Rahul Gandhi US Visit Live Updates: Indian democracy broken from last 10 years, now it is fighting back, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi US Visit Live Updates: During his address in Dallas, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi discussed unemployment, education, and technology. He pointed out that both India and the West are facing job crises, suggesting India should enhance its own production capabilities. Gandhi explained that while many countries struggle with unemployment, others like China and Vietnam are not, attributing this to a historical shift in global production. He observed that production moved from the West to South Korea, Japan, and now China, due to the West’s retreat from manufacturing.

Gandhi argued that India needs to rethink its approach to manufacturing and align it with democratic principles. Reflecting on his Bharat Jodo Yatra, he mentioned how it reshaped his political views by incorporating the idea of love into politics. On education, he criticized the lack of respect for skilled individuals and called for better integration between education and vocational training. Regarding Artificial Intelligence, Gandhi acknowledged its potential to both displace and create jobs, urging thoughtful management of its impact. He made these remarks during a live interaction with students at the University of Texas in Dallas.

11:34 (IST) Sep 08

Rahul Gandhi US Visit Live: 'Look forward to meaningful conversations,' says Rahul Gandhi

"I am truly delighted by the warm welcome I’ve received in Dallas, Texas, USA, from the Indian Diaspora and members of the Indian Overseas Congress. I eagerly look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and insightful conversations that will further strengthen the bond between our two nations during this visit," said Rahul Gandhi.

10:58 (IST) Sep 08

Rahul Gandhi US Visit Live: Rahul Gandhi at Dallas airport

10:07 (IST) Sep 08

Rahul Gandhi US Visit Live: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi reaches Dallas, Texas.

"I eagerly look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and insightful conversations that will further strengthen the bond between our two nations during this visit" said Rahul Gandhi in a post on 'Meta'

07:22 (IST) Sep 08

Rahul Gandhi US Visit Live: Rahul Gandhi to interact with University of Texas students

On September 8, Rahul Gandhi will be in Dallas, where he will interact with students and academicians at the University of Texas, as well as engage with the local community. The visit will also include a large community gathering, meetings with technocrats, and a dinner with leaders from the Dallas area.

07:20 (IST) Sep 08

Rahul Gandhi US Visit Live: Indian diaspora request for interaction with Rahul Gandhi

Sam Pitroda mentioned that since Rahul Gandhi assumed the role of the Leader of the Opposition, he has been inundated with requests from the Indian diaspora, diplomats, academicians, businessmen, leaders, international media, and others for interactions with the Congress leader. The Indian Overseas Congress, which has a presence in 32 countries, has been actively facilitating these requests.

07:10 (IST) Sep 08

Rahul Gandhi's US Visit Live: Rahul Gandhi will travel to Washington DC

The Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Piroda said that Rahul Gandhi will travel to Washington DC where there is a plan to have similar interactions with a variety of people, including think tanks, national press club and others.

"There are a lot of events planned with a variety of people because we find that people also have a lot of interest in the states we run with a Congress government. We look forward to a very successful visit and look forward to welcoming Rahul Gandhi to the US," he said.

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07:09 (IST) Sep 08

Rahul Gandhi US Visit Live: Rahul Gandhi to interact with University of Texas students

"He will be in Dallas on September 8 and will be in Washington DC on September 9 and 10th. In Dallas, we'll have interactions with University of Texas students, academicians, and community people. We'll have a very large community gathering, we'll meet some technocrats and then we'll have a dinner with the leaders from the Dallas area," chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda said.

07:09 (IST) Sep 08

Rahul Gandhi US Visit Live: LoP Rahul Gandhi to visit US from September 8 to 10; to hold interactions at Texas University, among others

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit the US from September 8 to September 10 during which he will hold numerous interactions in Washington DC and Dallas, including at the University of Texas.

Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda on Saturday shared details of Rahul Gandhi's first visit to the US after becoming the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

"Since Rahul Gandhi has become the leader of the opposition, I as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, with a presence in 32 countries have been bombarded with requests from Indian diaspora diplomats, academicians, businessmen, leaders, international media and many others for interactions with Rahul Gandhi," Pitroda said in a video statement.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has raised concerns over the state of democracy in India, claiming that it has been severely compromised for the past decade. Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Club on Tuesday, Gandhi said, "Indian democracy for the last 10 years was broken. It's fighting back, but it was broken."

He recalled specific political events, notably the BJP’s takeover of Maharashtra, where legislators from his party switched sides. Gandhi commented, "I’ve watched as our legislators were bought and suddenly became BJP legislators." Despite these challenges, he expressed hope for the revival of democratic processes, stating, "I’m confident that it’ll fight back."

Responding to a question about recent election outcomes, Gandhi pointed to structural inequalities. He stressed that although Indian voters are resilient, a level playing field is essential. He cited his experience in the last election, saying, "We fought an election with our bank accounts frozen... Now, you can have a resilient voter, but you still need to run campaigns, have conversations, and hold meetings."

Gandhi also highlighted his own legal battles, including over 20 cases against him, and a prison sentence for defamation. "The Indian voter requires an architecture to work on, which is not there," he remarked.

He then turned his attention to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of dismantling democratic institutions while ironically showing public respect for the Constitution. Gandhi said, "On one hand, he's destroying the Constitution... but then the Indian people forced him to place it on his head."

During an event with the Indian diaspora in Herndon, Virginia, Gandhi recounted how the Congress party's bank accounts were frozen just months before the Lok Sabha elections. This left them without funds for essential campaigning activities. Describing the crisis, Gandhi shared, "Unki toh hawa likal gayi thi (they had lost confidence) about what to do next."

As Gandhi wraps up his three-day US tour, he has scheduled meetings with US lawmakers on Capitol Hill. His visit, according to Sam Pitroda, president of the Indian Overseas Congress, has been productive, involving interactions with administration officials, students, and a large Indian community event.