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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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Sitaram Yechury dead: Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee condole

Sitaram Yechury dies: Rahul Gandhi, Mamata, Akhilesh, others condole demise of Left veteran

India | Sep 12, 2024, 06:32 PM IST

Yechury, 72, passed away on Thursday at AIIMS, New Delhi, after battling a respiratory tract infection. Known for his affable personality and accommodative political stance, Yechury was one of the most recognisable faces of the Left in recent years.

Rahul Gandhi will also suffer same fate as his grandmother, Tarvinder Singh Marwah on rahul gandhi,

'Rahul Gandhi will also suffer same fate as his grandmother': Congress shares BJP leader's video

India | Sep 12, 2024, 12:17 PM IST

Delhi BJP's Sikh cell convenor Charanjeet Singh Lovely said Rahul Gandhi's small-mindedness is evident from his statement, claiming that Sikh turbans are not safe in India and that Sikhs lack religious freedom. Congress has historically been the political party that caused the most harm to Sikhs.

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India | Sep 14, 2024, 11:29 AM IST

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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 11, 2024

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 11, 2024

India | Sep 11, 2024, 10:49 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.

Yogi Adityanath, Rahul Gandhi

'Congress prince heading to become anti-India separatist group leader': CM Yogi hits out at Rahul

Sep 11, 2024, 06:59 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also slammed the Congress party for entering an alliance with the National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Members of Sikh Prakoshth of BJP Delhi hold protest near

BJP workers protest outside Rahul Gandhi's residence over 'Sikh remark', seek his apology

India | Sep 11, 2024, 05:26 PM IST

The members of Sikh Prakoshth of BJP Delhi held a protest against Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi outside his residence over his statement on the Sikh community.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta slams Rahul over his 'quota remark', says 'It reflects long-standing views of Gandhi family'

Assam | Sep 11, 2024, 04:30 PM IST

Top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah, criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. In a strong-worded note on X, Shah said as long as the BJP is there, neither can anyone abolish reservations nor can anyone mess with the nation's security.

Rahul Gandhi statement on Sikhs

'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan chalate chalate...': Rajnath slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Sikhs

India | Sep 11, 2024, 04:46 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi in his controversial speech in Herndon, Virginia, said that the fight in India is about whether a person, as a Sikh, is going to be allowed to wear a turban in India and would be able to visit a Gurdwara.

Rahul Gandhi during an interaction with the media at the

'PM Modi has not handled China situation well': Rahul Gandhi in US, says 'won't accept Pakistan...'

World | Sep 11, 2024, 02:40 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi indicated that the Congress is aligned with the BJP on major policy issues like Pakistan and India-US relations, although he criticised PM Modi's approach to China. He asserted that Indian democracy was broken in the last 10 years and is now fighting back.

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul

Khalistani terrorist Pannun endorses Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Sikhs, says it 'justify Khalistan'

World | Sep 11, 2024, 03:18 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi ignited a political controversy in the United States, casting doubt on whether a Sikh person would be allowed to wear a turban. The unexpected endorsement by the Khalistani terrorist did not portray the Congress leader in a good light.

Amit Shah attacks Rahul Gandhi over China remarks, Amit Shah attacks Rahul Gandhi, No one can mess w

No one can mess with nation's security as long as BJP is there: Amit Shah attacks Rahul Gandhi

India | Sep 11, 2024, 01:22 PM IST

Amit Shah added Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's statement lays bare the Congress's politics of causing rifts on the lines of regionalism, religion, and linguistic differences.

Rahul Gandhi meets Ilhan Omar, BJP reacts

'Is Desh Virodh OK?': Rahul Gandhi's meeting with anti-India US lawmaker Ilhan Omar draws BJP's ire

India | Sep 11, 2024, 11:40 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi's meeting with Ilhan Omar sparked a fresh row as the BJP accused him of working with "radical and anti-India" elements and working against the country. Omar has previously drawn India's ire by visiting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and passing anti-India resolutions.

LoP Rahul Gandhi should speak with responsibility

OPINION | LoP Rahul Gandhi should speak with responsibility

India | Sep 11, 2024, 11:40 AM IST

At Georgetown University in Washington DC, Rahul gave the impression that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were not held in a free and fair manner.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati.

Mayawati responds to Rahul Gandhi's clarification on quota: 'If Congress' intentions were clear...'

Sep 11, 2024, 11:09 AM IST

Hitting out at the Congress, BSP chief Mayawati said the grand old party never implemented OBC reservation nor conducted caste census when it was in power. She also claimed that the Congress will never be able to conduct caste census in the future.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 10, 2024

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 10, 2024

India | Sep 10, 2024, 11:18 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.

Rahul Gandhi at  at Georgetown University in Washington DC.

What does 'A' stand for in INDIA? Rahul Gandhi's oops moment goes viral

India | Sep 10, 2024, 05:15 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi is on a visit to the USA. He has been giving controversial statements about India in the US. Earlier the Congress leader said that the fight in India was not political while addressing the Indian diaspora in Texas. He said, "the fight is about if Sikhs can wear a turban in India."

Hardeep Singh Puri at the BJP headquarters.

Hardeep Puri lambasts Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Sikhs, reminds him of 1984 | WATCH

India | Sep 10, 2024, 02:24 PM IST

Puri accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading a "dangerous narrative" and also said that he is surrounded by people who harbour harmful views, and this is a part of a more sinister agenda.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan slammed Rahul Gandhi over his

Shivraj Singh Chouhan's blitz on Rahul Gandhi: 'Tarnishing country's image is like treason'

India | Sep 10, 2024, 01:00 PM IST

The Union Minister claimed that Rahul Gandhi is frustrated by the Congress's Lok Sabha election defeat and is venting in this manner.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during an interaction in

'I don't hate Narendra Modi, empathise with him': Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP, RSS again in US | WATCH

World | Sep 10, 2024, 10:53 AM IST

Speaking at an interaction with students at the prestigious Georgetown University, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of locking Congress' bank accounts ahead of the elections. He said the BJP could not have won 240 seats in a fair election, and claimed the RSS was capturing key institutions in India.

Breaking news, September 10

Breaking News, September 10 | HIGHLIGHTS

India | Sep 10, 2024, 11:23 PM IST

India TV News provides you with all the breaking news, latest news, breaking story videos, and Live TV on a single platform to ensure you don't miss the biggest happenings in India and the world.

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