gujarat, AAP, Congress

AAP accepts Congress' invitation to join Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Gujarat

Mar 06, 2024, 09:19 AM IST

The yatra is scheduled to enter the BJP-ruled state at Jhalod in Dahod district on March 7 and will cover a distance of 467 km before entering neighbouring Maharashtra on March 10.

Congress, Congress manifesto, Right to Employment, punishment for paper leak, Lok Sabha elections

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Congress likely to promise 'Right to Employment' to youth in its manifesto

India | Mar 06, 2024, 08:26 AM IST

The thrust of the manifesto is likely to be on the 5-nyay (five pillars of justice) promised by the Congress during party leader Rahul Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The party is also likely to focus on giving legal guarantees to Minimum Support Price for farmers.

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