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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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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Is Rahul Gandhi's popularity increasing?

Kurukshetra | Sep 10, 2024, 07:14 PM IST

Is the BJP wave waning in the country? Is Rahul Gandhi's popularity increasing? Can BJP lose in Haryana? How much of a challenge is there for BJP in Jammu and Kashmir? Can BJP return to power in Jharkhand?

Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'Tarnishing country's image'

News | Sep 10, 2024, 06:57 PM IST

On Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's statements in US, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan slammed Rahul Gandhi and said that Maligning the image of the country is equivalent to Deshdroh. On the other hand PM Modi chairs the first Board meeting of Anusandhan National Research Foundation.

Rahul Gandhi targets BJP, says ‘Fight (in India) is about Sikh rights, religious freedom’

News | Sep 10, 2024, 04:04 PM IST

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi lashed out at BJP over religious inequality in India. He said that the fight (in India) is about whether a Sikh, is going to be allowed to wear a turban in India, that's what the fight is about, and it is not just for Sikh, it is for all the religions.

Giriraj Singh berates Rahul Gandhi for ‘branding China’ in US during his first visit as LoP

News | Sep 09, 2024, 02:36 PM IST

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh blasted Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on September 09 for ‘branding China’ in United States. Speaking to ANI, he said, “The people of the country rejected Congress for the third time under the leadership of 'Yuvraj' Rahul Gandhi.

Congress and Gandhis: Here's what Indian columnist Tavleen Singh has to say | Exclusive Interview

News | Sep 09, 2024, 10:29 AM IST

Indian columnist and author Tavleen Singh, in an exclusive chat with India TV, opened up about her views on the Congress party and the Gandhi family. Singh affirmed that she admired PM Modi, but things changed later

Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Did cast census get green signal from Sangh?

Kurukshetra | Sep 03, 2024, 07:54 PM IST

Did Caste Census get green signal from Sangh? Is the Sangh supreme for BJP? Will Narendra Modi now conduct caste census? Is the Sangh's conflict over caste census over?

Aaj Ki Baat : Issue of caste census emerges, creates political storm

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 02, 2024, 10:52 PM IST

For the first time, the RSS today said that a caste census is necessary. The RSS has supported the caste census, surprising opposition parties with this endorsement. The RSS openly expressed its opinion on the need to count the number of castes, stating that it considers the caste census essential.

Coffee Par Kurukshetra: If elections are held today, will the opposition form the government?

Kurukshetra | Aug 24, 2024, 07:11 PM IST

If elections are held today, will the opposition be able to form its government? Has Modi's graph fallen? Are the opposition's claims baseless? Will the threat to the government increase due to the difference of 30-40 seats?

Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Why did Centre order to cancel lateral entry?

Kurukshetra | Aug 20, 2024, 09:56 PM IST

The central government has withdrawn its advertisement for recruitment through lateral entry into various ministries. Opposition parties had alleged that this move was an attempt to bypass reservation policies by appointing high-level officers through the back door.

Annamalai criticises Rahul Gandhi's remarks on lateral entry in UPSC

News | Aug 20, 2024, 09:38 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on August 19, slammed Congress Leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on the lateral entry in the UPSC.

Rahul Gandhi becomes First LoP in a decade to attend Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort

News | Aug 15, 2024, 07:11 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi becomes First LoP in a decade to attend Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort. Watch to know more!

Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Which leaders are afraid of Nishikant Dubey?

Kurukshetra | Aug 11, 2024, 10:50 PM IST

Today on our show, we have the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Nishikant Dubey, who is known for his fiery speeches in the Lok Sabha. How did Nishikant Dubey enter into politics? How did he gain so much freedom to speak in BJP? Why does Nishikant target Rahul Gandhi so much?

Rajya Sabha Session: Why did Jagdeep Dhankar get angry with opposition?

News | Aug 08, 2024, 05:31 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar became angry with the Congress and left the chair. Dhankhar stated, 'I am being insulted in the House every day.

Caste Census News: Why do Rahul Gandhi...Akhilesh Yadav want caste census?

News | Aug 05, 2024, 11:50 AM IST

The question of caste census has come up for discussion. Although the Census of India continues to provide data on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, no estimates of the population of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) or other groups are available.

Coffee Par Kurukshetra: How important is caste census in the country?

Kurukshetra | Aug 04, 2024, 10:58 PM IST

The issue of caste census has been brought into discussion. Although the Census of India continues to publish data on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, no estimates of the population of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and other groups are provided.

Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Does Rahul also have information about Kejriwal?

Kurukshetra | Aug 02, 2024, 11:49 PM IST

Why did Rahul Gandhi fear ED?..Is Rahul Gandhi on the path of Kejriwal? Is ED going to raid Rahul's house?

Kahani Kursi Ki: ED is coming...who is Rahul Gandhi's informer?

News | Aug 02, 2024, 01:59 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh's challenge to Rahul Rahul tell which officer called – Giriraj The opposition has not become a false leader like Rahul - Giriraj Rahul is running away to save his caste - Giriraj

Rahul Gandhi Speech in Loksabha: Why did the fear of ED suddenly start haunting Rahul Gandhi? Listen why?

News | Aug 02, 2024, 11:11 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi expressed fear of ED raid by tweeting... Said that if they don't like my Chakravyuh speech, action can be taken... Wrote... ED officials are welcome for tea and biscuits

Muqabla: Congress hits back at Anurag Thakur's Caste Remark

News | Jul 31, 2024, 11:18 PM IST

Muqabla: Congress hits back at Anurag Thakur's Caste Remark

Aaj Ki Baat: "Why is it wrong to ask Rahul Gandhi's caste"? - BJP

Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 31, 2024, 11:13 PM IST

Aaj Ki Baat: "Why is it wrong to ask Rahul Gandhi's caste"? - BJP

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