Rahul Gandhi Diffuses Protest with Candy Gesture in Bihar
During his “Voter Adhikar Yatra” in Arrah, Bihar, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was greeted with black flags by members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), who protested alleged derogatory remarks made at a previous campaign event. Rather than react aggressively, Gandhi stepped out of his vehicle and responded with an unusual and disarming gesture—offering candies to the protesters.
Aim to De-escalate Tensions
His act was seen as an attempt to defuse the charged atmosphere. Gandhi continued to advocate against “vote theft,” raising slogans like “Vote chor, gaddi chhod” (“vote thief, leave office”). The campaign remains focused on alleged irregularities in voter lists in Bihar ahead of elections.
A Moment of Political Symbolism
The candy offering has become widely discussed—viewed by many as a symbolic way to address dissent with restraint rather than confrontation. The gesture added a softer tone to a politically tense rally and sparked discussion across social media and news outlets.
