Rahul Gandhi

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Indian politician (1970-present)

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 party president of the Indian National Congress from December 2017 to July 2019.

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India Student Protests Intensify

Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks clashed with police in Delhi, prompting the closure of 16 metro stations and a nationwide crackdown.

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