Rahul Gandhi praises youth who went viral after Preamble recital at Jantar Mantar
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi met with Mohammad Irfan, a youth who gained viral fame for reciting the Constitution's Preamble during student protests at Jantar Mantar. Gandhi praised Irfan's perspective on social issues and constitutional values, highlighting him as a representative of the potential within India's youth.
Why it matters
The meeting underscores the ongoing political focus on student activism and constitutional discourse in India, particularly regarding issues like education reform and the NEET controversy.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday (July 27, 2026) met Mohammad Irfan, the youth who went viral for reciting the Preamble to the Constitution during the recent student protest at Jantar Mantar.
Mr. Gandhi said Mr. Irfan’s outlook reflected the strength and promise of India’s youth. Coming from a slum settlement in Delhi, he spoke about the hardships faced by workers in the unorganised sector and the need for accessible education, healthcare, and democratic rights.
Sharing photographs of the meeting at Mr. Irfan’s house on Instagram, Mr. Gandhi described him as “a young man from a Delhi neighbourhood whose mindset transcends his circumstances”.
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