Rahul Gandhi’s popularity will restore Cong. glory in A.P.: ex-Union Minister

The HinduIndependentProgressive14 hr. ago

Former Union Minister Killi Kruparani claimed that Rahul Gandhi's growing popularity among youth due to his 'innovative' programs could restore the Congress Party's glory in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at a media conference in Srikakulam, she stated that the party would achieve significant success in upcoming local body elections, attributing this to Rahul Gandhi's initiatives like 'Chhatron Ki Goonj.' She criticized the NDA parties for failing to connect with the public despite holding power at both the central and state levels. Kruparani emphasized that young people are dissatisfied with examination irregularities, unemployment, and other socio-economic issues, which Rahul Gandhi's programs aim to address.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames Rahul Gandhi's initiatives as 'innovative' and highlights his appeal to youth, using positive language ('caught the attention of the nation,' 'overwhelming response') to portray him as a successful opposition leader. It positions the Congress Party as a potential comeback force by

Hindustan TimesIndependentProgressive18 hr. ago

Posters depicting Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in India, as 'the real life Batman' were displayed near the Congress party's headquarters in Delhi by a party functionary. The posters feature Gandhi alongside Batman imagery with captions such as 'The Silent Guardian' and 'A Watchful Protector.' This follows Gandhi's humorous response to a question about being Batman during his 'Ask Me Anything' session on Instagram, where he joked that he had never been in the same room as Batman. The posters were placed by Delhi Pradesh Youth Congress chief Akshay Lakra near key Congress offices in central Delhi.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the comparison of Rahul Gandhi to Batman as a positive, heroic portrayal, aligning with the Congress party's narrative. The emphasis on Gandhi's role as a 'watchful protector' and the placement of the posters near Congress headquarters suggests a promotional effort to position him