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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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Congress will dismantle 'discriminatory system' if it comes to power: Rahul

Gandhi said the Congress and he hold CAPF personnel in the highest esteem and firmly believe that advancement within their own Force

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

Rahul accuses Centre of excluding Bahujan entrepreneurs from big contracts

Rahul Gandhi accused Modi government of perpetuating a system of exclusion through its policies

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

Shah mocks Rahul Gandhi on petrol price remarks, says no fuel shortage

Shah said Rahul Gandhi, at a recent public meeting in this union territory, had said that "due to the Gulf war, petrol prices have gone up in India

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 5:53 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi slams govt over LPG crisis, likens response to Covid handling

Lok Sabha LoP asked why it is always the poor who perish first in every crisis and urged people to not remain silent

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

India kept in dark: Rahul Gandhi hits out at govt on data sovereignty

Rahul Gandhi said India must lead AI race and sought clarity on data protection and localisation norms

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

Like Zubeen Garg, Congress works to unite people: Rahul Gandhi in Assam

He alleged that the BJP government led by Sarma is spreading hatred against people and communities

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

Hidden BJP-RSS-LDF hand influencing Keralam elections: Rahul Gandhi

Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi questioned his silence on the alleged Sabarimala temple gold controversy. "Chief Minister has full access to the Prime Minister, to the Home Minister

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

Govt hiding reality of foreign surveillance, security at risk: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi has accused the Centre of concealing risks linked to Chinese surveillance cameras and foreign tech platforms, alleging it is endangering national security

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi says Kerala CM Pinarayi linked to those 'attacking' minorities

Rahul Gandhi also accused the LDF government in Kerala, led by Pinarayi Vijayan, of having a tacit understanding with the BJP

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

Congress will repeal CAPF legislation when it comes to power: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi' remarks came a day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote amid an Opposition walkout

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Himanta 'most corrupt CM', running land ATM in Assam: Rahul Gandhi

He also said popular singer Zubeen Garg stood for Assam and its people, and the Congress party will deliver justice to him for his death within 100 days of coming to power

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi flags deficiencies in health scheme for ex-servicemen

CAG recently observed that the ECHS is not receiving adequate funding; yet, the government refused to explain why necessary funds for ex-servicemen's healthcare are not being allocated, Gandhi said

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Nation was sold half-baked scheme: Rahul Gandhi on Smart Cities Mission

Gandhi said this scheme serves as a prime example of the Modi government's 'true modus operandi' - grand announcements, even grander publicity, and zero accountability

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 1:09 PM IST

No 'Bahujan' representation in top leadership of institutions: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi vowed to ensure that every section of society secures equal participation and representation in every institution across the nation

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Atrocities against Dalits, Adivasis have intensified in Gujarat: Rahul

The leader of opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha also expressed solidarity with the victims of the 2016 Una flogging case and vowed to continue to amplify their voices until justice is served

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

Congress gets final eviction notices for Akbar Road, Raisina Road offices

The party faces eviction of its old party office, which it has held since 1978, as this is the final notice sent by the estate department

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

Congress, Rahul Gandhi are BJP's 'B-team': Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

He also accused the Congress of appeasement politics and seeking the support of groups engaged in majority and minority communalism

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Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

People of Kerala ready for change: Rahul Gandhi pitches for UDF govt

Gandhi's message came a day after the Congress released its list of 92 candidates for the April 9 assembly election in the state

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Strategic setback to India's diplomacy: Cong slams govt on Chabahar port

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh alleged that continuity in governance is an essential reality that is never acknowledged by the "self-obsessed" PM

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Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

DU rejects Rahul Gandhi claim it excludes backward students via interview

Rejecting his claims, DU said it admits students based on CUET scores, and the standard admission process does not include interviews for most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

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Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 12:02 PM IST