On Rahul Gandhi’s 55th birthday, check out the secret to his fitness: From martial arts to avoiding carbs

Updated on: Jun 19, 2025, 09:23:30 IST

By Krishna Pallavi Priya

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On his 55th birthday, here's a look at Rahul Gandhi's fitness secret.

On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 55th birthday, here's a look at the secret to his fitness. Let's find out his diet and workout routine.

Rahul Gandhi celebrates his birthday on June 19. The Leader of the Opposition of the Lok Sabha turns 55 in 2025, and even at this age, his fitness routine never fails to inspire many.

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In 2023, during a conversation with travel and food channel Curlytales while on the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan, Gandhi had opened up about his diet and workout. He had revealed the different forms of workouts he does to stay healthy and fit, and what he eats to maintain a good physique.

Rahul Gandhi's diet and workout

In the interview, shared by the official X handle of Congress, Rahul Gandhi revealed his workout regimen. The Congress parliamentarian said that he has always been into some form of physical activity. For the uninitiated, Rahul Gandhi is a black belt in martial arts. Apart from martial arts, he knows diving. Moreover, during the Bharat Jodo Yatra too, he took up regular martial arts classes, he said.

On diet, he said he avoids carbohydrates, but if he has to eat rice or roti, he would prefer roti. As a non-veg lover, his favourite dishes are chicken tikka, seekh kebab and a plain omelette. He prefers one cup of coffee in the morning, he said.

Rahul Gandhi's birthday celebrations

To mark Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s 55th birthday on Thursday, the party’s Delhi unit and Indian Youth Congress will be jointly organising a mega job fair at Talkatora Stadium — an event that aligns closely with one of Gandhi’s central political themes: unemployment.

Additionally, social media is flooded with wishes for the congress leader. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi. In a post on social media X, Singh wrote, “Greetings to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri @RahulGandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and a long life.” Tamil Nadu CM MK stalin and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also posted their wishes on X.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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