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Topic: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi is a fifth-generation politician from the Nehru-Gandhi family and a senior Congress leader. He currently serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

Entering politics in 2004, he contested from the family stronghold of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, winning three consecutive terms before losing to the BJP’s Smriti Irani in 2019. However, he remained an MP by securing a win from Wayanad, a seat he held until 2024. He briefly served as Congress president from 2017 but resigned after the party’s poor performance in the 2019 General Elections.

Between 2022 and 2024, Rahul Gandhi led two major political marches—the 3,750-km Bharat Jodo Yatra (Kanniyakumari to Srinagar) and the 6,700-km Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra (Thoubal to Mumbai). In the 2024 elections, he made a strong comeback, reclaiming Amethi and assuming the role of Leader of the Opposition.

Rahul Gandhi repeats ‘vote theft’ charge, says EC and BJP in ‘partnership’

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The INDIA bloc on Tuesday stepped up protests over 'vote theft' allegations outside the parliament. LoP accused the ECI and BJP of 'magically' adding 1 crore voters in Maharashtra.

‘ECI and BJP running a partnership,’ Rahul Gandhi reiterates ‘vote chori’ allegations on poll body

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The LoP further targeted ECI and BJP alleging they 'magically' created 1 crore new voters in Maharashtra ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, resulting in the party's win in the state.

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

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If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

INDIA bloc protests in Parliament against Bihar SIR

PTI -
The protests continued despite the EC’s clarification on the allegations Sunday while also asking Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to file an affidavit with proof of his rigging claims.

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Give an oath, or apologise, no 3rd option—CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘vote chori’ charge

Apoorva Mandhani -
Without naming Gandhi, Chief Election Commissioner says words like ‘vote chori’ are an insult to the Constitution, and voters are ‘being targeted by placing gun on EC’s shoulders’.

‘Appeasing RSS’ to secure job extension—Congress hits out at Modi over RSS praise in I-Day speech

Sourav Roy Barman -
Neither Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi nor Congress president were present at Red Fort ceremony. Kharge hoisted tricolour at party HQ with Rahul in attendance.

Perjury plea against Rahul Gandhi for ‘misleading court’ in Veer Savarkar defamation case

ANI -
The application alleges that he misled the court by repeatedly denying receipt of evidence linked to his controversial speeches in London, where he made 'defamatory' remarks on Savarkar.

‘Some leaders see politics in everything’—Delhi minister takes swipe at Rahul’s stand on stray dogs

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In a conversation with ThePrint, BJP’s Ashish Sood also hit out at the previous AAP govt over delays in implementing NEP & accused it of politicising education and dismantling systems.

Rahul eyes Congress gains in Bihar with 12-day ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’

Sourav Roy Barman -
Rahul Gandhi, leading the yatra, will be joined by leaders from Mahagatbandhan & INDIA alliance in a hybrid rally across 23 districts in Bihar.
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