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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 calls US trade deal an 'ordeal', Rahul says PM 'compromised'

Congress alleged that the trade deal had become an 'ordeal' for the country subjected to by the prime minister's 'desperation and surrender'

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Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in 'grips', 'chokes' placed on PM: Rahul

Gandhi, who has been attacking the BJP-led government and accusing it of a sell-out through the deal, posted a video on X in which he invoked his recent speech in Parliament

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

National Herald case: Delhi HC to hear Mar 9 ED plea against Sonia, Rahul

Besides Gandhis, the high court had also issued notices to Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd and Sunil Bhandari on the ED's plea

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

Rahul calls AI summit 'disorganised', says Chinese products displayed

"Instead of leveraging India's talent and data, the AI summit is a disorganised PR spectacle - Indian data up for sale, Chinese products showcased", Rahul Gandhi said

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

BJP's Nishikant Dubey moves substantive motion to expel Rahul Gandhi

Dubey argues the motion aims to 'expose the intentions of the Tukde Tukde gang to divide the country into pieces' and asserts that Parliament has previously expelled members through similar motions

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 8:37 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress rally against India-US trade deal in Punjab

According to senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, the rally is expected to be held either on February 28 or March 1

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

Witnessing betrayal of farmers in name of US trade deal: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi, who has been attacking govt and accusing it of a sell-out via deal, said this issue concerns the future and asked whether India is allowing another country to gain a hold over agri industry

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Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Rahul 'immature', lacks understanding of economy: Goyal on textile remarks

When immature people come into politics, allegations of such level are made, he said in a further attack on Rahul Gandhi over the latter's criticism of the Indo-US trade deal

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi over 'lies', says trade deals protect farmers

Addressing a well-attended BJP rally here, Shah alleged that Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, 'has started a new tradition of telling lies daily'

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Stormy first leg of Budget session over; Lok Sabha to meet again on March 9

Stormy phase sees Opposition protests over India-US trade deal and memoir row; eight MPs suspended, House to reconvene on March 9

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 12:01 AM IST

Rahul meets farm union leaders, discusses movement against US trade deal

Congress leader says trade pact threatens farmers' livelihoods; backs nationwide movement after meeting farm union representatives in Parliament

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi meets farm leaders, voices concern over India-US trade deal

The farm leaders and Rahul Gandhi discussed the need for a large-scale national movement to oppose the deal, and safeguard the livelihoods of farmers and farm labourers

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Govt shelves motion against Rahul Gandhi as BJP MP moves notice: Rijiju

Rijiju noted that since a private member has already submitted a notice for the motion, the government will refrain from introducing its own motion

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over US deal, says farmers fully protected

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies on the India-US interim trade deal, asserting that farmers' interests were fully safeguarded and exports would rise

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:25 AM IST

Opposition protests rock LS over BJP MP's remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Lok Sabha adjourned amid Opposition sloganeering over interim US trade pact and protests against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on Rahul Gandhi

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

If you want to hang us, we are ready: Cong's Venugopal on Rahul LS notice

On Gandhi's remarks being expunged, Venugopal said the government is pressuring the chair not to give a chance to the members of the opposition to speak

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi in LS

Dubey said that in his notice he has stated how the Leader of Opposition visits foreign countries joining hands with Soros Foundation, USAID, Ford Foundation and 'colludes' with anti-India elements

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Will PM listen or 'grip' on him too strong: Rahul Gandhi slams US deal

Gandhi's attack on the government came a day after he alleged that the India-US interim trade deal was a "wholesale surrender", with India's energy security handed over to America

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi slams India-US trade deal, FM Sitharaman rebuts sharply

Rahul Gandhi alleges India 'surrendered' in US trade pact; Centre rejects charge, says no one can sell or buy the country

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

'Govt sold Bharat Mata, wholesale surrender': Rahul on India-US trade deal

Gandhi said the interests of the farmers have been compromised

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST