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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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Rahul Gandhi meets Unnao rape victim's family, assures legal assistance

Speaking to reporters, the victim said that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi promised to help her pursue justice

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Updated On : 25 Dec 2025 | 7:00 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of empowering monopolies, burdening small traders

He pledged his full support to the Vaishya community, calling it a fight against the BJP's "feudal mindset"

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 12:41 PM IST

BJP has completely disincentivised manufacturing in India: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said the automobile major was grappling with the shift from internal combustion engines to electric mobility, a transition he said was reshaping industries worldwide

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 9:14 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP, says party proposing elimination of Constitution

Addressing a gathering at the Hertie School in Berlin, Germany, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Centre has ;weaponised' investigating agencies

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 9:42 AM IST

National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks response from Gandhis on ED plea

While Solicitor General Tushar Mehta represented the ED in the case, senior advocates Abhishek Singhvi and R S Cheema represented the Gandhis

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:32 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi, high command to decide on Karnataka CM issue: Siddaramaiah

The CM's statement came a day after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the confusion over the leadership issue in the party's Karnataka unit exists only at the local level

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

BJP attacks Rahul for Soros link, claims he met India's enemies in Germany

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, party national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia showed a purported picture of Gandhi with Berlin-based Hertie school president

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

VB-G RAM G Bill 'anti village', Modi govt destroyed MGNREGA: Rahul

The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha also said that MGNREGA gave the rural worker bargaining power

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 11:28 AM IST

Modi govt creating monopolies, reins of economy must return to MSMEs: Rahul

Monopoly or duopoly is a curse for India and the Modi government has been doing exactly this in every sector, Rahul Gandhi said

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 12:53 PM IST

40% cost on states under VB-G RAM G Bill to weaken rural jobs: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill's 40% cost shift to states would undermine MGNREGA's core principles, weaken rural job security and centralise control over budgets, rules and works

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 5:17 PM IST

National Herald case: Delhi court rejects ED's complaint against Gandhis

The case stems from a private complaint by former Union minister Subramanian Swamy, who accused Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Young Indian of cheating, criminal conspiracy

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 12:48 PM IST

Rijiju seeks apology from Rahul, Kharge over alleged 'threat' to PM Modi

The parliamentary affairs minister said the workers and leaders of the Congress and the BJP are political rivals, not enemies

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

Congress expels ex-Odisha MLA who flagged Rahul Gandhi's 'inaccessibility'

An official notice issued by the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) informed about the decision taken by the party's central leadership

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 9:45 AM IST

We will work with truth, non-violence to remove Modi-RSS govt: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party stands with "satya (truth)" and vowed to remove the "Narendra Modi-RSS government".

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 5:38 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to attend friendly football match between Messi, Revanth Reddy

Rahul Gandhi will land in Hyderabad on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 10:44 AM IST

Congress leader's letter exposes 'Team Rahul vs Team Priyanka' rift: BJP

In a post on X, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla cited the letter and said the Congress's internal tensions were "out in the open now"

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 3:33 PM IST

Govt 'under pressure' on issues of election reform, Vande Mataram: Rahul

Deputy Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said it was discussed during the meeting that the party was successful in raising the current problems of the people

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 1:01 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi flags issue of air pollution, seeks discussion in Lok Sabha

The Congress leader said the prime minister can then put in place a plan to deal with the issue of air pollution

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 12:47 PM IST

Appeared under pressure: Rahul Gandhi as he takes dig at Shah's LS speech

Rahul also claimed that Shah did not respond to any of the points raised by him and remained evasive including on transparent voter lists, EVMs and granting immunity to the chief election commissioner

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2025 | 12:49 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi disagrees with govt picks in CIC selection meet with PM Modi

The meeting lasted nearly 1 hour and 25 minutes, during which Gandhi disagreed with the names proposed by the government for the top posts and handed over his formal dissent note

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 3:55 PM IST