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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

Children yet to be inoculated: Congress' veiled attack on Centre over 100-core jabs milestone
India | Oct 27, 2021, 12:35 PM IST
"Jumla-version of the vaccine story won't save lives. Actual vaccination will," Rahul Gandhi said on Twitter using the hashtag "#DutyToVaccinate".
Congress set for major overhaul? New committee to be constituted to review party's Constitution
India | Oct 27, 2021, 09:41 AM IST
The present Constitution of Congress was written in the 1920s and some of its clauses look impractical in today's world.
Congress leaders feel need to amend party's constitution during meeting at Delhi headquarters
India | Oct 27, 2021, 12:01 AM IST
The present constitution of the Congress party was written in the 1920s and some of its clauses look impractical in today's world and that's precisely what the leaders from some north-east states raised in the meeting that was held at AICC headquarters.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Goa on Oct 30 as Congress gears up for Assembly polls 2022
India | Oct 26, 2021, 03:48 PM IST
During the visit, Gandhi would address a convention of Congress workers at SPM Stadium in Bambolim near here and also participate in various other party-level events scheduled that day, Chodankar told PTI.
Surat court asks Rahul Gandhi to appear on October 29 in defamation case
India | Oct 26, 2021, 01:31 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi had appeared before Surat's magistrate court in October 2019 and pleaded not guilty in the defamation case.
2022 Assembly polls: Sonia Gandhi chairs meet with core Congress leaders; Rahul, Priyanka attend
India | Oct 26, 2021, 11:06 AM IST
During Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on October 16, it was decided that organisation polls will be held next year and for that, a membership drive will be launched from November 1.

'Mohammad Shami, we are all with you': Rahul Gandhi extends support to Indian pacer
India | Oct 25, 2021, 10:35 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended his support to Mohammad Shami and urged him to forgive those trolling him as they "are filled with hate because nobody gives them any love".
Want Congress membership? Must pledge to stay away from drug, alcohol and criticising party publicly
India | Oct 23, 2021, 08:58 PM IST
The Congress will launch a membership drive on November 1 and it will continue till March 31 next year before organisational elections.
Gujarat Congress leaders meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, decision on new PCC chief soon
India | Oct 22, 2021, 04:39 PM IST
Hardik Patel, who belongs to the powerful Patel community, is widely seen as Congress’ counter to BJP’s Patel politics in Gujarat.

Govt indulging in doublespeak over 'Made in India' slogan: Rahul Gandhi
India | Oct 22, 2021, 01:58 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi cited a media report that said the trade with China grew by 49 per cent with Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla red-flagging the deficit.
India no longer regarded democracy, has earned 'electoral autocracy' label: Congress
India | Oct 16, 2021, 07:55 PM IST
In a resolution on the political situation in the country, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) said the "assault on democratic institutions completes the sad and shameless narrative of the Modi government".
Chorus grows for Rahul Gandhi to become Congress president. Here is what the leader said
India | Oct 16, 2021, 04:49 PM IST
The Congress Working committee, the highest decision making body of the party, has given go ahead to the internal elections of the party.

No need to speak to me through media: Sonia Gandhi's reminder to G23 at CWC meet
India | Oct 16, 2021, 01:03 PM IST
In her remarks on Saturday, Sonia Gandhi also said the party is ready for the internal elections.
Sidhu says 'have faith in Gandhis' as Congress to take BIG decision on Punjab today
India | Oct 15, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday said, "I expressed my concerns regarding Punjab and Punjab Congress to party high-command. I've full faith in Congress president, Priyanka ji & Rahul ji. Whatever decision they'll take, it'll for the betterment of Congress and Punjab. I'll follow their directions."
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Rahul Gandhi-led Congress delegation to meet President tomorrow
India | Oct 12, 2021, 04:14 PM IST
A delegation of Congress leaders, including former party president Rahul Gandhi, will meet President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday and present a memorandum of facts on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

Rahul Gandhi should lead party as early as possible: Siddaramaiah
India | Oct 11, 2021, 05:32 PM IST
"I have suggested to Rahul ji that he should become the president of the All India Congress Committee," Siddaramaiah told reporters here on the sidelines of a function.
"Where... on our land": Rahul targets Centre over Army Chief's 'China here to stay' statement
India | Oct 10, 2021, 08:43 PM IST
"'China here to stay.' Where? On our land," Rahul Gandhi said on Twitter, tagging a report on General Naravane's statement on the PLA build-up.
CWC likely to give nod to elections for new party president
India | Oct 10, 2021, 11:34 AM IST
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal had launched an attack on the party leadership, asking who was taking decisions in the party.
'Festive spirit has faded': Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi over price rise
India | Oct 08, 2021, 04:48 PM IST
In a tweet, Gandhi quoted a news report that price rise has hit common people hard with petrol becoming dearer by Rs 2.35 and diesel by Rs 3 in 11 days.
Lakhimpur Kheri: Sidhu to visit violence-hit district; cops notice outside BJP minister's house
India | Oct 07, 2021, 11:55 PM IST
The Lakhimpur Kheri incident has triggered a major political storm with opposition parties accusing the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of shielding the culprits.