Politicians' true wealth lies beyond simple attire and torn shoes, says Rahul Gandhi
The Hindu
Rahul Gandhi said that certain politicians are too smart to hide their true assets, but their children can reveal the truth. He claimed to have developed a "bulletproof" method of judging people after 18 years in politics. He said Haji was humble, self-introspective, and able to laugh at himself.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on November 29 (Wednesday) that certain politicians cannot be judged based on their simple attire or less expensive watches, as they are "too smart" to conceal their true assets from public scrutiny.
While launching a book on the late Muslim League leader P. Seethi Haji in Kozhikode, Kerala, Mr. Gandhi said that certain politicians' true nature can be discerned by observing their children.
"I meet many politicians, and as you know, they are very smart people. Today's politicians will only show you what they want to show you.
"Sometimes, when they come to meet me, they come wearing simple clothes, no expensive watches, and torn shoes. When you go to their homes, they have big BMWs there. These guys are too smart. They know what you are looking for," Mr. Gandhi said.
He said that while politicians can hide aspects of themselves through clothing and accessories, "the truth cannot be hidden when it comes to their children." As a result, he had to come up with a new method to judge these persons quickly and accurately, he said.
The former Congress chief claimed to have developed this "bulletproof" method of evaluating or judging people after spending about 18 years in the political arena, interacting with politicians of various kinds.
"It took me 18 years to find a bulletproof way where it would be impossible for a person to hide the truth about himself or herself. I ask them to send their children to me. With the children, the truth cannot be hidden," Mr. Gandhi said after releasing a book titled Speeches of Late P. Seethi Haji in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.