Rahul Gandhi, once seen as a non-threatening figure, has made a surprising political comeback. Modi, who often mocked Gandhi as an entitled dynast, now faces a revived opposition leader. Gandhi, despite hostility from Indian media and skepticism on social media, focused on unemployment and farmers’ rights while highlighting Modi’s ties to billionaires. His resurgence is […]
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