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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

OPINION | MIMICRY: INSTEAD OF BLAMING MEDIA, RAHUL SHOULD INTROSPECT
India | Dec 21, 2023, 04:20 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee was right when she said that had Rahul Gandhi not made the video and laughed at the mimicry of Rajya Sabha chairman, the matter would not have blown out of proportions. This is not the first time that Rahul has blamed the media.
Rahul Gandhi’s speech against PM Modi calling him a 'pickpocket' was 'not in good taste': Delhi HC
India | Dec 21, 2023, 04:41 PM IST
The court noted that in the notice sent on November 23, the poll panel itself said it will take appropriate action in the matter.
FACT CHECK: Rahul Gandhi's video misleadingly edited to falsely portray tailor claim | Check here
Fact Check | Dec 21, 2023, 02:49 PM IST
A misleading video circulating online falsely suggests that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi referred to himself as a tailor. Fact-checking by India TV uncovered the distortion, clarifying that Gandhi was quoting a conversation about the lack of recognition for tailors from backward castes.

I.N.D.I.A bloc's meeting ended without samosa: JDU MP's 'hillarious' take on Opposition unity
India | Dec 20, 2023, 06:46 PM IST
JD(U) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu claimed that there was no substantial discussion in the meeting. He further stated that parties had to discuss on seat sharing but that could also not be done.
Rahul Gandhi's first reaction on filming of Kalyan Banerjee's mimicry act | Video
India | Dec 20, 2023, 04:05 PM IST
A huge political row broke out after Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee derisively mimicked Dhankhar during the opposition's protest on the stairs of Parliament on Tuesday against the suspension of MPs, drawing strong condemnation from the ruling BJP.
Yearender 2023: Top 10 politicians who grabbed headlines this year
India | Dec 19, 2023, 03:50 PM IST
As 2023 is about to draw its curtains, from PM Modi to Rahul Gandhi to Mahua Moitra to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, let's have a look at leaders who became the newsmakers of the year.

I.N.D.I.A bloc’s meet today eyeing 2024 polls, seat-sharing, redrawing poll strategy top agenda
India | Dec 19, 2023, 06:04 AM IST
This will be the fourth meeting of the Opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc, which came on a single platform aiming to challenge the winning streak of PM Narendra Modi at the Centre and oust his government from power. The meeting becomes crucial as it is taking place with months to go for the Lok Sabha polls
Yearender 2023: 'From Chandrayaan-3 to Imran's unique helmet'- Top 10 memorable PICS of this year
India | Dec 17, 2023, 03:05 PM IST
Yearender 2023: The year 2023 entered its last leg. It's time to look back and say goodbye to the year leaving us giving some sweet and sour memories. Here are the top ten pictures that we will be remembered for years.
Rahul Gandhi summoned to appear in UP court over 2018 objectionable remarks on Amit Shah
India | Dec 16, 2023, 06:16 PM IST
According to a counsel, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been accused in a case in which he has been accused of making certain remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Parliament security breach happened due to unemployment, says Rahul Gandhi
India | Dec 16, 2023, 01:41 PM IST
The opposition leaders also alleged that the BJP-led government has reduced Parliament to a "rubber stamp" and is not ready to accept their demand for discussing the serious issue.
Breaking News, December 12 | LIVE
India | Dec 12, 2023, 11:55 PM IST
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Parliament Winter Session HIGHLIGHTS: 3 redrafted bills to replace existing criminal laws introduced
India | Dec 12, 2023, 11:21 PM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah, in three identical signed statements submitted to Parliament, had said the decision to withdraw the three bills and introduce them afresh was taken after the parliamentary standing committee on home affairs made recommendations suggesting changes in the three bills.

Parliament Winter Session 2023: Rajya Sabha passes both J-K Bills, both Houses adjourned
India | Dec 11, 2023, 09:04 PM IST
This Winter Session presents a lineup of crucial bills, including proposed replacements for the IPC, Criminal Penal Code, and the Evidence Act. Additionally, the agenda features a bill concerning the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners.
Breaking News, December 11 | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Dec 11, 2023, 11:58 PM IST
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Amit Shah calls Jharkhand cash seizure ‘eye-opener’, demands answers from Rahul Gandhi, Oppn bloc
India | Dec 10, 2023, 11:54 PM IST
Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on Congress and the Opposition's grand alliance over their silence on the cash seizure in Odisha and Jharkhand in the I-T raids in premises linked to Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu. Shah said that the BJP would take the issue to the ground among people.

Breaking News, December 10 | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Dec 10, 2023, 11:41 PM IST
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Delhi: I.N.D.I.A bloc meet culminates at Kharge's residence post Assembly election results 2023
India | Dec 06, 2023, 09:14 PM IST
I.N.D.I.A bloc Delhi meeting: The first meeting of the joint opposition convened in Patna on June 23 and the second meeting was held in Bengaluru on July 17-18. The third meeting happened in Mumbai during August 31-September 1.
'Can't differentiate between AM and PM, how will they run PMO?': Pranab Mukherjee on Rahul's office
India | Dec 06, 2023, 08:01 PM IST
Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, in her upcoming book "Pranab My Father", has talked about her father's views on Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, on whether he ever wanted to become the Prime Minister among other stories.
From PoK is ours to 'pada-likha bhashan' dig at Rahul Gandhi: Amit Shah's top quotes
India | Dec 06, 2023, 06:08 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Lok Sabha during the winter session of the Parliament and slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and previous governments for terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
After Congress' election debacle in 3 states, Rahul Gandhi to miss Winter Session
India | Dec 05, 2023, 05:50 PM IST
This will be the first visit of Rahul Gandhi to the South Asian Nations after the grand old party faced a resounding debacle in the recently concluded Assembly elections. Besides, he will also miss the ongoing Winter session of the Parliament.