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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

BJP hits back at Opposition, says 'Rahul Gandhi and responsibility can't go together'
India | Jul 28, 2021, 07:25 PM IST
Referring to the Pegasus controversy, the BJP said that the Opposition is making an issue out of a non-issue.
'Anti-national, akin to treason': Rahul Gandhi-led Opposition corners Govt over Pegasus
India | Jul 28, 2021, 02:14 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Modi government of using Pegasus spyware against the country's institutions.
How did Rahul Gandhi-driven tractor reach Parliament? Delhi Police probes
India | Jul 27, 2021, 03:17 PM IST
Terming it a security breach, the Delhi Police have launched an internal inquiry into Rahul Gandhi driving a tractor to Parliament.

Home minister has 'failed' country: Rahul on Assam-Mizoram border violence
India | Jul 27, 2021, 09:46 AM IST
According to officials, at least five Assam Police personnel were killed while defending the "constitutional boundary" of Assam.
'Don't mislead farmers': Tomar's warning to Rahul
National | Jul 26, 2021, 08:04 PM IST
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday warned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to "not mislead" the farmers.
Rahul Gandhi drives tractor to Parliament against farm laws, says 'brought kisan's message'
India | Jul 26, 2021, 11:53 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi Tractor March Video: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi drove a tractor to reach Parliament in support of farmers protesting against the three farm laws.

Maharashtra landslide: Rahul Gandhi appeals to Congress workers to assist in relief work
India | Jul 23, 2021, 07:19 PM IST
My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I appeal to Congress workers to assist in relief and rescue work. Rains continue to cause disaster and disruptions in many parts of Maharashtra. Please stay safe, said Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet.
Rahul Gandhi should submit phone to probe agency if he thinks it was tapped: BJP
India | Jul 23, 2021, 01:31 PM IST
The alleged snooping issue has triggered a stormy start to the Monsoon Session after a global collaborative investigative project revealed that Israeli company NSO Groups' Pegasus spyware was targeted over 300 mobile phone numbers in India.
My phone also tapped, Amit Shah must step down: Rahul Gandhi
India | Jul 23, 2021, 02:20 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday lashed out at the Modi government over the Pegasus spying row, saying the Israeli software was used to attack the institutions of the country by the BJP.

Pegasus row: Tamil Nadu Congress stages protest, demands PM Modi's resignation
India | Jul 22, 2021, 07:50 PM IST
TNCC president KS Alagiri, who led the protest near Raj Bhavan, demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet step down in view of the "grave threat posed to the national security by the Pegasus spyware row."
Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs protest inside Parliament complex, demand repeal of new farm laws
India | Jul 22, 2021, 12:21 PM IST
Congress MPs staged a protest inside the Parliament complex in support of protesting farmers and demanded that the three agriculture laws be withdrawn.
Rahul Gandhi a Twitter troll: BJP hits back at Congress over oxygen shortage row
India | Jul 21, 2021, 01:54 PM IST
Sambit Patra reiterated the government's stand over death due to oxygen shortage during the second wave stating that the onus was on the states to report such casualties.

President Kovind, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi extend wishes to people on Eid-ul-Adha
India | Jul 21, 2021, 10:09 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended Eid-uz-Zuha's wishes to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
Giriraj Singh's epic reply in Italian to Rahul Gandhi over Oxygen tweet
India | Jul 21, 2021, 08:51 AM IST
Giriraj Singh has responded in Italian to Rahul Gandhi over his tweet on the government's remark that no deaths were reported due to oxygen shortage during second wave.
'Aap chronology samajhiye': Amit Shah on alleged Pegasus spyware row
India | Jul 19, 2021, 09:04 PM IST
Amit Shah said that the report claiming use of 'Pegasus' spyware for snooping was released deliberately to disrupt the Monsoon Session of Parliament that began today.

Phone tapping row: Rahul Gandhi targeted, says Congress; 'baseless allegation', BJP responds
India | Jul 19, 2021, 06:06 PM IST
Addressing the media during a press conference in New Delhi, senior Congress leader Randeep Surjewala accused the Modi government of compromising national security.
'He's been reading', Rahul launches veiled attack on PM Modi over phone tapping row
India | Jul 19, 2021, 01:17 PM IST
The government has, however, denied involvement in the hacking, saying allegations regarding government surveillance on specific people has no concrete basis or truth associated with it whatsoever.
Congress' new Punjab formula: Navjot Singh Sidhu as state unit chief, 2 deputy CMs
India | Jul 17, 2021, 11:03 PM IST
If sources are to be believed, Captain has agreed to Sidhu's elevation but with conditions apply. The CM has said to have agreed to the arrangements after meeting AICC general secretary and Punjab in-charge Harish Rawat.
Punjab Congress infighting: Sidhu softens stance after Sonia Gandhi, Rahul talk tough
India | Jul 17, 2021, 07:30 PM IST
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has made it clear that the face of the party in Punjab is Captain Amarinder Singh and if there is any difference, it should be resolved internally.
Haryana: Navjot Singh Sidhu meets PPCC chief Sunil Jakhar in Panchkula, calls him elder brother
India | Jul 17, 2021, 01:43 PM IST
Navjot Singh Sidhu met Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday.