New Delhi:
His skin care regimen, his favorite foods and that inevitable poser: why isn’t he married? Rahul Gandhi was subjected to a large number of questions from female students in Jaipur and answered them all bravely. He said he remains single because he is “completely enmeshed” in his work and Congress.
A video of Rahul Gandhi’s interaction with students of Maharani College in Jaipur was released on his social media platforms today. The discussion moved from issues like caste census and the role of women in the freedom struggle to the need for financial independence and candid questions about his likes and dislikes.
“You’re so smart and so good-looking… why haven’t you thought about marriage?” one woman asked the 53-year-old former congress leader.
“Because I am completely entangled in my work and in the Congress Party,” was the prompt response.
Asked about his favorite cuisine, Rahul Gandhi said he likes everything except bitter gourd, peas and spinach.
His favorite destination, he said, is “anywhere I haven’t been.”
“I always enjoy seeing new places.” Gandhi was also asked what he applies to his skin. The answer: he never applies cream or soap to his face and only washes it with water.
According to Rahul Gandhi, the role of women in the freedom struggle was no less than that of men, so why should they have less rights?
He spoke at length about financial autonomy for women.
“Women are never really explained how money works, how power works, what money is,” Gandhi said when asked about the discrimination against women in society.
“You have been studying for twenty years, but no one told you that this is money, this is the definition of it… why?” One student responded that women would be independent if they learned this and that is why they are not taught about it.
“If a woman has a job but doesn’t understand money, that’s not going to work. If a woman doesn’t have a job but understands money, that’s a powerful thing. If women don’t understand these things, then they are.” always depending on a man who either has a job or understands these things,” he said.
According to Rahul Gandhi, the role of women in the freedom struggle was no less than that of men, so why should they have less rights?
During the interaction on September 23, Mr Gandhi was also reminded of a famous meme in which he said: “Khatam, tata, bye-bye, gaya”.
Sometimes, he replied, you have to say things like that. He then pointed to his team and added that they were pressuring him to end the interaction and said, “Khatam, tata, goodbye”.
When asked what he would be if he were not a politician, he said: “I am actually many things. I am a teacher. I teach young people… I am a chef. So I am several things. That’s complicated to do.” set aside.”
Rahul Gandhi has interacted with various sections of society – from mechanics and porters to students and carpenters – and claims that his Bharat Jodo Yatra that he undertook from Kanyakumari to Kashmir continues these interactions.
Recently he also visited Ladakh and met various social groups there.
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