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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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OPINION | Rahul should read Indira Gandhi's letter before describing Savarkar as betrayer

India | Nov 18, 2022, 01:02 PM IST

This is not the first time that Rahul Gandhi has spoken against Veer Savarkar. Since the election campaign is in full swing in Gujarat with Hindutva emerging as a big factor, and Savarkar being a venerable icon of Hindutva, Rahul had to come forward to defend his remarks.

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For Shivraj, Modi is 'kalpavriksha', Kejriwal 'babul' tree, Rahul Gandhi 'shrub' - WATCH

Elections | Nov 18, 2022, 03:16 PM IST

Gujarat elections campaigning: Addressing a public rally in Kutch district, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan slammed Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi, saying they indulged in negative politics.

The blooper triggers political attacks by BJP

National Anthem blooper: Awkward moment at Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra | WATCH

India | Nov 17, 2022, 08:01 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: The timing of the national anthem blooper for Rahul Gandhi is wrong for Congress MP as he is onslaught against BJP over several issues but the incident gave ammo to the saffron party.

Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Yatra

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Only women to walk with Rahul to mark Indira Gandhi birth anniversary

India | Nov 17, 2022, 05:21 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: After Nanded, the foot march has so far covered Hingoli and Washim districts and will cover Akola and Buldhana districts before proceeding to Madhya Pradesh on November 20.

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After Pooja Bhatt, Riya Sen takes part in Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, see pics

Nov 17, 2022, 01:51 PM IST

Riya Sen, best known for films such as "Jhankaar Beats" and "Noukadubi" has joined Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra. Earlier this month, actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt too joined him.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Yatra

Don't approve of Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Veer Savarkar: Uddhav Thackeray

India | Nov 17, 2022, 01:34 PM IST

The Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction has an alliance with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, as part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi.

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Shashi Tharoor reacts after party ignores him for Gujarat campaign, says 'Congress knows...'

Elections | Nov 16, 2022, 06:30 PM IST

Gujarat Assembly Election 2022: Leaders like Sachin Pilot and Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot were included in Congress' star campaigners list, but Shashi Tharoor was ignored by the party.

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BJP doesn't want to accept Dalits, tribals are original owners of the country: Rahul Gandhi

India | Nov 15, 2022, 08:11 PM IST

While addressing an event during his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', Rahul Gandhi said BJP attacks Constitution everyday and it doesn't want to accept Dalits and tribals should get rights.

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PIB Fact-Check rejects claims made in video on Railways' privatisation shared by Rahul Gandhi

India | Nov 13, 2022, 01:12 PM IST

In the video, Rahul Gandhi can be seen joined by South Central Railway Employees' Sangh AGS during 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' to which he asked, "Which part of the Indian Railways are they privatising?"

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Rahul Gandhi likely to not attend Parliament's Winter Session in December

India | Nov 12, 2022, 04:51 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: According to Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh, Rahul Gandhi doesn't want to leave Bharat Jodo Yatra midway and join Winter Session.

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Congress leader Krishna Kumar Pandey dies during Bharat Jodo Yatra; party pays last respects

India | Nov 08, 2022, 06:29 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh tweeted an image of Krishna Kumar Pandey and said, "This is probably Krishna Kumar Pandey's last photograph... walking with a smile and holding the national flag high."

The Bharat Jodo Yatra entered Maharashtra

Congress plans to launch Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0 from East to West before 2024 polls

India | Nov 08, 2022, 03:35 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress is expecting to regain the lost connection with people on the ground ahead of the General Election 2024.

The Congress has invited Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

Bharat Jodo Yatra set to enter Maharashtra, Rahul Gandhi to address rallies on Nov 10 and 18

India | Dec 17, 2022, 02:00 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: The yatra will proceed through Nanded district for four days and enter Hingoli district on November 11, Washim on November 15, Akola on November 16 and Buldhana on November 18, party sources said.

Rahul Gandhi with a football during the padyatra

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi seen playing football during his padyatra | WATCH

India | Nov 05, 2022, 08:13 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra witnessed a light moment when Rahul Gandhi started playing football.

Rahul Gandhi's Padyatra faces legal trouble

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, others booked for unauthorised use of KGF-2 music

India | Nov 05, 2022, 06:08 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: The case was registered under the provisions of Copyright Act, the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Congress President

Congress will give non-BJP govt under Rahul's leadership, says Kharge as he joins Bharat Jodo Yatra

India | Nov 01, 2022, 10:43 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Kharge said lakhs of people had joined the Yatra as it moved from Kanyakumari to Hyderabad and claimed that lakhs more would join from here to Marathwada.

Rohith Vemula's mother joins Rahul Gandhi

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rohith Vemula's mother joins Rahul Gandhi, extends solidarity

India | Nov 01, 2022, 04:47 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: The Congress from its official Twitter handle and several party leaders tweeted pictures of Radhika Vemula walking with Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Rahul Gandhi claims Congress will win forthcoming Gujarat

Gujarat polls: 'Congress will win, AAP only in the air,' says Rahul Gandhi

India | Oct 31, 2022, 04:38 PM IST

Gujarat Assembly polls 2022: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that there is a massive anti-incumbency against BJP in Gujarat, whereas, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has no support in the state.

Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra campaign

Telangana: Rahul sprints into Day 5 of Bharat Jodo Yatra as others try to catch up

India | Oct 30, 2022, 10:21 AM IST

Telangana Bharat Jodo Yatra: Caught unawares over his sudden shifting of gears, Gandhi’s security personnel, Telangana PCC President Revanth Reddy and others also started scooting from a brisk walk.

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TRS, BJP two sides of same coin, alleges Rahul Gandhi | VIDEO

India | Oct 28, 2022, 01:54 PM IST

Bharat Jodo Yatra: The Congress MP accused both the TRS and BJP of horse-trading and toppling governments.

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