Rahul Gandhi and the never-ending marriage question

From chocolate boy to rugged leader, Rahul Gandhi has come a long way—but one question still follows him everywhere: when will he get married?

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00:00It was meant as marriage advice for Chirag Paswan, but Rahul Gandhi with that easy smile

00:13made sure the joke landed on him too.

00:15Over the years, this question has followed him everywhere, rallies, interviews, even

00:19press conferences.

00:30Back in the 2000s, Rahul was the chocolate boy of Indian politics, clean-shaven, soft-spoken,

00:39idealistic.

00:40He was the most eligible bachelor in the country.

00:42Shall I say this?

00:43I don't know if I should.

00:44Because I don't mind getting to know him, it's controversial, Rahul Gandhi.

00:49But politics wasn't always kind.

00:51The same media darling soon became a meme.

00:54From late night jokes to pappu tag, Rahul Gandhi was trolled relentlessly.

00:59Then in 2018 came a moment no one expected.

01:02The famous hug in parliament, followed by that cheeky wink.

01:05It showed a side of Rahul that people hadn't seen before.

01:08Four years later, the Bharat Jodo Yatra changed everything.

01:11Rahul walked thousands of kilometers and his image transformed.

01:15Out went the crisp white kurta, in came the beard rolled up sleeves and sneakers.

01:20And while the trolls didn't disappear, the tone shifted.

01:22There were new viral moments, a wink here, a smile there and even kisses from enthusiastic

01:27supporters.

01:28The most recent one?

01:29A surprise kiss while riding a bike that set social media buzzing all over again.

01:34And yet, through it all, Rahul Gandhi remains single.

01:37No wedding bells, no partner in public life.

01:39If Bollywood has Salman Khan for eternal bachelor jokes, Indian politics has Rahul Gandhi, still

01:44the most talked about, most eligible bachelor in the country.

01:47So, will Rahul Gandhi ever tie the knot?

01:48Only he knows.

01:49Until then, the question and the memes aren't going anywhere.

01:54Oh, I am.

01:56How is over that?

01:58Good GA label.

02:00We are over the collaborating by the