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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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Rahul Gandhi Takes On Cousin Varun In Pilibhit, Says Mayawati Is A Coward

India | Dec 30, 2011, 10:39 PM IST

Pilibhit, UP, Dec 30: Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took on his cousin Varun Gandhi in the latter's constituency of Pilibhit saying that the BJP leaders are "dealers of Sri Ram".Addressing a rally

rahul asks mayawati why she didn t sack her ministers

Rahul Asks Mayawati, Why She Didn't Sack Her Ministers Earlier

India | Dec 27, 2011, 06:31 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), Dec 27: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today ridiculed Mayawati government's decision to sack four ministers a day after the announcement of assembly polls in the state, wondering why she had not acted

rahul launches 3rd leg of election campaign in up

Rahul Launches 3rd Leg Of Election Campaign In UP

Politics | Dec 26, 2011, 04:43 PM IST

Sitapur (UP), Dec 26: With just a month left for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi here today kicked off the third phase of campaign, exhorting people to bring about a change

hazare to stage dharna outside homes of sonia rahul

Hazare To Stage Dharna Outside Homes Of Sonia, Rahul

India | Dec 25, 2011, 10:56 PM IST

Ralegan Siddhi, Dec 25: Anna Hazare today said he would stage dharna outside residences of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi after his three-day fast in Mumbai and asked his supporters to refrain from

rahul takes potshots at mayawati again

Rahul Takes Potshots At Mayawati Again

India | Dec 24, 2011, 10:40 PM IST

Kanshiram Nagar(UP), Dec 24: Slamming Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for her reservations over the proposed Food Security Bill, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi today said she had rejected it without giving it a proper

rahul in favour of bringing new leadership in congress

Rahul In Favour Of Bringing New Leadership In Congress

Politics | Dec 21, 2011, 09:44 PM IST

New Delhi, Dec 21: Rahul Gandhi feels that the future belongs to Congress if it makes efforts to bring up new leadership at various levels as  absence of leaders in 40-50 age group is a

pdp draws rahul s attention to misuse of funds in j k

PDP Draws Rahul's Attention To 'Misuse Of Funds' In J&K

Politics | Dec 18, 2011, 10:24 PM IST

Jammu, Dec 18: PDP today asked Rahul Gandhi, who has been alleging misuse of central funds in BSP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, to pay heed to “largescale misutilisation” of central allocations in Jammu and Kashmir where the

cong has lost mental balance says mayawati

Cong Has Lost Mental Balance, Says Mayawati

India | Dec 18, 2011, 08:05 PM IST

Lucknow, Dec 18: Stung by Rahul Gandhi's criticism, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati today lashed out at the Congress saying the party has “lost its mental balance” due to which it sees “elephant” eating money.“The

countries following native language have progressed faster

'Countries Following Native Language Have Progressed Faster'

Politics | Dec 16, 2011, 07:05 PM IST

Lucknow, Dec 16: Under attack from Rahul Gandhi for its aversion to English and computers, Samajwadi Party today said it was only against their forced and mandatory usage as countries which gave importance to native

rahul gandhi comes out in support of fdi in retail

Rahul Gandhi Comes Out In Support Of FDI In Retail

India | Dec 16, 2011, 02:02 PM IST

Farrukhabad, Dec 16 : Terming the opposition as “anti-farmer”, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi today came out openly in support of FDI in the retail sector saying it would help farmers.Addressing a public meeting in

mayawati never visited barren villages of bundelkhand rahul

Mayawati Never Visited 'Barren Villages' Of Bundelkhand : Rahul

Politics | Dec 15, 2011, 08:52 PM IST

Shahjahanpur (UP), Dec 15: Blaming the Mayawati government for the backwardness and “barren villages” in Bundelkhand, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi today claimed that the Chief Minister never visited the region to see what drought

rahul gandhi attacks mulayam for being anti english

Rahul Gandhi Attacks Mulayam For Being Anti-English

Politics | Dec 14, 2011, 06:42 PM IST

Badaun, Dec 14: Sharpening his attack on Mulayam Singh Yadav on the SP leader's home turf, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi today questioned his anti-English and anti-computers stance saying that the former Chief Minister had

rahul gandhi plays muslim card in up rally

Rahul Gandhi Plays Muslim Card In UP Rally

India | Dec 14, 2011, 05:01 PM IST

Badaun, Dec 14: Playing the Muslim card, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi today alleged that minorities were not getting any benefits in Uttar Pradesh and accused the Mayawati government of ignoring their welfare.  “Sachar committee

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Rahul To Be Present During Voting On Adj Motion On Blackmoney

India | Dec 14, 2011, 12:06 PM IST

New Delhi, Dec 14: Rahul Gandhi will be back in Delhi today from his campaign tour in Uttar Pradesh for the adjournment motion on black money to be moved by BJP leader L K Advani

rahul gandhi promises to change up s fortunes in five years

Rahul Gandhi Promises To Change UP's Fortunes In Five Years

India | Dec 13, 2011, 11:09 PM IST

Badaun (UP), Dec 13 : Attacking BSP and Samajwadi Party, Rahul Gandhi today sought a chance for Congress to rule Uttar Pradesh promising to change the state in the next ten years when people from

sp workers attempt to block rahul convoy 15 detained

SP Workers Attempt To Block Rahul Convoy, 15 Detained

India | Dec 13, 2011, 01:46 PM IST

Aligarh, Dec 13 : Samajwadi Party workers today attempted to block the cavalcade of Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, who started his five-day tour of western districts of poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.  “Around 50 to 60

shukla slams anna for accusing rahul of bringing weak lokpal

Shukla Slams Anna For Accusing Rahul Of Bringing Weak Lokpal

Politics | Dec 13, 2011, 09:12 AM IST

Shimla, Dec 13 : Slamming Anna Hazare for accusing Rahul Gandhi of bringing a weak Lokpal, Union Minister Rajeev Shukla on Monday  credited the young Congress leader along with Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan

exploit graft issue provided by bsp rahul to cong workers

Exploit Graft Issue Provided By BSP : Rahul To Cong Workers

Politics | Dec 11, 2011, 08:28 PM IST

Lucknow, Dec 11: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today said the ruling BSP in Uttar Pradesh had provided them enough issues like corruption and asked his party workers to exploit these to the hilt in the

anna takes on rahul one day in a hut is not enough

Anna Takes On Rahul, One Day In A Hut Is Not Enough

India | Dec 11, 2011, 06:03 PM IST

New Delhi, Dec 11: Taking on Rahul Gandhi, Anna Hazare today said he aspires to be the Prime Minister but spending “one day” in a hut is just not enough.  “I don't have any fight

rahul spends two hours with betel leaves growing farmers

Rahul Spends Two Hours With Betel Leaves Growing Farmers Near Lucknow

India | Dec 11, 2011, 04:29 PM IST

Lucknow, Dec 11: Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday night suddenly decided to visit a village near Lucknow to speak to farmers doing betel leaves cultivation. He sat in front of an 'alaav' (burning

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