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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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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'.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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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'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.

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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.

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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.

President Murmu

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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