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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

Punjab elections: 'Did Sidhu open his business or liquor store? My Punjab model will change lives'
Elections | Feb 05, 2022, 02:21 PM IST
The cricketer-turned-politician emphasised that only 60 MLAs will elect Punjab Chief Minister.
'Ma Saraswati doesn’t differentiate': Rahul Gandhi on Karnataka hijab row
India | Feb 05, 2022, 12:54 PM IST
Coming out in support of hijab-wearing Muslim girl students not allowed entry in educational institutes in Karnataka, Rahul said goddess Saraswati does not differentiate and gives knowledge to all.
Goa Assembly Polls: Cong candidates take 'anti-defection' oath in Rahul Gandhi's presence
India | Feb 04, 2022, 11:50 PM IST
Led by leader of opposition Digambar Kamat, who is among the two MLAs of the party left in the Assembly, the candidates read out the affidavit which promises that they will not resign from the party or switch over to any other political outfit in the next five years.

Rahul Gandhi raised by Italian mother, Indian father: Anil Vij takes on Congress leader
India | Feb 03, 2022, 01:19 PM IST
There are two Indias -- one for the rich, one for the poor -- and the gap between the two was widening, Rahul Gandhi had alleged.
'Who are you to give permission?': Om Birla schools Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha | WATCH
India | Feb 03, 2022, 11:53 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi also took the name of Kamlesh Paswan and who had spoken just before him and pointed out that BJP MP, who is a Dalit was in the wrong party.
'Won't endorse': US on Rahul Gandhi's 'China, Pak closer due to PM Modi's policies' remark
World | Feb 03, 2022, 11:39 AM IST
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price categorically said that Washington would not 'endorse' such statement.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Raipur today to lay foundation stone of Amar Jawan Jyoti
India | Feb 03, 2022, 08:05 AM IST
Gandhi will also inaugurate the Chhattisgarh government's Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhumiheen Krishi Mazduur Yojana.
Rahul Gandhi may announce Congress' Punjab chief ministerial face on Feb 6: Sources
Elections | Feb 02, 2022, 11:45 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi had announced during his last visit to Punjab on January 27 that the Congress will go into the Punjab Assembly election with a CM face and the decision on it will be taken soon after consulting party workers.
Jaishankar's history lessons for Rahul Gandhi after 'You brought Pak-China together' remark
India | Feb 02, 2022, 11:49 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi blamed the Modi government's foreign policy that helped Pakistan and China to come together. Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded to the Congress leader in a series of tweets.

Election Commission, Judiciary, Pegasus Modi govt's instruments to destroy voice of people: Rahul
India | Feb 02, 2022, 08:06 PM IST
The Judiciary, the Election Commission, Pegasus, these are all instruments of destroying the voice of the union of states, said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said in Lok Sabha while speaking on Motion of Thanks to President's address during Budget session 2022.
There are two Indias now, one for rich and another for poor: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
India | Feb 02, 2022, 07:17 PM IST
Referring to job and unemployment, Rahul Gandhi said that 3 crore people lost jobs in 2021.
UP polls: Rahul Gandhi shares 'fake video' to corner BJP over Hindutva - Watch
Elections | Feb 02, 2022, 02:28 PM IST
Notably, Rahul has been relentlessly attacking the BJP and RSS over the issue of Hindutva for several months in the run-up to the Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

Parliament Budget Session: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi Govt over China, Pegasus; BJP hits back
India | Feb 02, 2022, 11:43 PM IST
Leading the Opposition charge during the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, Rahul Gandhi said the present government's stand on China and Pakistan worked only to bring the two neighbouring countries together to work against India.
'MP who ran away from UP...': Sitharaman's stinging attack on Rahul Gandhi over 'Zer0' Budget remark
Business | Feb 01, 2022, 07:26 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman slammed Rahul Gandhi for his 'Zer0 Sum Budget' remark at Modi government saying that she will take criticism but not from someone who hasn't done his homework.
Nothing for middle class, poor: Rahul Gandhi slams 'M0di G0vt's Zer0 Sum Budget'
Business | Feb 01, 2022, 02:16 PM IST
"M0di G0vernment's Zer0 Sum Budget! Nothing for - Salaried class, Middle class, the poor and deprived, Youth, Farmers and MSMEs," Gandhi said on Twitter.

'Bapu still alive': Rahul Gandhi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on 74th death anniversary
India | Jan 30, 2022, 10:07 AM IST
India observes Martyrs' Day every year on January 30 to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to honour his contribution towards the freedom of the country.
NYT report on Pegasus reignites row; Opposition accuses govt of snooping, calls it 'treason'
India | Jan 29, 2022, 11:53 PM IST
The Congress launched an all-out attack on the government over a New York Times report, accusing it of deceiving Parliament, duping the Supreme Court, hijacking democracy and indulging in treason.
Pegasus spyware deal: Modi govt has committed treason, says Rahul Gandhi on NYT report
India | Jan 29, 2022, 01:52 PM IST
According to the report in The New York Times, the Israeli spyware Pegasus and a missile system were the "centerpieces" of a roughly USD 2-billion deal of sophisticated weapons and intelligence gear between India and Israel in 2017.
Sidhu-Channi's 'hug' show. All for Punjab CM's chair? | WATCH
Elections | Jan 27, 2022, 08:42 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi said Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and state party president Navjot Singh Sidhu have assured him that whoever is chosen as the CM face, the other will support him.
Channi or Sidhu - Who will be Cong Punjab CM face? Rahul Gandhi says 'whosoever leads...'
Elections | Jan 27, 2022, 08:41 PM IST
The Congress leader said that both Chief Minister Charanjit Channi and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu assured him that whoever will lead the state will receive the support of the other.