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.
Read MorePM 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.
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.
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.
Om Birla chided Rahul Gandhi for directing members to enter Well of House during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in the House.
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.
Displaying a picture of Lord Shiva, Rahul Gandhi made a remark about Hindus, which was immediately objected to by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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 has raised his voice against his own party several times. Singh has also criticised Rahul Gandhi and the party over various issues.
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'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'.
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'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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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