In this episode of India Upfront, anchor Pranesh Roy discusses Congress’ latest attempt to recast Rahul Gandhi’s political image, with supporters projecting him as a ‘Cool PM’ capable of connecting with India’s younger generation.From the ‘Jannayak’ narrative to a renewed focus on youth outreach and student issues, the Congress appears to be crafting a fresh political identity around Rahul Gandhi. Critics, however, argue that the campaign is less about leadership credentials and more about image management ahead of future electoral battles. The debate has intensified amid Rahul Gandhi’s engagement with issues such as NEET and student concerns, with the BJP accusing Congress of using public grievances as part of a broader political relaunch strategy. The ruling party has labelled the effort an act of political desperation, while Congress insists it is responding to genuine concerns affecting India’s youth. Watch the full discussion to know more.Connect with Pranesh On X: https://x.com/roypranesh#rahulgandhi #congress #pmmodi #bjp #coolpm #genz #neet #indianpolitics #politicaldebate #youthpolitics #indiaupfront #praneshroy #timesnow #englishnews
