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An earlier small conversation of Rahul Gandhi

Rahul is the latest member of the Gandhi dynasty that is thrown into the political arena in India. Its decision, taken in late March, surprised both the political class and the electorate. For the opposition meant the "best evidence of the desperation of the Congress Party [founded by Jawaharlal Nehru, Rahul's great-grandfather] in their struggle to regain power." For supporters of the Congress, Rahul's arrival is a "breath of fresh air both political dinosaur." Eldest son of assassinated former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Rahul, 34, completed his university studies between the U.S. and the UK, a country where he met his Spanish girlfriend, of which only says his name is Veronica, who was born in Venezuela and now in Spain. Although even his enemies see him as the future leader of India, Rahul said that currently only aims to solve the problems of the people of his constituency.  Question. Why so suddenly decided to enter politics? Response. I decided not