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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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Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka

India | Aug 07, 2024, 03:10 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi expressed disappointment and called for the Indian Olympic Association to challenge the decision, praising Vinesh’s resilience. Priyanka Gandhi lauded Vinesh’s dedication and hard work, emphasising that her journey has inspired many.

Breaking News, August 7

Breaking News, August 7 | HIGHLIGHTS

India | Aug 07, 2024, 11:43 PM IST

India TV News provides you with all the breaking news, latest news, breaking story videos, and Live TV on a single platform to ensure you don't miss the biggest happenings in India and the world.

Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, August 6, 2024

Aug 06, 2024, 09:07 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.

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi meets delegation of farmer leaders to discuss MSP, other key issues

India | Aug 06, 2024, 05:29 PM IST

The meeting between Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and top farmer leaders is coming days after he promised that I.N.D..I.A bloc would pull farmers out of the debt trap by providing them legal guarantee for MSP.

Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE UPDATES

Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Both Houses adjourned for a day, to reconvene on August 6

India | Aug 05, 2024, 06:55 PM IST

Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: In the Lok Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill. The Appropriation Bill was passed in Lok Sabha today.

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'Don't ever think of arresting Rahul Gandhi, will be final nail in BJP's coffin': Singhvi's warning

India | Aug 04, 2024, 06:09 AM IST

Abhishek Manu Singhvi's remarks came a day after Rahul Gandhi claimed that ED "insiders" told him that a raid is being planned against him.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, August 2, 2024

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, August 2, 2024

India | Aug 02, 2024, 10:53 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 meets with Congress leaders

Kerala landslides: Congress will build more than 100 houses in Wayanad, says Rahul Gandhi

India | Aug 02, 2024, 05:01 PM IST

The Congress leader who held a parley of meetings said that the focus is on finding the bodies and potential survivors, making sure the displaced persons are comfortable in the camps, and rehabilitating them.

Landslide affected areas of Mepaddi in Wayanad district

Wayanad landslides: ISRO releases picture of 86,000 square meters land devastation

India | Aug 02, 2024, 10:33 AM IST

The NSRC said heavy rains in and around Chooralmala had triggered a major debris flow. Meanwhile, rescue teams are racing against time to trace the missing people and struggling to continue the rescue efforts in challenging terrain without heavy machinery to uncover debris and buried victims.

Rahul Gandhi claims ED raid being planned after his 'Chakravyuh' speech in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi claims ED raid being planned after his 'Chakravyuh' speech in Lok Sabha

India | Aug 02, 2024, 06:59 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim comes days after he attacked the BJP-led central government during the discussion on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha. The LoP said that the 'Chakravyuh' that the central government has built is harming crores of people.

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'Felt same when my father died': Rahul Gandhi after visiting survivors of Wayanad landslide | VIDEO

India | Aug 01, 2024, 07:53 PM IST

Wayanad landslide: Massive landslides triggered by torrential rains hit Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha hamlets in the early hours of Tuesday, killing 177 people, including women and children, so far.

Wayanad landslides

'Not interested in politics right now': Rahul Gandhi after meeting victims of Wayanad landslides

India | Aug 01, 2024, 06:35 PM IST

Wayanad landslides: Extremely heavy rain triggered the landslides in the hilly areas of Wayanad early on Tuesday, over 170 people dead and more than 200 injured.

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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 31, 2024

India | Jul 31, 2024, 11:47 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.

Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi asks Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar to work together, strengthen party amid reports of feud

Jul 31, 2024, 09:19 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

Wayanad landslides, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka postpone visit to landslide-hit Wayanad due to adverse weather conditions

India | Jul 31, 2024, 07:40 AM IST

Wayanad landslides: As many as 146 people have died in one of the worst natural disasters in Kerala's Wayanad and 128 people were injured in massive landslides triggered by torrential rains.

Verbal spat in Lok Sabha

Anurag's 'jisko jaat ka pata nahin...' vs Rahul's 'gaali sunane ke liye...' | War of words in LS

India | Jul 30, 2024, 07:20 PM IST

A caste remark by BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha led to an ugly spat between the former Union Minister and the Leader of Opposition.

Wayanad landslides Kerala

Survivors share harrowing tales of Wayanad landslide: 'We begged neighbour to come with us, but...'

India | Jul 30, 2024, 05:00 PM IST

Wayanad landslide: Survivors of the Wayanad landslide in Kerala recount their harrowing experiences of narrow escapes as rescue efforts continue. An elderly couple and a woman searching for her family share their emotional stories.

Wayanad landslides, Rahul Gandhi

Wayanad landslides: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi to visit affected district in Kerala tomorrow

India | Jul 30, 2024, 12:54 PM IST

Wayanad landslides: Massive landslides have destroyed houses, swollen water bodies and broken branches of uprooted trees dot the high-range villages of Kerala's Wayanad.

Parliament Monsoon Session 2024

Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: Abhishek Banerjee criticises BJP on wage employment

India | Jul 30, 2024, 11:10 PM IST

Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: The session is expected to address critical legislative business, including the passage of several key bills related to economic reforms, national security, and social welfare.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 29, 2024

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 29, 2024

India | Jul 29, 2024, 10:53 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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