Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to INC, representing Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. He is 56 years old and has declared Post Graduate as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹20.40 Cr with liabilities of ₹54.5 L, compared with ₹15.89 Cr in 2019. The affidavit lists 18 criminal cases, 17 of them pending and 1 resulting in conviction; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 7 elections contested, 6 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2004Member of Parliament· Amethi
Elected to the 14th Lok Sabha from Amethi.
- 2007General Secretary, AICC· National
Appointed General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee on 24 September 2007, in charge of the Indian Youth Congress and NSUI.
- 2009Member of Parliament· Amethi
Re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Amethi.
- 2013Vice-President, INC· National
Appointed Vice-President of the Indian National Congress on 19 January 2013.
- 2014Member of Parliament· Amethi
Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Amethi.
- 2017President, INC· National
Became President of the Indian National Congress on 16 December 2017 and resigned the post in 2019 after the general election.
- 2019Member of Parliament· Wayanad
Elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Wayanad and lost Amethi to Smriti Irani (BJP) in the same election.
- 2023Member of Parliament· Wayanad
Disqualified from the Lok Sabha with effect from 23 March 2023 after a defamation conviction in Surat; membership restored from 7 August 2023 after the Supreme Court stayed the conviction.
- 2024Member of Parliament· Rae BareliCurrent
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from both Rae Bareli and Wayanad; retained Rae Bareli and resigned Wayanad with effect from 18 June 2024.
- 2024Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha· Rae BareliCurrent
Recognised by the Speaker as Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha with effect from 9 June 2024.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Lok Sabha | Amethi | INC | Won | 3,90,179 | 66.18% |
| 2009 | Lok Sabha | Amethi | INC | Won | 4,64,195 | 71.78% |
| 2014 | Lok Sabha | Amethi | INC | Won | 4,08,651 | 46.71% |
| 2019 | Lok Sabha | Amethi | INC | Lost | 4,13,394 | 43.86% |
| 2019 | Lok Sabha | Wayanad | INC | Won | 7,06,367 | 64.67% |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Wayanad | INC | Won | 6,47,445 | 59.69% |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Rae Bareli | ✋ INC | Won | 6,87,649 | 66.17% |
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Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹11.15 Cr55%
- Movable Assets₹9.25 Cr45%
- Liabilities₹54.5 L3%
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
- 1FIR (details in sealed cover per Delhi High Court; also Sec. 23(4) POCSO Act, Sec. 74 Juvenile Justice Act)2021PendingCourt — High Court of Delhi
- 2FIR, P.S. Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru City (also Sec. 63 Copyright Act, Sec. 66 IT Act)2022PendingCourt — 9th Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Bangalore
- 3Defamation complaint2023PendingCourt — Metropolitan Magistrate 9th Court, Bandra, Mumbai
- 4Defamation complaint2018PendingCourt — Special Court MP/MLA, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- 5Defamation complaint2016PendingCourt — Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup (Metropolitan), Guwahati
- 6Defamation complaint2014PendingCourt — 3rd Jt. Civil Judge J.D. & J.M.F.C., Bhiwandi, Maharashtra
- 7Complaint case; trial court proceedings stayed by Delhi High Court on 22.02.20212019PendingCourt — ACMM-III, Rouse Avenue Courts, New Delhi
- 8Defamation complaint; trial stayed by Gujarat High Court2019PendingCourt — Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate 13, Ahmedabad
- 9Defamation complaint; trial stayed by Gujarat High Court2019PendingCourt — Metropolitan Magistrate 16, Ahmedabad
- 10Defamation complaint; trial stayed by Patna High Court2019PendingCourt — Special Judicial Magistrate MP/MLA Court, Patna
- 11Defamation complaint2019PendingCourt — Special Court MP/MLA, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- 12Defamation complaint; trial stayed by Bombay High Court2021PendingCourt — 40th Metropolitan Magistrate, Girgaon, Mumbai
- 13Defamation complaint2021PendingCourt — Special MP/MLA Court, Chaibasa, Jharkhand
- 14Defamation complaint2018PendingCourt — ACJM (Custom), Lucknow
- 15Defamation complaint2022PendingCourt — ACJM Court No. 27, Lucknow
- 16Defamation case; plea yet to be recorded2018PendingCourt — Special Court MP/MLA, Sultanpur
- 17Defamation complaint2024PendingCourt — Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bengaluru
- 18Defamation complaint; sentenced to 2 years on 23 Mar 2023; Criminal Appeal No. 254/2023 pending before Principal District and Sessions Judge, Surat2019Convicted - conviction stayed by Supreme Court (order dated 04.08.2023, SLP No. 8644/2023)Court — Chief Judicial Magistrate, Surat
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income(2022 - 2023)
Declared income by year (5)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Rahul Gandhi represent?
Rahul Gandhi is a Lok Sabha MP representing Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh and belongs to INC.
What are the declared assets of Rahul Gandhi?
Rahul Gandhi declared total assets of ₹20.40 Cr and liabilities of ₹54.5 L in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Rahul Gandhi have?
Rahul Gandhi declared 18 criminal cases in the election affidavit (17 pending, 1 convicted). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.
What is the educational qualification of Rahul Gandhi?
Rahul Gandhi declared Post Graduate as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Rahul Gandhi?
Rahul Gandhi is 56 years old as per the records on file.
What was Rahul Gandhi's most recent election result?
Rahul Gandhi won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Wayanad with a 59.69% vote share.
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