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Rahul Gandhi sidesteps Batman question, jabs Modi
Rahul Gandhi hosted an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Instagram on Thursday night, fielding questions from students and young users with a mix of humour and political commentary. When asked if he…
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Rahul Gandhi hosted an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Instagram on Thursday night, fielding questions from students and young users with a mix of humour and political commentary. When asked if he was Batman, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha replied, 'Let's just say that no one has ever seen me and Batman in the same room together.' He also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the best meme from student protests was the 'videos that came out of the PM house at midnight, showing a new panicked prime minister.'
Gandhi introduced his mother Sonia Gandhi's dog Noorie during the live session, and when asked to name his favourite BJP politician, he chose former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, fuelling speculation about his political future. On philosophy, Gandhi listed figures such as Lord Buddha, Guru Nanak Dev, and Babasaheb Ambedkar as influences on the Constitution. The Instagram outreach follows recent student protests over the NEET paper leak and signals a push to connect with Gen Z voters.
The Indian Opinion
Social media sessions like Rahul Gandhi's AMA are now standard fare for Indian politicians, yet critics on both sides see them as either superficial gimmicks or clever branding. The session did mix humour with genuine issues, from student protests to constitutional philosophy. The real test, however, is whether this digital charm leads to concrete political outcomes. Will these Instagram followers turn into votes when Punjab goes to the polls next year?
Sources (2): thefederal.com, indiatoday.in
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
