Watch: Rahul Gandhi talks about what he inherited from Jawaharlal Nehru and his legacy | India News

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, in a deeply private reflection on the enduring legacy of his great-grandfather Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, stated that his biggest contribution was not simply political management, however instilling in Indians the braveness to withstand oppression and stand for reality.
In a candid dialog with Congress chief Sandeep Dikshit, Rahul stated, “Nehru didn’t teach us politics — he taught us to confront fear and stand for the truth. He gave Indians the courage to resist oppression and ultimately claim freedom,” he stated.
“His greatest legacy lies in his relentless pursuit of truth — a principle that shaped everything he stood for,” he added.

Titled “Truth and Courage – What I Inherited from Nehru”, the video highlighted Rahul’s introspective tackle the values that gasoline his political journey.
“That’s what Gandhi, Nehru, Ambedkar, Patel, and Bose were really teaching: how to befriend fear. Not socialism, not politics — just courage. Gandhi stood up to an empire with nothing but truth. Nehru gave Indians the courage to resist oppression and ultimately claim freedom. Any great human endeavour — science, art, resistance — it all begins with confronting fear. And if you’re committed to non-violence, then truth is your only weapon. No matter what was done to them, they didn’t budge from it. That’s what made them great leaders,” he famous.
“Whether I’m speaking to Bill Gates or Chetram Mochi, I meet them with the same curiosity. Because real leadership isn’t about control, it’s about compassion. And in today’s India–where truth is inconvenient–I’ve made my choice. I’ll stand for it. No matter the cost,” he stated.