Rahul Gandhi is hero of Congress Party after its convincing Indian election victory

May. 16, 2009
Rahul Gandhi has led India's ruling Congress party to a clear victory in the biggest democratic election in history defeating the rival Bharatiya Janata Party with ease.
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