“My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God, and non-violence the means to get it.”
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Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Rajiv Gandhi is an Indian politician. A member of the Indian National Congress (INC), he is currently serving as the 12th leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and as the member of the Lok Sabha for Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, since June 2024. He previously represented the constituency of Wayanad, Kerala, from 2019 to 2024, and Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, from 2004 to 2019. Gandhi served as the pa…
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politics · 12th Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha since 2024 · politician · also Rahul Gandhi, RG, RaGa, Rahul Rajiv Gandhi, Gandhi
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s indigenous Muslim population. In a response to this, the BJP heavily criticised Gandhi for his statements. BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad slammed Gandhi, saying that his language was a bigger threat to India, dividing the people of the country on communal grounds. Speaking to reporters, Prasad said,
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2026· 41 entries
“s indigenous Muslim population. In a response to this, the BJP heavily criticised Gandhi for his statements. BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad slammed Gandhi, saying that his language was a bigger threat to India, dividing the people of the country on communal grounds. Speaking to reporters, Prasad said,”
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The Times of India: Omar Abdullah backs Rahul Gandhi, says LoP’s job is to make govt accountable
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The Economic Times: BJP hits out at Rahul Gandhi over dharna outside police station
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India Today: Rahul Gandhi’s Pellet Gun Protest: Did BJP Hand Congress A Political Win With FIR Delay? – India Today - India Today
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NDTV: Video | FIR Filed In Pellet Gun Case After Rahul Gandhi's Sit-In At Police Station
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New Age BD: Rahul Gandhi stages sit-in over pellet gun row
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NDTV: From PM's House To Police Station: Inside Rahul Gandhi's Impromptu Protests
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ANI News: Sahil Lochav pellet gun case: Rahul Gandhi's protest ends with registration of FIR; Congress hails victory, BJP calls it "politics of Anarchy"
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WION: Rahul Gandhi’s police station dharna: Political theatre, but a serious question remains
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The New Indian Express: ‘Sheer persistence and perseverance’: Congress hails Rahul Gandhi after FIR over student’s pellet injuries
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The Hindu: Government inaction forced Rahul Gandhi to protest: Kharge
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NDTV: "Don't Besmirch The Uniform": Smriti Irani Defends Forces, Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi
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ETV Bharat: Rahul Gandhi's Women-Only Chhatron Ki Goonj Conclave At Pune On August 22 Marks Strategic Shift
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NDTV: "3 Years Away From Senior Citizenship": Smriti Irani's Dig At Rahul Gandhi
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The Indian Express: The Daily Catch-Up: Congress worries over Vande Mataram, Rahul Gandhi’s protest, and more
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NDTV: Video | Rahul Gandhi Sits On Dharna Over Pellet Gun FIR, BJP Calls It "Cheap Politics"
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NDTV: "Saw Person In Blue Uniform With Large Gun": Delhi Pellet Victim In FIR After Rahul Gandhi's Dharna
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WION: Rahul Gandhi stages sit-in as Congress escalates Jantar Mantar pellet fir row
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Hindustan Times: Rahul Gandhi sits on protest outside Delhi police station: watch why| Pellet gun| CJP Protest | Hindustan Times
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The Tribune: Rahul Gandhi sits on dharna outside DCP office over FIR for ‘pellet-hit’ student
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NDTV: Video | Rahul Gandhi's Kathi Roll & Diet Coke Break At Sit-In With Pellet Gun Victim
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NDTV: "Posturing, Not Advocacy": Smriti Irani Slams Rahul Gandhi's FIR Sit-In
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The Indian Express: Delhi police register FIR over pellet firing after Rahul Gandhi’s protest
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The Economic Times: ‘Cheap, attention-seeking politics':JP Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi calls 'dharna political frustration'
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NDTV: Video | Smriti Irani Calls Out Rahul Gandhi's Protest:"Tossing Toffees & Laughing"
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The Quint rated the claim “Rahul Gandhi made disgusting remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.” False.
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FACTLY rated the claim “A video showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at the wedding reception of NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule’s daughter in August 2026.” MISLEADING.
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NewsMobile rated the claim “The Italian Embassy issued a statement criticising Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Giorgia Meloni.” False.
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Alt News rated the claim “Italian Embassy statement criticised Rahul Gandhi's for disrespecting Georgia Meloni” False.
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “Photo shows Italian Embassy Statement Criticising Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Giorgia Meloni” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “Rahul Gandhi insulted the national anthem by moving around while it was playing.” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “The Italian Embassy issued a statement condemning Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'derogatory remarks' on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.” False.
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fact checker rated the claim “Rahul Gandhi and Abhijeet Dipke were seen with Khalistani leaders Pannu and Soros.” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “The image shows Abhijeet Dipke, Rahul Gandhi, Greta Thunberg, George Soros, Sam Pitroda and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun standing together.” False.
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FACTLY rated the claim “The person standing to the right of Rahul Gandhi in this photo is Shivraj Motegaonkar, owner of RCC Coaching Centre and an accused in the NEET paper leak case.” FALSE.
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Public attention spiked: 13,078 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.1× the usual 3,191, with 3 article edits. Editors noted: filled references
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Public attention spiked: 24,218 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.6× the usual 3,191, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 12,549 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.9× the usual 3,191, with 0 article edits.
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Claimed: “Video shows a candidate dying of suffocation inside a train during the protest at Patliputra Junction in Bihar.” — rated False by BOOM Fact Check.
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2024· 3 entries
Career landmark: Member of the 18th Lok Sabha (2024).
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Gandhi was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha for a fifth term and serves as the 12th Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, as well as a member of the Standing Committee on Defence
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Career landmark: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (2024).
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2023· 1 entry
The Congress party achieved a landslide victory, marked by an increase in both the party's vote share and the number of seats compared to the previous elections in the constituencies through which the march had passed
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2019· 3 entries
While addressing students in Chennai, Gandhi again called for 33 per cent reservation of all parliamentary Lok Sabha and state legislative assembly seats for women, as well as government jobs
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Was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha for a fourth term and served as a member of the Standing Committee on Defence, as well as a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of External Affairs
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Career landmark: Member of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2023).
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2014· 1 entry
Gandhi was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha for a third term and served as a member of the Standing Committee on External Affairs, as well as a member of the Consultative Committee on Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affai
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2013· 2 entries
“Stop asking politicians, do things on your own”
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Lasted until 2016, after which the position was abolished
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2010· 1 entry
“I would not have been here if I was not from a political family.”
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2009· 3 entries
Awarded CNN-News18 Indian of the Year (2009).
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Were re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha for a second term and served as a member of the Standing Committee on Human Resource Development, along with being a member of the Consultative Committee on Rural Development
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During Gandhi's visit to West Bengal, the state unit of the Youth Congress registered 1 million members
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2006· 1 entry
Which was won with a margin of over 400,000 votes
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2004· 2 entries
Career landmark: Member of the 14th Lok Sabha (2004).
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The Gandhi was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha and served as a member of the Standing Committee on Home Affairs from 2004 to 2006, as well as a member of the Standing Committee on Human Resource Development from 2006 to 20
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2002· 1 entry
Returned to India and established his technology consultancy, Backops Services Private Ltd, in Mumbai, where he served as one of the directors of the firm
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1991· 2 entries
There was a heightened threat perception to the family, those closest to Gandhi were paranoid about his safety and might have forced him to take cover under the misleading surname "Vinci"
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Following the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi by the LTTE during an election rally, Gandhi left St
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1970· 1 entry
Born 1970-06-19.
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