New Delhi: The Election 2009 Verdict has not just established Rahul Gandhi as the leader of the youth but also catapulted other young leaders handpicked by the Congress Yuvraaj into the Lok Sabha.
Verdict 2009 has unveiled the Congress's young and dynamic face. Of the 266 MPs under the age of 50 elected to parliament this tme, 77 are from the Congress. And leading the charge of the yuvabrigade is Rahul Gandhi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "I have a job to do, it is to help the youth join politics and change the way politics works in this country."
And he began this change with the Youth Congress, as general secretary, the 39 year old overhauled the NSUI and youth congress. He introduced interviews and elections for NSUI posts.
Congress MP Sachin Pilot said, "We must thankRahul Gandhiji for enthusing the youth to be part of the political process- more and more young people will be given an opportunity."
Rahul himself handpicked 10 youth congress leaders to contest the general elections. The formula worked, 8 out of them have become MPs.
Sirsa MP, president of youth Congress, Haryana Ashok Tanwar said, "He gave us a free hand and fixed accountability. The youth cong has shown that given a chance we can spin success stories."
However, with Rahul himself reluctant about a cabinet berth, will these young turks get key positions?
Congress’ Sandeep dikshit said, “Age should not be a category, capability should be a category, if you're capable you should be a minister, doesn’t matter if you're 35 or 90."
It was perhaps the youth card that charmed 10 crore first timers into voting and the youths can take heart in the fact that they've elected a young and vibrant parliament.
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