R
ahul Gandhi's biography shows clearly that he has always had the leadership skills, love for politics and political acumen to become a great leader for the country, starting from a very tender age.
Rahul Gandhi was born to Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi on 19th June, 1970. Ever since he was a child, he has always demonstrated cool and down to earth demeanour that has been a hallmark of his political life as well, since he entered public life in 2004 as the Member of Parliament for Amethi in India's national assembly.
ahul Gandhi's biography shows clearly that he has always had the leadership skills, love for politics and political acumen to become a great leader for the country, starting from a very tender age.
Rahul Gandhi was born to Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi on 19th June, 1970. Ever since he was a child, he has always demonstrated cool and down to earth demeanour that has been a hallmark of his political life as well, since he entered public life in 2004 as the Member of Parliament for Amethi in India's national assembly.
Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a childhood that seems almost movie like amid the drama and turbulence he experienced. As children, he and his sister Priyanka had to study at home due to security threats faced by their family. That was a major reason why he did his B.A. under the pseudonym Rahul Vinci. Yet, during all this time, he retained a keen interest in India's affairs and political life, opting to undertake a degree in International Relations and Philosophy. Even as a student, he remained humble and down-to-earth; his boxing coach used to describe him as a man "with no airs." Later, it was the tragic death of his father that inspired him to go on and take the plunge into politics, promoting the same unitary and peaceful ideals that have run through his family over the generations.
Rahul Gandhi has taken a lot of lessons from his family on
how to conduct himself in politics, his political ideology and philosophy, as
well as the role he sees for women in India. His father, Rajiv, was a
politician who was drawn to helping the youth and women of India, and this is
something that Rahul has also picked upon, drawing mass support from the youth
of India to run his campaigns. He depends on and trusts his mother and sister
completely, and his respect for women can be seen in his recent vow to ensure
that at least fifty percent of the representation in AICC goes to women in the upcoming
elections.
He also retains the desire and will to protect the rights of
the downtrodden in India, which has been a hallmark of his family. This is reflected by his support for the farmers
who had received inadequate compensation for their land taken over by the
government for a highway project. It is this vision for youth and women
receiving their adequate share in politics that has helped him promote
transparency and accountability in the Congress Party.
Rahul Gandhi has clearly learnt the art of political
mobilisation, grassroot campaigns, as well as the need to grab the imagination
of the youth in order to clinch political power. This has helped his party, the
Indian National Congress, to revive its fortunes in Uttar Pradesh as well as
nationwide. As the man in charge of the Indian Youth Congress and the National
Students Union of India, he has well-depicted his leadership capabilities as a
good politician.
It is clear, however, that Rahul has a lot to do if he is to play a more pivotal role in Indian politics. Congress' performance in his home state of Uttar Pradesh remains woeful, and while many remain skeptical about his ability to reverse this and bring about change in India on the whole, it is clear that his unique views and upbringing, as well as his family will guide him along in all his endeavors.
It is clear, however, that Rahul has a lot to do if he is to play a more pivotal role in Indian politics. Congress' performance in his home state of Uttar Pradesh remains woeful, and while many remain skeptical about his ability to reverse this and bring about change in India on the whole, it is clear that his unique views and upbringing, as well as his family will guide him along in all his endeavors.
