Rahul Gandhi
Member of the Lok Sabha,Kerala
About
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Indian National Congress (INC), one of the major political parties in India. Born on June 19, 1970, Rahul Gandhi hails from the Nehru-Gandhi family, a dynasty that has played a significant role in Indian politics. He is the son of Rajiv Gandhi, a former Prime Minister of India, and Sonia Gandhi, the former president of the INC. Rahul Gandhi has been actively involved in politics, serving in various capacities within the Congress party. He has represented the constituency of Wayanad in Kerala in the Lok Sabha (lower house of India's parliament) and has previously represented Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. Over the years, Rahul Gandhi has faced both praise and criticism for his political career, with discussions often centering around his leadership style, political strategies, and the role of the Gandhi family in Indian politics.
Personal Life
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Full Name |
Rahul Rajiv Gandhi |
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Designation |
Member of the Lok Sabha |
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Date of Birth |
19 June 1970 (age 53 years) |
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Place of Birth |
New Delhi |
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Party Name |
Indian National Congress (INC) |
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Education |
St. Columba's School, New Delhi |
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The Doon School (1981-83) |
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St Stephen's College (1989-90) |
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Harvard College (1990-91) |
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Rollins College (1991-94) |
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Trinity College Cambridge (1994-95) |
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Father's Name |
Rajiv Gandhi |
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Mother’s Name |
Sonia Gandhi |
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Siblings |
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra |
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Current Address |
12, Tughlak Lane, New Delhi |
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Social Handles |
Facebook www.facebook.com/rahulgandhi |
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Instagram www.instagram.com/rahulgandhi |
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X (Twitter) twitter.com/RahulGandhi |
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YouTube www.youtube.com/@rahulgandhi |
Interesting Facts
- Political Background: Rahul Gandhi belongs to the Nehru-Gandhi family, a prominent political dynasty in India. He is the son of Rajiv Gandhi, a former Prime Minister of India, and Sonia Gandhi, the former President of the Indian National Congress.
- Educational Background: Rahul Gandhi studied abroad, earning degrees from Rollins College in Florida, USA, and Cambridge University in the United Kingdom.
- Entry into Politics: Despite his family's political legacy, Rahul Gandhi initially avoided active politics. He formally entered politics in 2004 and has since played various roles within the Indian National Congress.
- Youth Leadership: Rahul Gandhi has been associated with youth politics and was appointed the General Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress in 2007. He aimed to bring in new ideas and energy to rejuvenate the party.
- Wayanad Constituency: Following the 2019 elections, Rahul Gandhi contested and won from the Wayanad constituency in Kerala.
- Leadership Roles: Rahul Gandhi served as the Vice President of the Indian National Congress from 2013 to 2017 and later as its President from December 2017 to August 2019.
- Focus on Youth Empowerment: He has often emphasised the need for greater youth involvement in politics and governance. Rahul Gandhi has advocated for policies aimed at addressing youth issues.
Political Timeline
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Year |
Position/Event |
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2004 |
Rahul Gandhi formally enters politics |
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2007 |
Appointed as the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) |
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2009 |
Leads Congress campaign in the general elections, party wins |
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2013 |
Becomes the Vice President of the Indian National Congress |
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2014 |
Congress faces a significant defeat in the general elections |
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2017 |
Elected as the President of the Indian National Congress |
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2019 |
Congress faces another defeat in the general elections |
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2020 |
Resigns as Congress President, but continues to be involved in party affairs |
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2021 |
Re-elected as Congress President |
Awards
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Year |
Organisation/Country |
Awards |
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1 |
2009 |
CNN-IBN |
CNN-IBN Indian of the Year |
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2 |
2009 |
India Youth Icon |
India Youth Icon of the Year |
