Who is Rahul Gandhi?
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and former president of the Indian National Congress party. He is the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and belongs to the Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty. He has been a member of parliament representing the Amethi and Wayanad constituencies. At 53 years old, he is a key opposition leader against the ruling BJP government.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Rahul Rajiv Gandhi |
| Nickname | RaGa |
| Profession | Indian politician |
| Date of Birth | 19 June, 1970 |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Age (as of 2024) | 53 |
| Father | Rajiv Gandhi (Former Indian Prime Minister) |
| Mother | Sonia Gandhi (Former UPA President) |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts; M.Phil (Economics); International Relations and Politics |
| Alma Mater | St. Columba’s School, Delhi, India; The Doon School, The Mall Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India; St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, India; Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.; Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, U.S.; Trinity College, Cambridge, England |
| Organization | N/A |
| Known for | Being the former President of Indian National Congress party (2017-2019); His controversial remarks like calling poverty “a state of mind”; Facing allegations in National Herald case involving Gandhi family |
| Residence | 12, Tughlak Lane, New Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Height | 5’7’’ |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Early life
Rahul Gandhi was born in 1970 in New Delhi to Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi. After his grandmother Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984, he was mostly homeschooled for security reasons. He later studied at elite institutions like St. Stephen’s College, Harvard University, and Trinity College, Cambridge, before joining politics in 2004.
Career
Rahul Gandhi entered politics in 2004 when he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Amethi. He held various positions in the Congress party, becoming its vice president in 2013 and president in 2017. As Congress president, he led the party’s campaign in the 2019 elections which resulted in a massive defeat. He resigned as president after the loss. Despite losing Amethi in 2019, he won from Wayanad but was later disqualified as an MP in 2023 over a defamation conviction, though this was stayed by the Supreme Court.
Education
Rahul Gandhi attended St. Columba’s School and The Doon School in India. After his father’s assassination in 1991, he shifted from Harvard University to Rollins College in the US, where he completed a BA in International Relations. He later obtained an M.Phil in Development Economics from Trinity College, Cambridge.
Family and Affairs
Rahul Gandhi belongs to the prominent Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty. His father was former PM Rajiv Gandhi and mother is Sonia Gandhi. His sister is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. He remains unmarried but has been linked to relationships with Veronique Cartelli, a Spanish architect, and Noal Zaher, an Afghan princess. However, he has remained tight-lipped about his personal relationships and marriage plans.
Appearance
Rahul Gandhi has a height of around 5’7” (170 cm) and weighs around 70 kg (154 lbs). He has dark brown eyes and hair. His physical appearance is often a subject of discussion and memes on social media.
Achievements
Rahul Gandhi won the Amethi Lok Sabha seat in 2004, 2009 and 2014. He rose to become Congress Vice President in 2013 and President in 2017. As party chief, he led Congress’ campaign in the 2019 polls, winning from Wayanad despite the party’s loss. Though briefly disqualified as an MP in 2023 over a defamation case, the Supreme Court stayed his conviction, allowing his reinstatement as a prominent Opposition voice.
Money Factor
| Net Worth | Rs. 15.88 Crore (as of 2019) |
| Salary / Income | Rs. 1 Lakh + Other Allowances (As an MP) |
Trivia & Facts
- Rahul Gandhi used the name “Raul Vinci” during his college days to keep his identity secret
- His first job after graduation was at a management consulting firm in London where his first paycheck was around £2500-3000.
- He holds a black belt In the Japanese martial art of Aikido and used to box in college.
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