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Again lot of political speculations over young turk Rahul Gandhi's new move. This time his 'Discover India' tour has triggered off debate among political leaders and analysts. He kicked of his four day journey on Friday from the tribal-dominated Nuapada district of Orissa. Such kinds of speculations were made earlier also, when he was appointed as the chairman of the NSUI and the Youth Congress and as a member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC).

Nevertheless, it could be assessed that Rahul is progressing in his political career. He is gradually catching the nerve of being a politician. However, his progress has been contributed by his inherited legacy!

At a time, when UPA government and Left are at loggerheads over Indo-US nuclear deal, Rahul's 'Discover India' tours seems to be just a political stunt of Congress. Rahul is now being posed as an icon for Indian youth by his party. Is he really?

Who can be termed as an icon? One who has a standing of his own, whose individuality created inspirational aura, whose works set certain ideals and principles.

Well, Rahul is charismatic and he could be no less than an icon for youth but at the present situation, however it is explicit somewhere that his charisma is not accessible to everyone beyond his constituency.

It could be said that he is still in a incubator under certain favourable conditions. This has resulted into a wide gaping between him and the common man of India.

He seems to be more of a pampered prince safeguarded by his mentors rather than a well trained and brave soldier of an army.

It is undeniable that present political scenario demands young shoulders to carry the carriage of expectations of the entire nation. Congress has taken initiative in this field.

Congress has offered a platform to the youth and has given them opportunity to participate in active politics. We appreciate its move. But being a grand old party of India, its steps should be genuine rather than tinged with the colour of politics. Rahul has to be his real self rather just a trick of his party to win the election by attracting people.

Word: Pranati Saikia
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