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Politicians hold or seek public office at local, national and international levels. Browse profiles to compare their roles, offices held and public careers in one place.
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since May 2014 and a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader, previously Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014.
Rahul Gandhi
Indian National Congress leader, Member of Parliament for Rae Bareli and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha since 2024; Congress president from 2017 to 2019.
What to look at in a politician's profile
Offices and roles
Positions held, party or coalition membership and years in office give useful context for any public figure.
Public record
Voting records, legislation, official statements and policy documents show how a politician has acted in office.
Primary sources
Official government, parliamentary and election commission websites are the most reliable places to verify facts.
How to research a politician
Start with verifiable facts: the offices a person has held, their constituency or jurisdiction, party affiliation and term dates. Official legislative and government websites usually publish this information along with records of votes, bills sponsored and committee membership.
To understand positions, rely on primary sources such as speeches, manifestos, official statements and recorded votes, then compare coverage from a range of reputable news outlets. Reading across different perspectives helps separate reporting from commentary.
Election commissions and public disclosure bodies in many countries publish candidate filings, which may include declared assets, education and campaign finance information. Rules differ between countries, so check the relevant authority for each jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically their offices held, party affiliation, constituency, term dates and official voting or legislative record. Many jurisdictions also require public disclosures from candidates.
Most legislatures publish voting records and debates on their official websites. Independent nonpartisan trackers may also compile this information.
Use primary sources first, then compare reporting from several reputable outlets with different editorial perspectives.
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