Bharat Jodo Yatra was an attack on myself: Rahul Gandhi talks spirituality in US

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Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi delved into the concept of Hindu spirituality and how it helped him gain a new perspective on politics during an interaction at the University of Texas in Dallas on Friday..

Gandhi talked about the importance of transparency in leadership, using the concept of a 'Devta' (deity) to illustrate the idea.. "Devta means a person whose internal feelings are exactly the same as his external expression, meaning he is a completely transparent being," he explained..

Reflecting on his own transformative experience during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Gandhi scion described it as "an attack on myself." He overcame a knee problem to undertake the months-long march, though he had his fair share of doubts about making it to the finish line...

The Congress leader stated that the Bharat Jodo Yatra, which he termed a huge success, introduced a new concept in Indian politics: love...

Sam Pitroda, chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress, stated that Gandhis visit is not in an official capacity but presents an opportunity for personal interactions on Capitol Hill...

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