LoP Rahul Gandhi Recalls Indira Gandhi’s Lesson in LS (Image Source: SansadTV)
New Delhi: During the ongoing discussion on women's reservation and delimitation, Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, began his speech in a unique style. He first referred to his sister's speech and remarked humorously that, in just a few minutes, she had managed to achieve something he could not accomplish in 20 years of politics: making Amit Shah smile. Following this lighthearted moment, he shared a profound and instructive story from his childhood.
Rahul Gandhi recounted that, as a child, he was terrified of the dark. There was a large dog in their home, which both he and his sister feared. One day, his grandmother learned of this. She took Rahul by the hand, led him into their large garden in the dead of night, and left him there all alone.
At that moment, Rahul Gandhi was terrified. He imagined that the dog might appear, that a stranger might be lurking nearby, or that there could be snakes or other frightening things around. For him, those few minutes felt like several hours.
"Meri To Hawa Nikal Gyi, Aaj To Mein Gaya...," said LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, during the discussion on women’s reservation and delimitation, while sharing a personal story about how his grandmother, Indira Gandhi, helped him overcome fears in childhood—adding a human touch to a… pic.twitter.com/ZrpQmKknKO
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After some time, his grandmother returned and asked him what exactly he was afraid of. Rahul Gandhi listed all his fears. His grandmother then made a profound observation: "You are not afraid of the dark, the dog, or anything else; you are afraid of your own mind and imagination."
This proved to be one of the most significant lessons of his life. His grandmother explained to him that the truth often resides in the darkness, and if a person does not confront their fears, they will never be able to truly understand the truth.
Rahul Gandhi stated that this was not merely a childhood anecdote but a profound lesson applicable to both life and politics. Over time, he came to realize that his grandmother was, in essence, teaching him the meaning of "truth" (*Satya*) and "non-violence" (*Ahimsa*). He connected this lesson to the spirit of Satyam Shivam Sundaram (Truth, Goodness, and Beauty).
According to him, the truth can sometimes be bitter, but one must never run away from it. Facing the truth is the true definition of courage.
Following this personal anecdote, and while expressing his views on the Women's Reservation Bill, Rahul Gandhi stated that there are certain truths that simply must be voiced within Parliament. He asserted unequivocally that this bill is not genuinely about women's empowerment; rather, It’s an attempt to change India’s electoral map.
