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Who is Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir

About Gautam Gambhir

Who is Gautam Gambhir

A cricketer from Delhi, Gautam Gambhir started his political innings in 2019 after ending his stellar international career in December 2018. He contested the Lok Sabha elections 2019 on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket from the Delhi East constituency, and registered an emphatic victory.
 
For Gambhir, who played a crucial role in India's historic 2007 World T20 final and 2011 ICC World Cup wins, the transition from cricket to politics has been breezy so far. Vocal on social media about political issues and matters of national importance, Gambhir gained a wide following not only among netizens but also off-internet voters.
 
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Delhi BJP targets Gautam Gambhir, seeks CBI probe into dhalaos' allotment

Gambhir has been running four 'jan rasois' in his East Delhi constituency at refurbished dhalaos to provide meals to the needy at a token price of just one rupee

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2023 | 7:36 AM IST

Delhi court settles suit against BJP MP Gautam Gambhir as withdrawn

A Delhi Court on Thursday disposed of the suit filed against BJP MP Gautam Gambhir as withdrawn in view of the statement of plaintiffs in the matter

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2023 | 6:59 AM IST

MCD polls: Where was CM for last 8 years, asks Gambhir on landfill issue

With the AAP turning the issue of landfill sites into a poll plank ahead of the municipal election in Delhi, BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has hit out at CM, asking where was he for the last eight years

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Updated On : 26 Nov 2022 | 4:06 PM IST

Gautam Gambhir vents his frustration at India's loss with cryptic tweet

Gambhir, who played a key role in India lifting the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup trophy in 2007 and the 2011 ODI World Cup, wrote, "You only expect from those who can deliver! Chin up boys"

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Updated On : 11 Nov 2022 | 1:29 PM IST

T20 World Cup: KL Rahul will light up this tournament, says Gautam Gambhir

India's tense five-run win over Bangladesh in their Men's T20 World Cup Group 2 match at Adelaide saw KL Rahul put an end to string of single-digit scores in the tournament with an elegant 32-ball 50

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2022 | 5:57 PM IST

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir encroaching upon public land, says AAP leader

AAP leader Durgesh Pathak alleged that BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has been found to be illegally encroaching upon public land, and has been "exposed" by his party's MLA Anil Bajpai only

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2022 | 7:07 AM IST

Gautam Gambhir-led India Capitals wins Legends League Cricket trophy

India Capitals made a stunning recovery after stumbling early to defeat Bhilwara Kings by 104 runs and lift the Legends League Cricket trophy here

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2022 | 12:42 PM IST

India should start Australia T20Is with Pant instead of Karthik: Gambhir

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir wants the hosts to start the T20I series against Australia with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the playing eleven, instead of veteran Dinesh Karthik.

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Updated On : 18 Sep 2022 | 3:23 PM IST

Anurag Thakur, Gautam Gambhir hail Neeraj Chopra as he sets national record

Sports minister Anurag Thakur and former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir lavished praise on "golden boy" Neeraj Chopra after the star thrower created a new national record on Tuesday.

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Updated On : 15 Jun 2022 | 12:51 PM IST

Vote bank politics in states where rioters have created havoc: Gambhir

Cricketer-turned-politician, Gambhir said that nobody has supported the statements made by Sharma

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Updated On : 12 Jun 2022 | 9:05 PM IST

Sisodia accusing Himanta Biswa just to save Satyendra Jain: Gautam Gambhir

BJP Lok Sabha MP Gautam Gambhir on Sunday lashed out at the AAP government after they claimed that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family were involved in a PPE kit scam.

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Updated On : 06 Jun 2022 | 6:30 AM IST

Gambhir hails LSG for great tournament, says team will come back stronger

Lucknow Super Giants' mentor Gautam Gambhir has thanked the fans for their support and said the team will bounce back strongly after losing in the Eliminator match in its maiden campaign in the IPL

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Updated On : 26 May 2022 | 12:10 PM IST

BJP MP Gambhir's fifth 'Jan Rasoi' to start soon in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar

The fifth community kitchen under BJP MP Gautam Gambhir's 'Jan Rasoi' project for providing food at a symbolic price of Re 1 for the needy will be opened soon in East Delhi's Laxmi Nagar area.

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2022 | 8:58 PM IST

Major attack averted, says Gambhir as cops, NSG defuse IED in Delhi

BJP MP from east Delhi Gautam Gambhir lauded the Delhi Police for averting a major attack in the Ghazipur Flower Market area of the national capital by defusing an Improvised Explosive Device in time.

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2022 | 8:32 PM IST

Really immature, you can't be a role model this way: Gambhir slams Kohli

Virat Kohli's outburst against a controversial DRS decision during the third Test against South Africa was "immature", feels former opener Gautam Gambhir.

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2022 | 6:49 PM IST

Really immature, can't be a role model in this manner: Gambhir slams Kohli

Virat Kohli's outburst against a controversial DRS decision during the third Test against South Africa was "immature", feels former opener Gautam Gambhir.

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2022 | 12:00 PM IST

IPL's Lucknow franchise appoints Gautam Gambhir as team mentor

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir was on Saturday appointed mentor of the new Lucknow franchise ahead of IPL 2022.

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2021 | 3:05 PM IST

Don't fear death threats, IB investigation on, says Gautam Gambhir

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir, who has received a series of death threat emails, said he is not afraid and added that the Intelligence Bureau is investigating the matter.

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2021 | 9:35 AM IST

Gautam Gambhir opens fourth 'Jan Rasoi' in Delhi's Shakarpur

The fourth 'Jan Rasoi' was launched at Shakarpur in the Laxmi Nagar assembly segment under his east Delhi Lok Sabha constituency.

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Updated On : 23 Oct 2021 | 5:58 PM IST

All he would be looking for is to win the T20 competition: Gambhir on Kohli

Gautam Gambhir said that captain Virat Kohli will be looking to win the ICC mens T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman. The tournament marks the last time Kohli will be leading India in T20Is.

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Updated On : 18 Oct 2021 | 7:44 PM IST