On the morning of 27th October 2010, I, a post graduate Dental Surgeon working in Delhi, arrived at 10 Janpath, home to India’s first political family- the Gandhi’s.
All required security checks were done and I finally got to meet Mr. Gandhi, General Secretary of AICC. Rahulji was modestly dressed in a perfect white kurta pyjama and seemed so approachable that it was hard to believe I was in front of someone of that influential.
As I approached him, he responded with folded arms and standing just few inches away and directly looking into my eyes, ”Haanji Bataiye”. I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit.
Rahul ji heartedly congratulated me for my achievements and we discussed how my association with the Indian youth congress could be used as a potential tool by me to serve IYC organization, Uttar Pradesh and my hometown for its development.
As an assembly delegate, I was asked by Rahul ji to join a training program that would be headed by senior congress leaders. He smiled and replied, “Your participation will surely strengthen the system” and as our meeting ended, he put his hand on my shoulder and replied “It was a pleasure meeting you”.
I was completely overwhelmed by his gesture. I was awestruck for I couldn’t believe that man of such high stature would take out time from his busy schedule for a common man like me. I was filled with positive energy and a strong sense of patriotism. Suddenly a young common man felt he could contribute to his nation.
Rahul ji moved on to others who were waiting. I observed how calm and collected his approach was to those who came to him looking for solutions to their problems.
Dr Sumit Dubey
New Delhi
The Gandhi family has been dominant in the Indian National Congress for most of India’s history since independence. Rahul Gandhi is the youngest member of the family to enter the politics. The son of Rajiv Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi represents the Amethi constituency and it was under him that the Indian Youth Congress and NSUI took shape and has grown exponentially. It was my association and interest in Indian Youth Congress that had brought me to this prestigious house.
I belong to Kannauj district from UP, a place that has been politically dismantled by corrupt politicians who have started this trend of cast, money and power politics, while the local farmers are languishing for their bread and butter. I really wanted to give back to my hometown.All required security checks were done and I finally got to meet Mr. Gandhi, General Secretary of AICC. Rahulji was modestly dressed in a perfect white kurta pyjama and seemed so approachable that it was hard to believe I was in front of someone of that influential.
As I approached him, he responded with folded arms and standing just few inches away and directly looking into my eyes, ”Haanji Bataiye”. I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit.
Rahul ji heartedly congratulated me for my achievements and we discussed how my association with the Indian youth congress could be used as a potential tool by me to serve IYC organization, Uttar Pradesh and my hometown for its development.
As an assembly delegate, I was asked by Rahul ji to join a training program that would be headed by senior congress leaders. He smiled and replied, “Your participation will surely strengthen the system” and as our meeting ended, he put his hand on my shoulder and replied “It was a pleasure meeting you”.
I was completely overwhelmed by his gesture. I was awestruck for I couldn’t believe that man of such high stature would take out time from his busy schedule for a common man like me. I was filled with positive energy and a strong sense of patriotism. Suddenly a young common man felt he could contribute to his nation.
Rahul ji moved on to others who were waiting. I observed how calm and collected his approach was to those who came to him looking for solutions to their problems.
Dr Sumit Dubey
New Delhi
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