Rahul’s uncle, Sanjay, father Rajiv and mother Sonia had all won the Amethi seat in six consecutive elections since 1980, while Rahul had himself won it thrice from 2004 on. The defeat capped a humiliating day for Rahul, with UPA struggling to improve its 2014 tally.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/gandhi-bastion-falls-after-39-years-as-smriti-irani-stuns-rahul-gandhi-in-amethi/articleshow/69472862.cms