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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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Breaking News, October 7 | HIGHLIGHTS

India | Oct 09, 2024, 12:04 PM IST

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'More and more women's participation needed in Parliament': Rahul Gandhi at Shakti Abhiyan

India | Oct 07, 2024, 06:15 AM IST

The Indian Youth Congress' Shakti Abhiyan' initiative aims to create an equal space for 'women's interests' in politics and decision-making, driven by the representation 'of women by women' at all levels of governance- local bodies, legislative assemblies and Parliament.

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Rahul Gandhi claims he 'never read Dalit history in school', whatever left being removed from books

Oct 05, 2024, 04:40 PM IST

The Congress leader has frequently raised the caste issue and has expressed his opposition to the '50 per cent cap on reservation. On Saturday, Rahul Gandhi asserted that education is not possible without understanding the history of India, which is connected to Dalits.

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Haryana election 2024: Rahul Gandhi targets BJP, RSS in Nuh, says 'they are destroying constitution'

Oct 03, 2024, 01:51 PM IST

On the last of the campaigning for the Haryana Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed poll events to woo voters in the state where the grand old party is eyeing to wrest power from the BJP.

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'Sportspersons should take charge of sports associations instead of politicians': Rahul Gandhi

India | Oct 02, 2024, 09:19 PM IST

The Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition in a video was seen listening to the problems of sportspersons from Haryana. He also took a dig at politicians holding positions in sports bodies, including that of cricket and judo.

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Fight between savers and destroyers of Constitution: Rahul Gandhi at Haryana poll rally

Oct 02, 2024, 03:55 PM IST

Haryana Assembly Election: Haryana will go to Assembly Elections on October 5 and the counting of votes will take place on October 8.

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Rahul Gandhi reacts to detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, other Ladakhis: 'Unacceptable'

India | Oct 01, 2024, 07:44 AM IST

According to an order issued from the Delhi Police Headquarters, Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora has directed to impose the section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in the districts of New Delhi, North and Central and all police stations jurisdiction sharing the borders with other states.

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Fact Check: Rahul Gandhi questioned by Kashmiri Pandits on flight? Know truth behind viral video

Sep 30, 2024, 09:58 PM IST

India TV Fact Check: A claim was made on social media that Kashmiri Pandits living abroad surrounded Rahul Gandhi on a flight and questioned him over Kashmir issues.

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Haryana Assembly elections: Rahul Gandhi’s big promises for farmers, women ahead of voting

Sep 30, 2024, 01:19 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was joined by party leader and sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, launched the second leg of his poll campaign for October 5 voting in Ambala district.

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Rahul Gandhi urges Jaishankar to address arrest of 37 Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lanka

India | Sep 28, 2024, 08:24 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi emphasised the unjust treatment of Indian fishermen and called on Dr. Jaishankar for swift diplomatic efforts to secure their release and the return of their seized boats.

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Cong plans bus journey in Haryana to promote unity ahead of assembly polls, featuring key leaders

Sep 27, 2024, 01:41 PM IST

The Congress party plans a bus journey in Haryana from September 29 to October 2, featuring leaders like Rahul Gandhi, to promote unity amid internal divisions ahead of elections. This initiative follows previous similar efforts and coincides with upcoming rallies by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

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Parliamentary Committees formed, Rahul Gandhi in Defence, Kangana Ranaut in Communications and IT

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

Kangana Ranaut made a surprise entry into Parliament's standing committee on Communications and IT. Congress' Shashi Tharoor and Rahul Gandhi are among the top highlights in the Parliamentary panels.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi at Haryana rally, says 'Govt systematically ended employment system'

Sep 26, 2024, 05:02 PM IST

Addressing a poll rally in Assandh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi exuded confidence that the grand old party would sweep the October 5 Haryana assembly election.

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Rahul Gandhi citizenship: Delhi HC defers hearing, seeks status of case pending before Allahabad HC

Sep 26, 2024, 01:03 PM IST

The petitioner in the Allahabad Court has also sought a CBI inquiry into the allegations of Rahul Gandhi’s British citizenship.

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Manmohan Singh turns 92: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kharge extend wishes to former Prime Minister

India | Sep 26, 2024, 12:14 PM IST

Known for his pivotal role in India's economic liberalisation in 1991, Dr Manmohan Singh is widely respected for his contributions as an economist and statesman. He is celebrating his 92nd birthday on September 26, 2024.

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India | Sep 26, 2024, 11:12 PM IST

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Rahul Gandhi reacts to Kangana Ranaut's 'farm laws' remark, asks who is deciding govt's policy

India | Sep 25, 2024, 05:29 PM IST

BJP MP Kangana revived the debate over the three laws - Farmer's Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act; The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act; and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act - which were repealed in 2021.

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'Will hit roads if statehood not restored after polls': Rahul Gandhi's huge claim in Jammu rally

Sep 25, 2024, 02:28 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi addressed a public rally in Jammu and said that since independence many states including Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand were carved out of big states but no state was turned into UT. It was the first time since 1947, a state was turned into UT.

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BJP demands cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's passport over remarks in US, writes to Lok Sabha speaker

India | Sep 25, 2024, 07:51 AM IST

LoP Rahul Gandhi during his recent visit to the US made remarks on the Sikh community, and reservations, during his interactions have caused a stir. BJP had accused Rahul Gandhi of defaming India abroad.

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We have broken 'psychology' of PM Narendra Modi through love, says Rahul Gandhi in J-K | VIDEO

Sep 23, 2024, 02:55 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections are underway in three phases. Voting in the second phase will take place on September 25 and the counting of votes will be done on October 8.

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