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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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Rahul Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi says LoP is strongest democratic tool for every Indian, RAHUL GANDHI will

'LoP is strongest democratic tool for every Indian, will raise voice in Parliament': Rahul Gandhi

India | Jun 30, 2024, 10:38 PM IST

Earlier, Rahul Gandhi said that it is unfortunate that they were not allowed to raise the NEET issue in the Parliament.

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Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to debate on NEET exam, paper leak issue in Parliament | VIDEO

India | Jun 28, 2024, 08:19 PM IST

Parliament session 2024: The I.N.D.I.A bloc parties today (June 28) gave adjournment motion notices in the Lok Sabha and notices under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to take up a discussion on the NEET exam issue.

Rahul Gandhi in Parliament

Rahul Gandhi on NEET row: 'Parliament should give message that govt, Oppn together on issue'

India | Jun 28, 2024, 12:39 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi on NEET row: Ruckus has been continuing in the Parliament over the ongoing NEET row.

Parliament Session 2024 LIVE

Parliament Session HIGHLIGHTS: Both Houses adjourned till July 1

India | Jun 28, 2024, 06:58 PM IST

The President welcomed the new members of the 18th Lok Sabha and acknowledged the returning members' renewed enthusiasm. She noted the favorable current conditions for India and stressed the global attention on the decisions and policies made by the Indian Government and Parliament.

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Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha in India: Role, powers, responsibilities and list of Deputy Speakers

Jun 27, 2024, 06:30 PM IST

Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha in India: The Deputy Speaker occupies the 10th place in the order of precedence along with the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Ministers of State of Union and members of the Planning Commission.

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Kashmir elections sent strong message to disruptive forces: President Murmu in Parliament | WATCH

India | Jun 27, 2024, 12:38 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu delivered her first presidential address to the joint session of Parliament after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The session also marked the beginning of the 18th Lok Sabha and the re-election of Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker.

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Parliament Session 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Both Houses adjourned for the day

India | Jun 27, 2024, 05:16 PM IST

The President's address to the joint sitting of Parliament was her first following the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha. The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on Monday (June 24), while the 264th session of the Rajya Sabha commenced on June 27.

Rahul Gandhi named Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi named Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha: What powers will he have as LoP?

India | Jun 27, 2024, 12:00 AM IST

This will be the first constitutional position that Rahul Gandhi would hold in his long political career of over two-and-a-half decades. This is also the first time after a gap of 10 years that there will be a Leader of Opposition in the Lower House of the Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi recognised as Leader of Opposition in Lower House

Lok Sabha Speaker recognises Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lower House

India | Jun 26, 2024, 05:27 PM IST

This will be the first constitutional position that Rahul Gandhi would hold in his long political career of over two-and-a-half decades. Several leaders lauded and thanked Rahul Gandhi for accepting the position and hoped he would remain the voice of people in Parliament by raising their issues.

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Thalapathy Vijay congratulates Rahul Gandhi for being elected as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

Jun 26, 2024, 02:59 PM IST

After the Congress party on Tuesday declared Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition, actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay congratulated him on X (formerly Twitter) and sent him his best wishes.

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PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi shake hands, welcome Om Birla as new Lok Sabha Speaker | WATCH

India | Jun 26, 2024, 12:02 PM IST

In a moment of unity, PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi shook hands at Parliament today, welcoming Om Birla as the new Lok Sabha Speaker, underscoring bipartisan support. Rahul Gandhi, set to be Leader of the Opposition, continues a family legacy.

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Rahul Gandhi urges newly-elected Speaker Om Birla to be impartial, says, 'Oppn would assist you'

India | Jun 26, 2024, 12:12 PM IST

In a symbolic gesture of parliamentary unity, LoP Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands at the Parliament House while welcoming Om Birla after he was re-elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker.

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi to be Leader of Opposition in 18th Lok Sabha, declares Congress

India | Jun 26, 2024, 06:21 AM IST

The Congress, being the single largest opposition party, gets the post of opposition leader after a gap of 10 years. It had failed to get the 10 per cent members required in the Lok Sabha to secure the post in the last two elections.

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Rahul Gandhi, with Constitution book in hand, takes oath as MP: 'Jai Hind, Jai Samvidhan' | WATCH

India | Jun 25, 2024, 04:41 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi took oath as the Lok Sabha MP on Tuesday and displayed Constitution of India in his hand.

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Rahul Gandhi: Congress supports NDA Speaker candidate, demands Deputy Speaker post

India | Jun 25, 2024, 11:33 AM IST

Following efforts by Rajnath Singh and Kiren Rijiju to build consensus, the opposition will not field a Speaker candidate. Om Birla, the previous Speaker, met PM Modi, indicating his possible retention.

Lok Sabha session 2024 live updates

Parliament 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day, to resume at 11 am on June 26

India | Jun 25, 2024, 08:27 PM IST

Lok Sabha session updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress have issued a three-line-whip to its MPs to remain present in the House on Wednesday from 11 am onwards.

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From NEET scam to water crisis: Rahul Gandhi flags 10 issues in 'first 15 days of NDA' govt

India | Jun 24, 2024, 04:49 PM IST

Lok Sabha session: Rahul Gandhi highlighted several issues including the tragic train accident in West Bengal and a slew of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.

Rahul Gandhi

Robert Vadra: 'Rahul Gandhi to challenge BJP on every issue as he understands Oppn's responsibility'

India | Jun 24, 2024, 04:03 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of attacking the Constitution, and said it was not acceptable to them.

INDIA bloc leaders held protest

INDIA bloc leaders protest in Parliament holding copies of Constitution | WATCH

India | Jun 24, 2024, 03:56 PM IST

Leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Congress's Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, stage a protest in Parliament today.

Opposition protests outside Parliament

Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: Elected leaders take oath as MPs in Lok Sabha

India | Jun 24, 2024, 08:33 PM IST

Lok Sabha session live updates: Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab administered oath to PM Modi and presiding officers, Radha Mohan Singh and Faggan Singh Kulaste. Following this, he administered oath to other leaders. A total of 544 MPs will take oath in two days from June 24-25.

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