From Berkeley to Princeton, from Gujarat to New Delhi, we are seeing a ‘new’ Rahul Gandhi. This re-reinvented Rahul Gandhi jokes around, mimics Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shares personal anecdotes, and most importantly, doesn’t shy away from questions.
Be it the GST, demonetisation, dynasty politics in India, or until more recently, the question of his marriage, the Congress vice president has answered them head on. The nervousness and fumbles seem to be a thing of the past, and Rahul version 2.0 is not only creating a positive buzz on social media, he is even pulling in crowds at rallies, especially in the home turf of the Prime Minister, Gujarat.
Through this makeover, has Rahul gained enough momentum to change the perception into votes? Will Rahul 2.0 end the 22-year drought of the Congress in Gujarat?
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