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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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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

'Take Rahul and Sonia Gandhi to...': Himanta Biswa Sarma challenges Kamal Nath, Bhupesh Baghel

Sep 21, 2023, 01:41 PM IST

Assam CM Himanta Sarma earlier had said that if the Congress does not distance itself from the DMK leader's controversial remarks, it will be taken as 'anti-Hindu'.

Parliament Special Session

Special Session: Rahul Gandhi seen standing far behind in row during joint photo session | WATCH

India | Sep 19, 2023, 11:06 AM IST

During the joint photo session on Tuesday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was seen standing far behind in the row among several other leaders.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Aap Ki Adalat

Aap Ki Adalat: 'Sometimes you disclose...,' Jaishankar on Rahul Gandhi's China BRI initiative remark

India | Sep 17, 2023, 01:21 AM IST

EAM S Jaishankar, in an exclusive conversation with India TV's Editor-In-Chief and Chairman, Rajat Sharma in Aap Ki Adalat, responded on Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to Brussels where he made remarks on Chinese vision and its 'Belt and Road' initiative.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, former party

Don't fall for BJP's narrative, remain cautious on Sanatan issue, Cong leaders in CWC meet: Sources

India | Sep 17, 2023, 01:20 AM IST

According to sources, former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi asked party leaders in the Congress Working Committee meeting to remain united and work together with the I.N.D.I.A. alliance.

Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad

'The way I.N.D.I.A. bloc is insulting Sanatana Dharma...': BJP MP questions Sonia Gandhi's silence

Sep 16, 2023, 07:37 PM IST

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad has hit out at the I.N.D.I.A. alliance and questioned the silence of Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Kamal Nath after DMK leader's statement on the Sanatana Dharma.

Fact check, Rahul Gandhi

Fact Check: No, Rahul Gandhi didn't say 'We have turned poor people...', viral video doctored

Sep 15, 2023, 07:43 AM IST

A video of Rahul Gandhi claiming, "We have turned the poor of the country billionaires," is rapidly going viral on Facebook. However, upon fact-checking, this video has been found to be entirely fake.

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India | Sep 14, 2023, 11:14 PM IST

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India vs Bharat

Some parties get restless when India shines on global platform: Scindia on Rahul Gandhi's remarks

India | Sep 12, 2023, 09:29 AM IST

Taking a swipe at the Wayanad MP, Scindia stated that some people have the mentality of demeaning others instead of improving themselves.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

'Not even one square inch of land...': Ladakh LG on Rahul Gandhi's claim of 'Chinese occupation'

India | Sep 11, 2023, 02:26 PM IST

Ladakh Lt Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) on Monday refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s claims of occupation of land in the Union Territory by the Chinese, and said that “even one square inch of land” has been taken away.

Rahul Gandhi

'Nothing Hindu about what the BJP does', Rahul Gandhi hits out at BJP in Paris

World | Sep 10, 2023, 04:23 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi in Paris: Rahul Gandhi stressed that the Opposition was committed to fighting for the "soul of India” and the country would “come out just fine” from the current “turbulence”.

OPINION | G20 summit : Modi's vision

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India | Sep 10, 2023, 12:15 AM IST

Modi realized the importance of G-20, coordinated with its member countries and strove to make it the world's biggest forum.

Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 8, 2023

India | Sep 09, 2023, 12:35 AM IST

India's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections. Since its inception, the show is redefining India’s super-prime time and is numerically far ahead of its contemporaries.

Rahul Gandhi in Belgium

Opposition on same page with Centre on Russia-Ukraine issue: Rahul Gandhi in Belgium

World | Sep 08, 2023, 03:51 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi is likely to return by September 11, a day after the G20 summit concludes.

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India | Sep 07, 2023, 11:32 PM IST

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi leaves for week-long Europe tour, will address EU Parliamentarians, Indian diaspora

India | Sep 06, 2023, 03:05 PM IST

Interestingly, Rahul Gandhi's tour details come at a time when New Delhi is scheduled to hold a much-anticipated G20 Summit in the national capital where the leaders from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, China and others will mark their presence.

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Breaking News, September 6 | HIGHLIGHTS

India | Sep 07, 2023, 06:12 AM IST

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Congres leader Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi to leave for 5-day Europe tour today | Check full schedule

India | Sep 05, 2023, 07:48 AM IST

Notably, his visits abroad will come at a time when the crucial G20 Summit will be held from September 9 to 10 in the national capital. India currently holds the G20 presidency.

Rajnath Singh, Rajasthan

'Congress' Rahul Yaan has not launched in last 20 yrs' Rajnath Singh steps up attack on Opposition

Sep 04, 2023, 05:34 PM IST

Rajasthan: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flagged off BJP's ‘Parivartan Sankalp Yatra’ in Jaisalmer. He also took a potshot at the Congress party during a public event.

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad

BJP questions Rahul Gandhi, Nitish Kumar for 'shameful silence' over Udhayanidhi's remarks

India | Sep 04, 2023, 11:31 AM IST

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Opposition bloc of “opposing” the Hindu religion for vote bank politics and said that their silence on the matter is baffling and shocking.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Yatra

Congress to hold Bharat Jodo Yatra in all districts across country on September 7

India | Sep 03, 2023, 09:59 PM IST

The Yatra began last year in September from Kanyakumari and ended in Kashmir in the span of 130 days. The mileage which, the party reaped in Karnataka Assembly elections.

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