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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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Lok Sabha elections, Lok Sabha election 2024, Live updates

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: DMK petitions CEO over use of children in Modi roadshow

India | Mar 19, 2024, 11:45 PM IST

The Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases spread over 44 days starting April 19 in the world’s largest election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi eyeing a third consecutive term in office. Counting of votes will be taken up on June 4.

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Rahul Gandhi is a big leader, country wants him to be our next PM: Sanjay Raut

Mar 18, 2024, 11:46 AM IST

Congress is in alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT) in Maharashtra under the banner of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar is also part of this alliance. According to sources, Shiv Sena (UBT) will contest 22 seats, while Congress on 16 seats and NCP on 10 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.

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PM Modi hits back at Rahul Gandhi over 'Shakti' remark, says 'I accept the challenge...' | VIDEO

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Telangana's Jagtial and hit out at the Opposition over corruption and dynastic politics.

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Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress candidate Rohan Gupta backs out from Ahmedabad East constituency

India | Mar 18, 2024, 11:34 PM IST

The Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases spread over 44 days starting April 19 in the world’s largest election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi eyeing a third consecutive term in office. Counting of votes will be taken up on June 4.

Rahul Gandhi at I.N.D.I.A bloc rally in Mumbai

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi at I.N.D.I.A rally in Mumbai, says 'raja ki aatma EVM, ED mein hai'

India | Mar 17, 2024, 10:16 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi concluded his 63-day-old Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra here by paying tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar at his memorial Chaityabhoomi in central Mumbai and reading the Preamble of the Constitution.

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I.N.D.I.A partners' show of unity in Mumbai after Nitish's big jolt ahead of polls | HIGHLIGHTS

India | Mar 17, 2024, 11:26 PM IST

The Election Commission has announced the dates of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 which will be held in seven phases across the country. PM Narendra Modi will attend a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) election meeting in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu today while Rahul Gandhi will address a rally in Mumbai.

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Lok Sabha polls 2024: When will Varanasi, Wayanad and Lucknow vote? Know poll dates of all VIP seats

India | Mar 16, 2024, 10:15 PM IST

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases, beginning from April 19 till June 1 and the results will be announced on June 4. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct has now officially come into effect.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.

Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion racket, says Rahul Gandhi

India | Mar 15, 2024, 09:09 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Modi government a day after the Election Commission of India released the electoral bonds data on its website, shared to it by the SBI.

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Congress party to convene next CEC meeting on March 19: Sources

India | Mar 15, 2024, 11:32 PM IST

With several state elections scheduled shortly and the looming Lok Sabha elections, the CEC meeting is expected to focus on fine-tuning the party's electoral preparations, analyzing current political scenarios, and devising effective campaign strategies.

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NDA will break previous records, says PM Modi on eve of poll dates announcement | Updates

India | Mar 16, 2024, 12:08 AM IST

As the campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 intensifies, political parties are hitting the ground aiming to reach out to the people. The Election Commission said that it will announce the dates for the Lok Sabha polls at 3 pm on Saturday.

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Election Commission makes electoral bonds data public on its website | Updates

India | Mar 15, 2024, 12:17 AM IST

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections will see a face-off between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the recently established I.N.D.I.A bloc. The BJP is also likely to announce its decision on the possible formation of an alliance with the BJD today.

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Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over silence on Hegde's comments on amending Constitution

India | Mar 11, 2024, 06:02 PM IST

The six-time Lok Sabha member from Karnataka said the NDA winning more than 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will eventually help in mustering a similar majority in the Upper House and also bagging two-third of states.

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FACT CHECK: Cropped video misrepresents Mallikarjun Kharge's statement on 'Congress dividing India'

Mar 08, 2024, 10:53 PM IST

A viral video clip purportedly showing Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge admitting to the party's role in dividing India along caste lines has sparked controversy online. However, a fact-check by India TV revealed that the video had been cropped to misrepresent Kharge's statement.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Lok Sabha polls: Congress names Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Bhupesh Baghel among 39 candidates

India | Mar 08, 2024, 08:14 PM IST

Speculation is rife that Rahul Gandhi may also contest from Amethi, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra possibly entering the fray from Rae Bareli. These constituencies hold significance as traditional strongholds for the Gandhi family.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with party leader

Congress releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls, Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad

India | Mar 09, 2024, 12:31 AM IST

Congress has named a total of 39 candidates in its first list for Lok Sabha elections. Out of 39, 15 are from general category and 24 from SC, ST, OBC and minorities. Lok Sabha polls schedule is yet to be announced by the Election Commission of India.

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Congress to sound bugle for Lok Sabha elections on conclusion of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai

Mar 08, 2024, 12:18 PM IST

The Congress party will sound a poll bugle for the Lok Sabha elections on the conclusion of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai on March 17, Nana Patole said.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders

Congress brainstorms candidates for Lok Sabha polls in CEC meet, first list likely today: Sources

India | Mar 08, 2024, 12:05 AM IST

In its first list, the Congress may name candidates on at least 60 seats. Lok Sabha elections are due to be held in April-May. The polling schedule has not been announced yet.

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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 7, 2024

India | Mar 07, 2024, 11:36 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.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Nyay

Rahul's big poll promise, assures 'first job' with Rs 1 lakh stipend to youth below 25 years

India | Mar 07, 2024, 07:28 PM IST

Congress has promised Rs 1 lakh apprenticeship scheme for graduates, diploma holders below the age of 25 in order to address the unemployment issue, if they are voted to power.

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