Rahul Gandhi
INCLeader of Opposition, Lok Sabha
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician from the Nehru-Gandhi family. Son of former PM Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, he leads the Congress party. After serving as Congress President (2017–2019, 2022–present), he led the INDIA Alliance opposition. His Bharat Jodo Yatra revitalized Congress.
Political Career Timeline
Born in New Delhi to Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi
Father Rajiv Gandhi assassinated; stays away from politics
Elected to Lok Sabha from Amethi for the first time
Became AICC General Secretary (youth and student bodies)
Became Congress Vice President
Became Congress President
Resigned as Congress President after election loss
Bharat Jodo Yatra – 3,500 km walk across India
Disqualified from Parliament in Adani defamation case; reinstated later
Wins from Wayanad; becomes Leader of Opposition
Key Policies & Initiatives
Controversies & Scrutiny
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Resigned as Congress president after election loss; seen as leadership crisis
Criminal defamation case by Modi – convicted; later suspended from Parliament
"Escape velocity of Jupiter" analogy mocked; seen as out-of-touch
Lost Amethi seat to BJP's Smriti Irani
Positions Held
Political Relationships
Declared Assets
As per latest election affidavit (ADR data)
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Indian National Congress