Rahul Gandhi

Leader of the Opposition of Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi is an affluent Indian politician. He was born to former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, former president of the INC party. It goes without saying, he is the grandson of the first woman Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

Currently, serving as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, representing the Rae Bareli constituency as a Member of Parliament.

By Rashmi | Monday, February 9, 2026, 09:54:25 AM [IST]

Rahul Gandhi Biography

Former President of Congress, Rahul Gandhi, is the great-grandson of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. His grandmother Indira Gandhi was represented as the former prime minister. He was born on the 19th of June, 1970 to the slain former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, and current MP in Rajya Sabha, Sonia Gandhi. He has a younger sister, Priyanka Gandhi, who is also active in politics.

Before entering politics, he started his career at a consulting company in London called the Monitor Group. Later, he came back to India and helped set up a technology outsourcing company called Backops Services Private Ltd. in Mumbai, where he had a role as one of the directors.

Rahul started his political career in 2004. He fought his first Lok Sabha election from his father's constituency Amethi, Uttar Pradesh and represented the same in the parliament for 15 years. He also served as a parliament member from the Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency in Kerala.

Furthermore, he contested from the Wayanad seat in Kerala and the Raebareli seat in Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 general elections and he won from both constituencies. But he kept the family seat of Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh and gave up Wayanad, as the Congress needed to build itself in the Hindi heartland and take on the BJP. Subsequently, he was appointed as the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament.

Apart from politics, he has passionately advocated for the rights of the underprivileged and economically disadvantaged.

Although born to an affluent family, he finds happiness in reading, playing chess & squash, flying, swimming & scuba diving, cycling, running and aikido.

Rahul Gandhi Personal Life

Full Name	Rahul Gandhi
Date of Birth	19 Jun 1970 (Age 55)
Place of Birth	Delhi
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	M. Phill
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	Rajiv Gandhi
Mother's Name	Sonia Gandhi
Spouse's Name	NA
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Kashmiri Brahmin
Website	rahulgandhi.in
Current Constituency	Rae Bareli

Rahul Gandhi Net Worth

Net Worth

₹19.9 CRORE

ASSETS

₹20.4 CRORE

Liabilities

₹49.79 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's primary education was completed at St. Stephen's College in Delhi and then moved to Dehra Doon from 1981 to 1983. He attended Harvard College and Rollins College Florida, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1994. Rahul completed his M. Phil. in Development Studies from Trinity College, Cambridge University in 1995.

Interesting Facts about Rahul Gandhi

In 1991, after Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated, Rahul was shifted to Rollins College in Florida, due to security concerns from where he completed his B.A. degree. During his time at Rollins, he assumed as pseudonym Raul Vinci. His identity was not disclosed for security reasons.

During the 2009 Lok Sabha election, he did 125 rallies across India within six weeks.

Political Timeline of Rahul Gandhi

2025: Rahul Gandhi is still the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha as of 2025. He takes part actively in party administration, and, through his initiatives, he advocates social justice and electoral reforms.
2024: He contested from the Wayanad seat in Kerala and the Rae Bareli seat in Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 general elections. He was elected from both the seats. But he preferred to keep the family seat of Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh and give up Wayanad. Following this victory, he was made leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha.
2023: Disqualified from the membership of Lok Sabha Disqualification ceased to operate vide Lok Sabha Secretariat Notification No. 21/4(9)/2023/TO(B) dated 07.08.2023
2019: Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of External Affairs
2017: President of the Indian National Congress.
2014: Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha Member, Standing Committee on External Affairs Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs.
2013: Became the Vice President of the Indian National Congress.
2009: Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha Member, Standing Committee on Human Resource Development. Member, Consultative Committee on Rural Development.
2007: Rahul Gandhi was appointed as the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee. Member, Standing Committee on Human Resource Development.
2004: Rahul Gandhi entered Indian politics. He won by a huge margin of over one lakh votes in Amethi, his late father Rajiv Gandhi's constituency. Member, Standing Committee on Home Affairs

Rahul Gandhi Achievements

On the social front, he is associated with the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust, and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. He also runs a non-profit eyecare provider in Uttar Pradesh.

During the 2009 Lok Sabha election, he did 125 rallies across India within six weeks. In the years 2014 and 2019, he ran for the Lok Sabha elections from Wayanad, Kerala, and was elected on both occasions. In 2024, he got the nod to be the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and in 2025, he is concentrating on social justice, party organization, and on issues related to electoral reforms, youth engagement, and grassroots development through his campaigns.

Election Results of Rahul Gandhi

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2019	Parliament election	MP	Wayanad	Won
2019	Parliament election	MP	Amethi	Lost
2014	Parliament election	MP	Amethi	Won
2009	Parliament election	MP	Amethi	Won
2004	Parliament election	MP	Amethi	Won

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Rahul Gandhi)

From which constituency Rahul Gandhi will contest the 18th Lok Sabha elections?
Rahul Gandhi will contest elections from the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh in the 18th Lok Sabha elections.
Why Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Lok Sabha as MP?
Rahul Gandhi made a casteist remark on Modi's surname, and later a defamation case was filed against him by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi. He got disqualified from the position of MP from the Wayanad constituency after the Surat Court's verdict on March 24, 2023.
What is the educational qualification of Rahul Gandhi?
M.Phil. As per the information provided by him in the affidavit at the time of nomination for the last election, Rahul Gandhi declared that he obtained a Master of Philosophy degree in Developmental Studies from Trinity College of Cambridge in 1995.
Where was Rahul Gandhi born?
Rahul Gandhi was born in New Delhi.
How much is the net assets of Rahul Gandhi?
According to the affidavit submitted by him during the last election he fought, Rahul Gandhi's net asset is valued at ₹15.17 Crore. He has assets worth ₹15.89 Crore and Liabilities ₹ 72.02 Lakhs.
Is Rahul Gandhi married?
No, as per the information available to us, he is not married so far.
What is the original name of Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi's original name is 'Rahul Gandhi' only. Some unauthentic sources say that he used a pseudo name 'Roul Vinci' during his Cambridge days for security purposes.

Rahul Gandhi Latest News & Updates

Rahul Gandhi back as MP

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's parliamentary membership got reinstated following the recent Supreme Court decision to stay his conviction in a 2019 defamation case related to his 'Modi surname' remarks.
Rahul Gandhi's bail extends till April 13

As per report, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's defamation case bail has been extended till April 13, 2023.
The court also slated a hearing date related to Gandhi's conviction in the case on May 3, 2023.
Rahul Gandhi disqualifies as MP

Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi got disqualified from Lok Sabha as MP on March 24, 2023.
As the politician made a casteist remark on Modi surname previously and the defamation case was filed by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi.
Here's why Rahul Gandhi tweets Gandhiji's quote

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to his twitter handle to share Gandhiji's famous quote ahead of the defamation case going on.
The quote says, "My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.
However, the Congress leader was recently sentenced two years jail for leaving his remark on 'Modi Surname'.
As per latest update, the Court has granted him bail and suspended the case for 30 days to permit him to appeal in a higher court.
Rahul Gandhi resumes yatra from Hatli Morh in Jammu and Kashmir

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resumed the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Hatli Morh in Jammu and Kashmir today.
Where Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, gallantry award recipients and many other congress leaders were also seen joining the march with Mr. Gandhi.
Know why Rahul Gandhi considers BJP as his Guru

Congress Senior leader Rahul Gandhi today took a dig at BJP by saying the party his Guru.
He also said that he wants the party to attack them, so that INC understands the aforementioned party's ideology.
He has also considered the saffron party as his guru as it helps him to understand what not to do.
Rahul Gandhi seems paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Congress senior leader Rahul Gandhi conducted ongoing march Bharat Jodo Yatra, which is now in New Delhi.
Where, the politician took initiative to visit the memorials of Mahatma Gandhi and many other former prime ministers.
Rahul Gandhi says that Govt. finding excuse to interrupt Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rahul Gandhi, the Senior leader of Congress, today said that BJP is finding excuse to interrupt their ongoing march.
As he claimed that the government has sent him a letter, where he was told to stop Bharat Jodo Yatra due to Corona.
During a rally in Haryana, Mr. Gandhi also said in Hindi that govt. is now afraid of the power and truth of our nation.
Rahul Gandhi on reconciliatory meeting: Good News Will Come Soon

Congress Senior Leader Rahul Gandhi recently had a half an hour meeting with Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot.
As per ANI report, after the reconciliatory meeting with them, Mr. Gandhi also quoted that good news will come soon.
Rahul Gandhi slams Modi's administration; here's why

Congress Senior leader Rahul Gandhi slammed Indian Government. As he stated that China is preparing for war while Modi's administration is sleeping.
For the unversed, the Government recently confirmed that China had initiated to change the status quo in Arunachal Pradesh.

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