At 51, Rahul Gandhi stays ever young in Indian politics

Born on June 19, 1970, Rahul Gandhi came on the horizon as the heir of the political dynasty. But his plunge into politics followed several turbulent incidents in his family and personal life during his growing years.

Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP turned 51 on Saturday. Like any other year since 1970, birthday wishes poured in for Rahul Gandhi in plenty this year too. Rahul Gandhi is often referred to as a fifth-generation dynast of the Nehru-Gandhi family. Motilal Nehru, an eminent lawyer of his time, was the first notable politician from the family. His son Jawaharlal Nehru became the first prime minister after India attained freedom from the British in 1947.