Push-Ups, Biryani, Dance: How Rahul Is Connecting With Tamils

The relationship between politicians and public is often a seasonal affair. The acquaintance remains largely virtual – through mass media – until it’s election time.

- OM Jasvin MD

Then, clad in crisp white Khadi, they descend among the masses to lecture, debate, and hard-sell, even while maintaining a safe distance. This image is as old as the Indian democracy. With the Tamil Nadu elections, Congress scion Rahul Gandhi is trying to change that image about him and his party.