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Modi, Shah ‘midnight decision’ to select new Chief Election Commissioner ‘disrespectful, discourteous’: Rahul Gandhi • Feb. 18, 2025, 8:56 AM ET (The Indian Express)
EC Gyanesh Kumar new poll panel chief; LoP files dissent, but govt overrules • Feb. 18, 2025, 5:21 AM ET (The Indian Express)
‘Against spirit of Constitution’: Congress criticises ‘hasty’ appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as CEC • Feb. 18, 2025, 3:27 AM ET (The Indian Express)
In echo of Rahul Gandhi’s ‘social justice’ pitch, AICC rejig balances castes, pushes for OBC faces • Feb. 18, 2025, 1:16 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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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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