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Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi

Height: 1.71 m DOB: 19 June 1970

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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Assam floods

Assam: Eight more die in devastating floods as condition worsens in 28 districts

Assam | Jul 07, 2024, 10:31 PM IST

With the latest report of casualties, the death count in floods, and other natural disasters in Assam this year has risen to 78. As many as 10 rivers including Brahmaputra are flowing above the red mark affecting about 2.4 million people.

Hathras stampede, Rahul Gandhi, Yogi Adityanath

Hathras stampede: Rahul Gandhi writes to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, seeks increase in compensation

Jul 07, 2024, 02:34 PM IST

A total of 121 people, mostly women, died in the stampede at self-styled godman Baba Bhole's 'satsang' in Hathras on July 2.

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Assam flood situation critical with 24 lakh affected, Rahul asks Centre, state to extend support

Assam | Jul 07, 2024, 07:31 AM IST

The Brahmaputra was flowing above the danger marks at Nimatighat, Tezpur, Goalpara and Dhubri. The devastating second wave of the flood has claimed the lives of 114 wild animals.

Rahul Gandhi, Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak

Rahul writes congratulatory message to UK PM Starmer, hails Sunak's 'dedication to public service'

India | Jul 07, 2024, 07:05 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi took to X and posted his messages for newly-elected UK PM Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, who lost the July 4 general elections.

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Rahul Gandhi to visit Manipur amid fresh spate of violence

Manipur | Jul 06, 2024, 11:57 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi's visit to Manipur on July 8 comes amid a fresh spate of violence reported in the state. Recently, violence erupted in Koutruk village, situated in the Imphal West district, where a clash between the two rival ethnic groups claimed two lives. 

Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat

Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi meets kin of victims of TRP game zone fire, Morbi bridge collapse

Jul 06, 2024, 07:09 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi met the families of the victims of the tragic incident that unfolded in recent years. Families of those who died expressed displeasure over the steps taken by the government.

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Breaking News, July 6 | Highlights

India | Jul 06, 2024, 11:34 PM IST

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'Will defeat Narendra Modi, BJP in Gujarat just like we did in Ayodhya': Rahul Gandhi | VIDEO

Jul 06, 2024, 02:54 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi Gujarat visit: Gandhi said that the farmers of Ayodhya lost their land when the Airport was built. The people of Ayodhya were upset that no one from Ayodhya was invited to the inauguration of the Ram Temple.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets loco pilots, pledges to address concerns over working conditions

India | Jul 05, 2024, 10:48 PM IST

During a meeting with loco pilots at New Delhi railway station, Rahul Gandhi promised to address their grievances about understaffing and inadequate rest, which contribute to railway safety issues.

Rahul Gandhi Gujarat visit

Rahul Gandhi to meet Rajkot, Morbi tragedy victims during Gujarat visit tomorrow

Jul 05, 2024, 08:40 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Ahmedabad to address party workers and meet families affected by recent tragedies, including the Rajkot game zone fire, Vadodara boat capsize, and Morbi bridge collapse.

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Ex-IAF chief's veiled jibe at Rahul Gandhi over Agniveer: 'Army should not be involved in politics'

India | Jul 05, 2024, 08:32 AM IST

The Indian Army has rejected claims on social media that compensation has not been paid to the next of kin of Agniveer Ajay Singh, who lost his life in the line of duty, and said his family has already been given Rs 98.39 lakh of the due amount.

Rahul Gandhi meets kin of Hathras stampede victims

Rahul Gandhi meets kin of Hathras stampede victims, demands more compensation from govt

Jul 05, 2024, 09:51 AM IST

The preacher 'Bhole Baba' identified as Suraj Pal is also known by the names of Narayan Sakar Hari and Jagat Guru Vishwahari. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also visited the spot and ordered a judicial probe into the incident.

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Breaking News, July 5 | HIGHLIGHTS

India | Jul 06, 2024, 12:03 AM IST

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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 4, 2024

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 4, 2024

India | Jul 04, 2024, 11:58 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.

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Rahul Gandhi to visit Hathras on Friday, two days after stampede tragedy, informs KC Venugopal

India | Jul 04, 2024, 03:03 PM IST

Hathras stampede: The Opposition had held the Uttar Pradesh administration responsible for tragedy which claimed more than 120 lives.

Rahul Gandhi claimed that the kin of an Agniveer, who died

Indian Army's BIG retort after Rahul Gandhi alleges Agniveer's family not paid compensation

India | Jul 04, 2024, 12:17 AM IST

The Congress leader had on Monday criticised the Agnipath scheme for short-term military recruitment and said that the government does not even give them the status of a "shaheed" (martyr) and that no compensation is extended to their families if they are killed in action.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reprimands Rahul Gandhi for

BJP posts video of Rahul Gandhi 'instigating' opposition MPs to disrupt PM Modi's speech | Watch

India | Jul 03, 2024, 10:58 PM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju earlier today slammed the opposition Congress-led INDIA bloc for intentionally disrupting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches in both Houses of Parliament.

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Keshava Rao, BRS leader, joins Congress in presence of Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi

India | Jul 03, 2024, 05:17 PM IST

Key attendees included AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, AICC Telangana in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi, and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Rao's return marks a ‘ghar wapsi’ after leaving the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).

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PM Modi offers water to slogan-shouting Opposition MP, clip goes viral | WATCH

India | Jul 02, 2024, 11:53 PM IST

During his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, PM Modi faced continuous heckling and slogan-shouting on the Manipur issue. Despite the interruptions, he offered a glass of water to the opposition MPs in a moment that was praised by his supporters.

PM Modi in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi takes Rahul Gandhi head-on over 'Hindu' remark in Lok Sabha: 'They have made it fashion...'

India | Jul 02, 2024, 06:38 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha and hit out at the BJP-led Centre and claimed that "those who call themselves Hindu only talk about violence". PM Modi lashed out at Rahul Gandhi over the remark in his speech in the Lower House on Tuesday.

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