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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 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.

Rahul Gandhi in US

Rahul Gandhi in Virginia: 'RSS doesn't understand India, it says certain states inferior to others'

World | Sep 10, 2024, 08:53 AM IST

The Congress Party will think of scrapping reservations when India is a fair place, which is not the case right now, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition also added.

Giriraj Singh, BJP, Rahul Gandhi, US visit

'A traitor cannot know...': BJP's Giriraj Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi over RSS remarks

India | Sep 09, 2024, 12:34 PM IST

While speaking at an Indian diaspora event organised in Dallas, Gandhi said that the RSS believes India is one idea and Congress believes that India is a multiplicity of ideas.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sam Pitroda

'Rahul Gandhi is not 'Pappu', he is highly educated and visionary leader': Sam Pitroda | WATCH

World | Sep 09, 2024, 11:15 AM IST

Sam Pitroda claims Rahul Gandhi has a vision contrary to what the BJP promotes by spending crores of rupees. "I must tell you, he is no Pappu. He is highly educated, well-read, a strategist with deep thinking on any subject and sometimes it is not very easy to understand him," Pitroda said.

Rahul Gandhi addresses the Indian diaspora in Dallas

From unemployment to RSS's belief in 'one idea', Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP govt in US | WATCH

World | Sep 09, 2024, 10:48 AM IST

While speaking at an Indian diaspora event organised in Dallas, Gandhi said that the RSS believes India is one idea and Congress believes that India is a multiplicity of ideas. He emphasised that every person should be given space irrespective of their caste, language, religion, and tradition.

Breaking news, Kolkata case, Rahul Gandhi

Breaking News, September 9 | Highlights

India | Sep 09, 2024, 11:47 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.

Rahul Gandhi receives a warm and enthusiastic welcome at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Rahul Gandhi gets warm welcome as he reaches US in a first after becoming Leader of Opposition

World | Sep 08, 2024, 12:31 PM IST

The Congress MP was welcomed at the airport by Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, and members of the Indian diaspora.

Breaking News

Breaking News, September 8 | Highlights

India | Sep 08, 2024, 11:26 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.

Uttar Pradesh News

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over Mangesh Yadav encounter, questions 'rule of law' in UP

Sep 07, 2024, 11:46 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi took a sharp dig at the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh following the controversial Mangesh Yadav encounter, accusing the state of flouting the rule of law and demanding an impartial investigation into all suspicious encounters by the UP STF.

Prashant Kishor in Aap Ki Adalat

Aap Ki Adalat: Prashant Kishor praises Rahul Gandhi, gives credit for reviving Congress

India | Sep 07, 2024, 10:32 PM IST

Prashant Kishore, who is the latest guest on India TV's iconic show - Aap Ki Adalat, spoke about a range of issues including, changed political dynamics after the Lok Sabha elections and the role of Rahul Gandhi behind Congress' improved performance.

Rahul Gandhi leaves for London

Rahul Gandhi takes late-night flight to London, plans visit to US: Sources

India | Sep 06, 2024, 07:26 PM IST

Rahu Gandhi, according to sources, left for London from where he will visit the USA. He will be in the United States for three days. He will meet people of Indian origin, students, and businessmen, among others.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 5, 2024

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 5, 2024

India | Sep 05, 2024, 11:27 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.

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