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Rahul Gandhi

Rae BareliUttar PradeshIndian National Congress

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WayanadKeralaIndian National Congress

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Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and a former member of Parliament from Kerala's Wayanad district. He has been actively involved in Indian politics since 2004 and has held various positions within the Congress party, including serving as the party's Vice President from 2013 to 2017.

Full Name	Rahul Gandhi
Date of Birth	19 June 1970 (age 52)
Parents	Father - Rajiv Gandhi Mother - Sonia Gandhi
Grandparents	Paternal Grandfather - Feroze Gandhi Paternal Grandmother - Indira Gandhi
Siblings	Sister - Priyanka Gandhi
Education	Rollins College (Bachelor of Arts) Trinity College, Cambridge (Master of Philosophy)

Rahul Gandhi is the son of late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and former Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

After constant pressure from the party members, and chief proposers Sonia Gandhi and former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Rahul on December 04, 2017 filed his nomination papers for the post of Congress president. With this he put an end to the two-year long speculations in the party circles about his impending elevation.

After 19 years of service, party president Sonia made way for the new President, her son Rahul Gandhi on December 11. The party, through an internal election process —comprising of 9,000 party delegates from different blocks of India —endorsed Rahul Gandhi as the party president.

Prior to this Rahul was the Vice-President and Chairperson of the National Students Union of India as well as Indian Youth Congress. He is a trustee of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust.

After completing his education under a pseudonym in abroad, Rahul entered politics in 2004 won back Rajiv Gandhi's old Lok Sabha seat of Amethi.

Rahul led the party in the 2014 general elections, wherein the party suffered really bad electoral results, winning just 44 seats as compared to 206 seats it won in 2009 general election.

Bharat Jodo Yatra

On September 7, 2022, Rahul Gandhi started Bharat Jodo Yatra, literally a ‘unite India march’ under which he will cover 3,500 km in close to five months across 12 States and two Union Territories to reach Kashmir. The campaign was seen as an effort to rejuvenate the Congress party and to strengthen its position ahead of the assembly elections in several states and the 2024 general elections. The main focus of the yatra is to unite the nation and to bring the people of India together.

Ever since Rahul embarked on the mega 12-state yatra, the Congress witnessed electoral successes in two key states of Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka. The Congress managed to wrest both the states from the ruling BJP, with several party leaders crediting the yatra for playing a big role in the grand old party's success.

Conviction and Disqualification

On March 23, 2023 Rahul Gandhi received a two-year imprisonment sentence from a court in Surat, Gujarat, after being convicted of defamation for his comment against Narendra Mondi during the General Election 2019 campaign. On the next day of his conviction, Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Lok Sabha.

However, later, the conviction was stayed by the Supreme Court, paving the way for his return to the Lok Sabha.

Though Mallikarjun Kharge is the current president of the Congress, Rahul Gandhi is still seen as the party's most prominent face and the top election draw for the Congress. He is expected to spearhead the party's campaign and embark on yatra similar to the Bharat Jodo March in the run up to the crucial Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

Political Information

Name

Rahul Gandhi

Party Name

Indian National Congress

State

Uttar Pradesh

Constituency Name

Rae Bareli

Year

2024

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Stalin shocked at BJP ‘threat’ to rahul gandhi

Sep 18, 2024, 22:31 (IST)

'No accolades for those who malign India': VP Dhankhar intensifies attack on rahul gandhi over his remarks in US

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 19, 2024, 18:56 (IST)

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticised rahul gandhi for tarnishing India's institutions both domestically and abroad. He stressed the importance of a positive global image and dismissed claims about elite access to IITs and IIMs. Dhankhar urged media outlets to focus on national progress instead of individual-centric stories, emphasizing democracy's reliance on this approach.

'Wear turban and ... ': Amit Shah demands rahul gandhi's apology over remarks on Sikhs

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 23, 2024, 15:52 (IST)

Union home minister Amit Shah accused Congress leader rahul gandhi of disrespecting the Sikh community during a US event and demanded an apology. Shah also claimed that Gandhi misled youth about the Agniveer scheme and criticized Bhupinder Singh Hooda's previous government for corruption and favoritism, asserting that BJP has ended such practices.

In US, Rahul slams govt on jobs; BJP says he's 'tarnishing India's image'

TNN / Sep 10, 2024, 04:51 (IST)

During a discussion at the University of Texas, rahul gandhi criticized the Modi government for issues like unemployment and RSS influence. He pointed out India's dependence on Chinese products and claimed BJP holds regressive views on women. In response, BJP accused Rahul of tarnishing India's image abroad.

Will push for restoration of J&K’s statehood: rahul gandhi

TNN / Sep 24, 2024, 00:48 (IST)

Why rahul gandhi is off the mark when it comes to Sikhs

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 22, 2024, 12:30 (IST)

Why would the leader of the Opposition, finally being credited with political acumen, choose the Sikh community to illustrate a larger point about religious freedoms in India?

‘Apraadh, appeasement, arrogance’: Sambit Patra on what INDIA bloc's 'A' stands for after rahul gandhi's response in US

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 12, 2024, 15:05 (IST)

BJP MP Sambit Patra criticised rahul gandhi for hesitating when asked about the meaning of 'A' in the opposition alliance 'INDIA'. Patra accused Gandhi of arrogance, appeasement, and crime. He also blamed Congress for appeasement politics in Himachal Pradesh and labelled Gandhi's actions abroad as divisive and treasonous.

Fear of BJP vanished within minutes of election result: rahul gandhi in Texas

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 09, 2024, 09:53 (IST)

Congress MP rahul gandhi remarked that the fear of BJP and Prime Minister Modi dissipated among Indians following the Lok Sabha election results. Speaking in Dallas, Gandhi also talked about what he thinks is the difference in the idea of India between the RSS and the Congress party. He said, "The RSS believes that India is one idea and we believe that India is a multiplicity of ideas and we believe by the way, very much like the United States, we believe that everybody should be allowed to participate."

rahul gandhi never spoke of ending quotas: Mallikarjun Kharge

TNN / Sep 22, 2024, 00:39 (IST)

‘Restoring J&K statehood tops Congress agenda’

BJP asks rahul gandhi to withdraw his statement on Sikhs

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 21, 2024, 16:27 (IST)

The BJP has urged Congress leader rahul gandhi to retract his US trip remarks, which they claim have instilled fear in the Sikh community. Citing concerns from Sikh organizations, BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa emphasized the community's contributions and criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for unpaid hospital dues impacting healthcare services.

Special court in city to hear defamation case against rahul gandhi

Sep 23, 2024, 23:27 (IST)

Maharashtra BJP to hold protests against rahul gandhi

Sep 12, 2024, 23:15 (IST)

'Telangana Congress next target to make rahul gandhi PM'

TNN / Sep 16, 2024, 04:08 (IST)

B Mahesh Kumar Goud has taken over as TPCC chief, supported by outgoing leader and CM A Revanth Reddy. His main goal is to prepare for the 2029 Lok Sabha polls to make rahul gandhi prime minister. Goud will be available for party workers daily at Gandhi Bhavan, with additional support from ministers and the CM.

'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan chalate chalate ...': Rajnath Singh rebukes rahul gandhi for 'misleading' remarks in US

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 11, 2024, 15:16 (IST)

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned rahul gandhi's comments on the Sikh community and reservations made during his US visit, labeling them as misleading and baseless. Singh denied claims of religious restrictions on Sikhs in India. Other ministers also criticized Gandhi, emphasising India's commitment to minority safety and its robust parliamentary democracy.

'A in INDIA alliance': rahul gandhi's slip-up during address to Indian-Americans goes viral

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 10, 2024, 18:17 (IST)

During an interaction that went viral, Congress MP rahul gandhi addressed a student's questions about the INDIA Alliance's vision and practicality. The student highlighted concerns over unresolved seat-sharing issues and the coalition’s purpose beyond opposing Prime Minister Modi. Rahul clarified that the alliance aims to challenge BJP’s monopolization of power.

'When PM says on foreign soil ...': Congress defends rahul gandhi's 'turban' remark in US

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 10, 2024, 17:09 (IST)

Congress criticised BJP for equating itself with India while defending rahul gandhi's remarks in the US. Spokesperson Pawan Khera asserted that condemning BJP isn't the same as condemning India and pledged continued scrutiny of government policies. BJP leaders accused Rahul of spreading misinformation and tarnishing India's reputation abroad.

rahul gandhi donates one month salary to KPCC for relief in Wayanad

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 04, 2024, 14:13 (IST)

rahul gandhi has donated his one-month salary of Rs 2.3 lakh to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for those affected by the Wayanad landslides. He urged fellow Indians to contribute through the 'Stand With Wayanad - INC' app. The Congress party plans to build 100 houses for victims of the July 30 landslides, which claimed over 200 lives.

'Vote for your rights, vote for INDIA': rahul gandhi appeal voters to turn out in large numbers in phase 2 of polling in J&K

ANI / Sep 25, 2024, 10:47 (IST)

rahul gandhi appealed to voters in Jammu and Kashmir to vote for their rights and prosperity during the second phase of polling, supporting the INDIA alliance. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah advised Congress to concentrate more on campaigning in Jammu. The voter turnout reached 10.22 percent by 9 am, with elections being held after a decade.

'Hasn't done much...': Why Omar Abdullah is upset with ally Congress's Jammu campaign

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 25, 2024, 10:35 (IST)

Omar Abdullah, contesting from Ganderbal and Budgam in the J&K elections, criticized ally Congress for not doing enough in Jammu. He urged rahul gandhi to focus more on Jammu. The second phase of polling sees 239 candidates competing for 26 constituencies across six districts. The first phase recorded a voter turnout of 59 percent.

'It is a difficult situation': Pressure mounts on Congress brass after Muda case ruling against Siddaramaiah

TNN / Sep 25, 2024, 07:06 (IST)

Pressure mounted on the Congress brass Tuesday to take a "definitive stance" on CM Siddaramaiah even as party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and LS opposition leader rahul gandhi have maintained silence, reports B V Shivashankar. Both are believed to be talking to senior party functionaries individually for feedback and are expected to call CM and deputy CM D K Shivakumar to Delhi soon.