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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

If BJP's match-fixing succeeds, constitution will be destroyed: Rahul Gandhi at I.N.D.I.A rally
India | Mar 31, 2024, 03:01 PM IST
As the opposition’s mega rally unfolded at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of orchestrating election match-fixing with the support of a select group of billionaires.
Congress gets fresh Income Tax notice of over Rs 1,700 crore, total tax demand rises to Rs 3,567 cr
India | Mar 31, 2024, 01:36 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Thursday (March 28) rejected petitions by the Congress challenging the initiation of tax reassessment proceedings against it for a period of four years by tax authorities.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Congress to release poll manifesto on THIS date
India | Mar 31, 2024, 09:29 AM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The elections for the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on April 19 (Friday) followed by subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. The entire election process, from the announcement of polls to the declaration of results, lasts 82 days.

I.N.D.I.A bloc Maharally: 'We have to decide whether we want democracy or dictatorship,' says Kharge
India | Mar 31, 2024, 03:50 PM IST
Kejriwal's message read by his wife Sunia Kejriwal, included 6 guarantees on behalf of the I.N.D.I.A bloc -- uninterrupted power supply, free electricity for the poor, government schools, Mohalla Clinics and multispeciality hospitals, minimum support price for farmers, and full statehood for Delhi.
‘When govt changes…’: Rahul Gandhi’s warning after Rs 1800 crore tax notice to Congress
India | Mar 29, 2024, 11:52 PM IST
Accusing the Income Tax Department of double-standards, Congress alleged that while it has been penalised for 'a violation of Rs 14 lakh', the income tax authorities were completely silent on 'Rs 42 crore violation' by the BJP.
Rahul Gandhi takes dig at Centre in message to MNREGA workers: 'PM increased your salary by Rs 7'
India | Mar 28, 2024, 04:08 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi vowed to "increase the wages of every labourer to Rs 400 per day on the first day" if voted to power in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BRS candidate from Warangal opts out of polls contest
India | Mar 29, 2024, 12:06 AM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The polling will be conducted in seven phases, starting April 19 and with Prime Minister Narendra Modi eyeing a third consecutive term in office. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.
Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over unemployment, says '65 per cent educated youth are jobless'
India | Mar 27, 2024, 09:27 PM IST
In the election season, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continued his attacks against the Modi government. Last time, his statement that the Congress is fighting a 'Shakti', sparked controversy and drew a strong retort from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Fact Check: Is Virat Kohli watching Rahul Gandhi's press conference? Here's truth behind viral pic
Fact Check | Mar 26, 2024, 03:05 PM IST
A picture of Virat Kohli is going viral on social media allegedly watching a press conference of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. However, India TV's fact check revealed the truth to be something else.

Lok Sabha Elections: Rahul Gandhi will face same outcome as in Amethi, says BJP's Wayanad candidate
India | Mar 25, 2024, 04:49 PM IST
Surendran’s name was listed in the fifth list of candidates by the BJP released on Sunday evening, thus making the fight in Wayanad, where Rahul Gandhi will recontest from, interesting.
BJP fields Kerala unit president against Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad
India | Mar 24, 2024, 11:31 PM IST
The BJP is striving to break decades-old bipolar politics dominated by the Congress-led UDF and the CPI(M)-led LDF in Kerala. The party had earlier announced the candidates for 12 seats. Its ally BDJS will contest four seats in the state.
How will India react if China launches attack? Rajnath Singh tells Rajat Sharma in Aap Ki Adalat
India | Mar 23, 2024, 10:59 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh faced India TV's chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharm in his iconic show Aap Ki Adalat. The Union Minister spoke on various issues including India-China relations, 2020 Galwan clash, on upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Kejriwal's arrest among other issues.

'No need to attack, people of PoK themselves want merger with India': Rajnath Singh in Aap Ki Adalat
India | Mar 24, 2024, 12:45 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appeared in a special show of Aap Ki Adalat and faced questions from Rajat Sharma on various issues including India-China relations, Rahul Gandhi's allegation against the Modi government, arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal among others.
Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing in Sultanpur court postponed to April 2
India | Mar 22, 2024, 04:55 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who appeared before Sultanpur Court in connection with a 2018 defamation case, was granted bail by the court on February 20.
Arvind Kejriwal arrest: Rahul Gandhi to meet Delhi CM's family to offer legal help, say sources
Delhi | Mar 22, 2024, 08:10 AM IST
Arvind Kejriwal arrest: Senior Congress leader and party's Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana, Deepender Singh Hooda alleged BJP govt's style of targeting opposition leaders by misusing government agencies is nothing new.

Arvind Kejriwal arrested: 'A scared dictator', Rahul and other Oppn leaders react to ED action
India | Mar 21, 2024, 11:36 PM IST
The 55-year-old leader's arrest, amid campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, drew angry reactions from his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and other allies of I.N.D.I.A bloc.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Congress releases third list of 57 candidates for upcoming polls
India | Mar 21, 2024, 09:46 PM IST
The Congress party has unveiled its third list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, featuring 57 contenders from eight states and Union Territories. Notable names include MV Rajeev Gowda and Amit Chawda, demonstrating strategic moves in key constituencies.
'Not able to book advertisments, pay Rs 2 for anything': Five big charges by Congress against govt
India | Mar 21, 2024, 04:57 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, and Mallikarjun Kharge in a joint presser raised the issue of Congress' funds being frozen by the income tax department saying that the move has affected their election campaign and termed it a criminal action by the Prime Minister.
Sonia Gandhi says electoral bonds benefitted BJP, Rahul targets PM Modi with 'Asura Shakti' jibe
India | Mar 21, 2024, 01:33 PM IST
On one hand, there is electoral bond issue which has been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Electoral Bonds benefitted the BJP hugely. On the other hand, the finances of the principal opposition party - the INC - are under a determined assault.
Amit Shah takes a jibe at Rahul Gandhi on electoral bonds, says, 'from where he got hafta vasooli'
India | Mar 21, 2024, 10:06 AM IST
Amit Shah on electoral bonds: The Electoral Bond Scheme was a way for political parties in India to get money without revealing the donor's identity. But, the Supreme Court, in a ruling in February, struck down the Centre's Electoral Bond Scheme and ordered the SBI to stop issuing Electoral Bonds.