Power was once poison for Rahul. What’s changed?
- Lakshmi Iyer
- TIMESOFINDIA.COMUpdated: Jul 2, 2024, 18:17 IST IST
The Congress leader always seemed averse to the idea of occupying any office. That’s why his decision to become the LoP marks a significant milestone in his political career
When Rahul Gandhi accepted the idea of becoming Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, there was a sense of relief and belief in the Congress that he had come a long way since his “power is poison” moment. He had now begun to enjoy power — at least a wee bit. In the sense that he has come to enjoy the idea of being the LoP.
Yes, a decade after he made the “power is poison” speech during his maiden address as All India Congress Committee (AICC) vice-president in Jaipur in January 2013, Rahul seems to be comfortable with the perks and responsibilities that come with the office of the LoP.
Yes, a decade after he made the “power is poison” speech during his maiden address as All India Congress Committee (AICC) vice-president in Jaipur in January 2013, Rahul seems to be comfortable with the perks and responsibilities that come with the office of the LoP.
