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Who is Rahul Gandhi?

Rahul Gandhi

About Rahul Gandhi

Who is Rahul Gandhi?

Rahul Gandhi is a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) representing the constituency of Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh since 2024 in the Lok Sabha.
 
He previously represented the constituency of Wayanad, Kerala, from 2019 to 2024, and Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, from 2004 to 2019.
 
Born on June 19, 1970 to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi is the grandson of Indira Gandhi, also a former Prime Minister, and the great-grandson of the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
 
Education
Following the murder of Indira Gandhi, Rahul received home education. Later on, he attended St Stephen's College at the
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India needs level playing field for businesses to compete: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi says Congress will fight crony capitalism and monopolies after his exchange with Elon Musk over Mukesh Ambani and Starlink's pending approvals in India.

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2026 | 4:59 PM IST

Delhi Police registers 25 FIRs over SIR protests, Rahul, Priyanka named

The cases since October 2 involve alleged vandalism, assaults, obstruction of government work and violation of prohibitory orders during protests against the electoral roll revision

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

INDIA bloc to meet today, weigh fresh protests; CJP alleges leader detained

Opposition MPs are awaiting an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu over alleged voter deletions, while CJP has alleged that one of their leaders was detained ahead of its Oct 10 Delhi protest

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

Indeed troubling: Musk responds to Rahul Gandhi amid Starlink entry row

Gandhi had earlier replied to Musk's post, which claimed that Starlink was unable to secure a licence despite complying with Indian laws and requirements for five years

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2026 | 7:42 AM IST

'Wait till you discover other guy': Rahul responds to Musk's 'Ambani' post

Musk questions whether Mukesh Ambani is the "real boss of India"; government says security clearances are pending for all three satcom licensees

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Delhi Police books Rahul, Priyanka for alleged 'assault', 'obstruction'

The FIR follows Wednesday's Congress protest, during which Rahul Gandhi led INDIA bloc leaders in a street demonstration and police detained 91 people, including several MPs

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained during Delhi protest, released later

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders were detained in Delhi while protesting against the Election Commission and demanding action over electoral issues.

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 8:56 PM IST

Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained after being removed from protest site

Gandhi and other MPs and leaders were headed in buses to the Jantar Mantar protest site after they were stopped by the police from proceeding further

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 6:36 PM IST

Oppn MPs head for sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar after solidarity lunch

The opposition MPs said they were all united in their fight against this government and will raise the people's issues and "how their rights were being taken away" by protesting on the streets

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Rahul, Priyanka booked for entering Akashvani Bhawan without permission

The FIR was registered after police received a complaint alleging that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and other MPs accompanying them entered the Akashvani Bhawan premises without permission

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 10:30 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi, other Congress leaders released from police detention

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also detained from the premises

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi launches 'Satyagraha' platform to unite protests across India

The Congress leader urged citizens, students, farmers and marginalised communities to register their grievances on the digital platform, saying it would bring together voices fighting for their rights

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Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi visits Balaghat, meets families after 32 tribal child deaths

The Congress leader met Baiga families and said he would raise the deaths in the Lok Sabha, while Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla called his visit a political stunt

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 6:34 PM IST

INDIA bloc plans 'Save Democracy' protests over 'vote chori' allegations

Opposition parties announce joint protests, seek ballot paper voting and urge SC to expedite SIR-related cases

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

Everyone involved in 'vote chori' will be held accountable: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi uses Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to "steal elections".

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Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 8:49 PM IST

EVM, voters' list match-fixing on: Rahul after Cong Working Committee meet

Rahul Gandhi also said that revelations about the Election Commission were now coming out in the open because of the Congress.

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Updated On : 29 Sep 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Election Commission row: Gyanesh Kumar must resign immediately, says Rahul

Rahul Gandhi demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of "destroying" India's democratic architecture

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Updated On : 24 Sep 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

Senior journalist Payal Mehta dies, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi offer condolences

Mehta (46) was on a visit to Mumbai when she developed uneasiness early in the morning. She was rushed to a hospital, where she later passed away

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Updated On : 20 Sep 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

PM Modi has decided to prostrate before Trump: Rahul Gandhi on 'UPI tax'

In a video posted on X, Gandhi urged Prime Minister Modi to "stop lying down in front of the US, have a spine, stand up" and rollback the "UPI tax".

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Updated On : 16 Sep 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

80% Indians non-vegetarian: Rahul Gandhi's dig at Brics gala dinner menu

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian a day after an all-vegetarian menu was served at the Brcis Summit gala dinner

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Updated On : 13 Sep 2026 | 3:04 PM IST