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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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PM can take dip in Ganga but will not talk about unemployment: Rahul Gandhi in Amethi

News | Dec 18, 2021, 07:00 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday arrived in his former bastion Amethi. This is his first visit to Amethi in 2.5 years after losing the Lok Sabha election from the seat in 2019.While addressing party workers in Amethi's Jagdishpur, he said, "I came into politics in 2004. Amethi was the city where I contested my first election. People of Amethi have taught me a lot about politics. You have shown me the way to politics and I want to thank each and everyone from Amethi."

Aaj Ki Baat : Why huge cutouts of late Gen Bipin Rawat were displayed at Rahul Gandhi’s rally in Uttarakhand?

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 16, 2021, 10:46 PM IST

Why Rahul Gandhi said, ‘Rafale jets, tanks, submarines alone do not make a nation strong’? SP chief Akhilesh Yadav meets his uncle Shivpal Yadav in Lucknow, agree to become allies for UP polls. for more watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on India TV.

Why isn't BJP removing him, asks Rahul Gandhi regarding Ajay Mishra

News | Dec 16, 2021, 08:00 AM IST

Ruckus in parliament continues after SIT released its latest report on Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Rahul Gandhi has demanded the resignation of Ajay Mishra.

Muqabla |Are politicians focussing on Hindu votes ahead of 2022 assembly elections?

News | Dec 14, 2021, 08:00 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said India is a country of Hindus and not Hindutvadis, who want to be in power at any cost. He said if there is inflation in the country and there is suffering, then this has been done by Hindutvadis. Watch Muqabla to know the details. Watch Muqabla with Meenakshi Joshi.

Kurukshetra | 'I am a Hindu, not Hindutwavadi': Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP at Jaipur rally

Kurukshetra | Dec 12, 2021, 08:20 PM IST

"I am a Hindu, not Hindutwavadi", said Rahul during his speech in Jaipur. Describing Hindu and Hindutva as two different words, Rahul said just as two living beings cannot have one soul, two words cannot have the same meaning.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Bipin Rawat

News | Dec 10, 2021, 01:20 PM IST

Many leaders are reaching the house of General Bipin Rawat to pay him their last tributes. Even an emotional Rahul Gandhi was seen at his house, who paid him floral tribute.

Rahul Gandhi raises issue of farmers in parliament, says they should be compensated

News | Dec 08, 2021, 08:40 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while raising the issue of farmers in parliament, said that the farmers and their families should be compensated by the government.

Rahul's demand for compensation for farmers who died during protest another political stunt?

Kurukshetra | Dec 04, 2021, 04:36 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi trained guns at the Centre over farmers demands including compensation for those who lost their lives during the farm protests. The BJP described Rahul's demand as just another political stunt. Watch debate on the show Kurukshetra.

Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over no compensation to farmers who died during protest

News | Dec 03, 2021, 04:51 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi trained guns at the Centre over farmers demands including compensation for those who lost their lives during the farm protests. The agitation is still continuing even after the government accepted the demand to repeal all three farm laws.

Farm Laws Repeal Bill: This government is scared of holding a discussion, says Rahul Gandhi

News | Nov 29, 2021, 03:44 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday lashed out at the government for not allowing discussions on the Farm Laws Repeal Bill in the Parliament and passed it immediately. Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament after the bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Rahul said "it is unfortunate that the farm laws were repealed without discussion" and sought to know why the government was shying away from a discussion on the bill, when the opposition was supporting them.

Haqikat Kya Hai: Did Sidhu call Imran his brother with Rahul's permission?

Hakikat Kya Hai | Nov 20, 2021, 09:28 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu is the breaking news in Pakistan today. Sidhu is also a hot topic among Pakistani public today because he called Imran Khan his elder brother. After this Sidhu definitely became a hero in Pakistan but he is facing criticism in India. Watch this special report.

Rahul Gandhi addresses press conference on Pegasus row, says - confident that we will get truth out of this

News | Oct 27, 2021, 06:00 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a press conference on alleged Pegasus snooping row. In his statement, he said, "Pegasus is an attempt to crush Indian democracy. It is a big step that the Supreme Court has said that they will look into this matter. I am confident that we will get truth out of this."

OMG: All parties sing 'vote dila de' as UP heads to polls next year!

Oh My God | Oct 26, 2021, 04:20 PM IST

All parties are prepared to face the polls next year. From Rahul to Akhilesh and Kejriwal to Owaisi, all contenders for the CM Chair have begun their prayers and now sing 'mujhko bhi toh vote dila de'. Watch this latest iteration of India TV's 'Oh My God'.

Ground report | Chorus grows for Rahul Gandhi to become Congress president

News | Oct 16, 2021, 06:37 PM IST

Congress Working committee members on Saturday appealed to Rahul Gandhi to take over as the president of the party. A proposal in this regard was mooted by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and vetted by other Chief Ministers and leaders.

Abki Baar Kiski Sarkar | Congress Sonia Gandhi counters G-23, says 'I'am full-time President'

News | Oct 16, 2021, 02:29 PM IST

Responding to queries by Congress dissenters over who takes decisions in the party, Sonia Gandhi said on Saturday that she was the "full-time and hands on Congress President".

Muqabla | Lakhimpur violence: Congress delegation meets President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan

News | Oct 13, 2021, 07:20 PM IST

Congress delegation led by Rahul Gandhi, met President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 13 over Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

Kurukshetra: PM Modi slams 'selective' interpretation of human rights

Kurukshetra | Oct 12, 2021, 07:48 PM IST

Slamming those who engage in "selective interpretation" of human rights with an eye on political gains and loss, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that such conduct harms human rights as well as democracy.

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi meet bereaved families in violence-hit Lakhimpur Kheri

News | Oct 07, 2021, 07:40 AM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday finally managed to meet the families of the farmers who were killed in Sunday's violence at Tikunia village in Lakhimpur Kheri district in Uttar Pradesh.

Abki Baar Kiski Sarkar | Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi reach violence-hit Lakhimpur Kheri

News | Oct 06, 2021, 08:49 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reaches Lakhimpur Kheri, where 8 persons including 4 farmers lost their lives in violence on Sunday.

Priyanka Gandhi released from detention, leaves for Lakhimpur with brother Rahul

Kurukshetra | Oct 06, 2021, 08:02 PM IST

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra left for Lakhimpur Kheri Wednesday evening from a PAC guest house in Sitapur where she was kept in detention since Monday morning.

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