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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.

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Lok Sabha elections 2024 LIVE: Congress to release 3rd list of candidates late tonight, say sources
India | Mar 21, 2024, 11:42 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: 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.
OPINION | RAHUL MUST BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT HE SPEAKS
India | Mar 19, 2024, 05:06 PM IST
Narendra Modi is a great campaigner, and he never leaves any chance. The latest development is: crowds are turning out in the streets of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala to see and hear Modi.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi not to contest from Uttar Pradesh
India | Mar 19, 2024, 11:44 AM IST
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is slated to meet today to discuss the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls that are scheduled to be held in seven phases beginning from April 19.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: DMK petitions CEO over use of children in Modi roadshow
India | Mar 19, 2024, 11:45 PM IST
The Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases spread over 44 days starting April 19 in the world’s largest election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi eyeing a third consecutive term in office. Counting of votes will be taken up on June 4.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 18, 2024 | WATCH
India | Mar 18, 2024, 10:56 PM IST
India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
Rahul Gandhi is a big leader, country wants him to be our next PM: Sanjay Raut
Maharashtra | Mar 18, 2024, 11:46 AM IST
Congress is in alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT) in Maharashtra under the banner of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar is also part of this alliance. According to sources, Shiv Sena (UBT) will contest 22 seats, while Congress on 16 seats and NCP on 10 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.

PM Modi hits back at Rahul Gandhi over 'Shakti' remark, says 'I accept the challenge...' | VIDEO
Hyderabad | Mar 18, 2024, 12:00 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Telangana's Jagtial and hit out at the Opposition over corruption and dynastic politics.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress candidate Rohan Gupta backs out from Ahmedabad East constituency
India | Mar 18, 2024, 11:34 PM IST
The Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases spread over 44 days starting April 19 in the world’s largest election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi eyeing a third consecutive term in office. Counting of votes will be taken up on June 4.
Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi at I.N.D.I.A rally in Mumbai, says 'raja ki aatma EVM, ED mein hai'
India | Mar 17, 2024, 10:16 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi concluded his 63-day-old Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra here by paying tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar at his memorial Chaityabhoomi in central Mumbai and reading the Preamble of the Constitution.

I.N.D.I.A partners' show of unity in Mumbai after Nitish's big jolt ahead of polls | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Mar 17, 2024, 11:26 PM IST
The Election Commission has announced the dates of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 which will be held in seven phases across the country. PM Narendra Modi will attend a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) election meeting in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu today while Rahul Gandhi will address a rally in Mumbai.
Lok Sabha polls 2024: When will Varanasi, Wayanad and Lucknow vote? Know poll dates of all VIP seats
India | Mar 16, 2024, 10:15 PM IST
The upcoming Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases, beginning from April 19 till June 1 and the results will be announced on June 4. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct has now officially come into effect.
Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion racket, says Rahul Gandhi
India | Mar 15, 2024, 09:09 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Modi government a day after the Election Commission of India released the electoral bonds data on its website, shared to it by the SBI.

Congress party to convene next CEC meeting on March 19: Sources
India | Mar 15, 2024, 11:32 PM IST
With several state elections scheduled shortly and the looming Lok Sabha elections, the CEC meeting is expected to focus on fine-tuning the party's electoral preparations, analyzing current political scenarios, and devising effective campaign strategies.
NDA will break previous records, says PM Modi on eve of poll dates announcement | Updates
India | Mar 16, 2024, 12:08 AM IST
As the campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 intensifies, political parties are hitting the ground aiming to reach out to the people. The Election Commission said that it will announce the dates for the Lok Sabha polls at 3 pm on Saturday.
Election Commission makes electoral bonds data public on its website | Updates
India | Mar 15, 2024, 12:17 AM IST
The upcoming Lok Sabha elections will see a face-off between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the recently established I.N.D.I.A bloc. The BJP is also likely to announce its decision on the possible formation of an alliance with the BJD today.

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over silence on Hegde's comments on amending Constitution
India | Mar 11, 2024, 06:02 PM IST
The six-time Lok Sabha member from Karnataka said the NDA winning more than 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will eventually help in mustering a similar majority in the Upper House and also bagging two-third of states.
FACT CHECK: Cropped video misrepresents Mallikarjun Kharge's statement on 'Congress dividing India'
Fact Check | Mar 08, 2024, 10:53 PM IST
A viral video clip purportedly showing Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge admitting to the party's role in dividing India along caste lines has sparked controversy online. However, a fact-check by India TV revealed that the video had been cropped to misrepresent Kharge's statement.
Lok Sabha polls: Congress names Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Bhupesh Baghel among 39 candidates
India | Mar 08, 2024, 08:14 PM IST
Speculation is rife that Rahul Gandhi may also contest from Amethi, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra possibly entering the fray from Rae Bareli. These constituencies hold significance as traditional strongholds for the Gandhi family.
Congress releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls, Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad
India | Mar 09, 2024, 12:31 AM IST
Congress has named a total of 39 candidates in its first list for Lok Sabha elections. Out of 39, 15 are from general category and 24 from SC, ST, OBC and minorities. Lok Sabha polls schedule is yet to be announced by the Election Commission of India.
Congress to sound bugle for Lok Sabha elections on conclusion of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Mar 08, 2024, 12:18 PM IST
The Congress party will sound a poll bugle for the Lok Sabha elections on the conclusion of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai on March 17, Nana Patole said.