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Politics
Rahul Gandhi Labels Modi as India's Past, Students as Its Future
✍️ ANI News
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 02:18 PM
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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi recently described former Prime Minister Narendra Modi as representing India’s past, while portraying protesting students as the nation’s future.
At a press conference in New Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a stark comparison between former Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the current generation of protesting students. He said that Modi’s era is part of India’s past, while the students marching across campuses are the future of the country.
Gandhi’s remarks came amid widespread student demonstrations demanding reforms in education and employment. He suggested that the students’ demands represent a new wave of aspirations that will shape India’s trajectory.
The statement reflects the Congress party’s attempt to position itself as the voice of the younger generation ahead of the upcoming general elections. By framing Modi as a bygone era, Gandhi aimed to rally support from those disillusioned with the current administration.
Political analysts note that such rhetoric is common in the lead-up to elections, as parties seek to distinguish themselves from the incumbent government and appeal to voters’ hopes for change.
Gandhi’s remarks came amid widespread student demonstrations demanding reforms in education and employment. He suggested that the students’ demands represent a new wave of aspirations that will shape India’s trajectory.
The statement reflects the Congress party’s attempt to position itself as the voice of the younger generation ahead of the upcoming general elections. By framing Modi as a bygone era, Gandhi aimed to rally support from those disillusioned with the current administration.
Political analysts note that such rhetoric is common in the lead-up to elections, as parties seek to distinguish themselves from the incumbent government and appeal to voters’ hopes for change.