Rahul Gandhi’s Biography | Birth | Education | Family | Marriage | Political Journey | Facts

By Ishwi Singh  |  First Published Jan 30, 2024, 2:57 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician. He officially joined politics in 2004. The same year, he was elected as a Lok Sabha member from Amethi constituency of Uttar Pradesh. Presently, he is a member of the Indian Parliament, representing the constituency of Wayanad, Kerala in the Lok Sabha.

Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician. He was born on 19 June 1970 in New Delhi. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He did his schooling from Saint Colba School, Delhi, and Doon School, Dehradun. He attended St Stephen’s College, Delhi, Harvard University, Massachusetts, Rollins College, Florida, and Trinity College, Cambridge. 

He is the first-born son of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. His sister, Priyanka Gandhi is also a politician. Rajiv Gandhi is unmarried. 

Interesting facts about Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi is the eldest son Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. 

Rahul Gandhi was pursuing his degree at Harvard University. After the assassination of his father, Rajiv Gandhi, in the year 1991, he was transferred from Harvard University to Rollins College due to security reasons.

After completing his graduation, he worked at Monitor Group, a London management consulting firm.

In the year 2004, Rahul Gandhi officially joined politics. The same year, he was elected as a Lok Sabha member from Amethi constituency of Uttar Pradesh.

Rahul Gandhi’s political journey

On 24 September 2007, he was appointed as the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee.

He was given the charge of National Students Union of India (NSUI) and Indian Youth Congress.

In January 2013, Rahul Gandhi was appointed as the Vice President of the Indian National Congress.

Presently, he is a member of the Indian Parliament, representing the constituency of Wayanad, Kerala in the Lok Sabha.

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