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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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Believers of Manusmriti will have problem with Ambedkar: Rahul slams Shah

Amit Shah, earlier, lashed out at the Congress party and said that it had become a 'fashion' for the party to take Ambedkar's name

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 7:54 AM IST

Politics in 2024: Lotus blooms in North; South witnesses a 'son' rise

The year 2024 not just reshaped the Indian politics, but also forced the political thinkers to come up with new explanations to describe the electoral behaviour

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 3:42 PM IST

News updates: Delhi Police destroys illegal drugs worth Rs 1,682 crore

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 11:45 PM IST

PMML society urges Rahul Gandhi to make Nehru's papers publicly accessible

The minutes further read that in light of the presentation of the internal note, there were queries from several members about the legal status of private papers in general. It was decided to seek

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 8:16 PM IST

Return Nehru's letters held by Sonia Gandhi: PM Memorial to Rahul Gandhi

The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library in New Delhi has requested the return of personal letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru from Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, citing their historical significance

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 2:00 PM IST

Crucial event for humanity under Indira's leadership: Cong on Vijay Diwas

Congress, on its official X handle said, that on strength of its indomitable courage and valour, the Indian Army defeated Pakistan on Dec 16, 1971 and played important role in creation of Bangladesh

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 11:36 AM IST

News updates: Grap 4 curbs invoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns severe

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 11:22 PM IST

His grandmother became dictator: Giriraj Singh slams Rahul over parl speech

During his address in the Parliament on Saturday, Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the central govt, accusing it of cutting off opportunities for youth by handing over various sectors to industrialists

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 7:20 AM IST

Does Shiv Sena agree with Rahul's remarks on Savarkar: Shrikant Shinde

The Lok Sabha, on December 13, initiated a two-day debate on the Constitution to commemorate the beginning of the 75th year of its adoption

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 7:04 AM IST

Savarkar preferred Manusmriti to Constitution: Rahul attacks BJP in LS

Gandhi said that the ideologue of the BJP and RSS, Savarkar, had said there is nothing Indian about the Constitution, and that he preferred Hindu religious text 'Manusmriti'

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 3:26 PM IST

News updates: There will be no tinkering with the current reservation system, says Amit Shah

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 10:53 PM IST

Political business: INDIA demands Mamata, moves against Jagdeep Dhankhar

INDIA bloc leaders demand Mamata Banerjee's leadership, Opposition moves to impeach Jagdeep Dhankhar, and more in this week's political news wrap

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 7:02 PM IST

Better than my maiden speech: Rahul Gandhi hails Priyanka's LS speech

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was unmoved over the incidents of violence in Sambhal and Manipur

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 3:57 PM IST

National assets being handed to select capitalists: Rahul slams Centre

Rahul Gandhi accused the government of being intent on privatizing even the profitable PSUs, alleging that national assets were being handed over to a 'select group of capitalists'

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 11:34 AM IST

Highlights: Reliance Industries buys 74% stake in Navi Mumbai IIA for $192 mn

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 11:04 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi doing mimicry in Parliament premises is immature: JP Nadda

JP Nadda also slammed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his remarks against Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 1:47 PM IST

Rahul meets family of Hathras rape-murder victim, invites BJP criticism

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said Rahul Gandhi is confused and not aware of the status of the case

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 12:16 PM IST

News updates: Cong releases first list of candidates for Delhi Assembly Election

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 10:17 PM IST

PSBs were UPA's ATM for cronies: FM Sitharaman hits out at Rahul Gandhi

Banking sector, especially Public Sector Banks (PSBs), have seen a remarkable turnaround under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 10:41 PM IST

FM counters Rahul on PSBs, says their turnaround has benefitted everyone

Gandhi alleged on X that the Narendra Modi government has turned PSBs ("lifelines of the masses") into private financiers for only the rich and powerful corporations

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 10:26 PM IST