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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 a sincere leader, 'strong voice' against communalism: Tharoor

His remarks come a day after he met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for redressal of his grievances, after which he said "all is good" and "we are all on the same page"

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Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

'All is good, we are on same page': Tharoor after meeting Kharge, Rahul

The meeting in Kharge's chamber in Parliament House complex lasted for over an hour. Sources said Congress general secretary K C Venugopal also joined the meeting

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Updated On : 29 Jan 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

Rahul, Priyanka extend greetings to nation on occasion of 77th Republic Day

Republic Day, observed annually on January 26, marks the day India adopted its Constitution in 1950, officially becoming a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

People paying a heavy price for air pollution with their health: Rahul

Gandhi has been raising the issue of air pollution. He had demanded a discussion on the issue during the Winter Session of Parliament

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Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

Govt doing to workers what it did to farmers: Rahul slams VB-G RAM G Act

Rahul Gandhi says repeal of MGNREGA mirrors farm laws push, warns Centre wants control over work and funds under VB-G RAM G Act; Congress vows to raise issue in upcoming Budget session

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Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

'Roads kill, bridges kill, water kills': Rahul Gandhi on UP techie death

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi used the term 'TINA- There is No Accountability' to criticise the government over the death of Noida based techie

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Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi skips defamation case hearing, next date February 20

Rahul Gandhi skipped his scheduled court appearance, citing travel to Kerala. The MP-MLA court granted him a final chance and fixed February 20 for further proceedings

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Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Siddaramaiah dismisses talk of K'taka CM change after meeting Rahul Gandhi

Siddaramaiah said there was no confusion within the party regarding leadership issues. He clarified that he did not hold any political discussions with Rahul Gandhi during the meeting

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 8:09 PM IST

I&B Ministry's attempt to block Jana Nayagan attack on Tamil culture: Rahul

His remarks come a day after the producer of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan approached the Supreme Court, challenging an interim order of the Madras High Court

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Rahul slams BJP's double engine govts, alleges corruption, abuse of power

Gandhi cited the murder of Ankita Bhandari in Uttarakhand, the Unnao rape case in Uttar Pradesh, deaths from drinking contaminated water in Indore, among others, to attack the BJP

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

Understand the difference: Rahul takes dig at govt over Trump's remarks

Trump on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Modi is "not that happy with me" because of the tariffs imposed by Washington on Delhi for its purchases of Russian oil

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Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

PM stays silent whenever poor die: Rahul slams BJP over Indore water crisis

Rahul Gandhi alleged Madhya Pradesh has become an epicentre of misgovernance, citing deaths linked to cough syrups, poor hygiene in government hospitals and now contaminated water

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Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

Tripura student's killing in Dehradun a 'horrific hate crime': Rahul Gandhi

Twenty-four-year-old Angel Chakma from Nandannagar in the West Tripura district was attacked by a group of six people when he objected to an alleged racial slur on December 9 in Dehradun

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Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 2:07 PM IST

Congress Foundation Day: Kharge, Rahul Gandhi attend flag hoisting ceremony

The Indian National Congress was founded on December 28, 1885, in Bombay (Mumbai) in the presence of 72 delegates at the Das Tejpal Sanskrit College

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Updated On : 28 Dec 2025 | 11:20 AM IST

Pitroda exposed Cong's link to anti-India global nexus: BJP on Rahul's trip

BJP alleged that the Congress overseas department chairperson revealed that the party holds an "official position" in the Global Progressive Alliance with Gandhi being part of its presidium

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Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 9:15 PM IST

Digvijaya Singh's Modi post sparks row; BJP calls it dissent against Rahul

The BJP was quick to latch on to Singh's remarks to hit out at the Congress, saying his praise was an "open dissent" against Rahul Gandhi's leadership

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Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 7:33 PM IST

Scrapping MGNREGA devastating attack on poor, PM acted alone: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said the UPA-era MGNREGA was not merely a work programme, but a rights-based development framework recognised internationally

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Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 4:57 PM IST

Cong leaders attend CWC meet to discuss political situation, G RAM G law

The meeting comes ahead of next year's assembly polls in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and the leaders are expected to deliberate on the party strategy

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Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 2:53 PM IST

Politics@2025: Fault lines & turning points, the moments that shaped India

From terror and unrest to diplomacy, power shifts and ideological milestones, the moments that shaped India this year

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Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 6:30 AM IST

Congress pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh on 1st death anniversary

Known for his humility, integrity, and wisdom, he led with dignity and compassion, ensuring that progress remained inclusive and welfare reached those most in need, Congress Mallikarjun

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Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 12:38 PM IST