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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 writes to Jaishankar, urges to take up issue of Indian fishermen’s arrest

India | Dec 16, 2024, 01:32 PM IST

As Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka pays visit to India, Rahul Gandhi wrote to Jaishankar to urge him to take up the issue of Indian fishermen's arrest during the bilateral talks.

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PM Memorial writes to Rahul Gandhi, seeks return of Nehru's letter taken by Sonia Gandhi

India | Dec 16, 2024, 10:42 AM IST

The letter has been written to Rahul Gandhi by Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya member Rizwan Kadri. Earlier, similar request was made to Sonia Gandhi in September.

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Yearender 2024: Top 10 political events in India this year

India | Dec 15, 2024, 09:35 AM IST

Yearender 2024: The year 2024 is leaving some landmark incidents behind which will have far-reaching implications on the political landscape in the country. This year, Narendra Modi created history after taking oath as prime minister for a record third time in a row.

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'Yuva to tapasya': Rahul Gandhi's 'faux pas' in Lok Sabha give NDA MPs a field day | WATCH VIDEO

India | Dec 14, 2024, 05:22 PM IST

Parliament Winter Session: Rahul Gandhi narrates the story of Eklavya and alleges that by bringing in lateral entry into government jobs they are chopping off the thumb of youth, backward class people, poor.

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Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha: BJP ridiculing Savarkar when it talks of protecting Constitution

India | Dec 14, 2024, 04:35 PM IST

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha also said that Congress will ensure 50 per cent cap on reservation is removed.

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Congress placed non-Constitutional body, National Advisory Council, over and above PM: Modi in LS

India | Dec 14, 2024, 08:12 PM IST

Parliament Winter Session: Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the debate on India's constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. The Lok Sabha on Friday initiated a two-day debate on "Discussion on the Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India".

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Rahul Gandhi summoned by Lucknow Court in Veer Savarkar controversy

Dec 13, 2024, 07:27 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a Lucknow court on January 10, 2025, over controversial remarks about Veer Savarkar, sparking political debates and legal proceedings.

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Rahul Gandhi meets 2020 Hathras rape victim's family members | VIDEO

Dec 12, 2024, 12:28 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday arrived at Boolgarhi village in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras and met the family of the 2020 gangrape victim.

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Congress attacking Dhankhar to divert attention from Soros issue: Kiren Rijiju

India | Dec 11, 2024, 03:05 PM IST

The BJP alleged that the connection between US-based billionaire George Soros and the Nehru-Gandhi family runs deep, extending beyond Sonia Gandhi’s 'role'.

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Rahul Gandhi urges Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to expunge ‘derogatory’ remarks

India | Dec 12, 2024, 08:46 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request the removal of derogatory remarks by BJP MPs. He accused the BJP of using baseless allegations to divert attention from the Adani issue and called for a debate on the Constitution starting December 13.

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Rahul Gandhi, leading Congress protests, gives rose and Tiranga to Rajnath Singh: Watch

India | Dec 11, 2024, 11:58 AM IST

Congress MPs were seen standing in the Parliament premises with small Tricolour cards and roses and distributed them to their BJP counterparts.

Families of all those killed in Sambhal violence meet Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi.

Families of all those killed in Sambhal violence meet Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi

India | Dec 10, 2024, 09:41 PM IST

The meeting of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi with the Sambhal families followed a week of tense standoffs after Uttar Pradesh authorities denied the Gandhis permission to visit Sambhal.

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Who will lead INDIA bloc? Mamata Banerjee finds more support amid rift within alliance

Business | Dec 10, 2024, 03:51 PM IST

After Mamata Banerjee showed interest in leading the INDIA bloc last week, many non-Congress parties have come forward to support her, including Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP. The Samajwadi Party, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasahaeb Thackeray) leaders also have extended support to

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OPINION | Why BJP fired Soros missile at Sonia, Rahul Gandhi?

India | Dec 11, 2024, 06:10 AM IST

BJP demanded that a Joint Parliamentary Committee be set up to probe the links of George Soros-funded institution with Congress and that there should be a discussion on this issue in Parliament.

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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 9, 2024

India | Dec 09, 2024, 11:53 PM IST

The BJP criticised the Congress for its alleged nexus with international organisations and for creating obstacles in the functioning of the Parliament. The ruling party accused Congress of colluding with "foreign forces" that seek to destabilise India.

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Aap Ki Adalat: Raghav Chadha responds to 'remote control' jibe, says Punjab is run by its people

India | Dec 07, 2024, 11:23 PM IST

Aap Ki Adalat: AAP MP Raghav Chadha responding to Rahul Gandhi’s claim that Raghav Chadha (RC) operates Punjab’s government via remote control, said the 'remote control is hands of the people.'

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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 6, 2024

India | Dec 06, 2024, 10:16 PM IST

Pandemonium after Rajya Sabha chairman announced a wad of currency notes worth Rs 50,000 was found by security staff from Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s seat, Singhvi denies it’s his money, probe ordered.

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Uttar Pradesh: Mallikarjun Kharge dissolves state Congress unit with immediate effect

Dec 06, 2024, 06:55 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh: The Congress party will select a new leadership, which can understand the ground issues better. At the same time, efforts will be made to fix the accountability of old leaders.

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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 4, 2024

India | Dec 04, 2024, 11:10 PM IST

Devendra Fadnavis is all set to be sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday at a grand ceremony in Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Two deputy chief ministers will also take their oaths.

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Scuffle breaks out between Congress workers, commuters at Ghazipur border over traffic jam | VIDEO

India | Dec 04, 2024, 02:42 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other senior Congress leaders reached the Ghazipur border in the morning where heavy police force was deployed and barricades put up to stop them from entering Sambhal.

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