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Born 19 June 1970
Age 54
Birth Place New Delhi, Delhi India
Profession Politician
Political Party Indian National Congress
In Office President Of The Indian National Congress 16 December 2017 - 10 August 2019, Vice President Of The Indian National Congress 19 January 2013 - 16 December 2017, General Secretary Of Indian National Congress 25 September 2007 - 19 January 2013, Chairperson Of National Students' Union Of India 25 September 2007 - 26 October 2022
Residence 10, Janpath, New Delhi

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Rahul Gandhi BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025

As the country approaches the 2024 General Elections, one leader who could be seen as one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reign is Rahul Gandhi. Rahul's growing popularity was recently witnessed when he ...undertook a five-month-long Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. The foot march, which was launched with an eye to revive the grand old party's flagging fortunes, covered 3,570 km and crossed 12 states and two Union Territories. During the march, the Indian National Congress won state assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and an emphatic victory in Karnataka four months after the march. Rahul was also at the centre stage when he got disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha on March 24, 2023 after a Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court in Gujarat’s Surat convicted and sentenced him for two-year imprisonment on charges of criminal defamation for comments he made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname. Before his disqualification as an MP, Rahul was critical of the ruling government in the parliament and raised his voice against PM Modi's alleged soft corner towards business tycoon Gautam Adani Soon after his disqualification, Rahul said, “Democracy is finished in this country. The people of the country cannot speak what is on their mind and the institutions are under attack. The mechanism of that attack is the relationship between Narendra Modi and Adani. That is the foundation.” Rahul echoed his 2019 chowkidar-chor-hai line and blended it with his refrain on democratic backsliding that was a refrain in his speeches in the UK. The former didn’t have much of an echo then and how resonant will a refresh of that be is anybody’s guess. But in a pre-election year, he made it clear that his campaign against the Government — after the Bharat Jodo Yatra — rested on these two planks.. Taking a cue from the success of his Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul has consistently been making attempts to meet common people on the streets, addressing young gatherings in universities and raising his voice against the Modi regime. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul was president of the party and led the Opposition campaign. But the Grand Old Party failed miserably in the elections winning only 52 seats in the 545-member Lok Sabha. Rahul lost his home turf Amethi to BJP's Smriti Irani but won from Wayanad in Kerala. The son of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, Rahul had earlier appeared to be a reluctant entrant to politics like his father. He entered electoral politics in 2004. He was appointed as the party general secretary in 2007 and was elevated to vice president of the party in January 2013. He took over as the Congress president from his mother Sonia Gandhi in December 2017. Despite everything, Rahul has clearly evolved as a leader and a lot will depend on how he drives the election campaign first in four states (Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana) and then for the 2024 General Elections. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi contested two seats, Rae Bareilly and Wayanad, while securing victories on both simultaneously. He later relinquished his Wayanad seat as he could only hold one seat as per the Indian Constitution.

Rahul Gandhi PERSONAL LIFE

Father	Rajiv Gandhi
Mother	Sonia Gandhi
Spouse	no value
Education	Rollins College (B.A.), Trinity College, Cambridge (M. Phil. Development Studies)

POSITIONS HELD BY Rahul Gandhi

Position	Tenure
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha	9 June 2024 - Present
Member of the 18th Lok Sabha	4 June 2024 - Present
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha	30 May 2019 - 23 March 2023
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 15th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 14th Lok Sabha	17 May 2004 - Present

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RAHUL GANDHI NEWS

At a Congress training meet in Madhya Pradesh’s Pachmarhi, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Election Commission’s ongoing revision of electoral rolls was part of an attempt to “cover up” large-scale voter list manipulation in several states. (Photo: Screenshot from video shared by Rahul Gandhi on X)

SIR a bid to institutionalise 'vote theft', claims Rahul Gandhi

November 09, 2025 1:17 pm

Asked whether he will reveal more such details in future, Gandhi said they have a "lot of different information, very detailed information," and they will release it.

Tavleen Singh writes: The election campaign in Bihar has been disappointing, dismal and disturbing

November 09, 2025 7:32 am

We have seen a parade of our most important political leaders raise issues that will in no way benefit the people of our poorest state.

Rajnath Singh dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” allegations as baseless and accused the Congress of divisive politics.

If he's really concerned, Rahul should have appointed SC, ST or minority person as LoP: Rajnath

November 08, 2025 5:45 pm

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing rallies in Bihar’s Rohtas and Kaimur districts, said Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” allegations were baseless and accused the Congress of divisive politics.

BJP leaders who voted in Delhi also voted in Bihar, says Rahul

November 08, 2025 1:17 am

At a rally in Banka on Friday, Gandhi said the Congress has produced evidence of “vote theft” in the Haryana polls, and the Election Commission cannot deny the charges

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How many times did she vote, asked Rahul about voter with over 200 photos on rolls; once, she says

November 07, 2025 10:25 am

The Indian Express tracked down 17 in Ambala village, at least 12 with valid ID say they voted in 2024 Haryana polls

Day after Haryana allegations, Rahul says BJP will try to steal votes in Bihar

November 07, 2025 8:16 am

Rahul Gandhi says Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have imposed ‘jungle raj’ in country.

How Aryan Khan's girlfriend Larrisa Bonesi got caught in the crossfire after Rahul Gandhi mentioned Brazilian model in a presser.

Who is Larissa Nery, Brazilian woman mentioned by Rahul Gandhi, and why Aryan Khan's alleged girlfriend got bombarded?

November 06, 2025 5:52 pm

How Aryan Khan's alleged girlfriend was targeted after Rahul Gandhi displayed the photo of a Brazilian woman during his press conference regarding Haryana elections.

‘Insta reels are 21st century drugs, Modi gave you addiction’: Rahul Gandhi slams PM’s ‘cheap data’ remark

November 06, 2025 3:08 pm

Rahul Gandhi hit out at PM Narendra Modi over his "cheap data" remark, saying low-cost internet has made youth addicted to Instagram Reels instead of creating jobs.

Rahul Gandhi shows Larissa Nerry's photo, which was allegedly used in Haryana voter lists.

Who is Larissa Nery, the 'Brazilian model' claimed to be featuring on Haryana voter lists?

November 06, 2025 10:39 am

Rahul Gandhi alleged that a Brazilian model’s photo was used to commit voter fraud in Haryana. The woman, identified as Larissa Nery, has now reacted to the viral claim, calling it a "joke" and denying any link to India.

Brazilian model reacts after Rahul Gandhi's claim of Haryana electoral fraud

November 06, 2025 11:19 am

Brazilian model Larissa has reacted to Rahul Gandhi's claim of her photo allegedly being used for fake votes in Haryana. She said it's an old photo and she had no clue of it being misused.

RAHUL GANDHI PHOTOS

Inside Congress' 84th plenary session

March 17, 2018 12:29 pm

The three-day Indian National Congress' 84th plenary session commenced on Friday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium in New Delhi. It is attended by Congress chief ministers, state Congress presidents and Congress legislature party leaders from all states.

Gujarat Assembly elections results: PM Modi flashes victory sign, celebrations begin as BJP returns to power

December 18, 2017 7:47 pm

Gujarat Assembly elections results: After a tightly contested battle for power in the Gujarat Assembly elections, the ECI data shows that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 103 seats, while the Congress has secured 72 seats.

Rahul Gandhi takes over as Congress President: Glimpses from his swearing-in ceremony

December 16, 2017 4:19 pm

Rahul Gandhi formally took over as the 16th Congress President on Saturday. Taking on the power from Sonia Gandhi, the longest serving president of Congress; Gandhi was handed over the party's reigns at AICC headquarters.

Gujarat exit polls 2017: BJP retains state, Congress to increase tally

December 14, 2017 8:47 pm

According to the exit polls of various TV channels, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to win the Gujarat assembly election with a big margin.

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Congress workers celebrate as Rahul Gandhi becomes party president

December 12, 2017 8:41 am

Rahul Gandhi was elected as Congress president unopposed on Monday, signalling a generational shift in the Grand Old Party. Rahul Gandhi got 89 nominations in favour of him. The 47-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family was the lone candidate in the fray.

Temple run to chai sabhas: A look back at Rahul Gandhi's Gujarat campaign

Rahul Gandhi's 'temple run' continues in Gujarat, visits Ranchhodji Temple

December 11, 2017 7:24 am

Gujarat Assembly election 2017: Kicking off the second phase of campaign in poll-bound Gujarat, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi started his Navsarjan Yatra with a visit to Ranchhodji Temple in Kheda district.

Rahul Gandhi set to take over Congress, files nomination papers

December 04, 2017 1:37 pm

Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers for the post of party president on Monday. The leader, who is expected to be nominated unopposed, will take the reins from his mother, and outgoing chief Sonia Gandhi.

Indira Gandhi birth centenary: Rahul, Pranab Mukherjee, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to former PM

November 19, 2017 12:36 pm

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi paid floral tribute to his grandmother and former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her Birth centenary. Indira Gandhi was born on November 19, 1917 and went on to become the only woman Prime Minister India has seen. She was the second longest serving Prime Minister of the country after her father Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Gujarat 'more corrupt' than the entire country, alleges Rahul Gandhi

November 12, 2017 8:17 pm

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani over the SEBI slapping fine on his firm for alleged manipulative share trade, and asked PM Modi to speak on the issue.

Rahul Gandhi kicks off campaign in North Gujarat, claims credit for GST rate cut

November 11, 2017 5:04 pm

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Calling Rahul a 'traitor' reflects BJP's ideology: Congress

February 18, 2016 8:14 am

Dehradun, New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Lashing out on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kailash Choudhary for calling Rahul Gandhi a 'traitor', Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Thursday said anyone who express his views against BJP's ideology and protest against it is 'traitor' for them. Echoing similar sentiments, Congress leader Shobha Oza said the BJP MLA's statement reflects the ideology of entire BJP and RSS, which intends to suppress everyone who stands against them.

Rahul Gandhi should be shot dead: Rajasthan BJP MLA

February 18, 2016 7:04 am

Barmer, Feb 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Barmer MLA Kailash Chaudhary said Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, who 'supported' anti-national slogans and Afzal Guru, should be shot dead. He further said that people like Rahul are 'traitors'.

Rahul Gandhi is a 'traitor': Ramdev

February 18, 2016 6:58 am

Ahmedabad, Feb 18 (ANI): Lashing out at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's for visiting Jawaharlal Nehru University to support the protesting students, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday said that association with anti-nationalists is betraying the country. He added that the political leaders should go beyond vote bank politics and should not compromise with the nation's sovereignty and unity

PM trying to disturb Assam's multi-culture: Rahul

February 16, 2016 1:12 pm

Assam, Feb 16 (ANI): Addressing a gathering here in Sivasagar, Assam, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to "disturb" cultural harmony in Assam. He further held the Bharatiya Janata Party responsible for not fulfilling the promises made to the north-eastern state. Gandhi was on a two-day visit to four districts in the poll-bound state.

Rahul Gandhi holds ‘padyatra’ in Assam

February 16, 2016 10:39 am

Shivsagar (Assam), Feb 16 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, who is on a two-day pre-election visit to Assam, began his padyatra here on Tuesday. He is expected to address his party workers at a rally after the padyatra. The Congress vice-president kicked off his two-day visit on Monday at Gohpur in Sonitpur district on the north bank of the Brahmaputra.

Freedom of speech doesn’t mean you indulge in anti-national slogans: Amit Shah

February 15, 2016 4:32 pm

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Monday condemned the anti-national protests at the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus, saying that such activities would not be tolerated in the name of freedom of speech. Shah further criticised Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi for supporting the incident and asked that what more anti-India proof was required when students were shouting slogans like ‘har ghar me afzal honge', 'bharat tere tukkde honge’. He further said the Congress Party should make their stand clear as supporting such activities clearly indicated disrespect for the nation’s martyrs.

Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP of being 'anti-poor' (Part - 2)

February 15, 2016 2:59 pm

Johrat, Feb 15 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged the 'anti-poor' BJP- led government at the Centre has failed to fulfill the promises it made to the nation, adding that the Prime Minister is more concerned about the business class and is least bothered about the downtrodden. He added that ever since BJP came into power, none of the individual has got employment. He alleged that BJP rule has led to communal fights. He further said that RSS is trying to control people views and is becoming the institution of granting license as to who is a nationalist or anti-nationalist.

Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP of being 'anti-poor' (Part - 1)

February 15, 2016 2:59 pm

‘Hitler’ mindset exists only in Congress’ DNA: Amit Shah

February 15, 2016 9:51 am

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): Asserting that the Congress was supporting the JNU issue out of sheer frustration, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah on Monday said that the grand old party was resorting to backing ‘anti-national’ elements and channelling a ‘Hitler’ mindset after being unable to bear the success of the Centre. Taking to his blog to launch a attack on the Congress, especially Rahul Gandhi, Shah said the Congress vice-president has in his blind attempts to battle the Centre lost his ability to differentiate between ‘anti-state and nationalism’. The BJP president further questioned the Gandhi scion, asking him whether he wants the Centre to stay mum while a prestigious institute becomes a hub for anti-national activity. Shah also hit back at Gandhi for comparing the present state of affairs in the JNU to that of Nazi-occupied Germany, saying that if anyone was following Adolf Hitler’s ideology then it was Congress.

FTII chairman supports action taken in JNU issue

February 14, 2016 5:21 pm

Kanpur, Feb 14 (ANI): Film and television Institute of India (FTII) Chairman Gajendra Chauhan on Sunday openly said that any activities highlighting anti-national feeling will not be tolerated. Chauhan added that freedom of speech is a right in India but it does not mean that one can say anything and it would be accepted. He further said that the investigation is on and the innocents should not worry. He further attacked Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s visit to JNU, saying that it was a mere step to politicise the issue,

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