One of the most persistent critiques of the Congress party has been the allegation that it indulges in dynastic politics. But even that allegation is likely to flounder soon enough, as Rahul Gandhi pushes ahead with his efforts at completely democratising the internal politics of the party, starting with the Youth Congress, says Anil Padmanabhan in Mint. Theoretically, all of it sounds so wonderfully seductive, especially to the urban middle class, which is otherwise cynical about … [Read more...]
Will he, won’t he, will he…
April 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
No surprises here; just putting it on the record :) Rahul Gandhi has once again set at rest all speculation about his becoming Prime Minister. Speaking to reporters at Kolkata, he said he was not ready to be the PM. He listed two reasons for not accepting the PM post. "One is that I am working in the organisation of the Congress party which I think is fundamental for this country. I think it is very important for a strong, progressive, pro-poor youth organisation is developed in this … [Read more...]
Rahul Gandhi on a roll!
April 15, 2009 By 2 Comments
Rahul works hard, his website harder! No, it's not just us saying that. Here's a great story from the DNA (Daily News and Analysis) today, which tells us that: Rahul Gandhi spends over 16 hours a day on the campaign trail, but that's nothing compared to what his website does - it's on 24X7. He manages to cover two states a day and address four public meetings, while his website 'pressbrief.in' relays as many meetings and that too across the world. The customised portal also replays … [Read more...]
Rahul Gandhi has arrived
April 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
- by SANJAY JHA A quiet arrival of a young man on to the treacherous terrain of Indian politics, notes Sanjay Jha. When he went traversing the country over the last few years, the BJP made sarcastic digs at the man, saying Rahul was on a "discovery of India" tour, alluding that he was like a foreigner groping around to unravel his own native turf. The truth, in fact, is elsewhere. They have failed to discover the man. Society columnists whose political education begin at the Taj hotel and … [Read more...]
