The unprecedented security of Cong MP Rahul Gandhi had students in awe at Jawaharlal Nehru University
The unprecedented security of Cong MP Rahul Gandhi had students in awe at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Whether it is headlines or eyeballs nobody catches them better than Cong general secretary Rahul Gandhi.
But for the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University, the thick security blanket thrown around the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family, was no less exciting a view.
ADVERTISEMENT
Dressed in a loose white shirt and black trousers, instead of the usual white khadi kurta payjama, Rahul Gandhi was greeted by a power cut on the campus. The Special Protection Group (SPG) guards had a tough time checking the ID cards of students who made a beeline to attend the event at the Kendriya Vidyalaya ground at the university.
The guards had to run all the security checks in torch light. However, many students were in awe of the safety arrangements for the young parliamentarian.
"All I could see was guns, a lot of guns," said Tinjin, a second year student of MA (History).
"We had heard about the special security for MPs but it is for the first time that I have seen it," said Shreya Upadhyay, a second year student of MA (Political Science).
Though there were some sounds of protest at the interactive session but Rahul Gandhi handled them very professionally and was able to silence his critics and won over the students with his pointed replies and smile.
The young MP was seen fielding questions on issues like corruption, price rise at the university, which is considered the bastion of Left parties.
"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels 
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
