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Sonia Gandhi

Rajya Sabha MP
Rajasthan Since 2024
Husband's Name
Late Rajiv Gandhi
Profession
Political and Social Worker
Gender
Female
Age
79 years (b. ~1947)

Sonia Gandhi is a Rajya Sabha MP belonging to INC, representing Rajasthan. She is 79 years old and has declared Diploma / Certificate Courses in English and Foreign Languages as her highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹12.54 Cr, compared with ₹11.83 Cr in 2019. The affidavit lists 1 criminal case, 1 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 8 elections contested, 7 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
79
Years
Education
Diploma / Certificate Courses in English and Foreign Languages
Net Assets (2024)
₹12.54 Cr
2024 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
1
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Attendance (Avg.)
72%
Across 8 sessions
Questions Asked
0
In Parliament
Debates
39
In Parliament

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1997
    Joined Indian National Congress
  2. 1998
    President, Indian National Congress
  3. 1999
    Member of Lok Sabha· Amethi
  4. 1999
    Leader of Opposition
  5. 2004
    Member of Lok Sabha· Rae Bareli
  6. 2004
    Chairperson, United Progressive Alliance
  7. 2004
    Chairperson, National Advisory Council
  8. 2006
    Re-elected Member of Lok Sabha· Rae Bareli
  9. 2009
    Re-elected Member of Lok Sabha· Rae Bareli
  10. 2014
    Re-elected Member of Lok Sabha· Rae Bareli
  11. 2019
    Re-elected Member of Lok Sabha· Rae Bareli
  12. 2019
    Interim President, Indian National Congress
  13. 2022
    Ceased as Interim President, Indian National Congress
  14. 2024
    Member of Rajya SabhaCurrent

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1999Lok SabhaAmethiINCWon4,14,17967.12%
1999Lok SabhaBellaryINCWon4,14,65051.7%
2004Lok SabhaRae BareliINCWon3,78,10758.75%
2006Lok SabhaRae BareliINCWon4,74,89179.23%
2009Lok SabhaRae BareliINCWon4,81,56672.23%
2014Lok SabhaRae BareliINCWon5,26,43463.8%
2019Lok SabhaRae BareliINCWon5,34,91855.8%
2024Rajya Sabha—INCElected——

Parliamentary Performance

72%
Average Attendance
0
Questions Asked
39
Debates Participated
—
Private Members Bills
Committees (0)

No committee memberships on record.

Attendance by session (8)
Budget Session 202480
Winter Session 202458
Budget Session 202581
First Session of 18th Lok Sabha80
Monsoon Session 202567
Winter Session 202593
Budget Session 202648
Monsoon Session 202668

Financial Profile(2024)

₹12.54 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹6.16 Cr49%
  • Movable Assets₹6.38 Cr51%
  • Liabilities₹00%
Movable Assets
₹6.38 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹6.16 Cr
Liabilities
₹0
Net Assets
₹12.54 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2019₹11.83 Cr
2014₹9.29 Cr
2009₹1.38 Cr
2004₹85.7 L

Source: 2024 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

1
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Complaint Case CT No. 18/2019Pending
    Court — ACMM-III, Rouse Avenue Courts, New Delhi

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

₹85.7 L2004₹1.38 Cr2009₹9.29 Cr2014₹11.83 Cr2019
Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.
Compared with peers
Sonia Gandhi
₹12.54 Cr · 1 case
Average of 9 Rajya Sabha MPs in Rajasthan
₹24.07 Cr · 0.4 cases
Average of 26 INC Rajya Sabha MPs
₹111.71 Cr · 2.3 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

SG
Sonia Gandhi
Rajya Sabha MP
Parents
SM
Father
Stefano Maino
PP
Mother
Paola Predebon
Spouse
LG
Husband
Late Rajiv Gandhi
Politician
Children
RG
Son
Rahul Gandhi
Politician
PV
Daughter
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Politician

Education

Diploma / Certificate Courses in English and Foreign Languages

Income(2022-23)

Total declared income
₹16.7 L
Self₹16.7 L
Declared income by year (5)
2022-23₹16.7 L
2021-22₹10.7 L
2020-21₹9.9 L
2019-20₹10.6 L
2018-19₹10.2 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Sonia Gandhi represent?

Sonia Gandhi is a Rajya Sabha MP representing Rajasthan and belongs to INC.

What are the declared assets of Sonia Gandhi?

Sonia Gandhi declared total assets of ₹12.54 Cr in the 2024 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Sonia Gandhi have?

Sonia Gandhi declared 1 criminal case in the election affidavit (1 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of Sonia Gandhi?

Sonia Gandhi declared Diploma / Certificate Courses in English and Foreign Languages as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Sonia Gandhi?

Sonia Gandhi is 79 years old as per the records on file.

What was Sonia Gandhi's most recent election result?

Sonia Gandhi elected the 2024 Rajya Sabha election with a 0% vote share.

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Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2024 Rajya Sabha Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2024 Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.
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