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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

Rahul Gandhi himself doesn't know if he is Hindu, Muslim, or Christian: Haryana MLA Aseem Goel
India | Dec 26, 2021, 10:05 AM IST
Goel's remarks came after the Wayanad MP on Thursday drew a comparison between Hinduism and Hindutva saying Hindus follow the path of truth whereas Hindutva loots under the guise of religion.
"Kadam, kadam badhaye ja, Congress ke geet gaye ja...," says Harish Rawat after meeting Rahul Gandhi
Elections | Dec 24, 2021, 04:03 PM IST
Top Congress leaders on Thursday had also spoken to Harish Rawat and sought to mollify him after his public outburst against party leaders, sources said.
Rahul targets govt over Namami Gange chief's admission that bodies dumped in rivers in 2nd wave
India | Dec 24, 2021, 03:05 PM IST
In his new book, Namami Gange chief added that the problem was between Kannauj and Baliya. “…the bodies found in Bihar were also those floating from UP."

'Rahul Gandhi not a Hindu': Union Minister targets Congress leader over remarks on Hindu, Hindutva
Elections | Dec 23, 2021, 02:40 PM IST
In remarks over the past few days, Rahul Gandhi has repeatedly sought to highlight the difference between Hindu and Hindutva and described Hindu as tolerant and Hindutva as power-seeking.
Hindus follow path of truth, Hindutva loots under guise of religion: Rahul Gandhi
India | Dec 23, 2021, 11:09 AM IST
The Congress leader also shared the news report that claimed many BJP leaders and some officials of the Uttar Pradesh government have bought land around the under-construction Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya at throwaway prices.
Sachin Pilot sings Raj Kapoor's iconic track 'Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan', wins hearts
India | Dec 22, 2021, 09:20 PM IST
Pilot shared this video on Tuesday which drew about 17,000 likes. Over 3,000 retweets can be seen on the video.

When will you provide COVID-19 vaccine booster shots? Rahul Gandhi asks Centre
India | Dec 22, 2021, 01:29 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi said that going by the current vaccination rate, 42 per cent of the population will be vaccinated by December 2021.
Kerala: Rahul Gandhi to visit his Lok Sabha constituency Wayanad
India | Dec 22, 2021, 07:48 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi will be on a 2-day visit to Kerala, from today in his parliamentary constituency in Kerala''s Wayanad.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 21, 2021
India | Dec 21, 2021, 11:19 PM IST
India's Number One and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat – Rajat Sharma Ke Saath was launched just before the 2014 General Elections.

'Sarkar ki dalali mat karo', Rahul berates media when asked about his tweet on 'lynching' | Watch
India | Dec 21, 2021, 04:43 PM IST
The incident took place during a protest march taken out by opposition MPs in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, in which they marched from Gandhi statue in Parliament to Vijay Chowk, demanding suspension of MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni over Lakhimpur Kheri issue.
'Sack Ajay Mishra': Rahul Gandhi leads Opposition's march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk
India | Dec 21, 2021, 03:58 PM IST
Opposition parties have been demanding the resignation of MoS for Home Ajay Mishra Teni over his involvement in the Lakhimpur violence that claimed 8 lives in October.
'Rajiv Gandhi father of lynching': BJP punches back after Rahul Gandhi's dig at Modi govt
India | Dec 21, 2021, 01:40 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's tweet came days after two men were beaten to death in Congress-ruled Punjab over alleged sacrilege.

'Onus on government to keep Parliament in order': Rahul Gandhi
India | Dec 20, 2021, 01:36 PM IST
There has been a stalemate in the Upper House over the issue of suspension of 12 MPs and the functioning of the House has been affected due to the protests by the opposition members seeking revocation of their suspension.
Rahul Gandhi gives adjournment notice on giving unhindered access to pasture lands in Ladakh
India | Dec 20, 2021, 12:14 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi has given adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha over providing unhindered access to pasture lands in the border areas in Ladakh.
'Hindutvavadis believe all Indians...': Rahul Gandhi takes swipe at RSS chief
Elections | Dec 19, 2021, 06:49 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's comments have come after Mohan Bhagwat during an event said that for over 40,000 years, DNA of all people in India has been the same adding he was not faffing.

What Priyanka Gandhi said on contesting UP polls from Raebareli or Amethi | Exclusive
Elections | Dec 19, 2021, 03:39 PM IST
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul on Saturday visited Amethi and participated in a march of Pratigya Yatra. During the campaign, Rahul Gandhi said that this is his home, and no one can force him to go out of here.
UP Polls 2022: 'I am ready to fight elections, if Priyanka, Rahul give me go-ahead' says Vadra
India | Dec 18, 2021, 01:00 PM IST
Speaking to India TV in an exclusive conversation, he said our country needs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's leadership. "Entire nation is watching her hard work, and the country will definitely witness a change," he added.
Hindutvawadi bathes alone in Ganga, says Rahul in Amethi, targeting PM Modi
Elections | Dec 18, 2021, 06:28 PM IST
This is the second time Rahul Gandhi has visited Amethi since the 2019 Lok Sabha loss
Rahul Gandhi's knowledge and concept of Hindu, Hindutva very poor: RSS leader Indresh Kumar
India | Dec 17, 2021, 10:06 AM IST
RSS leader Indresh Kumar said that by drawing a distinction between the terms Hindu and Hindutva, Rahul Gandhi has separated the body from its soul.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 16, 2021
India | Dec 17, 2021, 12:09 AM IST
India's Number One and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat – Rajat Sharma Ke Saath was launched just before the 2014 General Elections.