How These Big Brands Came to Be, According to Rahul Gandhi

The founder of Coca-Cola was a shikanji-wala. says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said that the founder of Coca-Cola was a shikanji-wala and the founder of McDonald’s was a dhaba owner.

(Photo Courtesy: PTI, altered by The Quint)

Whoever wrote Rahul Gandhi’s speech for his rally in Delhi on Monday desperately needs to run a quick Google search.

Gandhi, while addressing the OBC community at Talkatora Stadium, said that the founder of the international brand Coca-Cola was a shikanji-wala and the founder of McDonald’s was a dhaba owner.

Social media, of course, couldn’t hold back. After Gandhi’s comments, #AccordingToRahulGandhi began trending on Twitter.

#AccordingToRahulGandhi

Here are some hilarious responses under the hashtag.

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Tweeple were quick to give the Congress President the award for the Best Comedian in India.

The Silver Lining

Some found a silver lining even in this goof-up. Only Rahul Gandhi can get #Shikanji trending on social media, said some.

Some even considered it a possible boost for #MakeInIndia campaign.