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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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PM Modi in Lok Sabha

PM Modi in Lok Sabha takes veiled jibe at Rahul Gandhi, describes him as child: 'Tumse na ho payega'

India | Jul 02, 2024, 06:12 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha asked the Opposition to accept the people's mandate and not to portray its defeat as a win. He took a veiled jibe at Rahul Gandhi.

PM Modi in Lok Sabha

'Those who dance with Constitution on their head did not dare...': PM Modi in Lok Sabha | Top Quotes

India | Jul 02, 2024, 06:40 PM IST

Amid vociferous protests by opposition members, PM Modi said his government managed to pull 25 crore people out of poverty in 10 years and that this feat proved to be a blessing.

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi on NEEt

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, requests for a debate on NEET-UG irregularities issue in Parliament

India | Jul 02, 2024, 04:46 PM IST

The CBI is investigating the NEET UG irregularities case. The probe agency has also arrested 6 people so far. Moreover, Bihar Police has also identified a doctor who paid Rs 4 lakh to the paper solver to ensure his son's success in the medical entrance examination.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rahul Gandhi

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chides Rahul Gandhi for directing members to enter Well of House | WATCH

India | Jul 02, 2024, 08:31 PM IST

Om Birla chided Rahul Gandhi for directing members to enter Well of House during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in the House.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

PM Modi in Lok Sabha: 'Politics of appeasement has destroyed the country'

India | Jul 02, 2024, 05:43 PM IST

Earlier today, PM Modi asked NDA MPs to follow parliamentary rules and conduct, and learn from senior members about the best practices, comments that came a day after the ruling alliance accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of making a "most irresponsible" speech.

India TV Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | DO HINDUS SPREAD VIOLENCE?

India | Jul 02, 2024, 03:05 PM IST

Displaying a picture of Lord Shiva, Rahul Gandhi made a remark about Hindus, which was immediately objected to by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker over portions of his speech being expunged, says 'It goes against...'

India | Jul 02, 2024, 02:52 PM IST

Besides Modi, who intervened twice, at least five cabinet ministers interjected during Gandhi's speech that lasted for about an hour and 40 minutes, with Home Minister Amit Shah demanding an apology from him.

Lakshman Singh, Rahul Gandhi, Congress

Who is Lakshman Singh? Five past instances when Digvijaya Singh's brother embarrassed Congress

India | Jul 02, 2024, 12:59 PM IST

Lakshman Singh has raised his voice against his own party several times. Singh has also criticised Rahul Gandhi and the party over various issues.

Rahul Gandhi

'Truth can be expunged in Modi's world': Rahul Gandhi on parts of his speech getting deleted

India | Jul 02, 2024, 01:00 PM IST

Portions of Rahul Gandhi's speech, including comments on Hindus, PM Modi, the BJP-RSS, NEET, and the Agniveer Scheme among others have been expunged from the records of the Parliament on the orders of the Speaker.

Rahul Gandhi, Congress, Lok Sabha

Lakshman Singh, Digvijaya's brother, hits out at Rahul Gandhi for 'indecent' comments on Hindus

Jul 02, 2024, 10:48 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha triggered an uproar with his remark targeting the BJP, saying those who call themselves Hindus 'only talk about violence, hatred and lies'.

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's parts of speech expunged after he accused BJP of dividing people on communal lines

India | Jul 02, 2024, 10:04 AM IST

The Congress leader was speaking during the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the president's address to a joint sitting of Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi, Yogi Adityanath

Rahul Gandhi hurt 'soul of Mother India': Yogi Adityanath slams LoP over his Hinduism remark

Jul 02, 2024, 07:34 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi's maiden speech as a Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha triggered a row when he said those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in 'violence and hate' round the clock. Yogi Adityanath has demanded an apology from the Congress leader.

PM Modi

PM Lok Sabha Speech: 'Na Modi darne wala hai, na yeh Sarakaar darne wali hai' | Highlights

India | Jul 02, 2024, 07:27 PM IST

Parliament Session 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi and asked the Lok Sabha Speaker to take strict action against the 'tradition of lies' in the House.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 1, 2024

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 1, 2024

India | Jul 01, 2024, 11:28 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.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Kiren Rijiju, Sudhanshu Trivedi hold press conference

'You are Leader of Opposition, can't make unverified claims', says Kiren Rijiju on Rahul Gandhi

India | Jul 01, 2024, 07:48 PM IST

After Rahul Gandhi's speech on the Motion of Thanks in Lok Sabha, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a press conference and targeted Rahul Gandhi on his statement maligning Hindus and Hindu society.

Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh

Rahul Gandhi takes on BJP over 'Hinduism', Agniveer, NEET, farmers; PM Modi, Shah respond | VIDEOS

India | Jul 01, 2024, 11:30 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha on Monday and took on the Centre over various issues. His remark on 'Hindu' drew sharp reactions from the treasury benches, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who stood on the floor of the House and called the remark a serious issue.

Rahul Gandhi targets govt over NEET issue

Rahul Gandhi criticises govt over NEET paper leak, labels exam as 'favouring the wealthy'

India | Jul 01, 2024, 04:47 PM IST

Since day 1 of the Lok Sabha session, the united opposition has been demanding a discussion on the NEET-UG examination, which has become a pressing issue in the country following the revelations of paper leaks.

Rahul Gandhi, Ayodhya

Rahul Gandhi mocks BJP over Ayodhya defeat, shakes hands with SP MP Awadhesh Prasad in Lok Sabha

India | Jul 01, 2024, 06:19 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha on Monday and mentioned Ayodhya, a part of the Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency, where the BJP suffered defeat in the general elections.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

From Ayodhya to Agniveer, top quotes of Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha

India | Jul 01, 2024, 03:48 PM IST

Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in Lok Sabha on Monday (July 1). Check his key quotes.

Om Birla, Lok Sabha

Chair has no switch to turn off: Lok Sabha Speaker amid allegations of mics being switched off

India | Jul 01, 2024, 02:18 PM IST

Last week, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi claimed that his microphone was switched off as he tried to raise the issue of NEET irregularities.

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