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Indian Youth Congress lodges FIR against Amit Malviya, Arnab Goswami • May 20, 2025, 11:32 AM ET (The Hindu)
Today in Politics: SC to hear pleas challenging Waqf Act; Cong to launch ‘Jai Hind Sabhas’ on national security • May 19, 2025, 4:14 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Rahul Gandhi, Congress raise heat on Jaishankar, not all in party on board • May 19, 2025, 7:03 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Bihar Congress accuses State government of trying to thwart Rahul Gandhi’s event in Darbhanga • May 16, 2025, 7:00 AM ET (The Hindu)
Rahul Gandhi targets EAM Jaishankar, says his silence ‘damning’; it’s Pakistan’s language, says BJP • May 16, 2025, 6:55 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Born June 19, 1970 (age 54) • Delhi • India
Political Affiliation Indian National Congress
Notable Family Members father Rajiv Gandhi • mother Sonia Gandhi • sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

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