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Rahul Gandhi Urges Shift to 'Politics of Love' to Counter Global Democratic Challenges

At Bharat Summit 2025, Gandhi calls for a new leadership model rooted in empathy and listening, asserting that traditional political strategies are obsolete in a transformed global landscape.

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses the Bharat Summit 2025 in Hyderabad on Saturday. (PTI)
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addresses the Bharat Summit 2025, in Hyderabad, Telangana.
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Overview

  • Rahul Gandhi emphasized that democratic politics have fundamentally changed worldwide, rendering decade-old strategies ineffective.
  • He argued that the 'old politician' must be replaced with a new kind of leader capable of addressing modern challenges like concentrated media power and social media influence.
  • Gandhi criticized the current political climate, which he said seeks to crush opposition and suppress media, leaving little space for democratic engagement.
  • Reflecting on the Bharat Jodo Yatra, he highlighted the transformative power of listening to people's voices and fostering genuine connections.
  • He proposed love, empathy, and deep listening as the most effective tools to counter fear, anger, and hatred in politics.