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'Walked into room with tattoos': Rahul recalls first meeting with Sidhu Moosewala

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Rahul Gandhi recounted that he inducted Sidhu Moosewala into the Congress party immediately after their first interaction, despite knowing nothing of his musical background. Gandhi explained that he sensed the talented artist was entering a perilous realm and felt a personal duty to shelter him within the political sphere. The late musician was subsequently shot dead in Punjab's Mansa district in May 2022, sparking massive public fury over state security. Gandhi further turned his speech against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party of completely failing its mandate to rid the state of narcotics.

Key points

  • Gandhi admitted he inducted Moosewala into politics based purely on personal impression w…: Gandhi admitted he inducted Moosewala into politics based purely on personal impression without ever hearing his songs.
  • The Congress leader believed the late singer needed political protection because he was e…: The Congress leader believed the late singer needed political protection because he was entering an inherently hazardous environment.
  • The rally served as a platform to fiercely attack the Aam Aadmi Party's failed anti-drug…: The rally served as a platform to fiercely attack the Aam Aadmi Party's failed anti-drug commitments in Punjab.

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Recalling the concern he felt during that meeting, Rahul said he had sensed that Moosewala was stepping into a dangerous environment by entering politics. He said he wanted to offer the young singer political protection and help him feel comfortable in the party.

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi fondly remembered late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala at the party's 'Insaaf Rally' on Wednesday. The leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha recalled his first meeting with the singer and described him as an impressive, dynamic and talented young man. Inviting Moosewala's father onto the stage, Rahul Gandhi recounted how the singer had walked into his office with tattoos and made an impression on him even before he had heard any of his songs. He also recalled feeling that Moosewala was entering a dangerous field when he decided to join politics.Rahul said he had not known much about Moosewala when they first met a few years ago. He had not heard his music or even his voice. However, the singer's personality and the impression he made during their interaction led Rahul…

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