‘The Tribune-Chatterati’ 5th.April.2010

As the Congress gears up in Uttar Pradesh to take on Mayawati, Rahul Gandhi has his own agenda very clear. As he is already now known for his hardwork and honest opinions, he is working overtime to take in as much as he can, whether it is meeting editors over a quiet meal or spending time with renowned religious scholars. He frequently visits Dr. Karan Singh who is a master of literature, music, art and culture. The ICCR Chief, Dr. Karan Singh has authored books on Hinduism too. Rahul is frequently seen with dedicated NGO heads at the South Indian eatery Sagar Ratna regularly. He walks into conferences to hear speakers who interest him frequently without any fanfare. He recently swept Black Swan author Nassim Taleb away for a quiet lunch. All very quietly.
So, when Rahul is not campaigning across the country he is busy grasping all that he can by meeting people, right from scientists to thinkers and industrialists. He has a limited circle of friends where he might spend a quiet evening at home with them; otherwise this young man spends his time meeting Congress men from across the country.